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Waco and McLennan County News

MCC Volleyball Makes Debut With Eyes on Team Culture and Competition

Molly-Jo Tilton

McLennan Community College launches its inaugural women’s volleyball team, focusing on competition, culture, and their first game this fall.

Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT News

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Lawmakers target property taxes, stall on THC as special session No. 2 continues

Sarah Asch | The Texas Standard

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New Texas law will give farmers a heads-up on pests and diseases

Michael Marks

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Could a new Texas law make some types of anime illegal? Fans worry it's possible under SB 20

Jack Morgan

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Vogue promotes Chloe Malle to top editor spot

Andrew Limbong

Malle takes over as the leader of American Vogue immediately. Malle, who has been with the publication since 2011, will still report to Anna Wintour who remains Condé Nast's chief content officer.
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As many as 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide

Emmanuel Akinwotu

Up to 1,000 dead after a landslide levels a village in western Sudan, as displaced residents flee famine and war.
Damian Dovarganes

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A California judge rules that Trump's deployment of the guard to LA was illegal

Larry Kaplow

President Trump took control of the state's National Guard in June and deployed it to Los Angeles to face anti-immigration protestors and assist officers making detentions and deportations.
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These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next

Jon Hamilton

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.

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From Battlefield to the Homeland Security, Drones Patrol the Border

The Trump administration is relying on drones and other advanced technology to secure the border. The drones fly along the border searching for smugglers crossing people or contraband.
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Bees and Blooms: The Hidden Dance of Ocotillo Pollination in Big Bend

Drew Stuart

Carpenter bees are known to “rob” nectar – to take the sweet stuff without moving any pollen. But in Big Bend at least, carpenter bees and ocotillos have a mutualistic relationship, one that benefits both lifeforms.
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More than 830 new Texas laws take effect Sept. 1. Here's what's changing

The Texas Newsroom

These measures touch nearly every aspect of life, from education and healthcare to public safety, property rules and support for first responders. With so many changes coming at once, Texans can expect a variety of noticeable impacts on their daily lives.
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ACLU of Texas, LGBTQ+ groups file suit to challenge anti-DEI law SB 12

Camille Phillips

The ACLU of Texas has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's new anti-DEI law days before it goes into effect.
Texas

New Texas law makes it easier to bring charges against teachers, librarians

Sarah Asch

SB 412 removes an established legal defense educators could use when it comes to inappropriate material in libraries and classrooms.
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RFK Jr. says 'Make Texas Healthy Again' bills could bring the state more federal funding

Olivia Aldridge

The Health and Human Services secretary praised recent health legislation out of Texas during a visit with Gov. Greg Abbott.

L3Harris Technologies President of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Jason Lambert and Waco General Manager Sean Ling were joined by Congressman Pete Sessions, military leaders and community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a newly outfitted hangar in Waco, Texas.

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