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Upset parents sue Marlin ISD, claiming superintendent unjustly changed grades
Me’kia Mouling is now a student at Texas A&M University, but in 2023, she was the valedictorian at Marlin High School. Her mother claims Dr. Henson unfairly changed her daughter’s grades.
McLennan County reacts to Biden dropping out of presidential race
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – President Joe Biden has announced he has withdrawn from the presidential race, and this has everyone talking. In McLennan County, FOX 44 News spoke to Democratic Party leader Mark Hays to get his opinion on Biden’s decision. Hays says he is feeling sad and optimistic at the same time, with the president’s decision coming as a shock.
Texas report shows increase in housing availability in Waco; favorable to buyers
The Q2 edition of the 2024 Texas Quarterly Housing Report by Texas Realtors is out, highlighting the increase in housing availability in Texas. The market in Waco reflects the trends seen state-wide.
Summer feeding programs help reduce child hunger, keep Central Texas students healthy ahead of next academic year
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - For many children the cafeteria is a place to relax and refuel as they prepare to learn in class during the school year, and now that summer is here, Central Texas school districts have set up feeding locations to make sure their students stay healthy ahead of the new school year.
Developmental disability services to closes after 20 year’s of serving the Waco community
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — After serving the community of Waco for 20 years Helping Others Take Initiative is closing their doors at the end of August due to lack of funding. Also known as HOTI, a Day Habilitation Facility gives those who were diagnosed with a physical disorder opportunities to improve their ability to complete activities of daily living, improve social skills, gain educational experiences and engage in exercise activities.
McLennan County lake levels recede near Cow Bayou Site #5
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Mclennan County took emergency action two months ago when Cow Bayou Site #5 was overflowing to the point where several homes were at risk of flooding in Bruceville. Now, one homeowner can finally see her backyard again after the county took action to recede lake...
Texas Water Development Board approves $16,000,000 to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District for a water supply project
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $16,000,000 in multi-year financing from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT)* program to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (Limestone County). The District will use the assistance for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water supply project. The District could save approximately $1,300,000 during the first year of the multi-year financing by using the SWIFT program. With the assistance approved today, the District will acquire and develop a new well field in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer by drilling and completing up to 10...
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