The Waco Bridge
Cuts to library hours, industry fund could help Waco plug $10.7M budget hole
City officials may cut library and museum hours, freeze hiring and trim $1 million from its economic development contribution to offset higher costs and stagnant revenue.
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2mEarly voting begins at five Waco-McLennan County sites
High-profile races this year are expected to drive heavy voter turnout. McLennan County voters will decide legislative races and a hotly contested county commissioner race.
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12mCandidates 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.
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10mTaxes, 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.
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10mSame 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.
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4mWaco 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.