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Meek credits teamwork, city staff for successes as Waco mayor Dillon Meek was elected mayor in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic and has guided Waco through one of the most transformational periods in its history. Brice Cherry: Mother Nature throws wet blanket on sports, forcing flexibility and pivots Have you built your ark yet? Baylor curbs on free speech questioned as campus debates rage elsewhere One student activist said the policies essentially bar criticism of the administration, "which if you look at the scandals Baylor has gone through in the past is rather troubling." Five teens indicted in assaults of officers at Mart juvenile corrections facility A McLennan County grand jury indicted five teenage inmates Thursday on assault of public servant charges in four unrelated incidents since January at the state’s juvenile corrections facility in Mart. Mike Copeland: Helberg BBQ move Saturday; Butcher’s Cellar; Washington Gallery; Memorial Day travel Helberg Barbecue is moving to new temporary quarters. Butcher’s Cellar will open Friday. Washington Gallery is up and running, with a grand opening May 24, and more Waco-area business news. Deep dive: How will Waco benefit from Riverway, and why do city leaders favor $130M incentive? Recommended For You Woodway group rallies to erase $7,000 of school lunch debt in Midway ISD Riverway explained: Top Waco leaders break down unprecedented development deal Danny Chavez to lead Waco economic development efforts The Latest Carl P. Leubsdorf: We can’t say we weren’t warned If everything’s honest, I’d gladly accept the results,” Donald Trump told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last week. If it’s not, you have to fight for the right of the country.” Waco homes for big families Waco homes with at least five bedrooms. Teen dead after shooting in Waco An 18-year-old died from a shooting Monday afternoon, and Waco police are looking for a suspect. Waco-area news briefs: Mayborn’s ’Mammoth Masquerade Gala’ set for Friday Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief. Interact With Us Download our mobile app for a customized experience! Download it today! Get the most important news in your inbox as it happens. Sign up for Breaking News: Get it delivered to your inbox! Get the latest local crime & courts coverage in your inbox! Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Updated every day! Latest Video Dillon Meek reflects on time as Waco mayor Listen to the recording Michael Cohen used to directly implicates Trump at hush money trial ’We escape from one death to another death,’ says displaced mother in Khan Younis Michael Cohen testifies he lied and bullied on Trump’s behalf Sports Baylor adds South Carolina offensive lineman Sidney Fugar Baylor continued to retool its offensive line with the addition of former South Carolina lineman Sidney Fugar, he announced on social media on Monday. ’Best high school player that I’ve ever seen’ — Benson’s legacy lingers long after his death Former Midland Lee football coach John Parchman has a clear, concise description of his Rebel football teams that won three consecutive Class 5A state championships from 1998-2000. Wilkins helped orchestrate ’Mojo Magic,’ but not without plenty of hard work, sweat It’s been said that a good magician doesn’t reveal his tricks, but John Wilkins is more than happy to spill the beans. 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Space is littered with junk and other observations of the universe | Utterly Moderate Podcast On this week’s episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Varoujan Gorjian, an astrophysicist with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to discuss science-related topics. Life & Entertainment Stylish outdoor dinnerware for spring and summer parties If you’re looking forward to hosting more backyard barbecues and outdoor dinner parties this spring and summer, these dinnerware picks are the perfect way to serve your guests. Michael Jackson’s first music teacher reunites with family at school dedication Michael Jackson’s first music teacher Anita Hill helped discover his talent, inspiring him and others in Gary, Indiana, through music education. Now streaming and on DVD: ’Frasier’ reboot improves as series wears on What’s interesting is how producers have crafted the new world. There’s a well-stocked bar of Boston jokes and enough cameos to make you long for seconds. 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