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Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings

Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 31

Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples asks federal courts to overturn right to gay marriage

Judge Dianne Hensley, who has been fighting the state judicial oversight body since 2019, is hoping to tee up a new challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2025

Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer”

The project is at a scale of industrial development and investment unmatched in McLennan County’s history: acres of computer hardware, substations and a 1.2-gigawatt gas-fired plant capable of powering about 300,000 homes.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 24, 2025

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Texas State Technical College looks to voters to fund upgrades for old buildings and tools

Proposition 1 would create an $850 million endowment for the college system and its 11 campuses, which are struggling to accommodate a growing student population.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 20, 2025

“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 7, 2025

Waco’s public radio station faces uncertainty after 25 years on the air

The radio station launched a last-ditch fundraising campaign to save the station, after cuts from both Baylor University and Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Joanna Gaines brings her signature warmth and simplicity to a light-filled greenhouse that feels more like a retreat than a workspace

Homes & Gardens · Aug 10, 2025

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Canceled Baylor LGBTQ+ study stirs strong reactions in Waco

A grant to help churches better minister to LGBTQ+ people prompted fury. A decision to return the grant then spurred disappointment.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2025

Waco Siege and Cult Survivor Warns Justin Bieber: 'Trust Your Gut'

Waco cult survivor David Thibodeau shares exclusive advice for Justin Bieber, urging the pop star to trust his instincts amid growing concerns over his ties to Churchome and a cryptic post that sparked talk of personal struggles and mounting debt.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11, 2025

‘The bomber’s words sound mainstream. Like he won!’ Oklahoma City’s tragedy in the time of Trump

Revulsion at deadly Oklahoma City explosion in 1995 has faded. But echoes of the blast, and its perpetrator, Timothy McVeigh, are heard today as far-right ideas storm the US

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025

Trumpism echoes Timothy McVeigh’s right-wing extremism, 30 years after the Oklahoma bombing

This week, it will be 30 years since the Oklahoma bombing.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Five hospitalised after United flight hits severe thunderstorms

‘SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need’ said the airline

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal

Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2024

Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears

Revelation emerges at hearing for Anthony Odiong, 55, charged with several counts and held in Texas on $5.5m bail

The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2024

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Reason · Sep 25, 2024

Stephen Vladeck Replies to Judge Reed O'Connor on Forum Selection and Judge-Shopping

A different take.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Living in a ‘cult’ was all she knew — until a traumatic birth pushed her to escape

Six former Homestead Heritage members who were born into the conservative religious community in Waco, Texas, spoke with Michelle Del Rey about their experiences leaving the church as adults. The former members described it as a “cult” that limited their education, medical access and freedom

The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2024

Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges

Anthony Odiong is accused of sexual assault by at least eight women whom the priest had been counseling

WEKU · Mar 26, 2024

Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch site has connections to extremist violence. Experts worry he's tapping into anger that motivated domestic terrorism.

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Broadcasting & Cable · Feb 23, 2024

More Tegna Stations To Air Dallas Mavericks Games

Waco, Tyler, Midland-Odessa, San Angelo and Abilene markets added

Broadcasting & Cable · Feb 20, 2024

Nexstar Names Chris Pruitt GM Of Springfield, Mo., Operations

Exec ran stations in Waco

The Texas Tribune · Feb 16, 2024

After 7 years of state oversight, Texas’ takeover of Marlin ISD starts winding down

The transition at the Waco-area school district will shed light on how a democratically elected school board resumes control after a takeover.

Salon · Jan 20, 2024

SCOTUS to make Bannon's dream come true

The Supreme Court could help the GOP strike a devastating blow to the "deep state"

AnandTech · Dec 6, 2023

Intel Wins Appeal on VLSI Case, $2.18B Judgement Reversed

A U.S. appeals court on Monday overturned a 2021 patent infringement ruling against Intel that awarded patent holding company VLSI $2.18 billion over multiple patent violations. In a two-part decision, the court reversed a previous verdict that found that Intel violated a frequency management patent, while affirming the violation of…

Reason · Dec 2, 2023

Janet Reno Is No Hero

A new biography by Judith Hicks Stiehm ignores Janet Reno's many failures as attorney general.

Homes & Gardens · Nov 27, 2023

Joanna Gaines's giant Christmas tree reminds us why a traditional holiday color scheme will never fall out of favor

The designer has dressed her Waco home for the holidays, and her red and gold decorations are a lesson in timelessness

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