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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.....
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Baylor volleyball welcomes revered alumni home as 'family reunion'
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor is known as one of the premier volleyball destinations across the country. The Bears have been a mainstay in the national rankings for the past decade, but perhaps the program's greatest asset comes after a player's career. Baylor......
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Chatman reminisces on journey from McLennan CC to Baylor
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Senior forward Evan Chatman's path to Baylor men's basketball was a winding road with multiple stops along the way. Before getting his shot on the biggest stage and repping the green and gold, Chatman's college career started 6.8 miles down the......
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Treasure those who make Baylor home this Homecoming
By The Editorial Board For most of Baylor's student body, this is the first chapter of life spent away from our hometowns and families. With 35% of students from out of state in 2025, and Texas being so big, in-state students may feel like they are in a different part of the......
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Democrats win control of U.S. Senate, reclaiming majority from Republicans
Democrats have won control of the U.S. Senate after a net gain of four seats, securing at least a 51-49 majority once all votes are counted.The results mark a significant setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans, who entered the midterm elections controlling the White.....
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Rep. Hinojosa projected to beat incumbent Abbott in Texas governor race, per AP
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) In a stunning upset, Gina Hinojosa was elected the first Democratic governor of Texas in more than 30 years on Tuesday, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in an upset that catapulted a decided underdog to national prominence, leading the nation's most......
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What to Do in Waco: Homecoming Edition
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Bears, get out the green and gold because we have made it to homecoming. Here are the events happening in Waco for the students, alumni and anyone else in town. Ten at Ten: A Mass Meeting Experience | Nov. 5 | 10-11:30 p.m. | Fountain Mall,......
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Singspiration honors old traditions while embracing new home
By Lilyana Canales | Arts & Life Writer One of Baylor's oldest homecoming traditions has a new home. After decades of Singspiration celebrations in Seventh and James Baptist Church sanctuary, which was demolished this summer, the 78th annual service is now being held in Jones......
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Waco firefighters respond to apartment fire on 10th Street
By Hannah Webb | News Editor A fire at Elmwood Condominiums in Waco Tuesday afternoon was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported, according to Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson. Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson speaks on the origin and response to the fire at Elmwood......
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New Anderson-Shiro CISD Elementary School takes shape as part of $60 million voter-approved bond
Construction is underway on a new Anderson-Shiro CISD elementary school being built as part of the 2024 voter-approved school bond.Watch the full story here: New Anderson-Shiro CISD elementary school takes shape as part of $60 million voter-approved bond Voters approved the $60.....