The Waco Bridge
Texas education chief appoints former Waco ISD official to head Connally
The state of Texas has chosen a former Waco Independent School District administrator as superintendent to lead Connally ISD during its state takeover. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath…
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A century-old cottage court in Waco could become blueprint for affordable housing
City officials are exploring several options to reduce housing costs and increase density. The blueprint for one idea is 111-years-old.
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5mNeighborhood visits a summertime labor of love for Waco ISD librarians
Camp Stories is one of several ways Waco Independent School District is trying to prevent the “summer slide.”
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10mCuts 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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9m“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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8mWaco is still cleaning up from June's flash floods. A new stormwater fee could reduce future risks.
Waco leaders hope to learn from the June 14 flash floods that blocked Interstate 35 and prompted several high water rescues.