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Farm Bureau concerned about data centers, transmission lines
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A special Farm Bureau committee meeting in Waco says data centers, high voltage transmission lines and nuisance animals are concerns discussed in this week's meetings. The resolutions committee gathered data from across the state and will make recommendations.....
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LIVE: Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa is set to speak at 2 p.m.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa is set to hold her first news conference following her historic victory on Tuesday. Hinojosa will be elected the first Democratic governor of Texas in more than 30 years, ousting incumbent Greg Abbott.See coverage from Hinojosa's projected win in the....
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What’s the ideal workweek? New research puts it at 37 hours
New research from economists at Duke University has estimated that the optimal workweek is about 37 hours, roughly five hours less than full-time workers there typically report working.The study was based on research involving full-time workers in Germany, who predominately......
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A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling
Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street on Thursday and more than erasing all its gains from the day before, which was its best in three months.The S&P 500 fell 3.5% after opening with a loss that accelerated through the......
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New details, construction plans for upcoming Waco Waffle House location
New details are emerging about one of two Waffle House locations planned for Waco.A new construction project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows the restaurant planned for 722 S. 7th Street, near Baylor University, is expected to begin construction....
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Burleson County sheriff warns of suspicious white van after men approached child near Somerville
The Burleson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a suspicious white van after two men reportedly approached and followed a child walking home from a mailbox Wednesday afternoon.Deputies were called to the Somerville area after someone reported......
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More Twin Bridges closures set for Monday, delays expected
McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - TXDOT is alerting drivers that starting Monday some major delays can be expected at the Highway 6 twin bridges with " rolling closures" planned. TXDOT and its contractor will begin transporting precast bridge caps for the reconstruction of the SH 6.....
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Russell Brand convicted on rape, sexual assault charges
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He was taken into custody.A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian......
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Record political ad spending in Texas U.S. Senate race could have ripple effects for consumers
The price of politics is climbing, and experts say the effects of record campaign spending may extend beyond candidates and elections to local businesses and consumers.More than $573 million in political advertising spending and reservations went toward the U.S. Senate race in......
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Sports Take: How homecoming outcomes affect past seasons
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Homecoming weekend is placed at a pivotal point in the football season. The air gets a certain crisp as the end of the regular season nears. In front of a packed crowd expecting a win, the Bears are pressured to put on a clinic against a Big 12.....
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Baylor looks to take care of business in 100th homecoming game
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor boasts being the first homecoming in the United States, a tradition going back to 1909 that has not remained only in Waco but has spread throughout the state and the country. With football being a vital part of the custom, the Bears do not....
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Former Baylor soccer player reflects on how rebuilding program shaped her life
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer When former Baylor soccer star Hanna Gilmore arrived in Waco in 2009, she saw a program that was in the depths of a lengthy rebuild. The Bears entered that year not having a winning season since 2000 and had not reached the NCAA Tournament since.....