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Defensive gem helps Baylor hold off Ragin' Cajuns in regional final nailbiter
It sure looked UL’s scrappy left fielder Maddie Hayden had delivered like she had so many times before. Down by a run in the sixth inning, Hayden singled to center with one out and a runner on second, but Baylor center fielder Taylor Strain had other ideas. Strain gunned...
Baylor delivers knockout with seven-run second inning to send top-seeded UL to loser's bracket
All of the excitement of a raucous NCAA softball regional crowd was gone in less than two innings. The Baylor Bears staggered top-seeded UL with a precision bunting game, and Aliyah Binford delivered the knockout punch with a grand slam to highlight a seven-run second inning in an 8-0 run-rule victory over the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday at Lamson Park.
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Storm chances return Wednesday night, with more widespread showers and thunderstorms expected on Thursday. Severe storms will be possible during the period. Locally heavy rainfall would reaggravate flooding concerns across the region.
Waco ISD Board to vote on last round of retention bonuses
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Waco Independent School District trustees were set to vote on one more round of retention bonuses in their scheduled Thursday night board meeting. Over the past three years, the Board has approved various retention incentives to keep qualified staff on board while addressing a changing economic climate.
'It was already too late': Local family raising awareness after daughter died from brain-eating amoeba in 2019
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Heading into the warmer months, that means Central Texas is probably wanting to go for a swim. A local mother and father are urging the community to proceed with caution as they share their daughter's story after she died from a bacteria in the Brazos River.
47-year-old man dead, following shooting in Waco
WACO, Texas — A 47-year-old man is dead after being shot in Waco on Sunday, May 19. The victim was identified as Darrell Davis, according to Waco PD. According to the Waco PD, they were called to a local hospital at around at 3:11 a.m. for a male victim.
'There’s no point in even trying to go': Organization looking to improve accessible parking in Waco
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Some of our neighbors are facing challenges finding accessible parking spaces in Waco. To help change that Mobilize Waco is asking you to help document the lack of accessible spaces in our area. Several people around our community have trouble finding accessible parking spaces around...
Local restaurant brings Asian culture to Waco
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — The month of May is about reflecting and celebrating the important role that Asian Americans, native Hawaiians, and pacific islanders have played in our country's history. From culture, cuisine, history, traditions, and more, it's a time to reflect on their contributions to American society. Binh...
The Butcher’s Cellar Restaurant opening day today
WOODWAY, Texas (KWTX) - What started out as an idea to bring more fine dining to Central Texas is now a reality, as the Butcher’s Cellar restaurant is ready for their opening day. Executive Chef Alejandro Najar and his partner and Chef de Cuisine Alyssa Osinga have gone from...
Baylor Softball One-Hits Ole Miss to Take the Opening-Game Win
LAFAYETTE, La. (KWTX) - Baylor Softball won its first game at the Lafayette Regional over No. 3 seed Ole Miss, 3-1, Friday afternoon at Lamson Park. This marked the Bears’ first opening-game win in a regional since Gia Rodoni pitched a no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Kent State in the Waco Regional in 2017.
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