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 A student makes her way up Speight Avenue, past old homes that will fall to make room for the new complex.
A student makes her way up Speight Avenue, past old homes that will fall to make room for the new complex.

New student housing complex planned near Baylor

Dozers Tuesday were demolishing an aging apartment complex and a handful of old houses to build a multimillion-dollar student housing community that includes a seven-story parking garage.

Kit Myers (center), along with Carrie Kuehl (left) and Jordan Culpepper (right) carry some of the dogs involved in the Animal Birth Control Clinic’s free pet care day for senior clients of Meals & Whe
Kit Myers (center), along with Carrie Kuehl (left) and Jordan Culpepper (right) carry some of the dogs involved in the Animal Birth Control Clinic’s free pet care day for senior clients of Meals & Wheels.

Seniors' pets treated to free health care day

The Animal Birth Control Clinic serviced 18 pets, providing free vaccinations, flea treatments, heart worm prevention and spay/neuter surgeries as needed.

Midway High School's dance/drill team would get a larger space to practice if the Midway ISD board opts to build a fine arts addition as part of a $34.5 million bond issue.
Midway High School's dance/drill team would get a larger space to practice if the Midway ISD board opts to build a fine arts addition as part of a $34.5 million bond issue.

Midway committee suggests $34.5M bond issue

A tablet device for every student, new buses, a fine arts addition at the high school and an indoor practice facility at the high school are just a few of the projects that some community members are suggesting the Midway Independent School District pursu

Connally’s Dontay Raglin (11) hangs for a shot over Robinson’s Jeremy Lasseter (34).
Connally’s Dontay Raglin (11) hangs for a shot over Robinson’s Jeremy Lasseter (34).

Connally marches into regional after knocking out Robinson, 56-50

Similar to the barnburners in the teams’ first two meetings, Robinson and Connally locked up in another fabulous back-and-forth ball game decided in the fourth quarter.

Baylor head coach Scott Drew said his team knows what’s at stake down the stretch, “but we can’t be so tight that you don’t perform at your best.”
Baylor head coach Scott Drew said his team knows what’s at stake down the stretch, “but we can’t be so tight that you don’t perform at your best.”

Bears need strong finish, beginning with West Virginia

Saturated by media, it’s hard for the Baylor basketball players to turn their eyes from watching NCAA tournament projections.

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Robinson coach: Connally showdown will be 'a war'

Robinson’s Chance Collins (right) will face district rival Connally on Tuesday in the playoffs.

The District 17-3A rivals will take to the court at 7 p.m. with a trip to the Region III tournament on the line.

Griner gets in foul trouble, Lady Bears romp OU anyway, 86-64

Although she had to sit in the last part of the first half, Brittney Griner led the cavalry to Baylor’s rescue.

Baylor adds FCS foe Wofford to schedule, replacing SMU

Wofford went 9-4 last season, including a 24-7 loss at South Carolina.

The Bears will open the season Aug. 31 against Wofford, a Football Championship Subdivision school from Spartanburg, S.C.

Inside Waco: Photo slide shows



Go Red For Women luncheon, benefiting the American Heart Association, at First Baptist Church of Woodway: Feb. 26, 2013

Go Red for Women luncheon: Feb. 26, 2013

Event benefiting the American Heart Association.

 
Dancing with the Stars of Waco, presented by Lake Brazos Rotary Club and benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters, at the Waco Convention Center: Feb. 22, 2013

Dancing with the Stars of Waco: Faces at the show

See who was having fun at the big event.

 
Dancing with the Stars of Waco, presented by Lake Brazos Rotary Club and benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters, at the Waco Convention Center: Feb. 22, 2013

Dancing with the Stars of Waco: Feb. 22, 2013

Dancing action galore! More photos coming later — check back at WacoTrib.com.

 
Baylor Lady Bears celebrate their Big 12 title at the Ferrell Center: Feb. 23, 2013

Lady Bears, fans celebrate Big 12 title: Feb. 23

Tons of photos from the big celebration.

 
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas at the Ferrell Center: Feb. 23, 2013

Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas: Feb. 23, 2013

The Baylor women won, then celebrated the Big 12 title.

 
Central Library grand reopening in downtown Waco: Feb. 23, 2013

Central Library grand reopening in downtown Waco: Feb. 23, 2013

The big ribbon-cutting and family fun.

 
MCC Foundation's Hearts in the Arts Gala, followed by "Hairspray the Musical," at Ball Performing Arts Center: Feb. 21, 2013

MCC's Hearts in the Arts Gala: Feb. 21, 2013

The annual gala at Ball Performing Arts Center.

