Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edgar Alejandro Torres, a Mexican immigrant in Waco, Texas, faces challenges adapting to a new culture and running his bakery, Panaderia Edgar, after his father's financial support and the cultural clash affecting his family. KXXV
- ➤ Waco-McLennan County Library's Fine Forgiveness Month, allowing patrons to return overdue materials without fines, is concluding soon. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richard Ozment was arrested for the brutal murder of Michaela Brooker in China Spring, Texas, involving a machete and concrete block. KXXV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Waco's Fall Hiring Fair to feature over 70 employers and 1,000 job openings at the Waco Convention Center. FOX 44
- ➤ Jimmy Banks plans to develop The Heights in Robinson into a retail and dining hub, including a venture with Bare Arms Brewing among other prospective tenants. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waco, Texas, celebrated the opening of Tennyson Middle School, a modern facility aimed at enhancing educational experiences, thanks to the $355 million bond passed in 2021. FOX 44
- ➤ Waco ISD is set to offer Dr. Tiffany Spicer the superintendent role as Dr. Susan Kincannon retires, marking a significant leadership transition. KCENTV
- ➤ Robinson High School graduate Mathew Ruggieri reaches the final 16 in an international science video contest with his explanation of gravitational lensing. Waco Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Waco man is suffering from a traumatic brain injury and seeks legal action after a gas leak at Sunrise Pointe Apartments left him with lifelong impairment. KXXV
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