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Thursday, September 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation plans to expand I-35 in Waco from six to eight lanes to accommodate population growth, costing $262 million with contributions from city, state, and TxDOT funds. KXXV
- ➤ The City of Waco will take over operations from the Humane Society of Central Texas at the animal shelter following a contract dispute over a $1.2 million request. KXXV
- ➤ Waco Transit System has expanded its service to include new routes to China Spring, Crawford, and McGregor, enhancing transportation options for rural communities. KCENTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 53-year-old man in Waco, Texas, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child over an eleven-year period, from when the victim was 7 to 18 years old. FOX 44
- ➤ Brandon Fritze, 36, was arrested for a parole violation near Baylor University by multiple agencies, including SWAT, with no threat posed to students. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ La Vega ISD and Hellas Construction have begun construction on a unique Multi-Program Activity Center to enhance athletic training and preparation, signalling bright prospects for future championships. KXXV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Green Communities Conference in Waco will focus on sustainable innovation and environmental justice, highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ A Central Texas lake revealed mammoth fossils, leading to a coordinated excavation effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local experts after initially stolen teeth were anonymously returned. Waco Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ David James, who lost his son to suicide, fosters awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month through The Peyton Heart Project, which spreads handmade hearts with inspirational messages. FOX 44
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