Waco is on a park-building spree. Here's a glimpse of three set to finish this year

Special 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.

McLennan 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.

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.

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.

Bridge panel: “Skills gap” stands in the way of Waco’s growing workforce opportunities

Panelists at the the Texas Tribune/Waco Bridge “Future of the Texas Workforce” symposium at TSTC say good jobs abound, but building the skills for them is a challenge