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Friday, October 11th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Crime Stoppers conference in Waco emphasized the importance of community participation and anonymous tips in combating crime, including human trafficking. FOX 44
- ➤ Waco leaders are organizing a series of public meetings to discuss long-term infrastructure and transportation projects to accommodate a projected population of 300,000 to 400,000 by 2050. KCENTV
- ➤ Grassroots Waco is assisting low-income families in Waco by repairing roofs for free, funded by a grant from the City of Waco, with applications now open for 2025. KXXV
- ➤ A chiweenie puppy, Millie, was reunited with her owner in Waco, Texas, after an anonymous caller facilitated their meeting, following a separation due to medical cost concerns. KXXV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Waco Fire Department extinguished small fires in two restrooms at Waco High School, with an investigation underway and no injuries reported. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bellmead, Texas police arrested two individuals, recovering over $2,000 in stolen printer ink cartridges from Walmart, in a case tied to statewide organized theft. FOX 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo celebrated its inaugural Black Heritage Night, aiming to honor and integrate black culture into the community through music, fashion, and more. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midway ISD in Waco, Texas, experiences slower student population growth at 1.3% yet faces space shortages at elementary schools, with ongoing new development and a potential for future expansion. FOX 44
- ➤ The Heart O' Texas Livestock Show highlights student farmers as they compete with pigs for scholarships, amidst rodeo and fair festivities. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott, at the Texas Crime Stoppers Conference in Waco, declared the Tren de Aragua gang a terrorist organization, praised Texas Crime Stoppers' success, and discussed enhancing public safety while commending Waco's low crime rate. KXXV
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