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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Waco began distributing Christmas gifts from its Angel Tree program to provide a joyful holiday for over 850 children. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Electric scooters are available again in downtown Waco, offering a new organized system with designated return locations to address past operational challenges. Waco Tribune-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The body discovered inside an abandoned car near downtown Waco has been identified as 22-year-old Ilsy Vasquez Mendoza from Delaware, initially reported missing. FOX 44
- ➤ A Waco man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a neighbor with a hammer after a dispute over unwanted items placed at the neighbor's door. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Midway High School students are building a two-person airplane through the Tango Flight program, enriching their aerospace, engineering, and aviation skills for future careers. FOX 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting January 1, 2025, Waco will adjust its water utility rates as per the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget to ensure continuous reliable water service. City of Waco
- ➤ The $234 million reconstruction of Interstate 35 south in Waco, starting in February, will enhance lanes, frontage roads, ramps, and reconfigure key intersections for completion by early 2029. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The Waco Animal Welfare Board forms a working group to consider implementing bans or restrictions on animal performances, in response to concerns about animal welfare and public safety. Waco Tribune-Herald
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