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Baylor men's tennis slams Texas, 4-1, for Big 12 crown

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Baylor men’s tennis team and first-year director of tennis Brian Boland have claimed their first Big 12 trophy together.

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More than 200 killed, 7 arrested in terror bombings at churches, hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday

More than 200 killed, 7 arrested in terror bombings at churches, hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday

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The Latest: Social media services blocked in Sri Lanka

The Latest: Social media services blocked in Sri Lanka

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Easter or not, ornate hats have long history showing spirit

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Easter or not, ornate hats have long history showing spirit

A colorful spring garden will sprout Easter morning in churches across Waco with women celebrating the Christian holy day with a festive, eye-catching hat. Read more

Casual scene, great food worth visit to Jon Lillie’s: Steakhouse prides itself on variety of choices

Casual scene, great food worth visit to Jon Lillie’s: Steakhouse prides itself on variety of choices

One look at the menu at Jon Lillie’s Steakhouse off North 19th Street and Lake Shore Drive tells you somebody has a sense of humor: Hot Chix Salad, Fries Gone Wild and Love Me Tenders (“We love Elvis!”) on the food side and Wacko Waco Lemonade, Weed Killer and Waco Water (murky to match the Brazos River) on the drinks list.

Local police agencies feeling effects of dwindling recruit numbers

Local police agencies feeling effects of dwindling recruit numbers

Toalua Charles Aumua did not decide to enroll in McLennan Community College Law Enforcement Academy because he dreamed of putting bad guys behind bars.

Photos: Easter Sunday church, hotel blasts kill hundreds in Sri Lanka

Photos: Easter Sunday church, hotel blasts kill hundreds in Sri Lanka

Hundreds were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday, officials said, the worst violence to hit the South Asian country since its civil war ended a decade ago.

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Veterans, mental health courts ready to launch in McLennan County

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Veterans, mental health courts ready to launch in McLennan County

McGregor ISD teacher dies in ATV crash

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McGregor ISD teacher dies in ATV crash

Elections

Email: Mart employee's texts on potential falsified wastewater logs, other violations to be shared with Texas Rangers

New prom photos: Bosqueville, West, La Vega, Axtell and more

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New prom photos: Bosqueville, West, La Vega, Axtell and more

Casual scene, great food worth visit to Jon Lillie’s: Steakhouse prides itself on variety of choices

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Casual scene, great food worth visit to Jon Lillie’s: Steakhouse prides itself on variety of choices

Bears quarter-milers honor Hart with relay wins

Baylor Track And Field

Bears quarter-milers honor Hart with relay wins

Clyde and Maxine Hart casual coffee and visit: April 20, 2019

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Clyde and Maxine Hart casual coffee and visit: April 20, 2019

Baylor Baseball

Tech doesn't waste time with comeback, run-rules Bears, 13-3, in finale

Baylor Softball

Cyclones complete softball sweep of Lady Bears

Baylor single-minded in Big 12 tennis semifinals, advances to championship

Baylor Men's Tennis

Baylor single-minded in Big 12 tennis semifinals, advances to championship

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Jimmy Dorrell, Board of Contributors: ‘Right to life’ far broader than opposing abortion

Jimmy Dorrell, Board of Contributors: ‘Right to life’ far broader than opposing abortion

Meghan Kruger, Washington Post: From Nagasaki to Notre Dame, nurturing hope after disaster

Meghan Kruger, Washington Post: From Nagasaki to Notre Dame, nurturing hope after disaster

LETTERS: Pleasures of a daily newspaper, out-of-control appraisals

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Local police agencies feeling effects of dwindling recruit numbers

Local police agencies feeling effects of dwindling recruit numbers

Toalua Charles Aumua did not decide to enroll in McLennan Community College Law Enforcement Academy because he dreamed of putting bad guys behind bars.

