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Trump’s Waco rally for Paxton moves to Corpus Christi

2026 Midterm Election October 22, 2026

President Donald Trump’s rally supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton in Waco, scheduled for Tuesday, has been moved to Corpus Christi, according to an email from the Republican National Committee.

News

Waco considers Safe Haven Baby Box to prevent infant abandonment

October 27, 2026

‘We needed a reset’: Students react to Aranda’s departure

October 27, 2026

How ‘October surprises’ stir the pot ahead of 2026 midterms

October 22, 2026

Meet the two local men vying for Baylor students’ vote

October 22, 2026

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Sports Buzz: Aranda fired following FB’s loss to Kansas

No. 24 Baylor volleyball loses two-set lead in loss to No. 17 Kansas

Ross shows out in Baylor debut against West Texas A&M in exhibition win

Sports

Klanderman aims to bring ‘jolt of energy’ as interim head coach

Football October 27, 2026

Interim head coach Joe Klanderman saw the potential with an over-capacity crowd against TCU. He now aims to bring that energy to the team and back to the fanbase.

‘We needed a reset’: Students react to Aranda’s departure

October 27, 2026

Baylor Athletics announced Sunday that head coach Dave Aranda was let go from the program, effective immediately. The announcement prompted mixed reactions among students, with some welcoming a leadership change and others expressing sympathy for Aranda.

Sports Buzz: Aranda fired following FB’s loss to Kansas

October 26, 2026

Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda Sunday morning following the Bears’ loss to Kansas. While it was a turbulent weekend for football, soccer stays tied atop the Big 12 and volleyball splits a pair of five-set thrillers.

No. 24 Baylor volleyball loses two-set lead in loss to No. 17 Kansas

October 25, 2026

No. 24 Baylor volleyball was primed to add another marquee win to its win streak, leading two sets to none. No. 17 Kansas spoiled those plans with with a reverse sweep Sunday.