https://thewaco.org/ https://thewaco.org/og-image.png The Waco https://thewaco.org/news/supreme-court-reinstates-conviction-in-1979-disappearance-of-etan-patz https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/91f8092/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x538+0+86/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F67%2F33%2Fdd5b99c5404e857e0ea380a3d998%2Fap25352833683552.jpg Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them https://thewaco.org/news/trump-endorsed-candidate-holds-slim-lead-in-colombias-election https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0a08320/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x538+0+72/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fc0%2F36%2Fcb776fb14d21a3ba4f80dad1ff48%2Fap26172496928755.jpg Trump-endorsed candidate holds slim lead in Colombia's election A polarized Colombia gave conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella a razor-thin lead in a runoff election that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling partys progressive ca https://thewaco.org/news/us-and-iran-begin-nuclear-negotiations-with-both-sides-reporting-progress-after- https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6216ee8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3150+0+425/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F06%2F5d%2F84b6490745faa212c6924ff9d135%2Fap26102077651829.jpg US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress after opening talks U.S.-Iran negotiations are underway, with officials from both countries and mediating nations Pakistan and Qatar reporting good progress following the first high-level talks over the weekend in Switze https://thewaco.org/news/alan-greenspan-former-head-of-federal-reserve-dies-at-100 https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2835915/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1575+0+269/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F35%2Fd3%2Ff510a95548c4af926b55e828b0c5%2Fap26173421491891.jpg Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100 Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, once hailed as a maestro for directing a booming economy but who later received some of the blame for the housing bust and financial meltdown that occur https://thewaco.org/news/hot-and-humid-for-first-workday-of-summer https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/54f30ea/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcf.cdn.uplynk.com%2Fausw2%2Fslices%2F0f5%2Ff9d6acf132d844f6947c7bc916fe8033%2F0f52976bbd9a4cc6bbfda92d3bbcbd97%2Fposter_487151f2d0924d85a78ecc41455e71e2.jpg Hot and humid for first workday of summer The first work day of summer will certainly feel like summer. We are going to have another hot and humid afternoon. But before we get there, a wave of storms is passing to the north of Central Texas t https://thewaco.org/news/trumps-iran-agreement-embraces-sanctions-relief-a-policy-he-and-his-team-once-de https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9004692/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4578x2403+0+324/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F87%2F67%2F66be5f5f4f19b206aed05758dae5%2Fap26170724430657.jpg Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced For years, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance argued against deals that provided financial concessions to Iran, saying that giving the regime money fuel https://thewaco.org/news/starmer-announces-hell-resign-as-uk-prime-minister-with-burnham-confirming-bid-t https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/065d82e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7649x4016+0+542/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F00%2F87%2F0579944344999fc649f4a044cd56%2Fap26173320344815.jpg Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham confirming bid to succeed him British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters goodwill for a prime minister who won a landslide electi https://thewaco.org/news/dps-investigates-fatal-bell-county-highway-crash https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ef4320/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x263+0+1/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe0%2Fbe%2F9e5755604a68b6b25eb3b7575b9e%2Fshutterstock-2596537961.jpg DPS investigates fatal Bell County highway crash A Temple truck driver died Thursday after losing control of his vehicle while avoiding a detached tire on State Highway 36, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.Jonathan Aaron Thomas, 42, https://thewaco.org/news/two-vehicle-crash-claims-the-life-of-a-temple-man https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/TEXAS-DPS.jpg?w=900 Two-vehicle crash claims the life of a Temple man BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday morning, June 19, 2026, on State Highway 36 near the https://thewaco.org/news/latest-forecast-with-meteorologist-zavian-coln https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/zeeesdfjglksdjfkjgdfgdfgh.png?w=900 Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón Summer-like heat and humidity will continue through much of the week, with afternoon highs in the 90s and heat index values near or above 100 degrees each day. Keep in mind that areas affected by thun https://thewaco.org/news/temple-family-fears-city-development-plan-could-cut-through-long-time-homestead https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/af8326e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F81%2Fd5%2F5006f78744b88e2f5bc08d4dcb1b%2Feast-downs.jpg Temple family fears city development plan could cut through long-time homestead A Temple family says a city development plan could disrupt the rural property their family has called home for 30 years but the city says the plans are still just a draft.Watch the story here: Temple https://thewaco.org/news/national-square-dance-convention-to-call-central-texas-home https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/square-dance-interview-e1782083512956.jpg?w=900 National Square Dance Convention To Call Central Texas Home WACO (FOX 44) - Thousands of square dancers from around the nation will converge upon Waco this week — for the Diamond Jubilee — the 75th National Square Dance Convention — this coming Wednesday throu https://thewaco.org/news/hot-all-week-temps-in-the-mid-90s https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7e44e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F89%2Fdf%2F94f1ff154856984bdea67ab5f4e8%2F3d-ndfd-low-high-1.png Hot all week, temps in the mid-90s It's back to hot, hazy, and humid weather for Central Texas. High temperatures were low- to mid-90s everywhere which is right on average for the first day of Summer. There's almost no change to this f https://thewaco.org/news/youre-needed-local-foster-families-sought https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/Alexandra-St-Francis-6-21.jpg?w=900 You're Needed: Local Foster Families Sought WACO (FOX 44) - There is a great need — the need for foster families in our nation, in our state, in our local communities. Here for a conversation about that need, how to fill that need, and what you