Early voting has peaked in the first few days. With almost 21% of Texas voters already at the polls, Texans are motivated to have their voices heard.
To strengthen the community’s understanding of Central Texas ecology, the Mayborn Museum is planning a new exhibit featuring a bat simulation, an interactive prairie fire exhibit, and virtual fireflies.
Baylor’s community gardens are a part of a broader effort to address food insecurity and promote environmental stewardship. Through the Sustainable Community and Regenerative Agriculture Project (SCRAP), Baylor partners with the City of Waco and McLennan County residents to build a more sustainable food system.
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee in the Texas gubernatorial race, took the stage at The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill in Waco on Tuesday to rally hundreds of supporters ahead of Election Day.
The City of Waco is considering implementing a Safe Haven Baby Box, a place where mothers can anonymously surrender infants when they can’t care for them.
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- Abbott vs. Hinojosa, Early voting, Halloween favorites October 27, 2026
- EMERGENCY PODCAST: Dave Aranda no longer in Waco October 25, 2026
- At least we had the drone show October 23, 2026
- Pursuing Godly friendships in college October 22, 2026
With five games left in the regular season, Baylor focused on energy and unity to galvanized itself after a turbulent weekend.
Interim head coach Joe Klanderman saw the potential with an over-capacity crowd against TCU. He now aims to bring that energy to the team and back to the fanbase.
Baylor Athletics announced Sunday that head coach Dave Aranda was let go from the program, effective immediately. The announcement prompted mixed reactions among students, with some welcoming a leadership change and others expressing sympathy for Aranda.
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ARTS & LIFE
For some Baylor students, fall begins when the weather cools down. For others, it starts with a pumpkin spice latte, Halloween decorations or the first night spent watching a favorite fall movie.
As a proud preacher of the superiority of this sweet treat, I come to spread the milkshake gospel by ranking my top five Waco milkshake choices.
If you have no time for anything else, just take 20 minutes today and sit outdoors. If you have a porch or a balcony at home, sit there. If you do not, find a bench on campus and sit there for a bit before you head home. Your mind, mood and lungs will thank you.
The discourse around the new “Chronicles of Narnia” movie from director Greta Gerwig shows that Christians are wrongfully up in arms over something that is creative and meant to be unique
Kylie Jenner’s appearance on the Victoria’s Secret runway raised questions about celebrity influence, experience in the modeling industry and the values that have been expected when wearing something as significant and iconic as the fantasy bra.
The accessibility of violence, intentional and unintentional alike, should make us wonder: are Americans supposed to revel in bloodshed, let alone see it at this scale? Better yet, how many times have we heard stories where the violence doesn’t end with the initial crime?
Narcan should be carried everywhere. There should also be a law to have one ready at every public social gathering place, including bars, clubs, sit-down restaurants, all concerts big and small and even house parties.
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