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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Waco, TX provides a warm shelter, meals, and winter clothing to those in need during the arctic blast, ensuring safety and comfort with just an ID required for entry. FOX 44
- ➤ World War II veteran Morris Barker celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise from family and friends in Hewitt, Texas, marked by the planting of 100 flags in his honor. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old man is in custody for a fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man in a Bruceville-Eddy driveway over a dispute. FOX 44
- ➤ A 26-year-old man in Waco was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at two women during a financial dispute. Waco Tribune-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jimenez Bakery in Waco, Texas celebrates Dia de los Reyes, a Mexican tradition, by making hundreds of Rosca de Reyes cakes, symbolizing the endless love of God, with a hidden baby Jesus figure inside that determines the host for Dia de la Candelaria on February 2. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lacy Lakeview to begin live-streaming council meetings on January 14 to enhance transparency and community engagement. KXXV
SHOP NEWS
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Grace Academy Boys Varsity Basketball Game at Methodist Children's Home
The Methodist Children's Home varsity basketball team faces Grace Academy in a conference matchup on January 24.
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New Year, New Career Hiring Fair
This hiring fair will feature over 60 employers offering job openings and the opportunity for on-the-spot interviews.
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February 2025 Farm, Ranch, and Heavy Equipment Auction
A large auction featuring a variety of farm and ranch equipment, vehicles, and machinery, taking place over three auction rings.
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$35 Hungry Man Dinner with Pint Night Special at Barnett's Whiskey House
Enjoy a three-course dinner with a pint night special at J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House in downtown Waco.
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