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Waco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Waco News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Waco and Central Texas. From local government and business developments to Baylor University, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, tourism, and community events across McLennan County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Texas' most historic and growing communities…
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Grimes County Seeks FEMA Disaster Aid | Waco News
Grimes County, Texas, is now in the spotlight for disaster relief as Governor Greg Abbott pushes for its inclusion in the President’s major disaster…
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Elderly Woman Accused of Stealing $80K from Dead Man's Accounts | Waco News
A 73-year-old woman, Helen Ann Gaynair, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over $80,000 from the bank accounts of a recently deceased man in…
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Skittles Bike Race Traffic Alert | Waco News
Get ready, Robinson! The Skittles Bike Race hits town Sunday, September 13th, with riders tackling 26, 62, and even 100 miles—starting as early as 7:15 AM…
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Labor Day Boating Safety Alert | Waco News
Texas Game Wardens are sounding the alarm for Labor Day weekend boaters: safety first, or risk it all. With lakes packed and heat soaring, wardens warn of…
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Boots Brews BBQ Festival in Killeen | Waco News
Killeen’s downtown is rolling out a new weekend tradition: the Boots Brews & BBQ Festival, where free admission, live music, craft brews, and mouthwatering…
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25 Years Later ROTC Honors 911 | Waco News
This Saturday, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s ROTC program will honor 9/11’s 25th anniversary by planting 2,977 American flags at the Luther Memorial — a…
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Coach Lancaster Steps Down, Stone Takes Over | Waco News
Coach Lancaster Steps Down, Stone Takes Over | Waco News
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Texas A&M Cuts Controversial Core Courses | Waco News
Texas A&M has axed over 100 core courses — including those on race, gender, and U.S. Black history — under new state law mandating curriculum reviews every…
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FEMA Steps In for Texas After Storms | Waco News
FEMA’s stepping in big time for Texas after July’s brutal storms—severe weather, tornadoes, and flooding have left a trail of destruction, and federal disaster…
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Ellison High Lockdown Underway | Waco News
Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas, locked down around 1:43 PM Thursday after an anonymous safety threat—law enforcement is investigating. Students and…
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Westfest 50th Anniversary Celebration | Waco News
Westfest turns 50 this Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, in West, Texas — a non-profit celebration of Czech heritage packed with polka music, kolaches, and a…
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Aggies Battle for Line Depth Before Season Opener | Waco News
Texas A&M’s season opener against Missouri State looms, but the offensive line remains a work in progress as young players and newcomers battle for starting…
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Student Designs Turn Sidewalks into Playgrounds | Waco News
McLennan County’s Sidewalk Obstacle Course Project is turning student creativity into vibrant, interactive public art—blending health, play, and community…
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Waxahachie Bust Reveals Massive Drug Cache | Waco News
Corsicana PD, with Waxahachie PD backup, raided a house in Waxahachie and uncovered a massive stash: 65 pounds of weed, nearly two pounds of meth (mistakenly…
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Soldier Faces Court Martial for Assault Allegations | Waco News
Army Specialist Brian Moreno, stationed at Fort Hood and deployed to Saudi Arabia in May 2025, faces serious charges including sexual assault and abusive…
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Texas Burn Bans Expand Across State | Waco News
Texas is in burn ban crisis: 211 of 254 counties, including Brazos and Burleson, are now under restrictions—covering most of Central Texas. Violators face up…
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Major I-35 Pileup Near Loop 340 | Waco News
Major pile-up on I-35 northbound near Loop 340 in McLennan County, Texas—traffic gridlocked, officials urge drivers to reroute immediately as firefighters…
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Chad Chisolm Gets 70-Year Sentence | Waco News
Chad Chisolm just got a brutal 70-year prison sentence in McLennan County after a jury convicted him on two counts of indecency with a child—recommended at 30…
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Zoo Reopens with Gibbons and Lemurs Back | Waco News
