Baylor News
Led by Baylor’s Intercultural Engagement Office, Civil Discourse Week ran from Monday to Friday and included panels, lectures and discussions to help students talk through issues people may not agree on, according to Dr. Kevin Villegas, dean of intercultural engagement.
Authorities in McLennan County are investigating a medical incident at the county jail after a nurse potentially exposed around a dozen inmates to HIV. This happened during a medication procedure Feb. 13.
At the Waco STEAM Center, participants are doing more than just learning, they’re gaining experiences by building projects and working with new technology.
As we slowly inch closer to Easter break, keep your energy up with a fun outing this week! Grab a group of people and use this list to plan your next week of events.
Waco News
Local Companies Hire Baylor Students
By Vivian Roach | Staff WriterThe Waco ISD board of trustees awarded the Waco ISD…
By Matthew Muir | Staff Writer The Waco City Council extended its shelter-in-place order Tuesday…
By Matthew Muir | Staff Writer McLennan County suffered its second confirmed death from COVID-19…
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“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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