https://thewaco.org/news/ribbon-cutting-highlights-gatesville-messenger-meet-greet https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/VO-Gatesville-Messenger.00_00_03_05.Still001.jpg?w=900 Ribbon Cutting Highlights Gatesville Messenger Meet & Greet GATESVILLE (FOX 44) - While the recovery continues in Gatesville from a fire that destroyed a block of businesses in March 2026, one of those businesses — whose office was destroyed in that fire — eng https://thewaco.org/news/texas-am-baseball-is-bringing-back-nolan-cain-as-associate-head-coach-and-recrui https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas A&M baseball is bringing back Nolan Cain as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Nolan Cain is returning to Texas A&M baseball as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, leaving Texas after two seasons with the Longhorns.D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers reported Friday that th https://thewaco.org/news/texas-sports-hall-of-fame-hosts-celebrity-golf-tournament https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosts Celebrity golf tournament Every year, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosts their celebrity golf tournament.Watch the full story here: Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosts Celebrity golf tournamentThe Hall invites teams, fans and spo https://thewaco.org/news/one-person-killed-in-harker-heights-shooting https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop One person killed in Harker Heights shooting A deadly shooting in Harker Heights claimed one life Sunday morning after a victim arrived at Seton Hospital around 3:28 a.m.Police believe the shooting occurred in the 700 block of Edwards Drive, tho https://thewaco.org/news/multiple-agencies-respond-to-hill-county-structure-fire https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/Hill-Co-Fire-2.jpg?w=900 Multiple agencies respond to Hill County structure fire WHITNEY, Texas (FOX 44) - Multiple Fire Departments responded to a Structure Fire in the 100 block of Choctaw Trail in Whitney on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026. The Hill County Communications office r https://thewaco.org/news/multiple-brazos-county-accidents-are-keeping-texas-dps-busy-today https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/Brazos-County-Sheriffs-Office-1.jpg?w=454 Multiple Brazos County accidents are keeping Texas DPS busy today BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened, and traffic is moving normally on Highway 6. If you're traveling Highway 6 through Brazos County today, June 21, 2026, expect traf https://thewaco.org/news/serena-williams-to-make-singles-return-at-wimbledon-for-first-time-since-2022 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon for first time since 2022 For the first time in nearly four years, tennis star Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon later this month. This is not a drill.@serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies' si https://thewaco.org/news/ctc-child-development-center-honors-fort-hood-fathers-at-donuts-for-dads-event https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/CTC-Dads-6-e1782066622921.jpg?w=900 CTC Child Development Center honors Fort Hood fathers at 'Donuts for Dads' event KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - For many families, particularly those connected to the military, it is tough to spend quality time together with deployments and training, often creating extended separations https://thewaco.org/news/man-falls-to-his-death-during-rock-concert-at-madison-square-garden https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconsc https://thewaco.org/news/update-suspect-charged-in-friday-bell-county-officer-involved-shooting https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2025/07/Bell-County-Sheriffs-Office.jpg?w=640 UPDATE: Suspect Charged In Friday Bell County Officer-Involved Shooting BELL COUNTY (FOX 44) -- An update to a story we first brought you on Friday: A charge has now been filed following an officer-involved shooting in Bell County. Brian Keith Fikac, 53, of Holland, is fa https://thewaco.org/news/trump-says-starmer-will-resign-amid-speculation-uk-pm-could-quit-as-soon-as-mond https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he will resign, amid widespread speculation the U.K. leader could set out a timelin https://thewaco.org/news/students-in-ctc-engineering-battle-bots-class-put-their-skills-to-the-test https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/ctc_7f37ba.jpg?w=766 Students in CTC Engineering Battle Bots class put their skills to the test KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Future engineers were hard at work at Central Texas College's College for Kids!  CTC says students in its Engineering Battle Bots class put their creativity, teamwork, and pr https://thewaco.org/news/flooded-waco-homeowner-gets-help-from-disaster-relief-team https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Flooded Waco homeowner gets help from disaster relief team Texans on Mission is stepping in to help ease the burden on flooded homeowners by providing assistance and support wherever possible. Flood damage to Lisa Floyd's home can cost up to $100,000 A lot of https://thewaco.org/news/twin-city-toucans-bring-semi-pro-soccer-to-bryan-college-station-at-bryan-high-s https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Twin City Toucans bring semi-pro soccer to Bryan-College Station at Bryan High School The Twin City Toucans are bringing semi-professional soccer to Bryan-College Station, playing their first season at Bryan High School in USL League 2, a semi-professional developmental league. Twin Ci https://thewaco.org/news/ukrainian-attacks-prompt-russian-held-crimea-to-halt-civilian-gasoline-sales https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.Gov. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head o https://thewaco.org/news/what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy-and-trump https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump With an agreement signed and further talks set to commence, the US war with Iran is at a halt, at least for now, and President Donald Trump is telling Americans they have won.YOURE WELCOME! Trump wrot https://thewaco.org/news/vance-and-iranian-officials-arrive-in-switzerland-to-launch-talks-on-tehrans-nuc https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehran’s nuclear program U.S. Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehrans nuclear program, build out the fragile interim deal to end the w https://thewaco.org/news/which-bible-passages-are-in-texas-proposed-student-reading-list-heres-what-the-s https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal. The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate over rel https://thewaco.org/news/6-dead-in-hill-county-major-accident https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/17/e4/7a79d9a84d3e85948296bb9ea4ea/hill-county-crash-6-dead.jpeg 6 dead in Hill County "major accident" UPDATE, 10:15 p.m. -Officials say six people have died, including two children, in Saturday's crash.Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ryan Howard said the fiery crash happened just after 4:30 p.m https://thewaco.org/news/after-multi-million-dollar-renovation-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-awash-in- https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/1e/95/002e43f44d129d86a0b8a926ff17/reflection-pool-desmodesmus-bloom-06162026-40x-23rr.jpg After multi-million dollar renovation, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool awash in algae... and controversy As the nation prepares for a red, white and blue July 4 celebration, the White House is responding to a problem of a different hue: a verdant Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rife with algae.At Trumps https://thewaco.org/news/kraft-works-on-tsa-compliant-ranch-after-world-cup-fans-pack-bottles https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Kraft works on TSA-compliant ranch after World Cup fans pack bottles Visitors to the United States for this years FIFA World Cup have been enjoying ranch dressing but it has apparently caused issues at airports.According to the Transportation Security Administration, https://thewaco.org/news/gop-rep-tom-kean-jr-to-return-june-30-after-mysterious-months-long-absence https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to return June 30 after mysterious months-long absence New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30, a political consultant to the congressman said Thur https://thewaco.org/news/gunfire-rocks-chicagos-south-side-12-hurt-in-holiday-weekend-violence https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Gunfire rocks Chicago’s South Side, 12 hurt in holiday weekend violence At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said.The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood https://thewaco.org/news/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-stalls-switzerland-talks-with-us https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, stalls Switzerland talks with US Iran dealt two quick blows to the interim agreement with the United States on Saturday, angered by Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon, saying it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and announcing that https://thewaco.org/news/heat-climbs-for-fathers-day-first-day-of-summer https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Heat climbs for Father's Day, First day of Summer 10pm update: All showers and storms have fizzled out of Central Texas as of 9pm. This will lead into a hot and humid Father's Day and first day of Summer! Temps will be in the mid-90s for Central Texa https://thewaco.org/news/oklahoma-arbys-employee-accused-of-giving-herpes-to-a-customer https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Oklahoma Arby’s employee accused of giving herpes to a customer Many have heard claims of retaliatory restaurant workers spitting in customers food, and hope its just a gross, urban legend.But in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, a former Arbys manager is charged with f https://thewaco.org/news/texas-supreme-court-rejects-attempt-to-block-beach-closures-for-spacex-launches https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches Siding with SpaceX and the attorney generals office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been cl https://thewaco.org/news/world-cup-melting-pot-how-migration-is-rewriting-soccers-national-storylines https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccer’s national storylines Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.Take Folarin Balogun who scored twice in the United States opening win over Paraguay. He chose to https://thewaco.org/news/three-hikers-die-from-heat-at-grand-canyon-in-separate-incidents https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Three hikers die from heat at Grand Canyon in separate incidents The National Park Service confirmed that three people died from heat-related illnesses in two separate incidents last week at Grand Canyon National Park.Officials said both incidents involved hikers f https://thewaco.org/news/new-ems-station-in-milano-aims-to-cut-emergency-response-times-in-milam-county https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/ca/09/0445577a496aa44bdcf00eb7f76a/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-7-07-58-pm.png New EMS station in Milano aims to cut emergency response times in Milam County For the first time in seven years, Milano has a local ambulance ready to respond when seconds matter most. Watch the full story here: New EMS station in Milano aims to cut emergency response times in https://thewaco.org/news/local-residents-in-mexia-celebrate-juneteenth https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Local residents in Mexia celebrate Juneteenth Our local neighbors in Mexia are celebrating the 161st Juneteenth celebration on land that was purchased by freed slaves. Local neighbors talk about the impact of Juneteenth. Mexia celebrates 161 year https://thewaco.org/news/a-texas-tradition-anderson-holds-86th-annual-juneteenth-celebration-with-generat https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/2c/91/1c14eaad4d098e1db2d9317417f2/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-5-53-58-pm.png A Texas tradition: Anderson holds 86th annual Juneteenth celebration with generations of attendees Downtown Anderson's Juneteenth celebration marks 86 years of community traditionWatch the full story here: A Texas tradition: Anderson holds 64th annual Juneteenth celebrationDowntown Anderson has hos https://thewaco.org/news/why-has-the-lincoln-memorials-reflecting-pool-developed-such-visible-problems https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Why has the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool developed such visible problems? Amid the Iran War, the Russia/Ukraine conflict and domestic inflation concerns, President Trump is also maintaining focus on a topic closer to home.But after a Reflecting Pool renovation project cost https://thewaco.org/news/waco-resale-shop-owner-loses-decades-of-memories-to-flooding-but-says-its-a-chan https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5a/67/3a87508c43269fc243e05682bde3/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-4-34-32-pm.png Waco resale shop owner loses decades of memories to flooding, but says it's a chance to start over Harold Alexander, owner of Artier Resale on Washington Avenue in Waco, is cleaning up after Sunday's heavy rain left at least 6 inches of floodwater inside his shop. Alexander's building is uninsured https://thewaco.org/news/despite-pulisics-absence-us-beats-australia-2-0-to-advance-to-world-cup-knockout https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Despite Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.A deep U.S. roster overcame Puli https://thewaco.org/news/chance-for-scattered-storms-before-fathers-day https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Chance for scattered storms before Father's Day A cold front has passed through Waco and what a difference it has made. It feel nearly 40 degrees cooler today than yesterday... wow! A morning batch of storms west of I-35 tok a sharp turn northward