Baylor News
Between Braxton Keith, food trucks and mahjong, Waco has a stacked list of upcoming events. While Waco never fails in the small-town charm department, the week’s lineup of events is something bigger than the average Wacoan may be used to.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week aims to recognize graduate students’ contributions and build community. Held annually at the start of April and part of a national observance, the week included events hosted by the Graduate Student Association and individual departments.
As Turning Point USA’s “This is the Turning Point” tour meets in Waco Hall April 22, another group will meet a few doors down for “All Are Neighbors,” an alternative option for students.
Being a trailblazer comes with a legacy and a burden. For 47 years, the Nu Iota chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated has paved the way for others while standing strong in their principles of sisterhood and service.
Waco News
Waco has seen less tourists due to COVID-19, affecting the Waco Tours business.
All 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine Monday in the state of Texas.
After a recent increase in car burglary reports, students are urged to avoid becoming a victim by taking out their valuables and remembering to lock up, no matter the time of day.
Due to Winter Storm Uri and COVID-19, Waco is in need of blood donations.
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.
