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In-Depth: The Tragedy In Waco Remembered, 25 Years Later

Travis Bubenik

Posted on April 17, 2018 · The deadly end to a weeks-long siege of a religious compound prompted serious soul-searching among law enforcement about how tense confrontations are handled.

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WATCH: 25 Years Since Deadly Branch Davidian Siege Began Near Waco

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Posted on February 28, 2018 · On this date February 28 in 1993, a gun battle erupted at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas

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Posted on April 23, 2021 · Local health officials reported shorter lines and less demand at vaccination sites, and warned that there's still much work to be done to make Texans safe from the virus.

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Posted on February 8, 2021 · Eight years ago, one of the worst chemical disasters in state history ripped apart a small town in Central Texas, just outside Waco.

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Troops Deployment Could Hurt Texas Economy

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Posted on November 8, 2018 · Analyst M. Ray Perryman says the deployment increases uncertainty about the area's stability and can discourage business investment, tourism and other economic activity.

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Governor Abbott Proposes Making Access to Bail More Difficult for Dangerous Criminals

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Posted on August 7, 2018 · Bail for felony offenses and misdemeanors related to assault and sexual offenses would only be set by State District judges

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