https://thewaco.org/news/texas-am-defensive-lineman-anto-saka-brings-speed-family-values-and-nfl-dreams-t https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Texas A&M defensive lineman Anto Saka brings speed, family values and NFL dreams to Aggieland The Texas A&M Aggies are leaning on the transfer portal to retool their roster after losing 10 players to the NFL Draft, and one of the newest faces arriving at Kyle Field is defensive lineman Anto Sa https://thewaco.org/news/the-most-amazing-10-years-of-my-life-eddie-cornblum-reflects-on-time-at-midway https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 'The most amazing 10 years of my life': Eddie Cornblum reflects on time at Midway Eddie Cornblum announced his departure from the Panthers on Thursday.Watch the full story here: "The most amazing 10 years of my life"; Eddie Cornblum reflects on time at MidwayCornblum was named the https://thewaco.org/news/gov-greg-abbott-spells-out-vision-for-fourth-term-at-republican-state-convention https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/15093440/abbottgopconvention26.webp Gov. Greg Abbott spells out vision for fourth term at Republican state convention in Houston Abbott pledged to spend at least $25 million to flip Harris County from blue to red. His legislative priorities include restricting further growth in property taxes and closing the state’s primary sys https://thewaco.org/news/suspect-charged-after-being-shot-by-bell-co-deputies https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Suspect charged after being shot by Bell Co. deputies Update, 6/20/26: The Bell County Sheriff's Office said Brian Keith Fikac, 53, of Holland has been charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant in connection with Friday's incident. They sa https://thewaco.org/news/james-burrows-director-of-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop James Burrows, director of 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85 James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as Cheers, Taxi," Friends and Will and Grace, died Friday. He was https://thewaco.org/news/family-fun-day-at-cameron-park-zoo-in-waco-texas-spring-break-outing-vanessas-tr https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 FAMILY FUN DAY AT CAMERON PARK ZOO IN WACO TEXAS! SPRING BREAK OUTING! VANESSA'S TRAVEL VLOG! 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(AP) President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft. https://thewaco.org/news/us-iran-talks-delayed-but-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-could-push-deal-forward https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop US-Iran talks delayed, but Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could push deal forward Planned talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were called off Friday after Israel launched strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.However, Israel and Hezbollah later agreed to renew their cease https://thewaco.org/news/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-digital-brains-of-the-world-cup https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop A behind the scenes look at the digital brains of the World Cup The excitement of the World Cup's matches provides the heartbeat of the tournament, but the brains of the games can be found in Dallas."This FIFA World Cup is the largest, most complex, most connected https://thewaco.org/news/juneteenth-events-happening-in-your-neighborhood https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Juneteenth events happening in your neighborhood Several local organizations are gathering throughout the weekend to recognize Juneteenth. Here are details on the events happening in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley.Central Texas The Waco NAACP w https://thewaco.org/news/gen-x-just-turned-60-theyre-still-tapping-parents-for-cash https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/b4/5b4e4ef1-630f-5b6c-bb45-3b4e70fd1768/6a355540d4b47.image.jpg?resize=300%2C203 Gen X just turned 60. They're still tapping parents for cash. Half of millennials and one-third of Gen Xers are still financially dependent on their parents, according to a new survey. https://thewaco.org/news/how-americans-are-hacking-summer-travel-costs-amid-inflation https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/d6/7d69ea64-c844-52bb-bab6-ba006661b122/6a38fa23bd6f7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 How Americans are hacking summer travel costs amid inflation Like many Americans, I have found it harder and harder to make ends meet over the past year amid skyrocketing inflation. My grocery and energy bills have more than doubled. Amid this reality, personal https://thewaco.org/news/rolling-on-the-rhone-a-new-riverboat-in-france-cruises-through-history-wine-coun https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/af/8af19e93-87ea-5cd9-80eb-3702e4922d7a/6a38fa2533f2a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Rolling on the Rhone: A new riverboat in France cruises through history, wine country Vincent van Gogh painted one of his masterpieces, “Starry Night Over the Rhone,” on the banks of this mighty river. Not far from where van Gogh set up his easel in the late 1800s, the new Lumiere rive https://thewaco.org/news/family-travel-5-travel-trends https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/e7/ae733571-b307-59dd-bbb6-a1c90d9a2ef2/6a38fa2ad6f25.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Family travel 5: Travel trends The latest travel trends can provide inspiration for your next family getaway. Here are five to consider. Sight-doing If you’d prefer to “do” something rather than just “see” something, this trend may https://thewaco.org/news/the-weekly-geography-quiz https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The weekly geography quiz GEOQUIZ: The Mississippi River passes along or through how many U.S. states? ANSWER: 10 (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana) ©2026 Ch https://thewaco.org/news/solo-travel-soars-record-breaking-interest-levels-reported-for-2026 https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/16/e16ad0bb-3f40-55c8-a09b-dcf24a670794/6a38fa2c6b6e2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C170 Solo travel soars: Record-breaking interest levels reported for 2026 Nearly 15 years ago, I went on a solo trip to Peru, hiking through the Andes to Machu Picchu. Much to my surprise, many of the other travelers I met along the way were shocked that I was making the… https://thewaco.org/news/room-delivers-unbelievable-performance https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Room delivers 'unbelievable' performance NOTES https://thewaco.org/news/mondays-matches https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/custom/image/0ed30134-f79f-11e6-94c4-93314ab365a9.jpg?resize=600%2C315 MONDAY'S MATCHES Argentina vs. Austria, Arlington, Texas https://thewaco.org/news/own-goals-surge-threatens-record https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Own goals surge threatens record One of the features of the opening 10 days of the World Cup has been a surge in unfortunate own goals with the