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Daily Bears Report 12/5/2017 - MBB Bounces Back. Bears Offering East Texas Running Back.

MBB wins! WBB takes on North Dakota. Football on 2019 recruiting trail. Bryce Hager steps up for the Rams.

Daily Bears Report 5/21/17

Baylor Athletics and Such

Campus Chronicles 18: Of All the Ages to Come

"to found a Baptist university in Texas upon a plan so broad that the requirements of existing conditions would be fully met, and that would be susceptible of enlargement and development to meet the needs of all ages to come."

Waco, Texas: A Visitor's Guide

Welcome to sunny Waco in the heart of Texas! We're glad y'all are here!

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Undefeated Story on Lynching of Jesse Washington in Waco

theundefeated.com

The undefeated, ESPN's new site about the intersection of race, sports, and entertainment, launched with a detailed look at the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington, and Waco's response to that tragedy.

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ATF Rules West Fertilizer Explosion a Criminal Act

There have been no arrests made thus far, and they are offering a $50k reward for information.

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The Trib has answers to Clarion Hotel questions.

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Watch a house burn (on purpose) on Lake Whitney

nbcdfw.com

Bringing West to Waco

Baylor announced this afternoon that residents of West, Texas, the site of the fertilizer plant explosion in April that killed 15 people, can attend the October 5, 2013 game against West Virginia for free. First responders are also invited.

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Details about GhettoHEB closing and MegaHEB opening

wacotrib.com

People were asking me about this on twitter because of the hashtag #RIPGhettoHEB. So here it is. And another, more recent article.

Waco Riverside Development clears first hurdle

The potential pitfalls facing the plan to revitalize Waco's downtown and transform the Brazos riverside area are still legion, but things are at least moving in the right direction for now.

Brazos Riverfront Development Animation

This video started making the rounds today in a weird format you had to download, so I uploaded it to Youtube for all to see. Share it far and wide!

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Video of proposed Brazos Commons development

kwtx.com

Getting pretty tough keeping my excitement under wraps, you guys.

Waco releases details of $180 million proposal

I'm trying not to get too excited about this one since similar projects pop up every few years, never to be heard from again after the initial hubbub dies down and the people involved fail to get the funding they need. But I'm failing.

HELP WEST: BU alum Phil Taylor fund-raises

You want to help? You want a dope T-shirt? Boy, have I got a deal for you!

Remember Where You Were

A lot has happened in my freshman year. Way more events than I expected to see in four years much less one.

West, TX Memorial Open Thread

Today's memorial for the first responders to the tragedy in West, Texas last week will begin in moments.

The Purpose of Today

In just a few short hours, Baylor and Waco will welcome numerous dignitaries, including President Barack Obama, to campus for the memorial services in the Ferrell Center. How we as a community act will speak volumes. Be excellent.

4.20.2013 Weekend Update

A lot on the plate this Saturday morning, so let's dive right in. We'll kick off with strictly Baylor news before moving to the latest from West.

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UPDATED: Help for West

Information, news, and links for how you can help those affected by the explosion tonight in West, Texas, about 20 miles north of Waco and Baylor University.

Explosion in West, Texas

The small town just north of Waco on IH-35 known mostly for its kolaches may be known for something else tonight, as reports are coming in from twitter that an explosion has taken place at a fertilizer plant there. Damage estimates so far can only b

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Balcones Distillery expanding Waco operations

texasmonthly.com

Hopefully, posting this news here won't offend anyone, as I am not advocating for lewd or lascivious behavior of any kind. I just like their whiskey.