The Cameron Park Zoo is buzzing again with beloved animals like Gracie, Spike, and their son Charlie swinging back into action, while lemur island is packed…
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Reckless Driver Faces Manslaughter Charges | Waco News
A 20-year-old man, Jeremiah Morataya, faces manslaughter charges after a deadly head-on crash on FM 485 in Milam County, where he ignored a no-passing zone…
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Robinson Ends License Plate Camera Contract | Waco News
Robinson City Council just made a bold move—unanimously ending its contract with Flock’s license plate reader cameras, citing privacy concerns over perceived…
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Texas Avenue Lane Closure Alert | Waco News
Texas Avenue Lane Closure Alert | Waco News
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Aggies Game Day in Downtown Bryan | Waco News
Aggies game day is heating up in downtown Bryan—join the crowd for “Gameday on Main” with big screens at the Palace Theater and LaSalle Hotel courtyard, free…
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Butterfly Garden Reopens in Waco | Waco News
Cameron Park Zoo’s Butterfly Garden is back—and it’s better than ever! Reopening this Labor Day weekend as the Junior League of Waco Butterfly Garden, this…
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Weeds Reveal Hidden Worlds | Waco News
Forget grand expeditions—these biology students found science in the dirt, literally. By studying common backyard weeds under microscopes, they uncovered…
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Aggies Chase Championship with Finish Strong Mindset | Waco News
Texas A&M, ranked eighth and hungry for more, is firing up their season with a laser focus on finishing — every play, every practice, every game. After an…
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Tropical Storm Edouard Brings Rain to Texas | Waco News
Tropical Storm Edouard is heading toward the Upper Texas coast, bringing heavy rain—especially for southeast Central Texas, where 1–2 inches (possibly up to 3)…
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AdventHealth Hiring Event This Wednesday | Waco News
AdventHealth Central Texas is hosting a major hiring event this Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM where they’ll interview candidates for clinical roles including…
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Stolen Refund Check Scheme Exposed | Waco News
Christopher Kennedy faces four years in prison for attempting to cash a $430,000 stolen refund check using fake IDs and a bogus lease—posing as a married…
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Texas A&M Sports Pass Scam Alert | Waco News
Texas A&M Police are sounding the alarm on a rampant sports pass scam targeting students—especially on unofficial social groups. Scammers are fishing for…
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Moody Foundation Gifts Baylor Education School | Waco News
Baylor’s School of Education just got a $30 million game-changer thanks to the Moody Foundation — the biggest gift in its 107-year history. This isn’t just a…
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Copperas Cove ISD Balances Books | Waco News
Copperas Cove ISD finally balances its books after three years of deficits, approving a $94 million budget that slashes spending on non-essentials while…
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Dr. Edison Steps Down After 20 Years | Waco News
After 20 years of transformative leadership, Dr. David Edison is stepping down as Superintendent of Aquilla ISD—but not before leaving behind a legacy of…
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Integrity Urgent Care Moves to Speegleville | Waco News
Integrity Urgent Care just dropped a major one: they’ve moved to a brand-new, more accessible location off Highway Six in Speegleville, officially opening…
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Rain on the Way for Texas | Waco News
A tropical disturbance is rolling into the Gulf, bringing much-needed rain to parts of Texas—especially along I-45 from late Tuesday through Thursday—with…
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Texas Launches Cybersecurity Shield for Water Systems | Waco News
Governor Greg Abbott just unveiled Project Watershed 250, a bold six-month cybersecurity pilot exclusively for Texas water utilities, partnering federal…
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Fort Hood Wildland Fire Update | Waco News
Fort Hood Wildland Fire Update | Waco News
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Volunteer Firefighters in Texas | Waco News
Texas wildfires rage, burning over 100,000 acres, as volunteer firefighters like Patrice Gilbert step up—often leaving families behind—to protect their…
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Rollover Crash in Bryan Leaves One Ejected | Waco News
A serious rollover crash on North Earl Rudder Freeway in Bryan sent one person flying from the vehicle—causing major traffic delays and sparking an active…