United States benefiting twice and the tournament total of seven already the second highe https://thewaco.org/news/toy-story-5-stuns-with-record-opening https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 'Toy Story 5' stuns with record opening Let's hear it for the toys! Woody, Buzz and the gang are sending the summer box office to infinity and beyond. https://thewaco.org/news/us-grids-1t-problem-could-mean-big-payout-for-ceos https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop US grid's $1T problem could mean big payout for CEOs BOSTON — The U.S. electric grid's mounting reliability problems have contributed to higher power bills for millions of homes and businesses. Fixing it could offer a massive payout opportunity for the https://thewaco.org/news/the-short-list-june-22 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop The Short List: June 22 Feeling patriotic yet? From ranch dressing and "football" to fireworks and flash flooding, it's been quite a summer so far. https://thewaco.org/news/wyndham-clark-hangs-on-to-win-second-us-open-in-4-years https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d2/8d24cb3c-b042-5bb4-b93f-e2af5dbca855/6a386b090b1a6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Wyndham Clark hangs on to win second US Open in 4 years Wyndham Clark refused to stop thinking he could win the U.S. Open on Sunday in Southampton, N.Y. https://thewaco.org/news/which-bible-passages-are-in-texas-proposed-student-reading-list-heres-what-the-s https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/16/f16a79d6-6402-4a11-8d8f-cac916a01cb7/6a371c4b5b523.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal. A detailed look at the religious excerpts, part of about 200 passages that could become required reading in kindergarten through high school, shows a reliance on Christian perspectives. https://thewaco.org/news/fire-up-the-fun-4-summer-barbecue-ideas https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/2c/d2c239af-0370-5b83-954c-4371cf86624a/6a358e4a03738.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Fire up the fun: 4 summer barbecue ideas Much like fireworks and hot dog-eating contests are synonymous with the Fourth of July, barbecue is synonymous with summer. Here are some recipes to try. https://thewaco.org/news/serena-williams-to-play-singles-at-wimbledon-via-wild-card https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/18/d1839fdf-277b-5898-b6a5-fb7f5632ba93/6a38523d9021b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C194 Serena Williams to play singles at Wimbledon via wild card Seven-time Wimbledon singles champion Serena Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation and will compete at the All England Club in singles and doubles, the tournament announced on Sunday. https://thewaco.org/news/trump-threatens-iran-with-fresh-strikes-as-vance-attends-talks-in-switzerland https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/7d/17dcc3c9-8d57-509e-93ac-9cac5250afa0/6a38083bc7edd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland — President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, https://thewaco.org/news/this-sunscreen-ingredient-was-just-approved-in-the-us-what-to-know https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/3c/43c20e48-387e-5f12-a501-239f67b15758/6a35280002469.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 This sunscreen ingredient was just approved in the US: What to know The FDA announced June 9 that it approved bemotrizinol, an ingredient already popular in other countries, for use in American sunscreens. https://thewaco.org/news/heres-a-look-at-some-of-the-founding-mothers-of-the-united-states https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/af/cafbfb87-5ef1-5aa8-9abe-ccd841ae5edd/6a3539b325fd6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C358 Here’s a look at some of the Founding Mothers of the United States History tells us a lot about the Founding Fathers of the U.S., but it's also worth recognizing some of the women who had a huge contribution to our nation. https://thewaco.org/news/nurse-convicted-in-patients-death-turns-fatal-drug-error-into-a-cautionary-tale https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/05/3054fd28-d851-5759-8c46-3199be562fc6/6a35c83a6388d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017. https://thewaco.org/news/he-gives-dad-advice-on-tiktok-the-videos-saved-his-daughters-life https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/9e/f9e8d6d3-a2fc-523e-a15c-5ea082b3c48e/6a3522d776dbe.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 He gives ‘dad advice’ on TikTok. The videos saved his daughter’s life Believe it or not, Bo Petterson is usually pretty camera shy. It took a lot of convincing for the "Dad Advice" TikTok star to start making videos with his daughter. https://thewaco.org/news/your-morning-coffee-is-getting-expensive-heres-why https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/c8/cc82980d-32bc-5504-b64c-3d7e62271e58/6a33da0e8090c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Your morning coffee is getting expensive. Here's why The sticker shock starts in the coffee aisle. A bag of beans that cost $16 a few years ago now pushes past $20. A basic latte is now a splurge. https://thewaco.org/news/most-americans-feel-hugely-divided-by-wealth-new-nbc-poll-shows https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/d6/7d6f2670-a2fe-5f8f-b3f4-5d586ffac14e/6a3440693a57c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows Many Americans feel a division between those who are wealthy and those who are not in this country, a new NBC News poll found. https://thewaco.org/news/trumps-support-in-rural-america-slips-as-fuel-and-food-prices-climb-poll-shows https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/0b/d0b46b17-38ba-5fcd-93de-51ad55cc1da2/6a3161873a23c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C198 Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, poll shows Trump's approval rating among rural Americans dropped in June to a new low of 50%. That compares with 60% approval in February 2025 shortly after Trump took office. https://thewaco.org/news/david-teel-protect-college-sports-act-ranges-from-reasonable-to-silly https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/36/3362f050-6e69-5c84-b20e-0a71a6224437/6a37b66d8baa6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 David Teel: Protect College Sports Act ranges from reasonable to silly NORFOLK, Va. — College sports lost its chew toy du jour Monday when Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby, outflanked by the Big 12’s legal muscle, ended their preposterous quest for Sorsby to pla https://thewaco.org/news/max-mashing-toward-history https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Max mashing toward history PRO BASEBALL NOTEBOOK https://thewaco.org/news/stocker-cattle-program https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Stocker Cattle Program The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of McLennan County, in partnership with area beef and forage committees in Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone and McLennan counties, will host the 1 