From the Hot Seat to High Hopes
Baylor Football avoided disaster and a possible change at head coach by closing out the 2024 regular season with six straight wins. The 8-5 record was the best for the Bears since winning the Big 12 championship in 2021. But a 2-4 start tested the team’s heart and determination. Some teams would’ve folded. Baylor did
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The most important challenge facing a student at Baylor University should be acquiring the best education the school offers. However,
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Al & Mike Dewlen: Lost Father, Sleeping Son
This story was originally published by The Baylor Line in 2020 as an e-book. My wife Mary and I encountered
Whisky in Waco: Balcones Distillery
Texas whisky was not a thing before Balcones, as improbable as that may sound. It certainly still feels odd to
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Beyond the BSB: A Look at Baylor’s Groundbreaking Cancer Research
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Amjad Dabi was studying civil engineering in Damascus, Syria, when he met Dr. Bradley Bolen, who teaches piano at Baylor
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Waco Food Trucks: Our 8 Favorite Spots
Waco’s food trucks cater to a diverse range of tastes and preferences, offering a culinary adventure waiting to be explored.
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A Commitment to Inclusion: Empowering Waco’s Minority- and Women-owned Small Businesses
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