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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges

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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McLennan County grand jury indictments: Nov. 20, 2019

McLennan County grand jury indictments: Nov. 20, 2019

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges

Updated 36 min ago

A look at the corruption scandals facing Israel's Netanyahu

A look at the corruption scandals facing Israel's Netanyahu

Updated 36 min ago

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

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

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Crawford rolls into 2A state volleyball finals

Crawford rolls into 2A state volleyball finals

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

Education

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

Crime

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

Baylor

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

Would-be Elm Avenue food mart site on market for $595K, rolling doors and all

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Would-be Elm Avenue food mart site on market for $595K, rolling doors and all

Bears want to tune-up offensive engine for Texas game

Baylor

Bears want to tune-up offensive engine for Texas game

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Plano PD identifies victims in homicide linked to women arrested in McLennan County

Crime

Plano PD identifies victims in homicide linked to women arrested in McLennan County

West PD: Neglected boys tested positive for meth, heroin

Crime

West PD: Neglected boys tested positive for meth, heroin

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

Crime

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

Two indicted on human smuggling charges

Crime

Two indicted on human smuggling charges

The Impeachment Hearings

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Wacotrib.com: Obituaries published Nov. 21, 2019

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Wacotrib.com: Obituaries published Nov. 21, 2019

Commissioners OK $260,000 makeover for Tradinghouse Lake

Government

Commissioners OK $260,000 makeover for Tradinghouse Lake

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

Government

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

Sports

Crawford rolls into 2A state volleyball finals

High School Sports

Crawford rolls into 2A state volleyball finals

High school notebook: Bynum enjoying historic 6-man success

High School Sports

High school notebook: Bynum enjoying historic 6-man success

#TribFridayNight football podcast: Week 1 of the playoffs had plenty to talk about

High School Sports

#TribFridayNight football podcast: Week 1 of the playoffs had plenty to talk about

One True Podcast: Golden matchup with Baylor-UT, no Big 12 respect and more

Baylor

One True Podcast: Golden matchup with Baylor-UT, no Big 12 respect and more

Thursday's area round playoff preview: China Spring vs. Melissa

High School Sports

Thursday's area round playoff preview: China Spring vs. Melissa

Baylor men prepare for rigorous stretch in Myrtle Beach

Baylor

Baylor men prepare for rigorous stretch in Myrtle Beach

High School Sports

Neches towers over Blum in 1A volleyball semis

High School Sports

Seeking Super Centex volleyball, football nominations

Opinion

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

Columnists

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

Editorials

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

Letters

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

Columnists

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

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

Board Of Contributors

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

Michael Graham: Eric Trump says impeachment just bad television

Columnists

Michael Graham: Eric Trump says impeachment just bad television

Education

Paleontologist to join Waco Mammoth National Monument

Education

Paleontologist to join Waco Mammoth National Monument

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

Crime

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

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

Education

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

Education

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

Business

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

Business

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

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

Local News

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

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

News

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

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

Business

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

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

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

Coldplay to stop touring over environmental concerns

Coldplay to stop touring over environmental concerns

The weird roots behind the presidential turkey pardon

The weird roots behind the presidential turkey pardon

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Best Bear Ever: See the winners for the all-time best of Baylor football

Best Bear Ever: See the winners for the all-time best of Baylor football

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

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

National Philanthropy Day lauds goodness in giving around Waco

National Philanthropy Day lauds goodness in giving around Waco

Bosqueville Baptist Church to celebrate 165 years

Bosqueville Baptist Church to celebrate 165 years

Something for everyone at Cricket’s: Relaxed atmosphere, menu options make restaurant popular

Something for everyone at Cricket’s: Relaxed atmosphere, menu options make restaurant popular

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Prestige: Luxury Living in Central Texas — view the magazine here

Tributes: Remembering Those We've Lost

Tributes: Remembering Those We've Lost

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