The number of immigrant children caught alone illegally crossing the Mexican border into the United States continued to decline in August, according to figures disclosed Wednesday by the Homeland Security Department.
The 18-year-old fatally shot by a suburban St. Louis police officer didn’t face any juvenile charges at the time of his death and never was charged with a serious felony such as murder, robbery or burglary, a juvenile court system lawyer said Wednesday.
Thirty teens “overwhelmed” their minders at a juvenile detention center by simultaneously breaking out of four dormitories and then crawling under a weak spot in a chain-link fence. By Tuesday evening, seven were still on the run.
People in downtown Waco had never seen a Baylor game day like the one on Sunday.
There was an air of excitement Sunday as both Baylor and Waco communities took part in numerous tailgating activities before the kickoff at McLane Stadium.
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For years, Baylor has identified as an evangelical Christian university while maintaining its Baptist heritage. However, a shift in recruitment strategy has shifted the student body away from its Baptist roots, and now, fewer students than ever identify as Baptist.
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Fontleroy, who scored over 1,000 points during her four years with the green and gold, will have an opportunity to prove herself with a training camp deal.
Baylor won its first game against TCU in the Mitch Thompson era in the final game of last year’s series. Now that the two squads sit neck-and-neck in the Big 12, the Bears are looking to secure their first series win over the Horned Frogs in seven years.
With a veteran core and an All-American punter setting the tone, Baylor’s special teams enters 2026 leaning on rare continuity — rallying around a senior captain whose leadership has become the heartbeat of the team and the unit.
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At the Waco STEAM Center, participants are doing more than just learning, they’re gaining experiences by building projects and working with new technology.
On Feb. 3, Penland Dining Hall received an 80 on a health inspection. While this doesn’t qualify for failure, it’s a significant decline from its previous low of 98.
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Graduation’s approaching, which means it’s the perfect time to prioritize going out with your friends. Here’s a list of upcoming local events, perfect for hanging with your friends or for a solo venture.



