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Federal judge, David Hittner, ruled that Senate Bill 12, which would limit performers from dancing "suggestively," or wearing prosthetics in front of children, infringes on the First Amendment.

O-I Glass, one of the most prominent glass bottle manufacturers around the globe, is shutting down its Waco facility after 79 years of service. This impending closure will lay off an approximate 300 employees.

In a major legal development this week, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright in Waco has ruled the READER Act, a Texas law which prohibits "sexually explicit" books in public schools, unconstitutional.

Waco city leaders and sustainability organizations will gather together at the Cameron Park Zoo on Thursday, September 21 to inform the public on how the city is taking steps toward becoming a more sustainable and eco-conscious community.

After nearly 200 years of service, the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency has named Wende Wakeman as its first ever female major.

The Imagination Library of Waco is hosting their first major fundraising event, "The Great Waco Duck Race," in order to expand their book gifting services and provide books to children all across McLennan County in central Texas.

In an attempt to recruit teachers, boost student attendance, and promote professional development, public school districts across the state of Texas are making the switch to a four-day school week.

Governor Greg Abbott issued a wildfire disaster declaration for nearly 3/4 of the state of Texas on August 11, 2023. The Waco Fire Department advises residents on how to stay safe during this period of prolonged high temperatures and how to avoid starting a fire.

As a part of the 1.1 billion dollars raised for the 'Give Light' fundraising campaign spurred by Baylor University, the Hurd Welcome Center serves as the new 'front door,' to campus, welcoming prospective students, current students and alumni to the school.

This weekend, a new exhibit opens at Baylor’s Martin Museum of Art from the private collections of a couple with strong Central Texas ties. Narrative as Reality: Constructing an Identity features an assortment of artwork from the Jessica and Kelvin Beachum Family Collection. The exhibit, which features a variety of international artists with a focus on history, Black identity and more, is featured on this week’s Baylor Connections program. Here’s more on the exhibit from Derek Smith.