The new open carry law, which went into effect January 1, 2016, and affects Waco and local businesses.
The city of Waco has adopted a new smoking ordinance that went into effect Jan. 1, prohibiting smoking in all…
The beloved, now former, H-E-B on Speight Avenue and 11th Street was torn down over the past week after more…
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a variety of events in Waco are being hosted for both the…
The sexual assault case involving former Baylor football player Sam Ukwuachu ended in a settlement agreement between the university and…
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Jim Jaska has been the mayor of Ross, Texas, for 40 years. But in four decades at the helm of the 250-person community just north of Waco, he’s never seen a situation like this: plans for a $10 billion data center are underway right in the little town’s backyard, threatening its rural identity — and he wasn’t told anything about it.
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A fraction of a second held junior hurdler Demario Prince out of the 60-meter hurdles finals in the previous two NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships. This year, he got over the hump and won bronze.
At The Lariat, we have an incredible track record of making March Madness picks. (Don’t google that.) Check out our predictions here.
The Madness is back.It’s the most wonderful time of the…
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Baylor Sing 2026 ended with a historic moment this weekend. After years of competing, Beta Upsilon Chi has officially claimed its first-ever sing title, marking a milestone for the organization.
The Waco chapter of the NAACP is celebrating 90 years of advocacy, marking nearly a century of civil rights work in the community while continuing to invest in the future generations through scholarships.
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Down-ballot races touch one’s daily life. These races decide on important issues like how taxes get allocated, how safe one feels in their own community and how one is treated in court — yet they’re often overlooked.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico visited Waco during a campaign stop, discussing political division, economic concerns and the need for stronger representation for younger generations.
ARTS & LIFE
For Baylor alum Jacob Davis, creativity and service have always been at the forefront of his life. From working in radiology at a hospital to being a barista at Be Kind Coffee and a self-taught clothing designer, Davis has crafted a life of fullness through expressing himself with self-taught clothing design.
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