Baylor News
To the underclassmen who are annoyed at having to reroute their way to class or lunch because there is a mob of seniors taking photos that you’re probably photobombing, we get it. In fact, we are annoyed with ourselves as well.
As graduation approaches, Baylor seniors are preparing to leave behind more than lectures and late-night study sessions. However, before leaving, students have an opportunity to explore parts of the city they may have overlooked. The following destinations offer a reminder of what Waco has to offer.
Redshirt senior linebacker Travion Barnes had his 2025 season cut short with an ankle injury in the conference opener. Now that he has made a full recovery, he plans to help lead an energized linebacker group.
The graduating class elected Dr. Walter “Sparky” Matthews as this year’s recipient of the Collins Outstanding Professor Award.
Waco News
As the CDC moved the social distancing requirement for K-12 schools from six feet to three feet, Waco ISD has decided to maintain 6-foot distancing to finish out the school year.
People driving through Waco aren’t the only ones who deal with the constant construction in Waco. Students and faculty must work with the construction to make it to class or work on-time without fail.
The City of Waco is preparing to open up more places in three different phases, allowing for more activities and events to happen. While including continued safety measures and increased occupancy in some places, this new plan is getting students excited for normalcy.
Around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, a person was shot at Council Acres Park, located on the corner of 15th Street and Bagby Avenue.
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
Texas voters turned out in historic numbers Tuesday, delivering victories for State Rep. James Talarico and forcing a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the state’s U.S. Senate contest that claimed national attention. The total early-voting turnout of more than 2.5 million marks the highest ever for a midterm primary election. The results also kicked off the 2026 midterm cycle.
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