Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cameron Park Zoo in collaboration with the city of Waco is planning to repair and restore Gibbon Lake to reintroduce gibbon and lemur exhibits, aiming for completion by next year despite cost and logistical challenges. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The city of Waco offered a tour of its water facilities to educate residents on the processes of sourcing, treating, and managing drinking and wastewater. KXXV
- ➤ The Heart O' Texas Volunteer Rodeo Committee hosted its annual Special Ranch Rodeo, providing a supportive experience for children with special needs to enjoy cowboy and cowgirl activities. KCENTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A McLennan County grand jury indicted numerous individuals on various charges ranging from aggravated sexual assault of a child to drug possession on Oct. 10, 2024. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Commission on Judicial Ethics reversed its 2019 warning against McLennan County Justice Dianne Hensley, who ceased officiating all marriages after being warned for not performing same-sex marriages, continuing her lawsuit for religious liberty. Waco Tribune-Herald
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Candlelight Concert: Halloween Classics Under the Stars
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