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New gear gets rescue divers into water quicker in emergency situations

New gear gets rescue divers into water quicker in emergency situations

In 32 seconds, Waco fire Lt. Mike Herbert went from standing on the bank of Lake Waco in department T-shirt and uniform pants, to ready to wade in, equipped to spend about 20 minutes underwater if needed.

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Transformation Waco schools show significant progress on STAAR exams

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Allergan, with Waco plant, could be sold in $63 billion deal

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Waco leaders hopeful as L3-Harris merger set to become official Saturday

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Retrial begins in child sexual assault case

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Gatesville exploring options for AD/football coach post

Speedy, ‘savvy’ Miller commits to Baylor football team

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Speedy, ‘savvy’ Miller commits to Baylor football team

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Lauren Cox named Big 12 Female Sportsperson of the Year

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New gear gets rescue divers into water quicker in emergency situations

New gear gets rescue divers into water quicker in emergency situations

In 32 seconds, Waco fire Lt. Mike Herbert went from standing on the bank of Lake Waco in department T-shirt and uniform pants, to ready to wade in, equipped to spend about 20 minutes underwater if needed.

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Water use plummets as wet weather greens up landscape

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Methodist Home ex-staffer who admitted sex with teen withdraws guilty plea

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Interstate to close nightly through project area

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Waco well positioned for progress, according to new public health director

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Baylor LGBTQ student group seeks to address regents as alumni advocates organize

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RiverSounds with Waco Jazz Orchestra and MCC Faculty Jazz Band: June 13, 2019

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Stilwell Pancake Breakfast: June 8, 2019

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