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Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades
Democrats finally got their wish in Texas.Shut out of power for decades, Democrats on Tuesday romped up and down the ballot in Republicans' most populous stronghold, flipping a U.S. Senate seat and retaking the governor's mansion in a history-making election that ushered in an......
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State representative hosts election night watch party
Supporters gathered at State Representative Pat Curry's watch party on election night to watch the results roll in. "Were all trying to keep Texas, Texas," State Representative Pat Curry, District 56. Hundreds of thousands of voters hit the polls on Tuesday. State Representative....
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Dinner with the Livingstones highlights Baylor's culture of connection
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer For Baylor students balancing classes and extracurricular activities, Dinner with the Livingstones offered them an opportunity to step away from the rigor of their everyday lives and connect with the university community over a shared meal Tuesday....
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McLennan County Democrats celebrate historic wins in Texas midterms
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Texas turns over a historic new leaf following midterm elections as top officials flip to Democratic leadership — the first time in over three decades. This follows a Democratic majority win in the Senate and Governor races, led by James Talarico......
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WATCH: Democrat James Talarico delivers lengthy speech after projected win
Democrat James Talarico was projected to defeat Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.Talarico delivered the consequential result in the national battle for control of the U.S. Senate, the Associated Press reported.Shortly after the projected win, Talarico......
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On-campus polling location gives students easier access to midterm voting
By Joana Karoshi & Beckett Rakes | Staff Writers Baylor students could cast ballots at the Hurd Welcome Center Tuesday, where an on-campus polling location offered a convenient way to participate in a midterm election with major implications for Texas and the nation. The......
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Pat Curry celebrates reelection to Texas House at Urban Air victory party
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor The McLennan County Republican Party gathered Tuesday night at the Urban Air Adventure Trampoline Park in Richland Mall to celebrate incumbent Texas State Representative Pat Curry's reelection in House District 56 against his opponent,......
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Supporters gather as Pete Sessions re-elected to House of Representatives
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Supporters for Republican congressman Pete Sessions gathered Tuesday night to watch the polls as the incumbent defeated democratic challenger Casey Shepard, earning a fourth consecutive term representing Waco's congressional district. With 89% of....
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Police: 1 injured in shooting after argument at Bryan business park
BRYAN, TX Police are searching for the person suspected of shooting a man at a Bryan-area business park Tuesday night.Police said the shooting was reported around 7:30 p.m. at Northpoint Business Park at 2870 N. Harvey Mitchell Parkway.According to police, the incident began as.....
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Hillsboro secures $5 million for road construction
The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation received a $5 million grant for road construction. Industrial Loop Road is the road the funds would be allocated to.I think its going to draw in more businesses that are going to open up more opportunities," said Israel Bowman,......
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How Baylor's oldest tradition built family from tragedy
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor One hundred seventeen years after its inception, Baylor Homecoming remains one of the university's best-known traditions. Thousands of Bears flock back to campus each year for a lighthearted, generations-spanning reunion. This has not......
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How the Bear Bell went from storage to gameday tradition
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor It had been about two decades since the Bear Bell roamed the field of Floyd Casey Stadium. A tradition that originated in the early 1970s had drifted into obscurity and was eventually forgotten. Baylor Sigma Chi, the owner of the bell, had taken.....