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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Robinson family's home was destroyed in a fire, losing irreplaceable items and two dogs, but the community has rallied to support them with donations.  KXXV
  • The Humane Society of Central Texas is in ongoing negotiations with the City of Waco to maintain its services, while simultaneously extending free pet adoptions to reduce the animal count at the Waco Animal Shelter.  KCENTV

CRIME NEWS

  • Retired Tribune-Herald sportswriter John Werner and his wife, Karen Svendsen Werner, were declared legally dead following a domestic incident at their home.  Waco Tribune-Herald

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Woodway faces an $870,000 deficit in its water utility fund due to decreased demand and increased costs for repairs and purchasing water from Waco, prompting the city to consider raising water rates.  Waco Tribune-Herald
  • New VA loan rules now allow veterans to pay buyer's agent fees, impacting how they approach home buying in Central Texas.  KXXV
  • The next phase of the I-35 construction project in Waco, costing $263 million and expected to start next year, aims to improve safety and mobility by widening the interstate and reconstructing frontage roads.  Waco Tribune-Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Waco ISD is advancing its educational approach by introducing AI into the curriculum and providing tablets and Chromebooks across all grades to enhance learning and communication.  KXXV

HEALTH NEWS

  • Waco, Texas, faces a summer COVID-19 surge with more transmissible but milder variants, while advances in treatments and upcoming vaccine updates offer hope against the virus's spread.  Waco Tribune-Herald

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    Experience the return of Markus Miller, also known as 'ALone Wolf', for an evening of live music at Taqueria Mexicano Grill in China Spring.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Waco Hometown Showdown Auto Auction

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    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Homestead Weekly Market: Local Food and Crafts

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    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More

    Experience a magical evening of classical music featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by the Listeso String Quartet in an enchanting candlelit setting.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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