In their own words: Barefield and Pate talk gentrification and East Waco growth in council race

Streamlined Waco budget could raise fees, lower taxes for some

The budget largely maintains city services and staffing at previous levels despite continued revenue struggles.

Families brace for change as Third Future reboots two struggling Waco schools

Class begins Tuesday at South Waco and Dean Highland elementary schools under the control of a charter operator known for strict schedules and policies.

Gov. Abbott: Data center approvals in Texas halted pending audits

The governor Monday ordered state regulators to audit all data centers wanting to connect to the state’s power grid.

Waco High student joins competitive marching band, becoming its youngest member

Christian Aguilar became a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, a competitive junior drum and bugle corps that competes across the country.

Waco-area Flock cameras are being debated and defaced. What’s the fuss about Flock?  

As the Waco Police Department considers Flock surveillance cameras, residents and politicians are mounting a backlash.