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Thursday, September 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Baylor University's Army ROTC commemorated 9/11 by running 2,071 steps to honor first responders, drawing 300 participants to remember and respect the sacrifices made. FOX 44
- ➤ The abrupt closure of Waco's HOT Dog Park, a vital community space for over 100 families and their dogs, has prompted a volunteer-led petition for the city to create a new dog park. KXXV
- ➤ A Waco nonprofit is hosting a coffee tasting fundraiser on October 25 to support its mission of providing GED and other educational resources to local underserved populations. KXXV
- ➤ Waco, Texas's new $22 million park to be named after City Council Member Alice Rodriguez, honoring her 26 years of service and advocacy for Hispanic representation. KXXV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Waco man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 1992 murder of Shenda Denise Hayes, closing a 30-year cold case. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midway High School students participated in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor the lives lost and learn the significance of the attacks, emphasizing unity and the impact on future generations. Waco Tribune-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Green Communities Conference in Waco highlighted gardening as beneficial for physical, mental health, and environmental improvement. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLennan County's tax rate cut for the ninth consecutive year does not offset rising property values, leading to higher taxes for residents despite efforts to manage growing budget needs, including infrastructure and staff pay raises. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Bellmead wins a federal grant for a $10 million project to revamp Bellmead Drive and Concord Road, enhancing safety and aesthetics for over 3 miles of roadway. Waco Tribune-Herald
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