During the Q&A, the District-17 U.S. representative gave some background on his 24 years as a congressman, family insights and motivation to continue civil discourse among students and citizens.

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas 17) announced his candidacy for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Friday. The House has gone about two weeks without the position filled.

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Pete Sessions addressed a sold-out crowd about name, image and likeness legislation, Texas jobs and more Friday at the Baylor Club.

The Baylor Lariat has compiled all the most important Waco-focused news since August. In chronological order, here they are.