https://thewaco.org/news/joan-hobbs https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Joan Hobbs Patricia Joan Hobbs. Joan was born on September 3, 1941, in Little Rock, AR to Scott and Wilhelmina Phillips. Joan is survived by her sister, Kay Lee and her sons and their families as well as her bro https://thewaco.org/news/stemfest-coming-july-18 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop STEMfest coming July 18 This year's STEMfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18 at the Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. https://thewaco.org/news/granny-basketball https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Granny basketball The third annual Granny Basketball fundraiser is July 11 at MCC's Highlands Gym. https://thewaco.org/news/celebrating-250-years https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Celebrating 250 years Art Center Waco, the Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History and the de Cordova Society will present "Celebrating 250 Years of Independence: The American Dream" from 6 to 10 p.m. July 3 at t https://thewaco.org/news/waco-celebrates-juneteenth-weekend https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop WACO CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH WEEKEND https://thewaco.org/news/families-fear-next-steps-in-birthright-case https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Families fear next steps in birthright case Ana Temu Otting likes to say her son David, 5, is as American as apple pie: Born to a Guatemalan-Mexican mother and a Swedish-German father, he's a perfect example of the melting pot of people who mak https://thewaco.org/news/everyone-needs-to-get-on-the-usmnt-world-cup-bandwagon-right-now https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/ce/8cebad96-ab41-5bf5-a694-a33750d097f4/6a36b151eb9c2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Everyone needs to get on the USMNT World Cup bandwagon right now There comes a time at every World Cup when the attitude changes. When those who’d been either too apprehensive or too indifferent to get on board go all in. https://thewaco.org/news/waco-isd-board-approves-pay-raise-district-upgrades https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Waco ISD board approves pay raise, district upgrades Waco Independent School District trustees on Thursday approved $4.8 million in salary increases for teachers, administrators and staff plus another $2.6 million in upgrades in security, technology and https://thewaco.org/news/pro-baseball-notebook-former-baylor-slugger-max-muncy-closing-in-on-rare-dodgers https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/e2/6e294164-eb2e-5ac3-a5cc-b64a56a5782c/6a3747fa808c7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C185 Pro Baseball Notebook: Former Baylor slugger Max Muncy closing in on rare Dodgers mark Former Baylor slugger Max Muncy is no stranger to MLB All-Star games, but the hard-hitter is on pace to do something a Dodgers third baseman hasn’t done in 50 years. https://thewaco.org/news/leuschner-kathy https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/85/785ada0f-d593-50e4-b7f1-4916b6e40c7c/6a365a6660ea0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C410 Leuschner, Kathy Kathy Leuschner https://thewaco.org/news/column-the-world-embracing-all-things-texas-amid-the-world-cup-has-been-amazing https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/d2/ed250719-75fc-5d65-885f-52a216ffb6ad/6a379b995ffe0.image.webp?resize=300%2C200 Column: The world embracing all things Texas amid the World Cup has been amazing Seeing international soccer fans embrace all things Texas amid the FIFA World Cup has been amazing, writes Alex Miller. https://thewaco.org/news/iran-negotiators-vance-head-for-switzerland-but-lebanon-fighting-continues https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/14/b14cef9a-417e-5397-a7d7-dc544619df0a/6a36b3d212b09.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as Israelis and Hezbollah attacked each other despite a truce. https://thewaco.org/news/super-centex-athletes-of-the-year-brackens-green-delivered-across-every-stage https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Super Centex Athletes of the Year: Brackens, Green delivered across every stage From Fairfield to University, Blayke Brackens and Jeremiah Green did it all, earning 2025-26 Super Centex Athlete of the Year honors after dominant, all-around senior seasons. https://thewaco.org/news/you-can-soon-explore-underneath-the-lincoln-memorial https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/e0/ae026adf-241c-5297-8e43-cfba44be1e1f/6a37043b783da.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 You can soon explore underneath the Lincoln Memorial For the first time in more than 100 years, the space beneath one of Washington's most iconic landmarks will open to the public. https://thewaco.org/news/netherlands-fans-turn-the-streets-oranje-on-world-cup-tour-through-texas https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/08/9082af95-f1ca-49bc-a766-8a189b14b1ee/6a36e20be4705.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Netherlands fans turn the streets 'Oranje' on World Cup tour through Texas Houston is very accustomed to orange teams, but Saturday's World Cup game between the Netherlands and Sweden saw a different shade of the familiar color flood the streets. https://thewaco.org/news/analysis-usmnt-quiet-doubters-as-mauricio-pochettinos-process-pays-off https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/d0/4d031917-aa83-598e-b712-871649f71b73/6a35d206613f5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C199 Analysis: USMNT quiet doubters as Mauricio Pochettino's process pays off The Australians were miffed that some pundits, including a few former U.S. players, gave them zero chance to stay on the field in a Group D match against the Americans https://thewaco.org/news/us-falls-again-in-global-peace-rankings-see-who-tops-the-list https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/47/347187fe-593d-522d-be7e-db771681f0bf/6a35438211597.image.jpg?resize=300%2C171 US falls again in global peace rankings. See who tops the list This year, the index found peacefulness declined globally for the 12th consecutive year — that's 119 countries less peaceful than they were in 2008, mainly driven by conflict. https://thewaco.org/news/waco-area-schools-adding-online-options-with-change-in-state-law https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Waco-area schools adding online options with change in state law Four McLennan County public school districts will start the school year with scores of students not in their classrooms and they’re fine with that, if not hoping for more. https://thewaco.org/news/they-fought-for-more-than-just-america-the-black-troops-of-1776 https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/d4/4d4a03a6-cb73-5b9a-bd35-28e91b14f0dd/6a3561c4d84e1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 They fought for more than just America: The Black troops of 1776 Some 5,000 non-white enlistees are believed to have served, on the patriot side, in the American Revolution. It's a part of history that is at risk of being papered over. https://thewaco.org/news/she-changed-her-baby-then-won-gold-a-generation-of-athletes-are-thriving-in-moth https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/36/63673366-2abc-5670-96e6-f08fb5a6d6a2/6a34113f47d98.