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Baylor students take swings at Iowa State for good cause
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor students celebrated homecoming by giving blood — and taking a few swings at Iowa State's mascot. Baylor Health Services and Carter BloodCare partnered Tuesday through Thursday for a blood drive on Third Street in front of Moody Memorial.....
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AG commissioner demands resignation of GOP party chair after election losses
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called for the immediate resignation of Texas Republican Party Chair DRinda Randall following Tuesday's election.During the election, Republicans lost every statewide race on the ballot, control of the Texas House of Representatives and.....
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Baylor alumnus turns to family for inspiration in new historical fiction
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor alumnus and newly minted author Todd Smith joined two Baylor journalism classes Thursday afternoon to discuss writing and publishing his new book, "Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue and Resilience." Released in September, the historical.....
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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after midterm losses
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, who resigned Thursday night, according to a source familiar with the matter.The announcement marks Trump's first major personnel shake-up since Democrats......
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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, and the lighting of fireworks.More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it in the worlds most populous nation and its diaspora.The......
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'Sironia' screening to benefit Mission Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Here's a chance to experience Waco on the big screen for a good cause. Mission Waco will host a special screening of Sironia with lead actor and musician Wes Cunningham and director Brandon Dickerson on Sunday, November 8, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. at the......
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TSTC adds new program for commercial construction
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Texas State Technical College`s Building Construction program has added a second associate degree track aimed at commercial construction management. It will be available at the Waco and Harlingen campuses. Students pursuing the commercial or residential tracks....
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One detained after a body was found in a Killeen field Friday morning
One person has been detained after a man was found dead in a field in Killeen Friday morning.Just after 6 a.m., Killeen police officers were called to the area of S W S Young Drive and Stagecoach Road for reports of a person with an unknown status.Upon arrival, authorities......
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Baylor homecoming brings different parade route
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - What is believed to be the biggest homecoming parade in the country will take a slightly different route as Baylor University celebrates its special day Saturday. The parade will step off at 7 a.m. at its usual location at Eighth Street and Austin Avenue in......
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Meghan Markle's father reportedly arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan, was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.The people who confirmed his arrest were not authorized.....
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Millions of Little Giant ladders recalled after reports of injuries
Little Giant Ladder Systems announced a recall of millions of ladders sold across the U.S. because the Rapid Locks can suddenly retract if they are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard to consumers.According to the company, there have been 25 reports of ladders retracting,......
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Giving back to those who gave their all
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has a mission to support our local first-responders who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Lorena Police Chief Scott Holt and McLennan County Commissioner Ben Perry tell us more about the......