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Students learned cultural and religious respect as they gathered for Iftar on Friday evening in Cashion Lobby. Organized by Intercultural Engagement and the Center for Global Engagement, students broke their fast as per the customs of Ramadan.
Baylor men’s basketball walked into Addition Financial Arena needing a spark and gained it in the most thrilling way possible, edging out the UCF Knights in a back-in-forth game that came down to the final seconds.
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The Keston Center annual lecture welcomed Dr. Scott M. Kenworthy to talk about religious persecution in the early Soviet Union and reminds students what standing up for faith has looked like throughout history.
Behind the scenes of Texas politics, statewide officials oversee the state’s finances, agriculture industry, energy regulation and highest criminal court. As the March 3 Republican primary approaches, voters face decisions in several contested races that will shape how Texas governs for years to come.
Behind every state budget, courtroom ruling and public land decision is an elected official tasked with steering Texas’s future. This election cycle, Democratic voters will decide nominees for key positions that oversee the state’s finances, natural resources, judiciary and legislative priorities.
From lesser-known hidden gems to Waco staples, the upcoming week of events features a variety of music, acting, trivia and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for something to do with friends or family, or simply on your own, here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Waco.
Protestants have become deeply influenced by a musical theology that promotes informal, emotional, expressive worship led by soft-rock bands and popular music. Where does that idea come from?
I find myself stressed, not present and not sleeping due to the constant worry about how to schedule my day and how I will get everything done that is being asked of me. This is very real and not merely a complaint — ask anyone you know trying to plan a wedding and graduate at the same time.
Greg Culverhouse is a fishing guide for the Waco area. He’s been a charter for decades and is well known for his title, the Crappie King.
I found myself up early on a Wednesday morning, wondering where I could pass the time before my classes started. I recalled going through my old wardrobe and realizing it had been a while since I visited a thrift store.
Want to go somewhere during the week to unwind, watch live music and even study? Several options include a live music venue, coffee shop events Thursday nights and Pinewood’s jazz and trivia night.
Though she didn’t know it at the time, what began as a small Instagram page run by a 13-year-old girl would grow into her own full-fledged jewelry business.
Down-ballot races touch one’s daily life. These races decide on important issues like how taxes get allocated, how safe one feels in their own community and how one is treated in court — yet they’re often overlooked.
After months of stacking performances and rewriting records, Baylor track and field enters championship weekend positioned to contend. Now the Bears are looking to transform preparation into podium finishes at the Big 12 Indoor Championship.
Following a disappointing yet competitive weekend in Round Rock, Baylor is looking to get over the late-inning hump against an elite field of teams at the Bruce Bolt College Classic in Houston.
The NBA is publicly pushing to change the way it distributes talent to its worst teams. Here are 10 (possibly anachronistic) fixes, proposed by a young genius of very normal stature.
Alpha Epsilon Delta, the American Student Dental Association and the Physician Assistant Society collaborated through a joint clinical etiquette workshop Wednesday night in the BSB. Through this, professionals shared what to do and what not to do while job shadowing.
When a scooter is reported stolen, officers enter its information into state and national databases. If another agency, such as the Waco Police Department, recovers the device and runs the serial number, it will appear as stolen and can be returned to the owner.
Early voting turnout for the 2026 Texas primary elections has surged to levels never before seen in a midterm cycle, with statewide total turnout on pace to more than double the figures recorded during the 2022 primaries.
Baylor Eats is introducing new initiatives to reduce food waste in campus dining halls, including sampling stations, food recovery programs and waste tracking systems.
“When we lift these stories up, we bear witness to the truth of the Gospel and invite others to do the same,” said Dr. Erik W. Carter, executive director of the Center for Disability and Flourishing. “When we tell these stories together, we invite the whole body to live more faithfully, receiving the gifts of God and helping the Church live more fully.”
Between Valley Mills Drive and Irving Lee Street — home to campus’s closest H-E-B — the southbound I-35 frontage road has been cut down to one lane since mid-2025. Its completion, along with other parts of the project, such as a new intersection at Valley Mills, will improve the driving experience in the area. But for now, traffic has swelled on the street where students make their final right turn into the H-E-B parking lot.
McLennan County is undertaking a $50 million remodel of the former county jail into a new justice center that will include additional courtrooms and office space, aiming to reduce overcrowding and case backlogs. Construction is already underway, with completion expected by late 2026 into early 2027.
Dr. Paul Mason, associate professor of accounting and Plumhoff Endowed Chair in accounting, has taught federal taxation courses at Baylor for 12 years and said that after reading the Wall Street article, much of the confusion surrounding the IRS policies stem from the construct of the COVID-19-era declarations.
College teams have returned to the video games with the newest update on NBA 2K26. Baylor’s men’s and women’s programs are both set to be included in the revival of college hoops on console gaming systems.
Baylor left Round Rock with a disappointing 0-3 record this weekend. While the Bears did not perform like they hoped, they remain confident and are looking to bounce back.
From performing professionally around the world to winning countless awards for violin pieces, the legacy of Patricia Shih, Nikita Pogrebnoy and their son Nicholas is one of adventure and accolades, taking them all across Europe, Asia and North America and eventually landing them in Waco.
In an era defined by roster turnover and uncertainty, Jana Van Gytenbeek, Bella Fontleroy and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs chose to grow together. Four seasons later, they leave as the foundation of a program they helped steady, shape and sustain.
