Ready for a fall getaway? Here are six state parks close to Waco that fill the bill

Music educator returns to her roots as Midway’s fine arts director

Jennifer Martin learned how to be a music educator at Midway ISD. Now she’s coming back with experience gained in larger school districts and as president of Texas Music Educators Association.

After 81 years, Circle Hardware says goodbye to its loyal customers

One of Waco’s last family-owned hardware stores will close by month’s end, a blow to weekend DIY warriors and small-time contractors who appreciated the store’s customer service.

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.