The Baylor Lariat · Waco, TX
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor I don’t know about you, but this round of exams, papers and group projects has me counting down the time left until the holidays. The good news is that there are about two weeks until Thanksgiving Day, six weeks until Christmas, seven weeks until New Year’s and eight weeks until my birthday, though that last one may only be relevant to me. In the meantime, here are some upcoming Waco activities to provide respite as we inch closer toward these holidays. Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale | Nov. 13-15 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | BASE at Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd. | This annual book sale is back to offer a variety of books at great prices to any avid readers. Come check out the thousands of books available and find your next read. Winter Cloche Workshop | Nov. 13-14, 16-19 | Hourlong time slots available at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Magnolia Home, 418 S. Eighth St.
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Groesbeck, TX
Nearby: Groesbeck, TXThe Grace Community Cougars and the All Saints Trojans are one win away from playing in a state football championship game. Both teams are on the road this week. Grace (6-4) had a bye in the regional round of the TAPPS Division II Small School playoffs last week. The Cougars will now face Grapevine Faith Christian (5-6) in the state semifinals on Friday in Mabank. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium (822 W. Mason St., Mabank 75147). All Saints (7-4) defeated Hallettsville Sacred Heart (34-12) last week in a TAPPS Division IV regional contest at the Trojans’ Mewbourne Field in Tyler. The Trojans now face Temple Central Christian (8-2) in the state semifinals on Friday in Groesbeck. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Groesbeck Stadium (1202 N. Ellis St., Grosbeck, 76642). GRACE COUGARS Tyler Fleet, in his first year as head coach, led his Cougars to a second-place finish in TAPPS Division II District 2. The Cougars average 151 rushing yards per game and 217.5 passing yards per game.
Journal · Holland, TX
Nearby: Holland, TX“We have to do George Washington hair!” I yelled to my childhood best friend. We were in the warm waters off Corsica, but for a second we might as well have been in a backyard swimming pool. We’d named the…
sanmarcosrecord.com · Rio Vista, TX
Nearby: Rio Vista, TXCity of San Marcos officials are looking at expanding Rio Vista Park managed access efforts in 2027, including increased public education outreach that extends outside of the city, following another year of heavy park use, litter and alcohol-related issues.The City Council discussed the impacts of the program and gave direction for 2027 at a recent work session.Jamie Lee Case, parks and recreation director, summarized previous council direction. In 2024, council approved measures to generate new revenue streams to support costs, safety and river cleanup at the riverfront parks. In 2025, council approved a managed access test plan, which was implemented on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. In May 2026, a $5 fee was approved for nonlocal participants age 18 and older.Case said in 2026, fencing was placed the week before Memorial Day weekend and operated for 26 days, which included Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.