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Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say
A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said.The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that it received credible information about an individual planning a violent attack" for Thursday in......
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Skilled trades face worker shortage as industries recruit the next generation
After trying college, Otavius Jackson decided a different path was right for him. The self-described "engineer nerd" has always loved math, and when he learned about aviation maintenance, the field immediately caught his attention."I love math. So aviation, aeronautics,......
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Helicopter crash off Catalina Island kills 2 people, leaves 2 hospitalized and 1 missing
A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said.Rescuers early Thursday searched for a fifth person who was reported to be in the aircraft and was missing, the Los Angeles County Fire Department....
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Rise in theft, liquor law citations: Baylor officials explain what campus crime numbers mean
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor's updated Annual Fire Safety and Security Report shows increases in reported motor vehicle thefts, rapes, liquor law citations and stalking in 2025, but university officials say understanding what those numbers represent is essential to......
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Baylor community remembers Blake Driskell through on-campus memorial
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Hundreds gathered in the Hurd Welcome Center on Wednesday afternoon to remember the life of a classmate, brother, son, student and friend. 22-year-old William "Blake" Driskell, a Master of Accountancy student and a Baylor alumnus as of May, died.....
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Baylor heads west for first conference road game at Arizona State
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor has benefited from the luxury of staying home for three consecutive weeks. It has seen new light shows, the return of old traditions and special uniforms and decals that have caught the attention of college football fans. The Bears took......
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Freight hosts famous trivia Tuesday
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., college students and people of Waco head to Freight Waco for their night of trivia, ready to sit down and prepare for their shot at first place. What started as a weekly game has now become a community event. Whether it's......
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Baylor debuts new health programs at annual Career Day event
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor's Career Center hosted almost 200 professional organizations for Career Day, the university's annual networking event, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. At this year's event, brand-new graduate......
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From Mongolia to courtrooms, professor brings law into practice
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer The Honorable Matthew G. Wright does not draw a hard line between his work as a Baylor professor and his work as a judge and attorney. Instead, he brings students into both. Wright, a lecturer in the department of management, a presiding judge......
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Lorena ISD homecoming parade kicks off with floats, candy and a cherished tradition
Floats rolled down North Bordon Street as the Lorena ISD homecoming parade made its way to Leopard Field, with families lining the sidewalks to catch candy tossed from passing floats.WATCH HERE: Lorena ISD homecoming parade kicks off with floats, candy and a cherished......
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Central Texans look forward to rainy weather
This week, many Central Texans may experience rain, bringing the potential for flooding. A local store manager said neighbors should prepare for the rain. Rain is expected through Sunday, with some areas possibly experiencing 2-4 inches of rain, with locally higher totals that......
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Threads of Time Gala: A Baylor Club Charity
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - For families living with Alzheimer's, time and memories can take on an entirely different meaning. The Baylor Club is turning this idea into a special night designed to remember the past, celebrate the present and raise money to help families facing the......