Photo essay: Cedar Ridge Community Garden brings neighbors together

Candidates vie to be Waco’s new voice in the Texas Senate

Republican heavyweight David Cook and Democratic newcomer Amy Martinez-Salas live far from Waco but promise to represent its interests.

Taxes, vouchers and school funding at issue in local state rep race

First-term state Rep. Pat Curry defends his record as civic leader Ashley Bean Thornton pushes against Republican priorities.

Same candidates, tilted map: Stakes high in Precinct 2 county commissioner rematch

Republican incumbent D.L. Wilson points to his record as Democrat Jeremy Davis tries to reclaim his party’s longtime hold on the precinct. Neither candidate is taking success for granted.

Waco ISD employee data exposed through security incident

Waco Independent School District was among several school districts affected by the exposure of information in August, including Social Security numbers.

Build your Waco-area ballot for the Nov. 3 election with this tool

Waco and McLennan County residents can use this ballot lookup tool to prepare to vote in the 2026 election.