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Waco-area teen protesters face crackdown on anti-ICE walkouts at school
School officials concerned about state sanctions persuaded Midway High School teens to cancel plans for a walkout this Friday. La Vega High School students are planning an off-campus protest Saturday.
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6mMusic educator returns to her roots as Midway’s fine arts director
Jennifer Martin learned how to be a music educator at Midway ISD. Now she’s coming back with experience gained in larger school districts and as president of Texas Music Educators Association.
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5mAfter 81 years, Circle Hardware says goodbye to its loyal customers
One of Waco’s last family-owned hardware stores will close by month’s end, a blow to weekend DIY warriors and small-time contractors who appreciated the store’s customer service.
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8mWaco food trucks brace for a fee hike under a state permit process meant to help them
Local vendors and health officials are struggling to get clarity as Texas prepares to take over the food truck permitting process on July 1.
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14mWhat to know about screwworm in Texas
An infestation of the flesh-eating flies has been confirmed in South Texas, setting off alarm bells for the state’s cattle industry. A sample from a 3-week-old calf from La Pryor in Zavala County tested positive for the country’s first case of New World screwworm, the U.S Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said during a […]
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8mAn East Waco pool created an oasis in a swim desert. But are neighbors priced out?
As summer kicks into gear, The Waco Bridge examines how the Doris Miller pool stacks up with other Texas public pools on affordability.