The city of Waco Parks and Recreation Department and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are sponsoring their annual children’s fishing derby from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Buena Vista Park, 2001 Madera Drive. Full Story »
The historic value of the 105-year-old Sanger Avenue School is not lost on anyone. Full Story »
His name says it all. Shaquille Olajuwon Bouye’s mother obviously wanted him to play basketball. Full Story »
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, joined Democrats in passing an omnibus $1.1 trillion spending measure that boosted federal agency budgets by almost 10 percent on average and included more than 5,000 earmarks, including 22 projects in his district totaling more than $20 million. Full Story »
A 50-year-old Waco man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for molesting three young girls during a number of years. Full Story »
A Waco man arrested Wednesday is accused of assaulting, harassing and stalking the mother of his child, as well as burglarizing her home. Full Story »
Caterpillar Inc. will spend more than $30 million to build a new manufacturing plant in Waco, increasing its already sizable presence locally and creating 60 new jobs. Full Story »
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A Waco man is charged with aggravated robbery after four men allegedly robbed two victims at gunpoint. Full Story »
The Central Texas deaf community will hold a craft and business show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Midway Auto Auction in Elm Mott, 15735 Interstate 35. Full Story »
H-E-B is sponsoring its 20th annual Waco Feast of Sharing dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex, 4601 Bosque Blvd. Full Story »
DALLAS — A coal-fired power plant 50 miles east of Waco received a state permit Wednesday to expand — the first coal plant approval since the Environmental Protection Agency ruled part of the state’s permitting process didn’t conform to the Clean Air Act. Full Story »
Waco’s Family Health Center is hoping to move quickly in creating a new medical and dental facility in North Waco after the project received nearly full financing from the federal government. Full Story »
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst discussed a proposal to cut state agency spending during the next 3 1/2 years, hoping to offset a budget deficit and projected shortfalls, during a visit to Waco on Wednesday. Full Story »
Dr. Seuss, eat your heart out. Full Story »
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A body found Tuesday at Lake Whitney has been identified as 20-year-old Eira Escobar, of Hillsboro. Full Story »
A Waco man is charged with aggravated assault in the stabbing of his girlfriend in the chest Nov. 27, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Full Story »
The Bellmead City Council made minor changes to a controversial beautification ordinance Tuesday but postponed a decision on major revisions. Full Story »
Art Center Waco, 1300 College Drive, is offering a handmade soaps class from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Full Story »
Business experts and owners aren’t expecting President Barack Obama’s proposal to have much bearing on Waco’s small-business community because there is little in the plan to address the main problems they face: tight credit and slow sales. Full Story »
A former housekeeper at a Waco retirement center will spend the next two years in jail for stealing and forging checks from elderly residents. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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