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With 89% of Texas’ 17th District reporting, Sessions had about 54% of the vote compared to Shepard’s 46%. In McLennan County, which makes up the district alongside Temple, the Austin suburb of Round Rock and a sizable portion of rural land to the east and north, Sessions won 59% of the vote.

News

Hinojosa pulls off upset over Abbott in gubernatorial race

November 4, 2026

Talarico elected as Texas’ first Democratic Senator in decades

November 4, 2026

How Baylor’s oldest tradition built family from tragedy

November 3, 2026

Waco firefighters respond to apartment fire on 10th Street

November 3, 2026

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McLennan County Democrats celebrate historic wins in Texas midterms

On-campus polling location gives students easier access to midterm voting

Pat Curry celebrates reelection to Texas House at Urban Air victory party

Supporters gather as Pete Sessions re-elected to House of Representatives

How Baylor’s oldest tradition built family from tragedy

How the Bear Bell went from storage to gameday tradition

Sports

How the Bear Bell went from storage to gameday tradition

Football November 3, 2026

The Bear Bell was rediscovered in 2015, collecting dust in a storage closet with a fading memory of its glory. It has returned to the sidelines for every home football game a decade later.

Baylor volleyball welcomes revered alumni home as ‘family reunion’

November 3, 2026

A pivotal component of Baylor’s volleyball success is its foundation of alumni; homecoming brings them back together

Chatman reminisces on journey from McLennan CC to Baylor

November 3, 2026

Just 6.8 miles from Baylor, senior forward Evan Chatman began his college basketball career at McLennan Community College with just one opportunity. After developing into a standout player and making stops at UAB, Chatman has worked his way back to Waco and onto the Big 12 stage.

Baylor dispels Northwestern State 87-56 in season opener

November 3, 2026

Baylor men’s basketball outpaced Northwestern State behind a 21-4 start Monday night. The Bears’ offense slipped as the game progressed but outpaced the Demons to win their season opener.