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1. McLennan County judge Virgil Bain set to retire; attorneys lining up to replace him (kwtx.com) — McLennan County's longtime associate criminal judge, Virgil Bain, is retiring at the end of September, opening a key role that shapes bonds, protective orders and pretrial conditions for Waco-area defendants. Four attorneys with local ties have applied to replace him, and county district and county court-at-law judges will soon choose who will oversee these daily decisions in the criminal justice system.
2. Waco's Vincent Hall earns Week 3 Hit of the Week (fox44news.com) — A standout defensive play by Waco High's Vincent Hall just earned him Week 3's "Hit of the Week," thanks to a crushing tackle against Bryan that looked straight out of pro wrestling. For Waco fans, it capped a perfectly executed punt and defensive stand, showcasing the kind of physical, momentum-shifting football locals love to see.
3. TSTC business management program integrates AI in accounting (wacotrib.com) — Texas State Technical College's business management program in Waco is weaving AI tools into its accounting courses so students learn to use technology without relying on it to do their work. Local accounting leaders from Waco firms say AI is speeding up routine tasks but still needs human judgment, and they expect strong demand for tech-savvy accounting graduates across Texas.
4. Baylor ROTC cadets lead stair climb at McLane Stadium to honor 9/11 first responders on 25th anniversary (kxxv.com) — Baylor ROTC cadets in Waco led nearly 1,000 participants in a massive stair climb at McLane Stadium, honoring 9/11 first responders 25 years after the attacks. The entirely cadet-run event emphasized helping a new generation in Waco physically grasp the sacrifice involved and keep those memories alive.
5. Waco K9 officer among recipients at 2026 Star Of Texas Awards (fox44news.com) — Waco residents can take pride in K9 Andor of the Waco Police Department, who was honored at the 2026 Star of Texas Awards after surviving a line-of-duty shooting last year. Treated first at a Waco emergency clinic and later recognized locally, Andor now stands among dozens of Texas first responders celebrated for courage and sacrifice.
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