The Waco Bridge
Third Future wins $11.7M contract to run struggling Waco schools, starts hiring next week
South Waco and Dean Highland elementary schools will see longer hours and 10 more instructional days under an in-district charter system meant to shield Waco ISD from a state takeover.
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6mWaco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer wants to take you on a run
Waco Independent School District will host its second annual Superintendent SuperHero Run on Aug. 1.
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10mA 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.