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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pet Circle Regional Animal Center in McLennan County is facing its highest euthanasia rates since 2019 despite being over capacity and experiencing positive feedback from animal welfare board members. KXXV
- ➤ The Bellmead community has rallied in support of the La Vega Pirates as they prepare for a state championship football game against Carthage High School. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The 2024 Waco Snapshot Report, presented by Prosper Waco, reveals key statistics on population, economy, and housing to guide city improvements, highlighting ongoing disparities among racial and ethnic groups. KXXV
- ➤ Waco City Council approves a $570,000 incentive for a new grocery store in a historic building, aiming to revive downtown and address food desert concerns. Waco Tribune-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Waco judge plans to privately review Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin records related to Rev. Anthony Odiong to decide if they should be disclosed to prosecutors for a sexual assault case. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Waco police escalated charges to include human trafficking against David Junior Rios after an undercover sting exposed his involvement in promoting prostitution. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Office for Civil Rights' report on Baylor University from 2014 to 2020 reveals Title IX violations and improvement efforts, though most sexual harassment complaints were not fully investigated. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Waco Animal Welfare Board voted to explore ordinances to regulate or restrict traveling animal acts, citing public safety risks and inhumane treatment of larger wild animals. KXXV
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