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Local nonprofit to host resource fair for those experiencing homelessness
The Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition will host Project Homeless Connect at the Waco Convention Center to help Central Texans experiencing homelessness and housing instability on July 9.
Local nonprofit helps security officer after suffering gunshot wound
Jimmy Parker is one of many security officers helped by the Charitable Organization for Texas Security Officers. They help by providing assistance to officers injured or killed in the line of duty.
Baylor to Honor Miracle on the Brazos Team on Sept. 14
WACO, Texas – Baylor football will honor the 1974 Southwest Conference Championship team during halftime of the Sept. 14 matchup vs. Air Force at McLane Stadium. The Bears will welcome members of the 1974 'Miracle on the Brazos' team for the clash with the Falcons at 6:30 p.m., with the game televised live on FS1 and presented by Premier ER + Urgent Care. The game will also serve as the Baylor Family Weekend and Salute to Service contest.
Baylor Lands 2025 Four-Star WR Jacorey Watson
Jacorey Watson, a 2025 wide receiver from Shadow Creek High School in Pearland, Texas, announced his commitment to the Baylor Bears on Tuesday afternoon. Watson, listed at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, is a four-star prospect and ranks as the No. 118 overall player in the country and No. 23 WR in the 2025 class, according to Rivals.
Watch: Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe Shines Among NBA Players for Team Bahamas
Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe has been showing out for the Bahamas Men’s National Team in the first phase of Olympic basketball alongside some seasoned veterans of the NBA. On Tuesday, Edgecombe was praised by ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla for his performance in the opening rounds of the Olympics. “It’s...
Baylor Athletics Shines with 96 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Honors
IRVING, Texas – A total of 96 Baylor student-athletes were named to the 2024 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Teams, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. The Spring Academic All-Big 12 Teams recognize the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at Conference institutions that participate in spring sports. A total of 76 Bears earned first-team honors, including 11 with a perfect 4.00 grade point average, while another 20 picked up second-team praise. Of the first- and second-team honors, Acrobatics & Tumbling led the way with 22 honorees, while Women’s Track & Field (18), Baseball (13), Softball (12), Men’s Track & Field…
Waco watering restrictions in effect, except for car washes
Summer is officially here and for Texans that usually marks the start of water restrictions across the state. The city of Waco has a year-round water conservation plan to ensure that the city has enough water in the event of a drought. The plan is updated every five years to address the needs of the community.
It’s gonna be hot today, tomorrow
The forecast track of Hurricane Beryl has the storm making landfall across northern Mexico on Sunday. Based on this track, the only impacts across southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana would be minor coastal flooding, said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “However, additional impacts could occur should Beryl track […]
Testing the Limits of FFS
, Mississippi is a long way from Texas, but big news recently surfaced in a local newspaper there that is sure to pique interest among crappie buffs across the Lone Star state and beyond. The story centers on the use of forward facing sonar. On June 21, Clarion Ledger outdoors writer Brian Broom reported that Mississippi’s Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks voted to cut daily limits at four of the state’s more popular crappie lakes — Grenada, Enid, Sardis and Arkabutla Lake. All are well known for producing big crappie. According to the story, the main reasons for the reduction hinge...
Texas Game Wardens stress boating safety, 'staying dry' during July 4 holiday
Jul. 3—AUSTIN — As temperatures continue to rise, many Texans and out-of-state visitors are making plans to cool off on one of the many pristine waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds those on the water to follow basic boating safety precautions over the holiday weekend. Texas Game Wardens, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and thousands of law ...
ALERT: New Law In Texas Allows You To Ask Companies To Do This
The growth of technology in Texas is astounding. It's difficult to believe, but how handle things ten years ago is different from the current due to its expansion. In fact, people can get online anywhere these days, as long as their phone allows it. What some people don't realize is...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Important Vehicle Inspection Reminder from Texas DPS
It's the moment that probably a lot of us have been waiting for. Beginning on January 1st, 2025, Texas DPS will no longer require your vehicle to pass a safety inspection test. Why? Because there won't even BE any safety inspection tests to speak of!. Now, Texas DPS recently sent...
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