“Texas Decisions, Waco Impact”: Five takeaways from our event

The Waco Bridge talks to Congressman Sessions about Doris Miller, healthcare and pot

At a Waco-centered event at Texas Tribune Festival, the longtime U.S. representative defends his healthcare votes, warns against pot dangers and seeking honor for Waco’s Pearl Harbor hero.

Waco ISD chief discusses strategy, Third Future deal in statewide panel

Superintendent Tiffany Spicer says handing over struggling schools to a charter school was the price to keep local control of the district.

Weekly highlights: Speedskating, groundbreaking and two cool maps

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Governor’s data center permit pause no peril to Lacy Lakeview project, firm says

Infrakey said the latest regulatory hurdles won’t disrupt progress on its Lacy Lakeview project.

Mammoth remains found near Waco dig shelter could shed new light on an old story

The molar and bone fragments of a young mammoth will be part of ongoing research to firm up the time frames of mammoth deaths tens of thousands of years ago.