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Good morning to you Waco! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Baylor students just scored free rides on 10 Waco bus routes
  • Waco-area man jailed after alleged assault and threat to take baby
  • Tacoma murder suspect now sitting in McLennan County Jail in Waco

Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 101, low: 76.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baylor students gain free access to 10 Waco Public Transit routes (baylorlariat.com) — Baylor students can now ride all 10 Waco Public Transit fixed routes for free for a full year, simply by showing a Baylor ID. Funded by Student Body Government, the pilot aims to help students without cars reach groceries, doctors and downtown while also encouraging them to explore more of Waco beyond campus. Riders can track buses through the Waco Transit System app.
   

• 'Women in America always call police': Man threatened to take baby to Mexico after assaulting mother, police say (kwtx.com) — A Waco-area woman told police her partner assaulted her repeatedly, blocked her from leaving with their two-month-old baby, and threatened to take the child to Mexico if she called 911. Lacy Lakeview officers later arrested 26-year-old Elibardo Gonzales, who now faces multiple charges and is being held in McLennan County Jail with an immigration detainer in place.
   

• Washington murder suspect held in McLennan County (fox44news.com) — A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a New Year's Day killing in Tacoma, Washington is now being held at the McLennan County Jail in Waco. U.S. Marshals arrested Barkai Ben Israel Brinson and booked him Thursday morning, and he remains in custody while authorities arrange his transport back to Washington state. Local officials have not released details on why he was in this area.
   

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  • Can anyone recommend a nice seafood restaurant?
    We're celebrating our anniversary tomorrow night and want a great spot. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Silver River)
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    I am taking steps into getting licensed for insurance. does anyone in the field have any advice on being successful in this field in this area? (Nextdoor Alta Vista)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bellmead

  • Yes, it will still be hot this weekend (kxxv.com)

Robinson

  • Robinson Mayor Plans to Vote Against Flock Cameras (kwtx.com)
  • Robinson couple fights against proposed cell tower (kxxv.com)
  • Flock Being Used As A Revenue Generation Tool. 5,000 Cities, $300M in Revenue, And A 10% Error Rate. (gadgetreview.com)

Ok Waco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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