The Waco Bridge
Nearly 1 in 5 McLennan County voters is on the “suspense” list. How to check it, and how to get off.
Elections officials want to verify addresses of some 18,500 voters. Here’s how to check if your registration is valid, and if you qualify to vote by mail.
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8mA Waco historian steps up to the mic to read “Sironia, Texas” – all 1,731 pages.
The sprawling novel depicts a town long considered a stand-in for Waco. Eric Ames expects he will finish reading it on his podcast in 2028.
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7mA Baylor scholar of clergy sexual abuse faces accusations from survivors
Professor and therapist David Pooler was known for advocating for abuse survivors. Some of those survivors say he violated their trust.
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12mMCC’s bet on career prep paid off. The state funding model that inspired it fell short.
McLennan Community College connected more students with career-focused programs under a new state funding formula. Now a $3.1 million state shortfall has left MCC’s taxpayers to make up the difference.
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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.