Baylor’s student teachers in Waco schools learned to be flexible this semester as the COVID-19 pandemic presented several challenges in the classroom.
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Steppin’ Out is an event where thousands of students roam the Waco community doing acts of service. Although this year looks different due to COVID-19 safety regulations, students still have the opportunity to serve others.
Through donations to United Way, local nonprofits receive funding
The Holiday Drive items will be donated to people who are survivors of domestic violence.
Baylor alumnus wins local mayoral race in the first competitive election in years.
Republican Pete Sessions has officially been elected to represent US House District 17, which includes Waco-McLennan County, after Bill Flores retirement.
Andrea J. Barefield will once again be serving as the Waco District One City Council Member after being re-elected Tuesday night.
Jose Vidaña, Cary DuPuy and Robin Houston, will remain on the Waco ISD school board after being re-elected to the school board.
All five general election races in McLennan County have been won by Republicans with over 60% of the vote being earned by winners.
Waco’s two Texas House seats and one Texas Senate seat are each up for grabs this Election Day. While they agree on COVID-19 taking center stage, a wealth of other issues make each candidate stand out.
McLennan County voters will not only select their ideal presidential candidate Tuesday, but a representative for District 3 and two at-large seats on the Waco ISD school board. The election, originally scheduled for May of this year, was postponed due to COVID-19.
Economic development and infrastructure continue to be important issues for Waco City Council candidates.
Garland freshman was initially turned away from the polls.
Both candidates seek to address the economic issues impacting Waco.
Though Americans want to know the results of the election on Nov. 3, it is likely that the results will not be in until later.
“Signs are not important. Reality is what is important,” District 4 City Council Candidate Rick Allen said.
Mayoral candidates have a similar goal to grow Waco economically and socially, and the Baylor community is included in their plans.
House of Representatives expected to maintain Democratic majority
Center set to create 1,000 new jobs in Waco at a minimum of $15 an hour.
2020 election expected to look as partisan as 2016 election
Voter participation in the 2020 election is off to a record-breaking start.
Candidates say it is more difficult to make voters aware of local platforms amid a presidential campaign.
Leaking diesel, likely from nearby gas station, entered storm sewer, may reach on-campus creek.
More details to be announced by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday.
After a year of planning, the Waco Suspension Bridge is undergoing renovations. To preserve its historical significance, the City of Waco has selected a contractor to fix the suspension bridge within the next 18 to 24 months.
Need a ride to the polls? Baylor’s commitment to 100% voter participation now includes a free shuttle service to get students excited about voting early.
By Vivian Roach | Staff WriterIncumbent candidates and partisan gerrymandering lead to uncontested races in elections.An uncontested race is when…
McLennan County Judge Scott Felton said he wants to give bars a chance to survive, but will close them again if COVID-19 cases go up.
Students studying past and present elections learn about what strategies candidates employ in their campaigns. At the center of it all is social media.
The city still remains a popular spot for Texas campaigns.
