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City of Waco

Mayor: Dillon Meek

Website: www.waco-texas.com

Phone: (254) 299-2489

McLennan County

County Judge: Scott Felton

Website: www.mclennan.gov

Phone: (254) 757-5049

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Navasota ISD reveals stadium damage; repairs underway ahead of football season

Navasota ISD reveals stadium damage; repairs underway ahead of football season

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Major I-35 closures planned in Waco this weekend: What drivers need to know

TxDOT is closing all main lanes in both directions on I-35 between New Road Drive and 12th Street for 24 hours starting Friday at midnight. …

SpaceX Terafab representatives answer questions at Grimes County Commissioners Court

SpaceX Terafab representatives answer questions at Grimes County Commissioners Court

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KXXVAug 7government

Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy White speaks at Baylor kickoff luncheon

Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy White speaks at Baylor kickoff luncheon

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Sports physicals required before Bryan-College Station student-athletes can compete this fall

Sports physicals required before Bryan-College Station student-athletes can compete this fall

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Longtime leader in Robinson passes away

Longtime leader in Robinson passes away

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FOX 44Aug 6schools

I-35 motor vehicle fire causing traffic delays

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FOX 44Aug 6safety

Giving back to those who gave their all

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FOX 44Aug 6safety

Lampasas County Museum undergoes restoration after major storm damage

Lampasas County Museum undergoes restoration after major storm damage

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Texas A&M football opens fall camp with eyes on back-to-back 10-win seasons for first time since 1990s

Texas A&M football opens fall camp with eyes on back-to-back 10-win seasons for first time since 1990s

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American Red Cross declares supply crisis, urging Central Texas donors to give

American Red Cross declares supply crisis, urging Central Texas donors to give

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