Judge Dianne Hensley has fought the State Commission on Judicial Ethics since 2018 over her decision to perform only heterosexual weddings. Her new federal lawsuit filed in Waco takes aim at the commission and legalized gay marriage.
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Waco Family Medicine CEO paints ‘dire’ picture of state, federal impact on Waco healthcare
If state and federal funding trends regarding Medicaid and pharmacy discounts continue, “we will see major negative impacts on our community,” Dr. Griggs said.
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Here’s everyone running for office in McLennan County in 2026
Filing ended Dec. 8 for the March 3 Texas Republican and Democratic party primaries. You must be registered to vote by Feb. 2 but will not be asked to declare party participation until you vote in the primary. The primary winners will face a general election on Nov. 3, 2026. The following are county, state […]
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Photo essay: Tru Jamaica back to dishing out Caribbean delights on Taylor Street 3 years after fire
Customers kept Tru Jamaica alive in food trucks and temporary locations while it rebuilt from a fire. Owners are hoping they’ll rediscover the rebuilt location.
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Meals on Wheels seeks help to nourish and connect seniors amid funding cuts
Facing deep cuts to federal reimbursements, the charity is working to raise $1 million clear its waitlist of 400 seniors and disabled people.
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Waco Voices: Keeping babies clean and happy from the bottom up
As a newcomer to McLennan County, Alexandra Brock saw an unmet need for diapers. Now her nonprofit provides thousands of them each month, no questions asked.
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The SNAP crisis is over but Waco’s food needs remain. Here’s how to help
Local charities need people to volunteer at Thanksgiving dinners, give to the Food for Families drive or send money to restock shelves.
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Waco Voices: On Veterans Day and beyond, he serves those who served
Bethea’s calling extends beyond his job as a veteran outreach coordinator. He does after-hours outreach to find housing and resources for struggling veterans. He offers free lunches for veterans each Thursday and prepares barbecue feasts on Memorial Day and Veterans Day that typically draw about 200 people.
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‘How much longer can we go?’ Waco FAA workers’ families ask after weeks with no pay
Lindsey and other federal workers have missed two checks since the longest shutdown on record began. Now his family is drawing down emergency funds they set aside as a safety net after the previous federal shutdown in 2019.
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Just steps from a slaveholding founder’s statue, a new Baylor memorial honors the enslaved
A leader of the memorial effort says it’s time to think of the enslaved workers who built the original university campus as founders.