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8 hrs ago | Waco Tribune-Herald

Texas Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit vs. Waco in Cameron Park death

The Supreme Court of Texas ruled Friday that the city of Waco cannot be sued in the 2004 death of a McLennan Community College baseball player who fell to his death from a Cameron Park cliff.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

KWTX

Shot Fired During Waco Robbery; Gunman Still At Large Friday

WACO a 'A man walked into the Skinnya TMs store at N. 34th Street and Bosque Boulevard Thursday night and fired a shot into the floor before he demanded the money in the cash register.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

KWTX

Waco School Bus Accident Sends 19 Students To The Hospital

A two-vehicle crash just before 8 a.m. Thursday in South Waco involving a school bus with 29 students aboard sent 19 students to area hospitals.

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Family escapes fire in North Waco, but home engulfed

A mother, her 4-year-old son and her female friend escaped a fire Wednesday morning at the house they rented in North Waco.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

KWTX

Waco Man Indicted In Hit-And-Run Death Of Bicyclist

A 35-year-old Waco man who was arrested after a vehicle whose driver was fleeing police struck and killed a bicyclist was indicted Wednesday.

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Old beer warehouse downtown set for development after Waco City Council approves zoning change

The Waco City Council on Tuesday passed a zone change that could allow the old Dudley Haas beer warehouse downtown to become a mixed-use center with stores, a banquet hall and a restaurant.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

WFAA-TV Dallas

Texas woman accused of faking breast cancer for implants

A Texas woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged, authorities said.

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Waco Tribune-Herald

8 sentenced as part of 'pre-eminent' cocaine trafficking ring in Waco area

Sentences were handed down Thursday in Waco's federal court to eight of the 12 men and women who have pleaded guilty to operating an expansive drug-trafficking ring that brought $25 million worth of cocaine per month to Waco for about nine years, officials said.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Dallas Morning News

3 Texas A&M students from Collin County help spark Web sensation with unbelievable basketball shots

They call themselves Dude Perfect - "6 college guys making basketball shots." What they are is an Internet phenomenon.

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Which building in Waco has the coolest architecture?

St. Mary's Catholic Church 1401 Washington Ave. Beautiful Cathedral, wonderful accustics, a complete joy to sing or play music in.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Waco Tribune-Herald

Waco chamber reps try to sell businesses on Waco during trade mission to New York

If talking to a prime industrial prospect requires a 1,500-mile flight to New York City, Sarah Roberts with the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will make it.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Waco Tribune-Herald

Man killed in Thursday home explosion identified as Waco firefighter

An autopsy Friday revealed that veteran Waco firefighter 55-year-old Ramonell James was killed by a gunshot wound to the head before he was burned beyond recognition when his Downsville home exploded in flames.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

WFAA-TV Dallas

Texas woman accused of faking breast cancer for implants

Authorities say a central Texas woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

KWTX

Former Waco Man And Wife To Plead Guilty In Balloon Boy Case

The attorney for the Colorado man who reported that his son had floated away in a helium balloon says his client and the boy's mother will both plead guilty to charges in the case.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Waco Tribune-Herald

Reviving East Waco a priority for Imagine Waco planners

East Waco revitalization floated to near the top of the list Wednesday as leaders of the Imagine Waco planning process chose their goals and visions for the central city.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Waco Tribune-Herald

Capital murder charges dismissed against Waco man

The McLennan County District Attorney's Office dismissed capital murder charges Tuesday against a Waco man who had been in the county jail for 406 days.

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Police News: Man arrested in North Waco shooting

A Waco man was arrested Friday in connection with an August shooting in North Waco.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Waco Tribune-Herald

Some Lake Waco parks remain closed for debris cleanup

Because of recent heavy rains and flooding, some of Lake Waco's parks will remain closed at least until Friday.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Waco Tribune-Herald

Waco City Council to address smoking ordinance, eliminating alley trash bins

The Waco City Council tonight will attempt to extinguish smoldering controversies over tobacco and trash.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

KWTX

Waco House Fire Displaces Residents

WACO a 'A fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in a house near the Richland Mall in Waco produced a tall column of smoke.

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