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A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk is set to die by lethal injection on Wednesday in what would be the nation's 30th execution this year.Jamaal Howard, 46, was found guilty of capital murder in the 2000 killing of Vickie Swartout, 42, who was shot once in the...
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The Gulf Coast is bracing for a hurricane landfall after Tropical Storm Isaias formed Wednesday morning off Mexico's coast.As of early Wednesday, Isaias was a minimal tropical storm but was expected to strengthen as it moves north toward the U.S. coastline. The National......
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After months of scorching temperatures and limited rainfall across Central Texas, local hay suppliers are seeing an unusual mix of increased need and slower-than-expected sales.At Miller Hay and Feed in Lacy Lakeview, livestock owners continue to rely on hay as pastures dry out.....
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By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor We should never forget that there are some strange things in our neighborhood. Baylor and Waco's rich histories are not without their tales of ghoulish intrigue. Here are five stories whose subjects have not yet been laid to rest. Brooks......
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By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Ghosts are often synonymous with death and decay. When things happen that we can't explain, appealing to the supernatural provides an explanation for some. Also synonymous with death are the soul and the Christian belief in heaven. If heaven is a.....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Behind the Waco Parks and Recreation building lies a piece of Waco history over 100 years old. If a pedestrian stops between the lion and giraffe statue at the Waco Sculpture Zoo in Cameron Park and turns to look at the other side of the road.....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor As much as I love music, movies and, as of a week ago, coffee, I have been most looking forward to this review. It's fall, but we're still a couple weeks out from it being socially acceptable to buy candy in bulk and eat it straight from a......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Halloween is a time for treats and the occasional trick. While kids go door-to-door hoping for king-sized candy bars, some are like Charlie Brown and get a rock. Baylor athletics has seen its share of both this fall. From teams climbing the......
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor athletics has had a long history of highs and lows. In between are the intense, scary moments where things swing dramatically. Here are three of the most nerve-wracking times to be a Baylor fan in recent history. RGIII tears ACL in 2009......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor A cold wind broke into McLane Stadium from the Brazos River. A 46-degree kickoff marked the coldest game in McLane Stadium history and the coldest game in Waco since 2013. The chilly, brisk weather did not deter Baylor fans from growing in......
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer From goatmen and ghosts to witches in Cameron Park, the Waco History podcast shares some of the spookiest lore of the city's past. But according to the podcast founder, these stories aren't just for a thrill; rather, they are deeply intertwined.....
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Residents in Copperas Cove are working to remove a city council member from office before his term ends, launching a recall petition against Councilman Howard Hawk over comments he made during a Sept. 1 council meeting.WATCH the full story here: Copperas Cove residents push to......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco Police are joining faith leaders and community members for Faith & Blue Weekend! This is an opportunity to build connections and strengthen relationships beyond the badge. For more information, you can watch our interview above....
