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Ella has an extensive sports background, having played collegiate soccer at Baylor University. With over 7 years in journalism, she previously worked for the KWTX sports team, covering local athletics and high school sports. Ella is passionate about promoting youth sports and the stories behind the athletes.
More from Ella → Sports Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:35 AM · 3 min read
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An employee at CASA of McLennan County, a nonprofit that helps foster children navigate the court system, lost his job after his arrest this week on a child endangerment charge.
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