Baylor Lady Bears championship parade: April 18, 2019

Baylor Lady Bears championship parade: April 18, 2019

Photos by Joy Pruitt

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Mike Copeland: Waco Tours HQ; Stone's Throw tenants; Grocery store rating; Free comic books

Early voting starts Monday in several local elections

Baylor Lady Bears championship parade: April 18, 2019

2 arrested on murder charges in Waco man's shooting death

Man accused of injuring woman twice, throwing puppy

New prom photos: Bosqueville, West, La Vega, Axtell and more

SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly,' smoke seen for miles

Veterans’ Voices: William Fell (part 1)

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1 local utility-scale solar farm operational, another in works

1 local utility-scale solar farm operational, another in works

DA's office will not pursue charges against Hewitt mayor in open meetings complaint

DA's office will not pursue charges against Hewitt mayor in open meetings complaint

Lawyers for Jane Does in Baylor lawsuits seek Pepper Hamilton report

Lawyers for Jane Does in Baylor lawsuits seek Pepper Hamilton report

Lake Waco's baby eagles rescued after windstorm knocks down nest

Lake Waco's baby eagles rescued after windstorm knocks down nest

I-35 work through Waco starts this month, but 15-year delay likely for southern phase

I-35 work through Waco starts this month, but 15-year delay likely for southern phase

Dance hall dreamers: Melody Ranch aiming at expanding reach

Dance hall dreamers: Melody Ranch aiming at expanding reach

Waco artist goes natural in Easter egg dyeing

Waco artist goes natural in Easter egg dyeing

Waco High freshman included in New York Times feature on Generation Z

Waco High freshman included in New York Times feature on Generation Z

Surfer's family sues BSR Surf Resort over death

Surfer's family sues BSR Surf Resort over death

Chip and Jo listed among Time's 100 most influential

Chip and Jo listed among Time's 100 most influential

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Clyde and Maxine Hart casual coffee and visit: April 20, 2019

Clyde and Maxine Hart casual coffee and visit: April 20, 2019

Baylor Lady Bears championship parade: April 18, 2019

Baylor Lady Bears championship parade: April 18, 2019

Stations of the Cross - St. Francis on the Brazos: April 19, 2019

Stations of the Cross - St. Francis on the Brazos: April 19, 2019

Waco High Military Ball: April 18, 2019

Waco High Military Ball: April 18, 2019

Rise Up! Waco Gala, benefiting Talitha Koum: April 16, 2019

Rise Up! Waco Gala, benefiting Talitha Koum: April 16, 2019

Bag Lady Luncheon, benefiting Humane Society of Central Texas: April 11, 2019

Bag Lady Luncheon, benefiting Humane Society of Central Texas: April 11, 2019

Baylor Lady Bears Appreciation Banquet: April 15, 2019

Baylor Lady Bears Appreciation Banquet: April 15, 2019

Bosqueville High School prom: April 13, 2019

Bosqueville High School prom: April 13, 2019

Rootstock — A Texas Wine Festival: April 13, 2019

Rootstock — A Texas Wine Festival: April 13, 2019

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral has been ravaged by fire. Here's a historical look at the 800-year-old church and what was lost

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral has been ravaged by fire. Here's a historical look at the 800-year-old church and what was lost

Crawfish for CASA: April 12, 2019

Crawfish for CASA: April 12, 2019

Brazos Nights concert with Booker T. Jones: April 12, 2019

Brazos Nights concert with Booker T. Jones: April 12, 2019

Art on Elm: April 13, 2019

Art on Elm: April 13, 2019

Prom at the Waco Suspension Bridge: April 13, 2019

Prom at the Waco Suspension Bridge: April 13, 2019

Putt-Putter Miniature Golf Tournament at Waco Lions Park: April 13, 2019

Putt-Putter Miniature Golf Tournament at Waco Lions Park: April 13, 2019

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Stop & Shop reaches tentative agreement with striking supermarket workers

Trump called on spy chiefs for help as Mueller probe began

Flyers remove statue of late singer Kate Smith

Runoff likely to have opposing views of Macedonia's new name

13 airline passengers taken to hospital after landing

Colorado dog reunited with Florida family after 2017 theft

Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly attacks

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Albers, Donald Harry

Britain, Katherine

Conner, Aubrey F.

Crunk, Keith T.

Eskew, George R.

Fornoff, David Arthur

Hart, Hersey

Koepp, Tommie Faye

Noack, Gladys V.

Tabor, Mattie

Terpening, Sebrina A.

Wagoner, Yvonne E.

Wallace, Joe Ann

Wolfe, Sue Gray

Woodard, Merna Joy

York, Frances Jane

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Waco Today magazine: The Dwelling Issue

Waco Today magazine: The Dwelling Issue

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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Garage Sale Map

Honoring Our Veterans: Special section

Honoring Our Veterans: Special section

33 fun things to do around Waco

33 fun things to do around Waco

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