 
"Riding for Piper" trike-a-thon fundraiser at Parkview Baptist Church: Feb. 22, 2013

'Riding for Piper' trike-a-thon fundraiser: Feb. 22, 2013

Parkview Christian Child Care Center helps out one of its own. > Read story

 

National Signing Day 2013

Scenes from Waco high school athletes as they sign college letters of intent.

 
With This Ring Bridal Extravaganza at the Waco Convention Center: Jan. 27, 2013

With This Ring Bridal Extravaganza: Jan. 27, 2013

Styles, smiles and wedding fun in Waco.

 
Miracle Match Marathon at Indian Spring Park: Jan. 27, 2013

Miracle Match Marathon: Jan. 27, 2013

Runners hit the pavement to support bone marrow research.

 
Fuzzy Friends Barkin' Ball at Extraco Events Center General Exhibits Building: Dec. 31, 2012

Fuzzy Friends Barkin Ball: Dec. 31, 2012

Partying the night away on New Year's Eve.

 
Zack and Jim’s 20th Anniversary Blowout at Extraco Events Center: Feb. 16, 2013

Zack and Jim’s 20th Anniversary Blowout: Feb. 16, 2013

Fun at the annual country concert.

 
Waco Center for Youth Volunteer Services Council dinner and style show at Roosevelt Ballroom: Feb. 11, 2013

Waco Center for Youth dinner and style show: Feb. 11, 2013

Styles and smiles at the Roosevelt Ballroom.

 

Baylor men vs. Oklahoma: Feb. 23, 2013

Another rough one for the Bears in Norman.

 

Hillcrest History Gallery opening: Feb. 19, 2013

The old Hillcrest campus unveils memorabilia from its 93-year history.

 

Baylor Lady Bears at Oklahoma: Feb. 25, 2013

The BU women rack up another win.

 

Baylor Lady Bears vs. UConn: Feb. 18, 2013

The BU women triumph in a high- octane showdown.

 
Going-away party for Cameron Park zoo tiger cubs Indah and Bugara: Feb. 16, 2013

Cameron Park Zoo tiger cubs going-away party: Feb. 16, 2013

Waco says so-long to Indah and Bugara.

 

Harlem Shake at Baylor: Feb. 15, 2013

Dancers gather at Judge Baylor's statue on campus to duplicate an Internet meme.

 
Valentine's Day weddings at the McLennan County Courthouse: Feb. 14, 2013

Valentine's Day weddings 2013

Nuptials on the McLennan County Courthouse steps.   > View

 
Home Products Show at the Extraco Events Center: Feb. 9-10, 2013

Home Products Show in Waco: Feb. 9-10, 2013

Families check out the best in houses, home improvement.

 
Immersed in Ink Tattoo & Arts Festival at the Waco Convention Center: Feb. 9-10, 2013

Immersed in Ink Tattoo & Arts Festival: Feb. 9-10, 2013

Ink enthusiasts gather at the Waco Convention Center.

 
 
 

Central Library grand reopening

 
Central Library grand reopening in downtown Waco: Feb. 23, 2013
 

The big ribbon-cutting and family fun.

 

MCC Hearts in the Arts Gala

 
MCC Foundation's Hearts in the Arts Gala, followed by "Hairspray the Musical," at Ball Performing Arts Center: Feb. 21, 2013
 

Annual gala at Ball Performing Arts Center.

 

'Riding for Piper' trike-a-thon

 
"Riding for Piper" trike-a-thon fundraiser at Parkview Baptist Church: Feb. 22, 2013
 

Parkview helps out one of its own. > Read

 

Zack and Jim’s 20th Blowout

 
Zack and Jim’s 20th Anniversary Blowout at Extraco Events Center: Feb. 16, 2013
 

Fun at the annual country concert.

 

TSHOF 2012 banquet

 
 

Texas superstars in Waco.

 

Waco Center for Youth style show

 
Waco Center for Youth Volunteer Services Council dinner and style show at Roosevelt Ballroom: Feb. 11, 2013
 

Styles and smiles at Roosevelt Ballroom.

 

Tattoo & arts festival

 
Immersed in Ink Tattoo & Arts Festival at the Waco Convention Center: Feb. 9-10, 2013
 

Immersed in Ink comes back to Waco.

 
 

National Signing Day 2013

 

Scenes from Waco high school athletes.

 

Valentine's Day weddings

 
Valentine's Day weddings at the McLennan County Courthouse: Feb. 14, 2013
 

Nuptials on the McLennan County Courthouse steps.

 

Home Products Show in Waco

 
Home Products Show at the Extraco Events Center: Feb. 9-10, 2013
 

Families check out the best in home improvement.

 

Waco ISD Celeb Cookoff

 
H-E-B Celebrity Cookoff benefiting the Waco ISD Education Foundation, at MCC Conference Center: Feb. 8, 2013
 

See who's whipping up — and enjoying — some tasty dishes.

 
 
 
 

 

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