Baylor News
Los Angeles junior Maggie Skinner left her mark on the lives of her friends and anyone who had the chance to meet her. She built friendships that were intentional, consistent and deeply rooted in care. As the Baylor community remembers Maggie Skinner, her friends said her legacy is rooted in her love for others.
As of Wednesday morning, TPUSA’s “This is the Turning Point” tour is a closed event and will not allow media coverage access. Six members of The Lariat were denied credentials to the tour in an email from TPUSA’s press office.
Celiscar, a Second Team All-Ivy League selection, averaged 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 57.3/40.7/79.8 shooting splits.
Time to start getting into the groove as The Performing Arts Community Center begins its folklórico workshop this Saturday and Sunday. The PACC is collaborating with Vida y Danza, a dance program in Temple, for the second year.
Waco News
Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., a hub of people can be seen in a parking lot across from the Waco courthouse at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market, which has made a name for itself over the past 10 years. The farmers market is located at 500 Washington Ave. It operates year-round and has totaled $1.5 million in sales.
Mexican and Waco culture collaborated to bring local coffee shop Lalo’s Coffee & Pastries to life. Commonly known as “Lalo’s,” the shop has brought Wacoans a little piece of Mexico — and others a little piece of home.
Pivovar is the name of Waco’s Czech-inspired location, serving as a hotel, brewery, bakery, beer garden and beer spa. The head chef and general manager, Jeremy Eaton, said that it’s considered upscale without the aspect of snobbiness.
Many police departments across the U.S. have police chaplains, which can be volunteer or paid positions. Chaplains provide emotional, moral and spiritual support to officers whenever it is needed.
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
Tensions continued to grow over the summer between political adversaries as Texas state Sen. James Talarico called on Attorney General Ken Paxton to release internal records related to a controversial child sexual abuse case involving former Waco attorney and Baylor Law graduate Adam Hoffman.
