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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Two volleyball teams fall in Waco's TAPPS semifinals

Plus, University Parks Drive closes for about six months starting Monday.

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Central Texas Christian and Geneva fall in TAPPS state volleyball semifinals in Waco

Brazos Christian beat Geneva in four sets

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Set 22519
Set 32527
Set 42523

Source: Boerne Star

Central Texas Christian's Lady Lions went the distance in all three sets Friday in the state semifinal. It still wasn't enough against two-time defending state champion Spring Providence Classical, which swept them.

Geneva School of Boerne also saw its season end at the state tournament in Waco. The Boerne Star reported the Eagles lost their 4A semifinal to Brazos Christian in four sets.

  • CTCS's opponent: Spring Providence Classical
  • Geneva's class: 4A
  • Geneva's lone set win: 27-25 in set three

Both semifinal losses came at the TAPPS state tournament

3
sets CTCS played in its semifinal loss
Two-time
defending state champion Spring Providence Classical
4
sets Geneva and Brazos Christian played

Sources: Temple Daily Telegram, Boerne Star

Community

More than 1,000 luminaries lit the Waco Suspension Bridge for the fifth Lights of Love

Thursday evening, more than 1,000 glowing luminaries lit up the historic Waco Suspension Bridge, casting a soft blue light over the Brazos River. Providence Hospice–Community Healthcare of Texas hosted the self-guided walk, which started at Indian Spring Park.

More than 1,000luminaries glowed on the Waco Suspension Bridge

Each luminary was a tribute bought in honor or memory of a special person. People could also dedicate one to a pet.

Source: KWTX

The McLennan County Sheriff's Office says this was the first year its Honor Guard was invited to take part.

  • Host: Providence Hospice–Community Healthcare of Texas
  • Start: Indian Spring Park
  • Grief support: open to anyone, no charge

“we do have a nonprofit hospice in Waco that offers care for the uninsured, and that is unusual”

Barbara Powell, volunteer and advisory committee member, Providence Hospice

$25per luminary dedication

Proceeds fund pediatric and adult hospice care, community grief support programs, and end-of-life care for uninsured patients across the Waco area.

Source: KWTX

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News Notes

Homecoming

Baylor's homecoming parade steps off at 7 a.m. Saturday at Eighth Street and Austin Avenue. It turns right on Fifth Street instead of Fourth, and it features more than 160 entries, including 10 floats and 15 balloons. KWKT FOX 44

Saturday's parade and races come before Monday's closure

  1. Nov. 7Baylor's homecoming parade steps off at 7 a.m. in downtown Waco
  2. Nov. 7Lorena's girls run the state cross country race at 10:55 a.m.
  3. Nov. 7Lorena's boys run the state 5K at 11:25 a.m.
  4. Nov. 9University Parks Drive closes for about six months

Sources: KWKT FOX 44, KWTX

Road closure

University Parks Drive will close for about six months starting Mon., Nov. 9, between Washington Avenue and Bosque Boulevard. Crews will do utility work for the project, and pedestrian access along the river stays open. KWTX

Cross country

Lorena's boys and girls teams both run at state Saturday at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The girls go at 10:55 a.m. and the boys at 11:25 a.m. KWKT FOX 44

Playoffs

Waco High rallied past University to reach the playoffs. China Spring scored 42 second-half points to rally past Lampasas and clinch a spot too. Waco Tribune-HeraldWaco Tribune-Herald

Food drive

Food for Families, Central Texas' largest one-day food drive, has collected 45 million pounds of food over 37 years. is its lead pantry and main distribution hub. KWTX

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The Wrap

The Waco Symphony Council and Cameron Park Zoo present Zoo Tunes on Sunday, Nov. 8, mixing live music with animal encounters and family fun. Zoo Tunes activities come with regular zoo admission.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Highway 6 over Lake Waco will have rolling closures Monday
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Baylor hosts Iowa State at 11 a.m. Saturday for homecoming
  3. Wed., Nov. 4McLennan County set an early voting record; Robinson ISD's bond failed
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Baylor regents weigh an enrollment cliff; Waco's Mars plant turns 50
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Waco's Día de los Muertos parade crossed the Brazos on a new route
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Daily Wacoto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Two volleyball teams fall in Waco's TAPPS semifinals

Plus, University Parks Drive closes for about six months starting Monday.

The TLDR

  1. CTCS and Geneva lose TAPPS volleyball semifinals in Waco
  2. More than 1,000 luminaries light the Suspension Bridge
  3. Baylor's homecoming parade turns on Fifth Street today
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