Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Valor Preparatory Academy, one of Waco’s largest private schools, plans to transform Bosque Square Shopping Center (7524 Bosque Blvd) into a new campus that will triple its space. The $20 million project will be carried out in three phases (adding classrooms, gyms, and a cafeteria) and construction will begin once the city approves the plans. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT shifted lanes on I-35 between 12th Street & S Loop 340 beginning Saturday at 7:00 p.m. with lane and ramp closures affecting northbound traffic; the roadway will reopen by 10 a.m. today. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andy McIntyre
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