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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Waco Fire Chief Bergerson said 17 emergency personnel using two fire engines, one ladder truck, two rescue boats, one rescue truck and a battalion chief rescued a woman who got stranded on an island in the Middle Bosque River Monday afternoon — she was not injured. KXXV
- ➤ In a Facebook post, the McGregor Volunteer Fire Department said it and Texas DPS rescued a victim from the water along Indian Trail Monday afternoon—showing their swift response in the emergency. KXXV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Forbes named Alliance Bank (Woodway-based) as the top bank in Texas for its steady growth and community focus, and the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will host a State of AI talk on Aug 28 at Baylor Club. TSTC in Waco will receive funding for CDL training while a study shows local households need 11.7 years to save for a home down payment (compared to national trends) and the Texas Restaurant Association says tax cuts boost restaurant investments. Waco Tribune-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waco firefighters assisted in the Hill Country amid deadly flooding while officials reviewed rising water levels locally—weekend rains matched normal July totals, raising Lake Waco and closing lakeside parks. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott announced additional flood emergency response resources remain active statewide to support local officials following last week’s heavy rainfall and flooding. More than 1,750 personnel & 975 vehicles have been deployed as residents in Central Texas, the Hill Country, Big Country, and Concho Valley are urged to monitor local forecasts for safety. KXXV
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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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Extreme Temperatures & Heat Illness Prevention Training
12:30-4 p.m. — Central Texas AGC — Free entry — Learn to prevent heat-related illnesses with valuable training from OSHA experts.
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