BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator

The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 30

Texans are demanding their local governments push pause on data centers. Can they?

Texans from Waco to Harlingen are raising concerns over how much energy and water data centers are poised to use. Local officials, some enticed by a tax boon, say they have little power to stop the rush.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 13

Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings

Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 31

Waco’s public radio station faces uncertainty after 25 years on the air

The radio station launched a last-ditch fundraising campaign to save the station, after cuts from both Baylor University and Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

This popular 18th-century garden trendis having a 'quiet comeback' – and Joanna Gaines's Lake Waco retreat features the best modern example I've seen to date

Joanna Gaines brings her signature warmth and simplicity to a light-filled greenhouse that feels more like a retreat than a workspace

Homes & Gardens · Aug 10, 2025

Canceled Baylor LGBTQ+ study stirs strong reactions in Waco

A grant to help churches better minister to LGBTQ+ people prompted fury. A decision to return the grant then spurred disappointment.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2025

Waco Siege and Cult Survivor Warns Justin Bieber: 'Trust Your Gut'

Waco cult survivor David Thibodeau shares exclusive advice for Justin Bieber, urging the pop star to trust his instincts amid growing concerns over his ties to Churchome and a cryptic post that sparked talk of personal struggles and mounting debt.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11, 2025

‘The bomber’s words sound mainstream. Like he won!’ Oklahoma City’s tragedy in the time of Trump

Revulsion at deadly Oklahoma City explosion in 1995 has faded. But echoes of the blast, and its perpetrator, Timothy McVeigh, are heard today as far-right ideas storm the US

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025

Trumpism echoes Timothy McVeigh’s right-wing extremism, 30 years after the Oklahoma bombing

This week, it will be 30 years since the Oklahoma bombing.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Five hospitalised after United flight hits severe thunderstorms

‘SkyWest and United are making sure the injured customers get the care they need’ said the airline

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025