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McLennan County commissioners approved a 4-cent property tax rate increase, bringing the rate to about 37.48 cents per $100 of property value.WATCH HERE: McLennan County approves property tax rate increaseThe hike passed with a 3-2 vote. Commissioners expressed sympathy for...
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor The oldest rivalry in Texas is back for the 122nd edition on Saturday night. But what's even better than that? Volleyball and soccer will also take on the Horned Frogs this weekend. The oldest rivalry in Texas returns to Waco While Baylor could......
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor volleyball has played with its hair on fire since falling out of the top-25 last week, and freshman outside hitter Nadiya Johnson and sophomore outside hitter Ksenia Rakhmanchik were leading the charge back into the top 25 against......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior midfielder Theresa McCullough battled her way downfield with under 15 minutes left to play in a 2-2 match. After being held for part of her run, she broke free with an open look at the goal. McCullough ripped off a shot from outside the......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- You want to ride in a Lamborghini -- that famous sports car? You can, in a way -- at the Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo. There's a ride on the Fair's midway called the "swingride" that's manufactured and designed by the same company that manufactures the famous......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- Recent rains and cooler temperatures have significantly lowered the dangers of wildfires, but there are still several Central Texas and Brazos Valley counties still under established outdoor burn bans. The Texas A&M Forest Service latest outdoor burn ban map......
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KILLEEN, Texas The Killeen City Council has approved Dr. Marie Peoples as its new city manager. Still, her selection is already drawing scrutiny over controversies tied to her previous government roles.The city manager position is the most powerful administrative job in Killeen,....
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Over a dozen playhouses were built over the weekend for local children as part of the 7th Annual Project Playhouse Blitz Build.Saturdays event was hosted by the Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity and held on Atkinson Avenue in Killeen.In all, 18 custom playhouses were created......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- There's a reason why your liver has its name: you can't live without it. That's why liver health is front and center in October -- for National Liver Awareness Month. Fox 44's Vince Erickson welcomed in a local expert to show us what we need to know about taking....
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WACO (FOX 44) -- You'll notice you're not paying as much to gas up your vehicle as your plan for the week ahead. Triple-A Texas reports that the average prices for a gallon of regular unleaded eased downward both nationally and statewide -- with the statewide average on Sunday......
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Baylor Universitys Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat lost its accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, according to a recent announcement.On Sept. 29, the AZA announced 30 facilities had received accreditation, but Baylor Universitys habitat was one of three......
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With an estimated 200,000 people expected to pass through the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo, organizers say safety is a top priority and they're backing that up with hundreds of first responders on the grounds every day.Sgt. Charles Conner, chief security officer for the HOT Fair.....
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The Waco City Council is discussing the possibility of installing a safe haven baby box a secure, anonymous way for parents to surrender their newborns.Andrea Zimmerman, with the Families and Foster Care Coalition, spoke during Tuesday's city council meeting, urging council......
