Celebrating East Waco's legacy of song, schools and culture

Waco ISD is sitting on $32 million from a school sale. Some see a war chest for hiring top teachers.

Waco ISD Board President Angelo Ochoa wants to create an endowment for incentivizing the best teachers.

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

It’s a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

Music 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.

After 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.

Waco 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.