A native Wacoan, businessman and Urban Air franchisee, Curry was elected to his second term since assuming office in 2024, campaigning on local issues such as water quality, Central Texas’ power grid, accessibility of mental health resources and what factors into a Texas education.
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.
From its spotty fledgling years, ties to tragedy and the two world wars, the classic tradition that Baylor has shared with the nation began as a chance for students and alumni to combat the hardships of their day.
The Waco Fire Department was dispatched to 1915 South 10th Street at 3:51 p.m. after receiving a report of smoke in a home. Bergerson said the first arriving unit encountered heavy smoke, prompting officials to upgrade the call and request additional resources for an apartment fire.
To better prepare teams for competitions in 2026-27, Baylor has started offering class credit this year as part of Ethics Society members’ preparation.
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Baylor football has consistently won on homecoming in the last 15 seasons with the game, emerging victorious 13 times. While it helps rally the fans, it can also be a catalyst for the final stretch.
Baylor is looking to rally its fanbase on homecoming with a win over Iowa State, who is coming off an upset over then-No. 24 Oklahoma State last week.
After helping build Baylor soccer into a Big 12 contender, former Baylor soccer star Hanna Gilmore reflects on the faith, relationships and lessons that shaped her four years in Waco and continue to impact her life.
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Junior quarterback Nate Bennett led Baylor to a 44-3 victory Saturday against Prairie View A&M in his first career start in place of injured junior quarterback DJ Lagway.
ARTS & LIFE
A great playlist combines two things — diversity and vibes. Whether you’re waking up at 5 a.m. to throw candy off the side of a float or enjoying the game from the comfort of your couch, it’s crucial to have the right tunes for homecoming.
One of the struggles of having so many fun events to attend is not knowing how to dress for all of them, and with the steep price of clothing, buying something new every time is not a feasible option for many students. This is why I was converted into being a fan of renting clothing.
One of the struggles of having so many fun events to attend is not knowing how to dress for all of them, and with the steep price of clothing, buying something new every time is not a feasible option for many students. This is why I was converted into being a fan of renting clothing.
As a proud preacher of the superiority of this sweet treat, I come to spread the milkshake gospel by ranking my top five Waco milkshake choices.
If you have no time for anything else, just take 20 minutes today and sit outdoors. If you have a porch or a balcony at home, sit there. If you do not, find a bench on campus and sit there for a bit before you head home. Your mind, mood and lungs will thank you.
The discourse around the new “Chronicles of Narnia” movie from director Greta Gerwig shows that Christians are wrongfully up in arms over something that is creative and meant to be unique
Kylie Jenner’s appearance on the Victoria’s Secret runway raised questions about celebrity influence, experience in the modeling industry and the values that have been expected when wearing something as significant and iconic as the fantasy bra.
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