Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waco City Council honors local track and field athletes, Adam Ross and Lauryn Kosel, with Athlete of the Year awards for their outstanding performances and contributions. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Waco residents can attend events at McLennan Community College featuring discussions with leading judges and an actual court session over a six-day period. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ University High School's JROTC and Waco VFW Post 2148 collaborate to prepare a 2024 9/11 ceremony honoring victims and fostering intergenerational remembrance. KXXV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old woman, Cayla Renae Shilling, was arrested for causing a traffic crash while intoxicated, injuring all car occupants in Axtell, Texas. FOX 44
- ➤ A Waco-area man was arrested for continuously sexually abusing a teenager over four to five months. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ In Waco, a man was arrested for firing a gun into the air during a gathering near a church, leading to charges of discharging a firearm within city limits. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ In Waco, TX, attorney Seth Andrew Sutton, initially charged with solicitation of murder, pled to a lesser charge of terroristic threat and agreed to relinquish his law license, avoiding further jail time. FOX 44
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waco students graduate from college and local schools announce dates for upcoming UIL marching band contests. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ La Vega ISD initiated a $92.9 million investment in school infrastructure improvements, including a new multipurpose activity center, classroom additions, and renovations. Waco Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Cameron Park Zoo held a resource fair for World Suicide Prevention Day to emphasize the link between human and animal well-being, offering mental health resources and quiet hours for meditation. FOX 44
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