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Penguins seen as attendance bait as city reins in Cameron Park Zoo subsidies
Waco city officials hope an expansion that opens next month with a penguin exhibit and education center will help Cameron Park Zoo boost attendance and relieve its dependence on operating subsidies from the city’s tax-supported general fund. The city gave the zoo a record $5.8 million subsidy in the...
'Very unusual circumstances' | Texas professor explains context, future possibilities after historic week in 2024 presidential election
TEMPLE, Texas — It has been an eventful week in American politics. On Saturday, July 13, a gunman attempted to assassinate former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, killing one attendee and injuring two others. A little over a week later on Sunday,...
LETTERS: Waco ISD needs robust search for superintendent; assassination assumptions; Woodway senior standout
One of the most important responsibilities of a board of trustees is before you with the hiring of Waco ISD’s next superintendent. I encourage you to search deep and wide. If the search timeline needs an extension to ensure our community has dynamic finalists, please do so. Waco ISD deserves a superintendent with commensurate experience who can hit the ground running because they know the lay of the land. I am confident you will address any conflicts of interest and ensure that all board members are present to vote.
Southern Drag Boat Association identifies man who died at Duel on the Brazos in Waco
The victim of a solo boat race incident at the Duel on the Brazos event on Sunday has been identified, the Southern Drag Boat Association said on Facebook. The man was identified as Frank Carter, from the Burnet County town of Bertram. The fatal incident took place at Brazos Park...
Locals beat the heat with Movie in the Park
Belton Parks & Recreation hosted the second movie in their series of three “Movie in the Park” events on Saturday night. The featured film was “WONKA,” a whimsical cinematic experience filled with a fusion of entertainment and laughter. Lacey Shoemaker, Recreation Coordinator, orchestrated the pre-movie activities...
14-year-old charged in fatal alcohol-related crash, Bellmead police say
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The Bellmead Police Department says they’re investigating after a 14-year-old was charged in an alcohol-related crash that left one bicyclist dead. Police say on July 14, a 14-year-old was driving a vehicle when they hit 67-year-old bicyclist Dennis Welch, who died as a result of the crash.
Stuff the Bus & Help Central Texas Kids
Don't look now, but it's almost time for Central Texas students to be back in the classroom soaking up all the knowledge. But, before getting into the classroom, we want to help make sure every kid returning to school in Killeen, Belton, and Temple this fall has all the supplies they need to be successful.
Preseason camp countdown: The offensive line can stop the decline
If it's your opinion that the development of the offensive line and the running game is the biggest single factor in the success or failure of the Temple football team in 2024, you wouldn't be wrong. You could make the same argument about the defensive line or the quarterback position...
Bell County man indicted in baby kidnapping
Belton, Tx (FOX 44) – A Bell County Grand Jury has returned a kidnapping indictment against a man accused of abducting a baby from a Belton apartment in April. Eighteen-year-old Joseph Juan Diego Martinez has remained in the Bell County Jail since his arrest in April shortly after the incident.
Texas Tech football 2023 rewatch: Career performances lead Red Raiders past Baylor
When you get the chance to play a bad team, you had better take advantage. That's what Texas Tech did last season in Waco against Baylor. The fact is, Baylor stunk in 2023. We found that out when the Bears lost their opener to Texas State at home by 11 points and we got confirmation when they finished just 3-9 overall and 2-7 in Big 12 play by the end of the year.
The Waco Police Department has filed two charges of indecent assault against a man, with eight survivors identified thus far
Waco, TX – Per reports, the department continues to search for additional survivors who may have been victimized by Anthony Odiong, and additional charges are pending. The Waco Police Department emphasizes that respect for survivors’ experiences is the highest priority. Survivors will not be required to go to court if they prefer not to, and their names will not be made public.
David and Art - Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell became extremely famous in the United States as a key illustrator for a magazine called the Saturday Evening Post. He thought of himself as a storyteller. His paintings were not just pictures. He wanted them to show settings that were very human. And sometimes, settings that involved deeper and more complicated emotions that defied being put into words.
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