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Chip and Joanna Gaines buy historical Austin Avenue castle

Chip and Joanna Gaines buy historical Austin Avenue castle

The TV royal couple Chip and Joanna Gaines have bought a castle in Waco, and it’s definitely a fixer-upper.

Vivienne Malone-Mayes, first black Baylor prof, to be honored as trailblazer

Vivienne Malone-Mayes, first black Baylor prof, to be honored as trailblazer

In summer 1961, Baylor University’s registrar and admissions director wrote a letter denying a graduate school applicant for a reason based in racism and routine.

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State commission warns Judge Strother for picking detective as grand jury foreman

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State commission warns Judge Strother for picking detective as grand jury foreman

McGregor ISD to pay athletics director, football coach $116,000 in separation agreement

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McGregor ISD to pay athletics director, football coach $116,000 in separation agreement

Baylor regents approve apartment demolition, food pantry support

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Baylor regents approve apartment demolition, food pantry support

No doubt about it: Baylor bashes three homers, rides Kettler's arm to rout of Big Red

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No doubt about it: Baylor bashes three homers, rides Kettler's arm to rout of Big Red

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Midway takes South Garland to OT, falls 60-53

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High school playoff roundup: Fairfield girls move to regional final; District 18-4A boys teams advance

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Mystique Womack reaches milestone in Marlin regional semi-finals win

Lady Bears don't intend to downshift to cruise control for home stretch

Lady Bears Basketball

Lady Bears don't intend to downshift to cruise control for home stretch

Bears look to build NCAA tournament resume

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Bears look to build NCAA tournament resume

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Vivienne Malone-Mayes, first black Baylor prof, to be honored as trailblazer

Vivienne Malone-Mayes, first black Baylor prof, to be honored as trailblazer

In summer 1961, Baylor University’s registrar and admissions director wrote a letter denying a graduate school applicant for a reason based in racism and routine.

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Alan Northcutt, Board of Contributors: City board embraces climate priorities, but time is short

Alan Northcutt, Board of Contributors: City board embraces climate priorities, but time is short

Timothy O'Brien, Bloomberg Opinion: McCabe is latest suspect of Deep State crowd

Timothy O'Brien, Bloomberg Opinion: McCabe is latest suspect of Deep State crowd

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Dillard's to move into Sears space at Richland Mall

Dillard's to move into Sears space at Richland Mall

Transportation leaders delay decision on I-35 funding, drainage issues

Transportation leaders delay decision on I-35 funding, drainage issues

Son, daughter push for highway named in memory of slain father

Son, daughter push for highway named in memory of slain father

Midway ISD to consider building new campuses, eliminating intermediate schools

Midway ISD to consider building new campuses, eliminating intermediate schools

United Methodists confront possible split over LGBT issues

United Methodists confront possible split over LGBT issues

Waco City Council approves incentives for family entertainment center

Waco City Council approves incentives for family entertainment center

Expert: Bilingual students more likely to succeed in school, go to college

Expert: Bilingual students more likely to succeed in school, go to college

Magnolia to branch out with downtown coffee shop

Magnolia to branch out with downtown coffee shop

Veterans flood Waco federal court with lawsuits over 3M earplugs

Veterans flood Waco federal court with lawsuits over 3M earplugs

Da' Shack aims to nurture healthy bodies, minds in East Waco

Da' Shack aims to nurture healthy bodies, minds in East Waco

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Baylor Lady Bears clinch share of Big 12 title: Feb. 20, 2019

Baylor Lady Bears clinch share of Big 12 title: Feb. 20, 2019

Mission Waco banquet: Feb. 19, 2019

Mission Waco banquet: Feb. 19, 2019

Texas Fine Artists reception at Waco Winery: Feb. 16, 2019

Texas Fine Artists reception at Waco Winery: Feb. 16, 2019

Friends for Life Valentines for Volunteers event: Feb. 10, 2019

Friends for Life Valentines for Volunteers event: Feb. 10, 2019

Churchill biographer Andrew Roberts at MCC: Feb. 13, 2019

Churchill biographer Andrew Roberts at MCC: Feb. 13, 2019

Home Products Show: Feb. 10, 2019

Home Products Show: Feb. 10, 2019

Night to Shine special needs prom: Feb. 8, 2019

Night to Shine special needs prom: Feb. 8, 2019

Symphony of the City progressive cocktail party: Feb. 9, 2019

Symphony of the City progressive cocktail party: Feb. 9, 2019

100 Club Heart of Texas fundraising banquet: Feb. 8, 2019

100 Club Heart of Texas fundraising banquet: Feb. 8, 2019

Leading Waco Women winter summit: Feb. 7, 2019

Leading Waco Women winter summit: Feb. 7, 2019

Once Upon a Prom — faces, fun at the event: Feb. 3, 2019

Once Upon a Prom — faces, fun at the event: Feb. 3, 2019

Once Upon a Prom — fashion show (part 1): Feb. 3, 2019

Once Upon a Prom — fashion show (part 1): Feb. 3, 2019

Once Upon a Prom — fashion show (part 2): Feb. 3, 2019

Once Upon a Prom — fashion show (part 2): Feb. 3, 2019

PHOTOS: National Signing Day 2019

PHOTOS: National Signing Day 2019

‘Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance’ at Midway: Feb. 1, 2019

‘Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance’ at Midway: Feb. 1, 2019

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Waco Today magazine: Women in Business

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Tributes: Remembering Those We've Lost

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Prestige: Luxury Living in Central Texas

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Honoring Our Veterans: Special section

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