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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rains caused flash floods in central Texas Friday that killed six to ten people and left at least 20 girls missing from Camp Mystic. Rescue teams using helicopters and drones are still searching for survivors as more rain and flooding are forecast for Waco — residents near the Guadalupe River are urged to seek higher ground. FOX 44
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waco college administrators are reviewing the federal spending bill passed last Thursday to determine how its changes to Pell Grants might affect over 5,000 local undergraduates. Officials from Baylor, TSTC and MCC plan to study the bill further and will work directly with students on any new requirements—an effort that comes as local schools join nationwide evaluations ahead of the holiday weekend. Waco Tribune-Herald
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Art Camp I for Kids
9 AM - 12 PM — St. Paul's Episcopal Day School — Cost not specified — Get creative with architectural designs, sculptures, and art history at this fun-filled camp.
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A Mammoth Gala
Priscilla https://mailchi.mp/eeb2e50a91d5/youre-invited-to-a-mammoth-gala
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Baylor Entrepreneurs Networking Event
4-6 p.m. — Waco Downtown Farmers Market — $10 entry — Connect with 70+ Baylor-affiliated business owners over food, drinks, and raffle prizes.
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Neurologic Dry Needling Course
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Foster Pavilion — Course Fee TBA — Learn specialized techniques for pain management and sports rehab at this informative course.
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Open House for New Home in McGregor
12-4 p.m. — 507 Broken Spoke Trail — $479,990 — Explore this beautiful new home featuring 3 bedrooms and spacious outdoor living.
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Kinder: Camping Adventures
9 AM – 4 PM — Saint Paul's Episcopal Day School — Cost Unavailable — Explore easy no-cook camping recipes and tools for a fun family camping experience.
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Texas Ranger Talks (Afternoon Session)
2-3 p.m. — Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum — Regular admission required — Engage with active or retired Texas Rangers and gain insights into their remarkable service.
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