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In today's newsletter:

  • Could your medical records have been taken in this Waco break-in?
  • Meet the newest Waco baby welcomed just in time for Christmas
  • How Waco neighbors stopped a fire after a shocking street incident

Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Wacofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; windy, warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network Warns of Security & Data Breach (fox44news.com) — A recent break-in at a Waco Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network facility may have exposed paper records for McLennan County patients, including Social Security numbers and medical details. Officials urge affected residents to closely monitor insurance statements and credit reports, and the network has tightened security while working with law enforcement and regulators.
   

2. 'Welcome to the World'—Forrest Frank and Wife Welcome Second Son Just Before Christmas (churchleaders.com) — Christian musician Forrest Frank and his wife, Grace Quinn, welcomed their second son, Sonny, in a home birth in Waco just before Christmas. The couple, who also have a son named Bodie, shared photos of their growing family under Waco’s palm trees and reflected on a year of blessings and challenges, including Frank’s recovery from a serious back injury.
   

3. Texas Man Accused of Trying to Burn Neighbor's Home Sets Himself on Fire (complex.com) — Waco residents along Arra Street quickly doused flames after a neighbor allegedly tried to set their home on fire, only for the suspect to ignite himself instead. Police say the man had reportedly harassed the residents with threats and slurs before the blaze, and he was later found hiding in a nearby trailer and taken to a Waco-area hospital for treatment.
   

4. Waco woman surrenders severely malnourished dog to authorities, police say (kwtx.com) — Waco police say a local woman surrendered a severely malnourished dog after officers found it too weak to stand and brought it to Pet Circle Regional Animal Center on Circle Road. Veterinarians described the dog’s condition as extremely poor and planned risky surgery, while the owner was arrested on a cruelty to non-livestock animal charge.
   

5. Austin doctor, practice to pay $13.6M to settle false billing allegations (statesman.com) — A major Texas pain management practice with a Waco clinic will pay $13.6 million to settle allegations of improper billing for urine drug tests to government health programs. While liability wasn’t legally determined, the settlement includes a five-year federal oversight agreement aimed at tightening billing and compliance across all locations.
   

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    Saturday December 20
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