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Waco firefighters respond to apartment fire on 10th Street
By Hannah Webb | News Editor A fire at Elmwood Condominiums in Waco Tuesday afternoon was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported, according to Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson. Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson speaks on the origin and response to the fire at Elmwood......
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New Anderson-Shiro CISD Elementary School takes shape as part of $60 million voter-approved bond
Construction is underway on a new Anderson-Shiro CISD elementary school being built as part of the 2024 voter-approved school bond.Watch the full story here: New Anderson-Shiro CISD elementary school takes shape as part of $60 million voter-approved bond Voters approved the $60.....
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YMCA of Central Texas talks 'Strong Kids Campaign'
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The YMCA has served the youth and their families for over 140 years, and now they're asking for your help to continue developing children in our neighborhoods. For more information about the YMCA of Central Texas's Strong Kids Campaign, you can watch our......
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Kickoff event to be held for 'Driving Change' initiative
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A special kickoff event will be held for a new inititative raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and helping to save lives. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Waco Mitsubishi are hosting a special Driving Change initiative kickoff......
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MCC workshops can assist with federal student aid
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Higher education and student aid - federal student aid. It can be tricky navigating and completing all the necessary paperwork. This is why McLennan Community College in Waco is offering help and transparency when it comes to this process. For more......
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Obamacare sign-ups open with new eligibility rules, higher rates
People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday.....
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On Election Day, retail experts say economic uncertainty is already reshaping prices and inventory
As Americans head to the polls on Election Day, affordability remains one of the top issues on voters' minds. Consumer spending has remained relatively strong despite higher prices, but shoppers and retailers alike are still grappling with uncertainty surrounding inflation,......
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LIVE UPDATES: What to know about the 2026 Texas midterm election
Texas' 2026 midterm election is underway as multiple important seats are up for grabs, including Governor and U.S. Senate.Texas voters will also decide on several propositions impacting residents across the state.The polls are open on Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. until 7......
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Waco plans nearly $1 million for sidewalk, lighting improvements along Jackson Avenue
A stretch of Jackson Avenue in downtown Waco could become safer and easier to navigate as the city moves forward with plans for new sidewalks and improved lighting.For the past eight months, Waco resident Angela Dubrek has explored her neighborhood by taking walks along Jackson.....
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Baylor dispels Northwestern State 87-56 in season opener
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Halloween is the time when the supernatural comes into the spotlight, but Baylor men's basketball showed the Northwestern State Demons that they were two days too late to emerge victorious. The Bears (1-0) dispelled the Demons (0-1) 87-56 Monday.....
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30-point 1st quarter pushes Baylor women's basketball past FDU in opener
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Growing pains can be expected when a team enters a new season with five newcomers in a 12-player roster. That was not the reality for Baylor women's basketball (1-0) Monday night, outscoring Fairleigh Dickinson (0-1) 30-13 in the first quarter......
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Baylor offers class credit for Ethics Bowl competitors
By Anne Wall | Reporter Students in Baylor's Ethics Society are preparing for an upcoming regional Ethics Bowl competition on Nov. 14 in San Antonio. To better prepare teams for competitions in 2026-27, the university has started offering class credit this year as part of Ethics....