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Paxton Slams Cornyn’s Campaign Criticisms | Waco News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is doubling down after Senator John Cornyn called him a “lazy” campaigner, insisting he’s working 18 hours a day across the…
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Three-Vehicle Pile-Up Ends in Tragedy | Waco News
A deadly three-vehicle pile-up on Highway 30 in Grimes County ended in tragedy: a pickup truck veered into oncoming traffic, slammed head-on into a 1972 Dodge…
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Teen Arrested After Girl Claims Forced to Smoke Meth | Waco News
A 17-year-old teen faces serious felony charges after allegedly pressuring a 14-year-old girl into smoking what turned out to be methamphetamine—leading to her…
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B-52 Bombers Training Near Fort Hood | Waco News
B-52 bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base are dropping 500-pound bombs Tuesday night at Fort Hood, Texas — loud, real training to keep aircrews sharp and…
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Battleground Midterms: Texas Senate Race | Waco News
Get ready for the 2026 midterms—FOX 44’s new show “Battleground Midterms,” hosted by S.E. Cupp and Bill Anderson, drops Monday, August 31st, and runs straight…
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Oil Well Fire in Texas Handled Safely | Waco News
A fire erupted at an oil well site in Madison County, Texas, prompting a swift response from the North Zulch Volunteer Fire Department and multiple neighboring…
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Shawn Myatt Heads to Pampa | Waco News
Bellmead’s beloved police chief, Shawn Myatt, is stepping into a new chapter—heading to Pampa in the Texas panhandle to lead its police department starting…
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Heatwave Lingers Into Early September | Waco News
Heatwave Lingers Into Early September | Waco News
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Wildfires Contained But Burn Bans Stay | Waco News
Yellow Square Fire is fully contained—good news after a tough week for Central Texas wildfires. Rio Escondido Fire remains at 90% containment, still active in…
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Texas Rangers Celebrate 50 Years of Service | Waco News
Texas Rangers Celebrate 50 Years of Service | Waco News
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K-9 Sniffs Out Massive Drug Bust | Waco News
At 1:30 AM on a Sunday, a routine traffic stop in College Station turned explosive when K-9 Officer Kato sniffed out a massive drug haul—four pounds of…
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Honoring Heroes Through New Trucks | Waco News
In a heartfelt community gathering, over 100 Rosebud residents joined the Volunteer Fire Department to honor fallen heroes Firefighter Richard Trubee and Chief…
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Major Blaze Near Charping Lane | Waco News
Major Blaze Near Charping Lane | Waco News
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ICE Agents Escaped Protest in Texas | Waco News
ICE agents in Brazos County, Texas, faced tense moments Saturday as they were followed and blocked while heading to the Sheriff’s Office—but no arrests…
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Pedestrian Hit in Bellmead Traffic Crash | Waco News
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on East Loop 340—Bellmead PD urges everyone to stay away as they investigate. Emergency crews on scene; witnesses urged to call…
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Trump Backs Paxton in Tight Texas Race | Waco News
Trump’s full-throttle push for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton is heating up the race, with the former president making a high-profile visit to host…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Waco News
Cyclospora outbreak hits 20 states, linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from a central Mexico farm — FDA confirms Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas are now affected…
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Baylor ER Still Open Amid Construction | Waco News
Baylor Scott & White in Temple is still fully open 24/7 for emergencies — construction’s just making parking and access a little trickier, so follow signs, use…
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Brick Convention in Waco This Weekend | Waco News
Brick Convention hits Waco this weekend—perfect for builders, dreamers, and families craving creative magic. With legendary Lego artist E.J. Bocan the Third…
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Waco I-35 Bridge Shutdown This Weekend | Waco News
Waco drivers brace for major weekend closures as Texas DOT tears down both the eastbound and westbound South Valley Mills Drive bridges over I-35, shutting…
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Suspect in Tacoma Shooting Arrested | Waco News
A wanted suspect in a New Year’s Day fatal shooting in Tacoma, 21-year-old Barkai Ben Israel Brinson, was arrested in McLennan County and is now awaiting…