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 She changed her baby, then won gold. A generation of athletes are thriving in motherhood Female athletes once felt that starting a family meant a definite end to their career. That’s no longer the case. https://thewaco.org/news/waco-area-news-briefs-art-center-waco-hosts-250th-musical-celebration https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Waco-area news briefs: Art Center Waco hosts 250th musical celebration Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief. https://thewaco.org/news/luxury-hotels-have-a-new-vip-guest-your-dog https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/99/b99ccf90-aff1-581c-a69f-03de91d0bff4/6a36b92f4a911.image.jpg?resize=300%2C388 Luxury hotels have a new VIP guest: your dog Morgan Owens, a wellness, media and lifestyle entrepreneur, recently checked herself and her 7-year-old bichon frise, Ralph, in for a staycation to the Lytle Hotel in Cincinnati. There, they watched N https://thewaco.org/news/how-to-keep-animals-from-wrecking-your-garden https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/13/b1374362-431a-5f61-b7f2-772a4fbf42db/6a3526d0ebe0d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 How to keep animals from wrecking your garden If birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer or burrowing pests have been beating you to your harvest, these are some of the best science-backed, non-harmful ways to push back. https://thewaco.org/news/italy-slams-trump-over-claim-prime-minister-begged-for-g7-photo https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Italy slams Trump over claim prime minister ‘begged’ for G7 photo The Italian government on Friday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had begged for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested A https://thewaco.org/news/kushner-project-being-developed-on-disputed-land-albanian-villagers-say https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/9a/c9ad2c80-7156-5489-98f3-46d90468d20d/6a34042363ae8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say Albanian villagers claim land was wrongly sold for Jared Kushner's luxury resort, showing deeds and tax records. Kushner is President Donald Trump's son-in-law. https://thewaco.org/news/us-progesterone-supplies-tighten-as-menopause-treatment-demand-grows https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/82/4828d6f3-dea5-583e-be78-7a6f0b2e14b9/6a32feb16b7d0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C209 US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows The supply concerns come as women going through menopause across the U.S. face difficulties filling prescriptions for estrogen patches. https://thewaco.org/news/millions-fewer-people-are-receiving-snap-food-aid-is-that-a-good-thing https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/35/5352fa4a-dac6-5e95-b9ca-104d3e237b68/6a35838fa8a03.image.jpg?resize=300%2C223 Millions fewer people are receiving SNAP food aid. Is that a good thing? Starting Oct. 1, states must cover 75% of SNAP's administrative costs, up from 50%. Some worry that states will reduce food benefits to pay the higher administrative costs. https://thewaco.org/news/photos-ready-for-takeoff-at-the-waco-big-bird-fly-in https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/a2/ca228fa3-e58d-49c0-ac7e-d700fa44373b/6a3561672a2c4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 PHOTOS — Ready for takeoff at the Waco Big Bird Fly-In https://thewaco.org/news/ready-for-takeoff https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/84/08466ac3-0f2f-5cf7-8f50-df167a30ce7e/6a366e05bbfe8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C199 READY FOR TAKEOFF https://thewaco.org/news/schools-add-online-options-with-change-in-state-law https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Schools add online options with change in state law Four McLennan County public school districts will start the school year with scores of students not in their classrooms and they're fine with that, if not hoping for more. https://thewaco.org/news/which-bible-passages-are-in-texas-proposed-student-reading-list-heres-what-the-s https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/16/f16a79d6-6402-4a11-8d8f-cac916a01cb7/6a371c4b5b523.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal. A detailed look at the religious excerpts, part of about 200 passages that could become required reading in kindergarten through high school, shows a reliance on Christian perspectives. https://thewaco.org/news/man-gets-12-years-for-robbery-role https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Man gets 12 years for robbery role A 21-year-old man charged with helping rob three people at gunpoint in their Waco apartment in December was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison in a plea deal. https://thewaco.org/news/talarico-attacks-paxton-for-local-plea-deal https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Talarico attacks Paxton for local plea deal Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on Thursday slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, for a plea deal his office offered a Waco man who was charged with repea https://thewaco.org/news/getting-it-right https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop GETTING IT RIGHT A story on Page A1 of Thursday's Tribune-Herald about this school year's preliminary STAAR test scores misstated when the state will replace STAAR with new tests administered at the beginning, middle https://thewaco.org/news/sycamore-trees-constantly-shed-their-bark https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/0f/50f33c5b-9917-5e72-b237-d1efd8dad227/6a366e0604108.image.jpg Sycamore trees constantly shed their bark DEAR NEIL: We have just moved into an older house that has a very large sycamore tree. It has large pieces of bark coming off its trunk. Apparently, that is normal from all that I've read, but I just https://thewaco.org/news/juneteenth-party https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Juneteenth party The Waco NAACP chapter will hold a Juneteenth Community Block Party after Saturday's parade until 3 p.m. at Wilbert Austin Sr. Park, 401 Hood st. https://thewaco.org/news/janeese-lewis-george-wins-dc-mayoral-primary-poised-to-face-trump-over-city-auto https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayoral primary, poised to face Trump over city autonomy Janeese Lewis George, who pledged to aggressively stand up to federal intervention into Washington, D.C.'s affairs, won Tuesday's Democratic primary for mayor, setting up a potential showdown with the https://thewaco.org/news/latest-forecast-with-meteorologist-zavian-coln https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/zeeeedkjhfkjsdfhgdfgh.png?w=900 Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón Hot and humid weather continues next week, with occasional showers and thunderstorms mainly