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NASA awards SpaceX nearly $1 billion contract
NASA apparently likes the high-flying taxi services SpaceX provides. The space agency last week approved SpaceX for three more crewed trips to the International Space Station for $946 million....
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Gatesville recognizes 2026 Hall of Fame class
Last weekend, Gatesville ISD honored its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class at a Saturday banquet at the Gatesville High School cafeteria.
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Chinese dual-use electronics are helping Iran and Russia build deadlier drones, despite US sanctions
As President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, a sensitive question hangs over the visit: whether Chinese companies are helping arm two of Americas adversaries. Recent reporting and trade data reviewed by weapons analysts point to a continuing flow of...
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More Centex games to watch: Week 5
Check out this slate of Central Texas high school football games to hold your attention on Friday night.
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Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe named to All-State Good Works team for community service
Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe has been named to the All-State Good Works team for his work in the community, a passion he says is rooted in his faith. Marcus Ratcliffe Named to Allstate Good Works Team "Just mainly as a Christian, I feel like giving back is something I'm comm...
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Texas Rangers say Camp Mystic adults disregarded risk of death to campers during flood
Investigators with the Texas Rangers say adults at Camp Mystic were "aware of and consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk of death to the campers in their care." Twenty-five young campers, two teenage counselors and Dick Eastland, the director of the all-girl...
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This year's extreme weather impacts on Central Texas farms
Extreme weather is creating a challenging growing season in McLennan County, with some local farmers reporting significant crop losses as record heat and a dramatic swing from flooding rains to prolonged drought take hold across Central Texas. WATCH HERE: This year's extreme weat...
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Waco's $170 million Barron's Branch redevelopment project breaks ground
After years of planning and work, a $170 million construction project is set to transform downtown Waco into a major destination. The first phase of Barron's Branch, a historic redevelopment of the downtown area, is scheduled to begin next month near University Parks Drive. Tom B...