Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Around 400 UMHB students packed 21,000 meals for local needy children through One More Child and H-E-B's partnership. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A police officer was targeted in a shooting incident in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, leading to the suspect's arrest and ensuring all involved parties' safety. KCENTV
- ➤ The USPS is offering a $100,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of the individual who burglarized an Axtell Post Office on June 18. KXXV
- ➤ Two men were arrested in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, for attempting to meet a minor for sex, unknowingly communicating with an undercover detective. FOX 44
- ➤ The Mexia Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding two overdoses, one of which was fatal, possibly linked by a common source of counterfeit Xanax. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas public school districts face deficit budgets due to rising inflation and stagnant state funding, prompting a push to adjust funding formulas before the next legislative session. KXXV
- ➤ Baylor University collaborates with Robinson ISD to offer a yearlong paid teacher residency, addressing the state-wide challenge of filling teaching positions. KXXV
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