The Waco Bridge
More Waco ISD campuses receive Fs on state report card, but contract prevents state takeover
Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer says she’s confident that schools such as South Waco Elementary will get out of the danger zone of a state takeover. “This is our year,” Spicer said.
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McLennan County gets 6,000 delayed voter applications after DPS meltdown. Here's how to check your status
McLennan County Elections Administrator Jared Goldsmith said the county should have enough time to input the delayed applications before early voting starts Oct. 19.
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6mThe 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 discusses healthcare votes, pot dangers and Doris Miller.
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6mWaco 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.
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Weekly highlights: Speedskating, groundbreaking and two cool maps
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7mGovernor’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.