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Waco man charged in child abuse case after video surfaces on social media

Killeen Daily Herald 18 Jan 2026
WACO, Texas — A 29-year-old man has been charged with injury to a child following a disturbing video showing the assault of a 3-year-old boy, according to the Waco Police Department. The suspect, identified as Paul Thames, turned himself in ....
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Waco-area news briefs: Homeless Connect event set for Friday

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief ....
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Waco's 40th annual MLK wreath laying blends timeliness, tradition

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
"He had a dream. We have a responsibility," Payne said ....
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Waco's new home base for inspiration: City unveils Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
Blasts of color, the buzz of young minds and eyes turned toward the sky Friday introduced Waco's new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ....
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DPS: Man, 69, charged in Waco crash with BAC more than 3 times legal limit

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
A 69-year-old man was arrested Monday after authorities say he was involved in a Waco crash while his blood alcohol concentration was more than three times the legal limit ....
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Casey's brings two stores to Waco at former Cefco locations

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
Casey’s, a chain of more than 2,900 convenience stores in 19 states, has moved into Waco, taking over two former Cefco stores ....
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Waco Police: Man arrested after video shows him 'violently beating' 3-year-old

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
A 29-year-old man turned himself in Friday after video circulated on social media showing him beating a 3-year-old boy, according to Waco Police ....
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Midway puts South Bosque principal, assistant principal on leave

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
South Bosque Elementary School Principal Sheri Burns and Assistant Principal Laura Christian were placed on leave Tuesday for "a non-student related concern," Midway ISD said in a press release ....
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Dean Highland teacher accused of causing 6-year-old to fall, knock out tooth

Waco Tribune-Herald 17 Jan 2026
A Waco ISD teacher was arrested Thursday after police believe she caused a 6-year-old student to fall to the floor, knocking out a tooth during the classroom incident in October ....
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Four deaths in less than a week at state prison in Waco | The Union-Recorder

The Union-Recorder 16 Jan 2026
A riot at Washington State Prison near Davisboro on Sunday in neighboring Washington County left three inmates deceased and at least 13 other people injured. DAVISBORO, Ga ... 11. But another occurred just two days before those deaths ... ....
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Harmony schools add online options

Waco Tribune-Herald 16 Jan 2026
Harmony Public Schools is expanding its instructional offerings statewide to include online learning options that can lead to credit for a high school diploma or college classes ....
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Hensley faces 3 challengers in JP Precinct 1, Place 1 primary

Waco Tribune-Herald 16 Jan 2026
After running unopposed four years ago, incumbent JP Dianne Hensley, who recently filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the right to same-sex marriage, faces three Republican primary challengers ....
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Neil Sperry column: HOA can't go wrong with hollies as ornamental replacements

Waco Tribune-Herald 16 Jan 2026
Nellie R. Stevens hollies are larger at maturity, growing to 20 feet or even taller. If you have room for some of those in the neighborhood, they would be stunning ....
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