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NFL, Colin Kaepernick settle lawsuit accusing league of colluding to keep him off team

NFL, Colin Kaepernick settle lawsuit accusing league of colluding to keep him off team

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Trump officially declares national emergency to fund border wall. Here's what's next

Trump officially declares national emergency to fund border wall. Here's what's next

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TIF board OKs $7.4 million for Embassy Suites, including $3.5 million not requested

TIF board OKs $7.4 million for Embassy Suites, including $3.5 million not requested

The downtown Tax Increment Financing Zone board approved almost $7.4 million in public incentives Thursday for a full-service Embassy Suites hotel, including almost $3.5 million the developer did not request.

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Lawsuit: Atmos failed to keep odor in its gas before deadly hospital blast

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Lawsuit: Atmos failed to keep odor in its gas before deadly hospital blast

McDonald sentenced to life with no parole in double murder

Courts And Trials

McDonald sentenced to life with no parole in double murder

McGregor ISD board makes no decision on athletics director, ongoing investigation

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McGregor ISD board makes no decision on athletics director, ongoing investigation

Krakowian files to run for Hewitt council seat after resigning in July

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Krakowian files to run for Hewitt council seat after resigning in July

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Lacy Lakeview council member's resignation opens new seat for candidates

Kansas championship streak in peril with Baylor, others in Big 12 hunt

Baylor Men's Basketball

Kansas championship streak in peril with Baylor, others in Big 12 hunt

A Valentine's Day message for the Silos

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A Valentine's Day message for the Silos

Baylor baseball season preview: Talent-laden Bears giddy about 2019 potential

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Baylor baseball season preview: Talent-laden Bears giddy about 2019 potential

Lady Bears ready to test new turf at Getterman home opener

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Lady Bears ready to test new turf at Getterman home opener

La Vega's Rogers claims Defensive Player of Year honor on 4A all-state team

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La Vega's Rogers claims Defensive Player of Year honor on 4A all-state team

MCC notebook: Highlander golf set for another run at nationals

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MCC notebook: Highlander golf set for another run at nationals

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New Ideal MRI imaging facility at Central Texas Marketplace

Business roundup: New Shaking Seafood restaurant opens; Bella Luna Italian, Wally's Party Factory close

Business roundup: New Shaking Seafood restaurant opens; Bella Luna Italian, Wally's Party Factory close

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TIF board OKs $7.4 million for Embassy Suites, including $3.5 million not requested

TIF board OKs $7.4 million for Embassy Suites, including $3.5 million not requested

The downtown Tax Increment Financing Zone board approved almost $7.4 million in public incentives Thursday for a full-service Embassy Suites hotel, including almost $3.5 million the developer did not request.

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McGregor breaks ground for community center

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TSTC student gets 1st Wings for Christ scholarship

Midway cellist gains NPR, Presidential Scholar honors

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Dan Patrick, guest columnist: It’s past time to boost pay of our classroom teachers

LETTERS: Of politics, national emergencies and profanity

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Mammoth Collective finds strength in her(d)

Mammoth Collective finds strength in her(d)

‘12 Angry Jurors’ raises audience awareness

‘12 Angry Jurors’ raises audience awareness

Local graduates part of country mix at revamped Texas Music Blowout

Local graduates part of country mix at revamped Texas Music Blowout

Travis Tritt brings Grammy-winning hits to solo Hippodrome show

Travis Tritt brings Grammy-winning hits to solo Hippodrome show

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What to do this weekend: Music, arts, fundraisers, shows & more

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Plans for University Parks, farmers market focus of riverfront development meeting

Plans for University Parks, farmers market focus of riverfront development meeting

Cinemark confirms plans to build 14-screen theater in Waco

Cinemark confirms plans to build 14-screen theater in Waco

Methodist Home offers free services in new family outreach center

Methodist Home offers free services in new family outreach center

Waco ISD rolling out new security system for visitors

Waco ISD rolling out new security system for visitors

Mulkey calls out ‘bad bracket,’ but notes committee has time to fix it

Mulkey calls out ‘bad bracket,’ but notes committee has time to fix it

McGregor ISD school board could dismiss athletic director

McGregor ISD school board could dismiss athletic director

FBI: Hewitt suspect committed 2 other area bank robberies

FBI: Hewitt suspect committed 2 other area bank robberies

North Waco neighbors watch as container home project takes shape

North Waco neighbors watch as container home project takes shape

Urban loft trend moves west with renovation of old YWCA

Urban loft trend moves west with renovation of old YWCA

Easing hunger pains: Waco ISD aims to offer three meals a day at every school

Easing hunger pains: Waco ISD aims to offer three meals a day at every school

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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

‘Steel Magnolias’ at Waco Civic Theatre: Feb. 2, 2019

‘Steel Magnolias’ at Waco Civic Theatre: Feb. 2, 2019

Fishing Event for Very Special People: Feb. 2, 2019

Fishing Event for Very Special People: Feb. 2, 2019

Sweet Memories Father & Daughter Dance: Feb. 1, 2019

Sweet Memories Father & Daughter Dance: Feb. 1, 2019

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Washington lawmakers advance limits on vaccine exemptions

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Waco Today magazine: Women in Business

Waco Today magazine: Women in Business

Tributes: Remembering Those We've Lost

Tributes: Remembering Those We've Lost

Prestige: Luxury Living in Central Texas

Prestige: Luxury Living in Central Texas

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Honoring Our Veterans: Special section

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