Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Waco, a woman was arrested for attempting to run over her partner several times following an argument. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Waco NAACP led its 8th Greet-a-Scholar Day to warmly welcome Waco ISD students back to school with gifts, cheers, and community support. FOX 44
- ➤ Midway ISD is enhancing student safety by fully implementing Smart Tags for school bus riders to manage and track students more efficiently. KXXV
- ➤ Waco ISD and other Central Texas school districts commenced the 2024-2025 school year, celebrating the opening of Tennyson Middle School, a new $77 million campus designed to enhance collaborative learning. KCENTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Woodway City Council votes to reduce property tax rate to offset rising property values, ensuring steady taxes for residents while planning for public hearings on the budget. Waco Tribune-Herald
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Beer Garden Yoga at Brotherwell Brewing
Experience a relaxing yoga session led by an instructor in the picturesque beer garden of Brotherwell Brewing, complete with a drink ticket for your choice of beverage.
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Live Music by Markus Miller at Taqueria Mexicano
Experience the return of Markus Miller, also known as 'ALone Wolf', for an evening of live music at Taqueria Mexicano Grill in China Spring.
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Tenth Avenue North Live in Concert
Experience an uplifting evening with the renowned Christian band Tenth Avenue North performing live at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre.
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Waco Hometown Showdown Auto Auction
Experience a vibrant auto auction featuring 200 vehicles and top local dealers in the heart of Texas, complemented by customer-centric services.
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Homestead Weekly Market: Local Food and Crafts
Experience the charm of Homestead Heritage’s weekly market featuring a variety of unique food and craft items every Saturday until October 19.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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