Baylor News
Baylor went undefeated across the board this week with some highlight-reel performances and ranked matchups.
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Junior quarterback Nate Bennett’s deep ball accuracy was on full display in Baylor’s 36-19 win over Louisiana Tech. Bennett connected on three long touchdowns to his receivers in a career day.
Baylor handled business against Lousiana Tech, but the defense struggled, allowing the most points in a game this season.
Waco News
BU 77 could look very different by 2030 as TxDOT plans to replace the freeway with an urban boulevard featuring roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and shared-use paths.
Opened in 1994, the shop has become a local icon. Started by Jill Barrett over 30 years ago, Blake Batson and his wife Kimberley — both Baylor alumni — acquired the business in 2012. Since then, they have expanded the original store on 8th Street to four locations in McLennan County: one in the Bill Daniel Student Center, one on Franklin Ave and another in Woodway.
The Central Texas Food Bank has finished construction on its new Waco location. This facility will provide food to Waco residents struggling with food insecurity.
The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District notified Baylor Wednesday of an active tuberculosis case in the greater Waco community. University officials said there is no ongoing risk of exposure to the Baylor community.
Covid-19
“Since July 1st, Baylor’s campus has had nine positives out of 48 tests,” Stern said. “And in the last month alone, we have had seven positives out of 29 tests, which is almost a 25% positivity rate.”
State News
Trump encouraged voter turnout and touts policy victories, saying, “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” He also announced that if Republicans win the House and Senate, every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 dividend.
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