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Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waco ISD partners with Soles4Souls to donate 500 shoes to students in foster care or experiencing homelessness, enhancing support for highly mobile students. KCENTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals, John Werner, 67, and his wife Karen Werner, 65, were found shot in their Chalk Bluff home and have been declared dead, with a note and a recently purchased handgun discovered at the scene. FOX 44
- ➤ Apolonino Delossantos, after a traffic violation in Bellmead, assaulted two police officers during his arrest on charges including assault and tampering with a monitoring device. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Eduardo Ramirez was arrested for dragging his ex-girlfriend with his truck, causing her hospitalization. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ A Bellmead man was indicted on multiple charges relating to the sexual assault of a child, corroborated by video evidence. Waco Tribune-Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A 90-acre parcel of land near Baylor University, zoned for mixed use, is now for sale, with pricing to be determined by the market. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Texas judge has once again blocked the release of school accountability ratings, marking the fifth year of such actions amid lawsuits and calls for a system overhaul. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Charles 'Doc' Anderson of Waco announces early retirement to boost his successor's seniority and effectiveness in the Texas Legislature. Waco Tribune-Herald
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