Texas voters turned out in historic numbers Tuesday, delivering victories for State Rep. James Talarico and forcing a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the state’s U.S. Senate contest that claimed national attention. The total early-voting turnout of more than 2.5 million marks the highest ever for a midterm primary election. The results also kicked off the 2026 midterm cycle.
Surpassing all other programs and disciplines at Baylor, 100% of Truett students receive scholarships for their program. Truett’s donors allow students to be considered for many different scholarships, with an impact that goes beyond statistics.
Expanding beyond just the app, Dr. Stephen Sloan, director of the Institute for History at Baylor, has taken other media paths to educate people about Waco’s history. Through his podcast, “Waco History,” he started a series called “Waco 175” that he co-hosts with Rick Tullis, a Baylor graduate and current member of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.
Baylor’s tuition has risen nearly 44.53% over the past decade, and the university’s most recent increase has drawn reactions from students and families about affordability and transparency.
Great uncertainty looms for international students as U.S. Rep. Greg Steube proposed the EXILE Act in Congress on Feb. 10, a bill that could eliminate visa programs that allow foreign nationals to work in the U.S. after graduation as early as 2027.
CURRENT PRINT ISSUE
The Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society hosted its annual fall panel, “Secrets, surprises, and stories: Unveiling the Unexpected in the Keston Archives and Beyond,” Monday afternoon in Armstrong Browning Library.
- Election debrief, Baylor budget deficit, Fall favorites November 10, 2026
- Haunted house not a bounce house November 6, 2026
- The ultimate commandment: love your neighbor November 4, 2026
Just In
Baylor men’s basketball showcased four players with 15 or more points and nine with over 15 minutes in its 90-61 win over Yale Tuesday night.
The tight ends and offensive line have led Baylor’s offense to find itself ahead of a difficult final stretch, taking notable leaps in the last two weeks.
The Bears and Cougars battled it out on Monday night in a rematch of their regular season closing game, giving the Bears a 1-0 win over Houston
The Big 12 announced Monday that it will no longer hold its football conference championship game after 2026, with the College Football Playoff expanding from 12 teams to 24 starting next year.
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ARTS & LIFE
Basketball season has rolled in with the cold front, and it’s time to bring out the sweaters and streamers. As basketball season is underway, there is nothing better than a bass-filled playlist to prepare for historic showdowns.
Between Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Charli XCX, pop is dominating the charts right now. Even though the vocal chops of most pop singers in the mainstream media are unmatched, fans and listeners still seem to be disappointed when listening to live or acoustic performances.
Some women might even choose to not pursue a college career if they have a dream of being a mom and taking care of the home. This is not the path for everyone, just like being a doctor or pursuing any career is not for everyone. Women should be able to choose what is best for them without being viewed as dependent or old-fashioned.
I’ve grown up watching 2000s romantic comedies. One might say I’m a rom-com connoisseur. In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s rank the best female rom-com leads.
The cereal killer’s rise to power illustrates a flash of artistic, allegorical brilliance within the typically dull world of mythical Transylvanian blood-suckers.
Political cartoons have always been a bridge to express hot-button issues to all generations, not just retirement home rocking chairs. As culturally impactful commentary, it was a way to express free speech and create discussions – something most articles can’t do because they can’t be understood at just a mere glance.
While there are many excuses as to why individuals may not bother to look at international news such as being too busy, not finding it relevant or that is harder to find, the bottom line is that this is a trend that needs to change. It’s OK for not every news story to include the U.S. What’s more important is looking at news through a variety of perspectives — even if it means looking at perspectives outside of one’s own country.
SLIDESHOWS
The Lady Bears are vying for the national championship. Catch the action as they swiped a victory in Denver, Co., from Stanford on Sunday.
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