Liveblogs: NCAA Tournament
• Keep checking The Bear Blog (wacotrib.com/bear) for all our tournament updates.
• Monday: Lady Bears vs. Georgetown, about 9 p.m.
• Liveblog links: Lady Bears 69, Fresno St. 55 | Baylor men 76, Old Dominion 68 | Thurs.: BU men 68, Sam Houston St. 59
Baylor men head to Sweet 16 with 76-68 win over Old Dominion
It’s been a long time coming, but the Baylor men defeated Old Dominion, 76-68, Saturday to earn a berth in the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16.
For some Waco area patients, wait for government's hand in health care comes too late
Two local women who died while waiting for liver transplants last year are examples of the life-and-death consequences that can be result from a rule that requires disabled people to wait two years before getting federally funded health care.
Parkside owners will not invest more in 'underwater' low-income apartments
Officials at Parkside Village’s bankrupt parent company said Friday they consider the troubled subsidized apartments a financial liability, and they are not willing or able to invest in it further.
Lady Bears clear 1st hurdle, erase Fresno St.
The fourth-seeded Lady Bears put away the 13th-seeded Bulldogs, 69-55, in a hard-fought NCAA first-round game Saturday night.
Retiring Baylor professor throws hat in the ring for Averitt's Senate seat
Baylor University political science professor Gayle R. Avant added his name to a pool of candidates vying in a special election for the state Senate seat recently emptied with the resignation of Kip Averitt, R-Waco.
DuConge Pool closed for good, to be transformed into water play zone
The last of Waco’s traditional city pools is closed for good. City officials plan to turn DuConge Pool into a spray park.
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Parkside owners will not invest more in 'underwater' low-income apartments
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DuConge Pool closed for good, to be transformed into water play zone
Waco bank customers could see changes as debit-card rules change
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Baylor Bears vs. Sam Houston State in the NCAA Tournament
BU held on for a 68-59 win in its first-round game in New Orleans.
Family Health Center new clinic ribbon cutting, open house
The Family Health Center opened its West Waco Community Clinic.
Baylor Lady Bears NCAA tournament watch party: March 15, 2010
The Lady Bears and fans celebrated their No. 4 seeding at the Ferrell Center.
Baylor vs. Kansas State in the Big 12 tourney: March 12, 2010
The Bears bowed out in the conference semifinals, 82-75.
Lady Bears vs. Oklahoma in the Big 12 Tournament: March 12, 2010
The Baylor women lost a tough one in Brittney Griner's return, 59-54.
Lady Bears vs. Colorado in the Big 12 Tournament: March 11, 2010
Baylor rallies for a 72-65 win over the Buffaloes in KC.
Baylor vs. Texas in the Big 12 tourney: March 11, 2010
The Bears topple the Longhorns for the third time this season to advance to the semis.
Baylor Lady Bears basketball vs. Texas: March 7, 2010
We have action shots and fans in the stands from Senior Day the Ferrell Center.
Baylor men's basketball vs. Texas: March 6, 2010
The Bears were on fire in a 92-77 win over the Longhorns at the Ferrell Center.
FIERCE art show at the Croft Gallery: March 4, 2010
Waco enjoys a "wild" benefit for the Cameron Park Zoo.
Caritas Feast of Caring 2010 at MCC
Supporters of the nonprofit gather for a simple meal of bread and soup.
Lady Bears vs. Kansas: Feb. 28, 2010
The Baylor women cruised to a 70-47 win at the Ferrell Center on Sunday night.
O’Reilly Outlaw National Championship Motor Spectacular
Monster truck fun at the H.O.T. Coliseum in Waco, Feb. 26-27, 2010.
'Spats and Spangles' fundraiser for the Waco Cultural Arts Fest
Lovers of the arts had a fun time at Nelson’s.
Black Heritage event at Midway: Feb. 25, 2010
Music and celebration at the Midway Performing Arts Center.
Reception for Patrick Dougherty: Feb. 25, 2010
Guests visit with the "stick artist" at the home of Gordon and Valerie Robinson.
Go Red for Women luncheon at Baylor: Feb. 25, 2010
Red attire was the order of the day at the American Heart Association event.
Baylor men's basketball vs. Texas A&M: Feb. 24, 2010
No. 24 Baylor hung on for a 70-66 win over No. 22 Texas A&M before a season-high 10,094 fans in Waco.
Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M: Feb. 22, 2010
The Baylor women pull out a big road win in College Station, 65-63
Military Ball at Baylor University: Feb. 20, 2010
The BU Air Force ROTC program's formal event at the Cashion Building.
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- #5 Hoyas next test for BU women
- MCC sweeps Cisco for 8-2 conference record
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Business: Recent headlines
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- Waco Symphony to be complemented by laser light show
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- Show goes on at Waco Hippodrome with '100 Years of Broadway'
- Evading taxes through cross-dressing in 'Love, Sex and the IRS' at WCT
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- Baylor Law grad thought dead in lake accident
- Robinson teacher arrested in student injury
- Waco police say woman stabbed man in shoulder
- Waco man arrested in assaults
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- Dan Savage: Seizing a second chance to make a great newspaper even greater
- EDITORIAL: One more time: Interim publisher Dan Savage gave his all for this newspaper and this community
- LETTERS: Readers offer thoughts on highway safety, women in the military and two different views on U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards
Baylor sports: Recent headlines
- Its no dream: BU really in Sweet 16
- BU tennis: Women win, men fall to Virginia
- Weather cancels BU-OU weekend baseball series
- Lady Bears clear 1st hurdle, erase Fresno St.
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High school sports: Recent headlines
- Valley Mills girls win powerlifting titles
- Will Parchman: Amid Madness, Robinson baseball having a great March
- Area hoops stars land on TABC all-state team
- High School Friday Night: Connally softball shuts out La Vega
- Bosqueville lifter wins 3rd state title
March 2 election: Complete coverage
- Defeated Republican U.S. House candidate Wilson endorses Flores for runoff
- Ben Perry gains endorsement of former opponent in commissioner race
- Averitt announces resignation, Sibley considering seeking former seat
- Two candidates who lost in primaries make endorsements for runoffs
- State Sen. Averitt planning announcement on future
- Flores, Curnock advance to runoff in Republican U.S. House primary
- Incumbent state Sen. Kip Averitt wins Republican primary despite pulling out of race
- Scoggins defeats Reyna in Waco court race; Cates beats MacLemore for county post
- Meadows and Perry headed for runoff for McLennan County Precinct 4 commissioner seat
- Election briefs: McLennan County party chairs, JP race
- Texas governor Rick Perry will face Democrat Bill White in November
- Election results: March 2, 2010
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March issue: 12 teachers who rock!
Waco Today features this month
- 12 Waco-area teachers who rock!
- STEAK! 5 local eateries prove Waco's got the beef
- Crafting beauty from wood
- From disaster to dream home: One family's story
- Wondrous weight loss the old-fashioned way
- Hats off to Hillcrest: Surviving in style
- Appreciating those who lend a helping hand
- PLUS: Food, faith, garden, humor, books, events and more
- Baylor University community, supporters of Starr expect new president to raise school's profile, endowment
- Book suggests new Baylor president Ken Starr has taken heat from left, right
- Ken Starr named president of Baylor University
- Local leaders voice reactions to selection of new Baylor president
- Starr receives warm welcome at introduction to Baylor University community
- That's Kent with a 'T": Local dentist says there's room for plenty of Starrs in Waco
- Ken Starr's speech at Baylor: Feb. 16, 2010
- Trib interview with Ken Starr: Feb. 15, 2010
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