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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • After 22 years, the popular Schmidt Christmas light display will move to the Karem Shrine Temple in Waco, ensuring the tradition continues.  Waco Tribune-Herald
  • The 2025 Lake Waco Wetlands Calendar, featuring breathtaking photographs by local photographers, is now freely available at various locations to highlight the area's distinctive ecosystem.  City of Waco
  • A former U.S. Army specialist and his two daughters were surprised with a mortgage-free home in Woodway, backed by community and veterans' support organizations.  Waco Tribune-Herald
  • Cameron Park residents in Waco advocate for traffic control measures to prevent accidents caused by speeding, despite challenges such as impact on emergency services.  KXXV
  • Mayor Jim Holmes announces a $5 million project to open a grocery store with 1950's nostalgia at a historic location in downtown Waco by 2026.  KCENTV

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Texas authorities are searching for a Chevrolet Impala involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a tow truck operator on Interstate 35 near Waco.  FOX 44
  • An adult male was fatally struck by a train while pushing a bicycle across train tracks in Bellmead, Texas.  KXXV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Chicago Bears player Andrew Billings gifts a Waco ISD middle school student and his mother free Super Bowl LIX tickets, including travel and accommodation.  KCENTV

EVENTS

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  • A Week of Experiencing God's Love

    The ‘A’ School offers a one-week exploration into the concept of divine love, combining biblical teachings with personal transformation experiences.

    Thu, 12/26/24

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  • 2024 Barkin’ Ball: A Midnight Celebration in Monte Carlo

    The Barkin’ Ball is Waco’s premier New Year’s Eve event, featuring a Monte Carlo theme with food, entertainment, and fundraising for Fuzzy Friends Rescue.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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