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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Viento Fuerte Church in Woodway, Texas, is offering free conversational Spanish classes weekly to help community members communicate better with Spanish speakers. KXXV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A McLennan County grand jury indicted multiple individuals on various charges including murder, theft, and aggravated assault. Waco Tribune-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Celebrated author Isabel Allende, known for her stories of strong women overcoming obstacles, speaks at Baylor University about her life of displacement and her belief in the power of storytelling. Waco Tribune-Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon introduces same-day delivery in Waco, enhancing its service offerings for Prime members with fast, local fulfillment. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Knauf Insulation begins production at its new 600,000-square-foot plant in McGregor, Texas, marking a significant development for the McGregor Industrial Park, with the company focusing on fiberglass insulation for Texas and surrounding states. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Waco Independent School District has unanimously chosen Dr. Tiffany T. Spicer, with over two decades of educational and administrative experience, as its superintendent finalist. FOX 44
- ➤ Midway Independent School District successfully establishes a fully staffed police department to enhance student safety despite initial doubts and operational challenges. Waco Tribune-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLennan County enacts an outdoor burn ban due to increased temperatures and dry conditions to mitigate public safety hazards. FOX 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McLennan County Elections office emphasizes the urgent need for local residents to register to vote before the October 7 deadline, expecting an increase from last year's 154,088 registrants. KXXV
- ➤ Former U.S. Rep. Bill Flores has been appointed as the board chair of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, overseeing the state's electricity grid amidst rising power demand. Waco Tribune-Herald
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20th Annual Hoops for Hope Assist Banquet
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Cole Stephens Live Performance
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Candlelight Concert: Halloween Classics Under the Stars
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame Collectors Show
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Paul Wall Live Performance
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