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  Cloudy skies early, then thunderstorms developing late. Low 53F. S winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
  
  Updated: November 21, 2019 @ 7:50 pm
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Trump signs stopgap spending bill, averting government shutdown till at least Dec. 20

New Cameron Park Zoo director excited for bond-funded expansion, penguins

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New Cameron Park Zoo director excited for bond-funded expansion, penguins

By RHIANNON SAEGERT rsaegert@wacotrib.com

After 21 years with the San Antonio Zoo, Chris Vanskike is taking over as director of the Cameron Park Zoo.

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Former educator sentenced to 48 years in prison for sexual abuse of young boys

Former educator sentenced to 48 years in prison for sexual abuse of young boys

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No. 24 Bears romp to 76-53 win over Ohio

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Central Texas playoff previews and predictions: Week 13

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Judicial candidates tout their experience at GOP forum

Houston emerges as BU's lockdown corner

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Houston emerges as BU's lockdown corner

Texas education commissioner emphasizes importance of teachers, says 'demography is not destiny'

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Texas education commissioner emphasizes importance of teachers, says 'demography is not destiny'

Educator convicted of child sexual abuse 6 years after confessing to church congregation

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Educator convicted of child sexual abuse 6 years after confessing to church congregation

Streak busters: Pressley, Bears vanquish No. 1 Longhorns in five-set thriller

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Streak busters: Pressley, Bears vanquish No. 1 Longhorns in five-set thriller

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McLennan County grand jury indictments: Nov. 20, 2019

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McLennan County grand jury indictments: Nov. 20, 2019

Police arrest second teen on capital murder charge in South Waco gang slaying

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Police arrest second teen on capital murder charge in South Waco gang slaying

Waco ISD: Waco High student arrested for drugs, gun found on campus

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Waco ISD: Waco High student arrested for drugs, gun found on campus

Two indicted on human smuggling charges

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Two indicted on human smuggling charges

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Wacotrib.com: Obituaries published Nov. 21, 2019

Commissioners OK $260,000 makeover for Tradinghouse Lake

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Commissioners OK $260,000 makeover for Tradinghouse Lake

City: Eroding bank leaves Lake Brazos Dam at risk without $5 million fix

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City: Eroding bank leaves Lake Brazos Dam at risk without $5 million fix

Koko Ramen opens in Union Hall downtown

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Koko Ramen opens in Union Hall downtown

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Power brokers: Connally line excels as strength of Cadets offense

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Power brokers: Connally line excels as strength of Cadets offense

No. 24 Bears romp to 76-53 win over Ohio

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No. 24 Bears romp to 76-53 win over Ohio

Central Texas playoff previews and predictions: Week 13

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Central Texas playoff previews and predictions: Week 13

Well-fed Crawford hoping for another championship feast

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Well-fed Crawford hoping for another championship feast

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David Von Drehle: Impeachment bulldog Jim Jordan has another scandal nipping at his heels

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Alex Webb: Prince Andrew is walking, breathing argument for streamling the Royals

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EDITORIAL: Cornyn efforts leave criminal background-check system more robust, prompt

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LETTERS: Thoughts on news media meanies, Prince Andrew and a truly good cause

Letters

LETTERS: Stubborn thoughts on God, the Russians and our general health and welfare

Jennifer Rubin: You can't govern if you're always fighting

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Jennifer Rubin: You can't govern if you're always fighting

Alan Northcutt: Waco ‘business as usual’ in climate crisis

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Alan Northcutt: Waco ‘business as usual’ in climate crisis

Michael Graham: Eric Trump says impeachment just bad television

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Michael Graham: Eric Trump says impeachment just bad television

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Paleontologist to join Waco Mammoth National Monument

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Paleontologist to join Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco ISD: Waco High student arrested for drugs, gun found on campus

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Waco ISD: Waco High student arrested for drugs, gun found on campus

Effort begins to recruit some 1,500 census workers for Waco area

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Effort begins to recruit some 1,500 census workers for Waco area

West leaders: New school will be last "puzzle piece" in town's recovery

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West leaders: New school will be last "puzzle piece" in town's recovery

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Mike Copeland: Local Athena Award; Union Hall; Anderson Precision Collision Center

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Mike Copeland: Local Athena Award; Union Hall; Anderson Precision Collision Center

Two tours in Iraq helped MCAD's chief appraiser prepare for current job

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Two tours in Iraq helped MCAD's chief appraiser prepare for current job

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City again seeks firm for scooter, bike rentals after pilot program falls through

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Mike Copeland: Nightlight Donuts finds home; Senior Living in Legends Crossing; Prestige Plaza; Building permits

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Controversial new Twitter feature allows users to hide their replies

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Michelle Obama sings duet at Ellen DeGeneres' house about new book

Israel leader Benjamin Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud

Israel leader Benjamin Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud

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Reaching new heights: Kim Mulkey, Lady Bears enter rarefied air

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National Philanthropy Day lauds goodness in giving around Waco

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