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
Out of the roughly 6 million students worldwide studying abroad, the United States currently hosts more than 1 million. “And higher education in America is considered No. 1 in the world,” said Dr. Mary Landon Darden, president of Higher Education Innovation, LLC, and a Baylor University alumna. “We’re the top of the food chain. Our higher
Chart Toppers at Foster Pavilion Foster Pavilion has a reputation for bringing A-list entertainment to Waco, hosting past musical guests such as Forrest Frank and Lauren Daigle. This summer, the venue continues its streak with performances by chart-topping artists La Fiera de Ojinaga and Los Pescadores del Río Conchos. The group’s one-night-only concert is this
In 1996 the average price for concert tickets was around $25. Today it’s about $130. Talk about sticker shock. Surge pricing (prices increase in real time depending on demand) and resale sites like StubHub can drive prices even higher, which puts seeing their favorite performers live out of reach for a lot of college students.
