Barefield, Pate clash on budget priorities, development in Waco council race

Waco food trucks brace for a fee hike under a state permit process meant to help them

Local vendors and health officials are struggling to get clarity as Texas prepares to take over the food truck permitting process on July 1.

What to know about screwworm in Texas

An infestation of the flesh-eating flies has been confirmed in South Texas, setting off alarm bells for the state’s cattle industry. A sample from a 3-week-old calf from La Pryor in Zavala County tested positive for the country’s first case of New World screwworm, the U.S Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said during a […]

An East Waco pool created an oasis in a swim desert. But are neighbors priced out?

As summer kicks into gear, The Waco Bridge examines how the Doris Miller pool stacks up with other Texas public pools on affordability.

Busy Midway teens seek “brain reset” in hikes with new club

How a teen’s vision for finding solace in nature led to the formation of the Midway High School Hiking Club.

Waco Bridge event explores data centers’ appetite for water, energy

In a region grappling with a data center boom, our expert panel broke down its impact on water, energy and land – and how communities can weigh in.