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Central Texas woman continues ‘Dress a Day in May’ movement to help empower other women
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Central Texas woman is wearing a dress a day in May for the 14th year in a row. Autumn Outlaw started the movement in May of 2011 with just a handful of friends and now hundreds from around the country have joined her. The idea...
Track Honor Roll: The best times, distances and heights in West Texas in 2024
The West Texas track and field season is over with the conclusion of the UIL state meet in Austin over the weekend. Plenty of athletes from the Standard-Times coverage area participated in the three-day event posting season and personal bests when it mattered most. With the conclusion of the 2024...
Waco launches new Micro Dash ride service
WACO, Texas — Need a ride in Waco? The Waco Transit System may be able to help you out. The City of Waco has announced the launch of the Transit System's new ride service, Micro Dash. According to the City, Micro Dash is an on-demand service available in areas of Waco from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding some observed holidays.
Tourism experts in Waco detail the Eclipse revenue for the city
WACO, Texas — Eclipse revenues are rolling in, and they are even better than expected. 25 News had the chance to sit down with the Convention and Tourism Director for the City of Waco, Dan Quandt, who says they are very pleased with the turnout. For example, 96 percent...
1,800 homes proposed for river front development
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – The Waco City Council will consider multiple issues regarding a proposed new development that would add some 1800 news homes, park space and commercial development for a section of river front in the city. There will be two public hearings regarding the Riverway housing...
Longtime Waco attorney Vance Dunnam dies at 94
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Vance Dunnam, who practiced law in Waco for 70 years at the venerable, four-generation Dunnam law firm, died Friday evening at home with his family and his dog, Ginger, by his side. Dunnam, 94, who never retired from practicing the law he loved, came into the...
Mayborn Museum set to unveil mammoth statues during 20th Anniversary Gala
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum is set to unveil their bronze mammoth statues with a dedication ceremony at their upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala. The sculptures were created by renowned sculptor Tom Tischler and were molded after mammoths from the Waco Mammoth National Monument. The gala is...
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