Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Waco Police Memorial Run will take place on May 17 at Cameron Park’s Redwood Shelter to honor officers killed in the line of duty. Organized by the Waco Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, last year’s event had more than 200 participants + early registration is now available with same-day sign-ups offered. KCENTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ China Spring art teacher Bradley Settles and senior Vivienne Nunez stressed the importance of keeping the arts in schools as state law requires one year of arts in middle and high school for graduation. Starting September 1, Texas House Bill 172 will add funding to support fine arts courses for students from 6th to 12th grade. KXXV
- ➤ Michael E. Young, a professor in psychological sciences and the graduate program, was named vice provost and dean of Baylor University Graduate School—he will lead academic programs and oversee administrative tasks—at Baylor in Waco. Waco Tribune-Herald
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Latino Night Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront — Early bird tickets available — Celebrate Latino culture with music, dancing, and fundraising for a great cause.
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Badass Texas 10km
6:45-10:45 a.m. — Heritage Square — Registration required — Celebrate a decade of badassery with a challenging 10km run in Waco, Texas.
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TOP Senior Expo in Waco, TX
9 AM – 12 PM — Waco Convention Center — Free entry — Discover a wealth of resources and activities tailored for seniors in the heart of Waco.
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Bow Wow Bingo
5-9:30 p.m. — Lee Lockwood Library and Museum — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy bingo games, a buffet dinner, and win fabulous prizes to support animals in need.
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Wilderness First Aid Training
May 31st - June 1st — 1305 N 15th St, Waco, TX — $285.00 — Gain essential skills for backcountry emergencies and earn your Wilderness First Aid certification.
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2025 Baylor Football Camp #1
8 AM - 1 PM — McLane Stadium — $50 per session — Learn football fundamentals from Baylor University coaching staff and receive a camp t-shirt.
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XTERRA Cameron Park Trail Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Redwood Shelter — Registration fee applies — Challenge yourself with scenic 21k, 10.5k, and 5k trail runs in stunning Cameron Park.
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