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Inside the child sex abuse case that resulted in Ken Paxton’s office offering a plea deal of just one day in jail

Critics are pointing to two other serious felony cases that the attorney general’s prosecutors took to trial that ended in mistrials and, eventually, plea deals.

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A Texas town needs Waco’s help to realize its data center dreams. It’s not going well.

Lacy Lakeview’s hasty approach to the data center project has alienated the Waco officials who would control water service to the site. “Without the City of Waco agreeing to it, Lacy Lakeview can’t do anything out there and neither can Infrakey," State Rep. Pat Curry said. "Those guys don’t know…

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Turning Point USA leader outraged after Texas university restricts access to Tom Homan-led event

Conservative organization complains non-students and media barred from Texas talk, also featuring Ken Paxton and Benny Johnson, but institution says rules clear from the start

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After 1,700 Sundays preaching outside and under bridges, a Central Texas pastor retires

Urban minister Jimmy Dorrell bade farewell Sunday to his outdoor Waco congregation after baptizing a dozen people in the chilly waters of the Middle Bosque River.

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Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator

The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools.

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Texans are demanding their local governments push pause on data centers. Can they?

Texans from Waco to Harlingen are raising concerns over how much energy and water data centers are poised to use. Local officials, some enticed by a tax boon, say they have little power to stop the rush.

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Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings

Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.

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Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples asks federal courts to overturn right to gay marriage

Judge Dianne Hensley, who has been fighting the state judicial oversight body since 2019, is hoping to tee up a new challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.

The Texas Tribune

Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer”

The project is at a scale of industrial development and investment unmatched in McLennan County’s history: acres of computer hardware, substations and a 1.2-gigawatt gas-fired plant capable of powering about 300,000 homes.

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Texas State Technical College looks to voters to fund upgrades for old buildings and tools

Proposition 1 would create an $850 million endowment for the college system and its 11 campuses, which are struggling to accommodate a growing student population.

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“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him.

The Texas Tribune

Waco’s public radio station faces uncertainty after 25 years on the air

The radio station launched a last-ditch fundraising campaign to save the station, after cuts from both Baylor University and Congress.

The Texas Tribune

This popular 18th-century garden trendis having a 'quiet comeback' – and Joanna Gaines's Lake Waco retreat features the best modern example I've seen to date

Joanna Gaines brings her signature warmth and simplicity to a light-filled greenhouse that feels more like a retreat than a workspace

Homes & Gardens

Canceled Baylor LGBTQ+ study stirs strong reactions in Waco

A grant to help churches better minister to LGBTQ+ people prompted fury. A decision to return the grant then spurred disappointment.

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Waco Siege and Cult Survivor Warns Justin Bieber: 'Trust Your Gut'

Waco cult survivor David Thibodeau shares exclusive advice for Justin Bieber, urging the pop star to trust his instincts amid growing concerns over his ties to Churchome and a cryptic post that sparked talk of personal struggles and mounting debt.

The Guardian - UK

‘The bomber’s words sound mainstream. Like he won!’ Oklahoma City’s tragedy in the time of Trump

Revulsion at deadly Oklahoma City explosion in 1995 has faded. But echoes of the blast, and its perpetrator, Timothy McVeigh, are heard today as far-right ideas storm the US

The Conversation

Trumpism echoes Timothy McVeigh’s right-wing extremism, 30 years after the Oklahoma bombing

This week, it will be 30 years since the Oklahoma bombing.

The Independent UK

Five hospitalised after United flight hits severe thunderstorms

‘SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need’ said the airline

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The Guardian - US

US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal

Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment

The Guardian - US

Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears

Revelation emerges at hearing for Anthony Odiong, 55, charged with several counts and held in Texas on $5.5m bail

Reason

Stephen Vladeck Replies to Judge Reed O'Connor on Forum Selection and Judge-Shopping

A different take.

The Independent UK

Living in a ‘cult’ was all she knew — until a traumatic birth pushed her to escape

Six former Homestead Heritage members who were born into the conservative religious community in Waco, Texas, spoke with Michelle Del Rey about their experiences leaving the church as adults. The former members described it as a “cult” that limited their education, medical access and freedom

The Guardian - US

Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges

Anthony Odiong is accused of sexual assault by at least eight women whom the priest had been counseling

WEKU

Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch site has connections to extremist violence. Experts worry he's tapping into anger that motivated domestic terrorism.

Broadcasting & Cable

More Tegna Stations To Air Dallas Mavericks Games

Waco, Tyler, Midland-Odessa, San Angelo and Abilene markets added

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