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Saturday, October 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waco's downtown growth and popular events like the Silobration increase visitor numbers, prompting city planners to seek new parking solutions. KXXV
- ➤ Waco's annual car show at Jake's Texas Tea House aims to support Unbound Now's efforts against human trafficking with vehicle displays, a kids area, live music, and vendors. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A McLennan County Grand Jury indicted a man on eight counts including sexual assault of a child and online solicitation, after he allegedly sent explicit messages and assaulted a 14-year-old. FOX 44
- ➤ Nicolas Jaimes-Hernandez, indicted for a 2022 shooting in McGregor that resulted in five deaths, will face a competency trial in February 2025 after initially being ruled incompetent. KCENTV
- ➤ A 39-year-old man was arrested for intoxication manslaughter after a fatal crash involving his vehicle and a motorcyclist near Elm Mott. FOX 44
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Air Montessori School staff in Waco, Texas, underwent CPR and AED training to better prepare for cardiac emergencies involving students or adults on campus. FOX 44
- ➤ Waco High School was evacuated due to two small fires set intentionally in a bathroom, with students returning shortly after and investigations ongoing. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The GWAMA Drone Academy at Waco ISD has launched with 31 students aiming for professional drone piloting certifications, preparing them for opportunities in an industry projected to reach $55 billion by 2030. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McLennan County reaches a record 159,274 registered voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election, marking a notable increase since the 2022 midterms. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ In the McLennan County Precinct 2 commissioner race, a Republican, a Democrat, and a write-in candidate focus on road and infrastructure improvements ahead of the November 5 election. Waco Tribune-Herald
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