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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Waco introduces paid parking, surprising locals and causing mixed reactions, with full enforcement expected in November. KXXV
- ➤ St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church marks its centennial celebration with a Fiesta de la Raza, honoring its legacy of serving the Latin American community in Waco, Texas. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Despite a 5% dip in attendance, the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo was deemed a success, raising $500,000 for scholarships. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The Lacy Lakeview Police Department will host its 2nd annual 'Live in the '05' event with nearly 60 vendors, activities for kids, and community engagement at Veterans Memorial Park. KXXV
- ➤ Waco Restaurant Week begins, featuring over thirty local restaurants offering special menu items and discounts to celebrate the city's culinary scene and support sustainable practices through the Waco Green Business Alliance. KCENTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old woman in Gholson, Texas, was arrested for allegedly stabbing her mother and injuring two other family members during a disturbance. FOX 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas, is hosting its second annual Junior Paranormal Investigator Open House as an alternative to high school football on October 18, offering families a hands-on experience with real-life paranormal investigators. FOX 44
- ➤ Isaiah Herrera founded a Mariachi band, Los Osos Dorados, at Baylor University to promote cultural understanding among its diverse student body. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Baylor University is set to host its first in-person Fall Premiere since 2019, offering prospective students a comprehensive campus experience. FOX 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Texas House District 13, incumbent Angelia Orr faces a challenge from Albert Hunter, focusing on public education and community representation in the upcoming election. Waco Tribune-Herald
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Varsity Cross Country Championship at TAPPS State Meet
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