If you live in Texas, you’re probably familiar with the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, located in Fort Davis. It’s one of the largest optical telescopes in the world. However, being based on Earth means the views are limited by the atmosphere, which not only blocks specific wavelengths of light but is also composed of shifting pockets of […]
Baylor Grad Conducts 2026 Super Bowl When Giancarlo Guerrero stepped off a Greyhound bus in Waco after traveling from Costa Rica, he did not know what to expect. When the bus arrived at the terminal at 2 a.m., the only person waiting was Dr. Larry VanLandingham, who had advocated for bringing promising young musicians from
During Jeffrey Epstein’s tour of Baylor’s campus he couldn’t be bothered. All he seemed concerned with was making it to his meeting with Ken Starr in Pat Neff Hall. Former Baylor President Judge Kenneth W. Starr’s long relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is well documented, but recent files released by the U.S.
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Anticipation was running high in central Italy last summer as a Baylor-led research team prepared for its first peek into an ancient chamber tomb. With the aid of a camera inserted into the top corner of the front door, Dr. Jamie Aprile saw archaeological treasure: 2,600-year-old Etruscan pottery, and lots of it, seemingly whole and
Waco is known for its ever-growing food scene, charmingly humble downtown, and cozy local experiences and shops that make it easy for couples to slow down and reconnect, making it a great and intimate destination to spend with your special someone! If you’re planning something special this February 14th, Waco is the place to be
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Post Malone and Jelly Roll to Visit Waco Award-winning artists Jelly Roll and Post Malone are hitting the road once again for their highly anticipated “Big Stadium Tour Part 2,” with a stop scheduled at McLane Stadium in Waco on May 19. The duo previously toured together in 2025, delivering high-energy performances and genre-blending sound,
In 2016, Baylor University and the Baylor Alumni Association reached an agreement of co-existence after years of arbitration. One of the agreement’s most consequential provisions expanded alumni influence in university governance by adding three alumni-elected members to the Board of Regents. “If it were not for that term, this lawsuit would not have been settled.
To say that Nellie and Miriam Buck were Baylor and Waco’s answer to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan is to over-state the fact – but just barely. Few people of any era have overcome more and achieved more than the indomitable Buck sisters. Civil War veteran and lawyer Giddings Judson Buck and his with Mary
If you’re on the hunt for flavorful, wallet-friendly taco restaurants in Waco, consider this your ultimate guide. These seven spots — ranging from food trucks to sit-down taquerias — serve up delicious tacos and full plates for around $10–$20 per person, making them perfect for students, families, locals, and visitors alike. Whether you’re craving classic
New Name for The School of Education Baylor’s school of education received an exciting $30 million gift from the Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas. The funds will help support faculty research, scholarships, and academic programs. In recognition of the generous donation, the School of Education will be renamed the Moody School of Education. The donation
