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One killed in vehicle pedestrian crash near China Spring
McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - The Department of Public Safety reports one killed in a vehicle pedestrian crash Thursday morning in the China Spring area. DPS Sgt Bryan Washko confirmed the fatality but few other details were available. The call came in at 5:58 a.m. about the......
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One shot on Lake Shore Drive in Waco
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco police report one person taken to a hospital following a shooting Wednesday night. Police said the call came in at 8:27 p.m. about a possible shooting in the area of the 4300 block of Lake Shore Drive. Police found one male victim who has been transported....
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Could your Social Security check shrink? The funding problem Congress must confront
Social Security is moving closer to a funding shortfall that could have a significant impact on millions of Americans, putting pressure on Congress to find a solution before retirees face potential benefit cuts. The Social Security Administration projects the program will face a....
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Central Texas driving instructor urges parents to reinforce safe driving habits with teens
Getting a driver's license can represent freedom and independence for teenagers, but a Central Texas driving instructor says getting behind the wheel also comes with serious responsibility.Tonya Dansby, owner of Central Texas Driving School in Waco, said she has seen some......
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How Wacoans, students get where they need to go with high gas prices
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter For students driving to campus and around Waco, the gas station is an essential stop. However, gas prices have been high since the Iran war began February 2026, and the prices have been on a steady increase and have stayed high compared to a year ago.....
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Indie rock to make its Foster debut with Mt. Joy
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Country and Christian music have dominated Foster Pavilion's brief history as a concert venue. However, Mt. Joy and Ax and The Hatchetmen will bring a new genre to the stage 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The concert follows two country-filled shows by......
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Baylor plays with chip on its shoulder ahead of Kansas matchup
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor's loss to TCU left fans and the team frustrated and disappointed. The offense was silent for four quarters in front of the largest crowd of the season, leaving a hollow feeling in Baylor's locker room. While the defeat still lingers, the......
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Isaac Williams embraces leadership role as Baylor men's basketball eyes big goals
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer For some college athletes, the offseason brings uncertainty. The transfer portal has let athletes find new homes and opportunities, making it tough to decide where to go next. But for junior guard Isaac Williams, there was never any uncertainty......
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Taliah Scott finds home at Baylor as All-Big 12 selection
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor women's basketball embraced a strong core that entered the program with head coach Nicki Collen in 2022. Jana Van Gytenbeek, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Bella Fontleroy anchored the program for the last four years. Once their time at......
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Sports Take: Takeaways from Baylor MBB's exhibition win over No. 1 Florida
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor men's basketball has been plagued by injuries for the past couple of years, and it seemed to come to a point last season. The Bears trudged through the 2025-26 season with a seven-man rotation as then-seniors center Caden Powell and......
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Meet the two local men vying for Baylor students' vote
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Election Day is just around the corner, and Baylor students registered to vote in McLennan County can head to the polls to choose a U.S. representative in Texas' 17th Congressional District. The two names on the ballot are Republican incumbent......
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Free flu vaccines give Baylor campus a healthy shot in the arm
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Flu season has come to Baylor's campus once again, but to prevent the spread of influenza, Baylor Health Services is offering free flu shot clinics in areas that students, staff and faculty frequent. A flu shot clinic will be held from 2 p.m.......