Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
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Friday morning, Baylor ROTC cadets led a stair climb at McLane Stadium where nearly two million steps were taken to honor first responders from 9/11 25 years ago.
The cadet-run event drew about 1,000 participants and kept the memory of that historic day alive.
🎭 Culture
Waco-area veterans + ROTC cadets shared their reflections on how the 9/11 attacks continue to shape military service.
They offered personal accounts from those who experienced the event and insights from recent training sessions.
🎓 Education
Governor Greg Abbott proposed a plan that lets college students earn a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four; the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will develop the option to lower tuition and speed workforce entry, even as Baylor University students voiced mixed views on the shorter college experience.
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