across parts of North Texas towards the Red River counties. Wednesday looks to have the highest storm chance https://thewaco.org/news/local-stop-the-bleed-training-draws-youth https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/Stop-the-Bleed-1.jpg?w=640 Local "Stop The Bleed" Training Draws Youth LACY LAKEVIEW (FOX 44) -- Lacy Lakeview's Fire Department hosted a "Stop The Bleed" training for children age 7 - 12 on Saturday morning. The training engaged four youth from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday https://thewaco.org/news/annual-central-texas-juneteenth-parade-draws-hundreds https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/Juneteenth-Parade-1.jpg?w=640 Annual Central Texas Juneteenth Parade Draws Hundreds WACO (FOX 44) -- A Saturday (June 20, 2026) celebration through one of Central Texas's traditions: the annual Waco Juneteenth Parade through downtown Waco at 10 a.m. The CenTex African American Chambe https://thewaco.org/news/hollister-collabs-with-target-on-new-apparel-and-dorm-decor https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Hollister collabs with Target on new apparel and dorm decor Shoppers will soon find the Hollister brand at Target stores and not just in the apparel section.Hollister, known for its casual, California-inspired style, is moving into the home and decor category https://thewaco.org/news/gatesville-messenger-turns-the-page-after-fire-invites-community-to-celebrate-re https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/pic_d8bd5c.jpg?w=658 Gatesville Messenger Turns the Page After Fire, Invites Community to Celebrate Reopening Gatesville, TX (FOX 44) -- After a devastating fire forced a historic Coryell County newspaper from its longtime downtown home, the Gatesville Messenger is turning the page on a new chapter. Community https://thewaco.org/news/victim-suspect-in-milam-co-murder-suicide-identified https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/MILAM-CO-SHERIFF-VEHICLE.jpg?w=517 Victim, suspect in Milam Co. murder-suicide identified Milam County, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The victim and suspect in the fatal Milam County shooting have been identified. The Milam County Sheriff's Office says the victim has been identified as 47-year-old https://thewaco.org/news/worlds-largest-marathon-to-double-in-size-in-2027 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop World’s largest marathon to double in size in 2027 In April, the London Marathon set an all-time record for the largest number of finishers in a single marathon, with more than 59,000 runners crossing the finish line.In 2027, the event could be twice https://thewaco.org/news/this-grilled-fruit-recipe-is-sure-to-be-a-crowd-pleaser https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop This grilled fruit recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser Grilling doesn't just have to be for burgers and steaks. Grilled fruit is an easy way to bring out natural sweetness without making a meal feel too heavy.Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jes https://thewaco.org/news/student-loan-borrowers-can-get-a-1-interest-rate-cut-with-one-simple-change https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Student loan borrowers can get a 1% interest rate cut with one simple change Federal student loan borrowers enrolled in automatic payments will be eligible for a 1% interest rate reduction beginning July 1, the Department of Education said.Borrowers who are already enrolled in https://thewaco.org/news/city-of-hillsboro-increased-water-rates-for-the-fourth-time https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop City of Hillsboro increased water rates for the fourth time The city of Hillsboro increased water, sewer, and trash rates for local residents earlier this week -- the fourth increase by the city. Water rates increased by 15% Residents will see the new rate ref https://thewaco.org/news/weather-whys-summer-solstice-with-meteorologist-zavian-coln https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/zeeeuysdfgkjhsdfgsdfhgfdh.png?w=900 Weather Whys: Summer Solstice with Meteorologist Zavian Colón Friday is back, and so is Weather Whys. This week, we are going to talk about another checkpoint on Earth's journey around the Sun: the Summer Solstice. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details. https://thewaco.org/news/latest-forecast-with-chief-meteorologist-mike-lapoint https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/06/ldjfhgiuashdjkgfdgdgfgn.png?w=900 Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint Chances for isolated to scattered storms will continue on Saturday with highs in the lower 90s and heat index values around 100. Sunday will be hotter and more humid with heat index values likely to e https://thewaco.org/news/new-federal-student-loan-limits-take-effect-july-1-raising-concerns-for-future-b https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop New federal student loan limits take effect July 1, raising concerns for future Baylor grad students New federal student loan limits take effect July 1, changing how much money future law, medical, and other graduate students can borrow for their education. At Baylor University, some students say the https://thewaco.org/news/countries-demand-apology-pay https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/6c/d6ccd0b2-8e13-5e65-8f87-760975fd39a1/6a366e066355d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C198 Countries demand apology, pay LEGACY OF SLAVERY https://thewaco.org/news/early-mythos-users-have-access-despite-ban https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Early Mythos users have access despite ban Some firms chosen early on by Anthropic to test the Mythos AI model have preserved their access to a preview of the system, despite a U.S. government order that led to the shutdown of other versions, https://thewaco.org/news/briefly https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop BRIEFLY DEFENSE: Europe would need five to 10 years to take full responsibility for the continent's conventional defense, Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said Friday. The statement came a day after U.S https://thewaco.org/news/un-launches-1m-project-to-contain-screwworms https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop UN launches $1M project to contain screwworms PARIS — The International Atomic Energy Agency and the U.N. food agency launched a $1 million research project to help contain the screwworm outbreak in the Americas, they said Friday. https://thewaco.org/news/wwii-sailor-101-returns-to-ship https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop WWII sailor, 101, returns to ship Paul Robbins missed his high school graduation because the 18-year-old had a war to fight. https://thewaco.org/news/celebrating-the-father-of-lights https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wacotrib.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/d0/1d0c2385-4c2a-5788-b7b5-7c1592f64322/6a366e0650a55.image.jpg Celebrating the Father of Lights Few stories are better known than the Prodigal Son. 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