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“They’ll rise up again”: A community ponders the end of Waco Pride Network
After Waco’s largest LGBTQ+ organization announced it would disband, other groups work to figure out what’s next.
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7mGov. Abbott blocks funding that bankrolled thousands of Flock cameras statewide, including Waco area
A backlash has built against the surveillance camera network, funded in part by state fees. Robinson's mayor has turned against the cameras, and Woodway will not pursue them.
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Historic downtown oaks lack protections as development looms. Waco leaders say most are safe
A “legacy tree” designation was deleted from the design code for the massive Barron’s Branch development, but officials say future agreements will protect most of the live oak grove at the site.
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3mSpecial election set to replace Waco's state senator
The special election would run parallel with the Nov. 3 general election, in which State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, faces Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas.
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4mMcLennan Community College President Johnette McKown will retire in May 2027
McKown began her career at McLennan Community College in 1989. The college’s trustees will begin a search for the college’s fourth president.
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Look up your Waco-area school's A-F accountability grade, STAAR performance
The school ratings for Waco, Midway, Connally and area school districts were released Friday by the Texas education department.