Davis faced an uphill battle after the all-Republican Commissioners Court redrew the precinct map last year.
J.B. Smith
J.B. Smith is the editor-in-chief of the Bridge, where he oversees the news operation. He has spent 33 years in Texas journalism, including 27 at the Waco Tribune-Herald. As a reporter, he covered city government, the environment, immigration and housing. His reporting has won numerous statewide awards, including a Headliners award for a series tracing the deadly journey of teens from Mexico into the Arizona desert, and the Baylor University DNA scientist who helped identify their remains. As managing editor for the past seven years, he enjoyed coaching young reporters in daily and in-depth coverage.
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Tuesday is Election Day. We have details on where you can vote and who you can vote for
After record midterm early voting, McLennan County voters have 39 vote centers to choose from. Before you go, build your ballot with our interactive guide.
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A free farmers market highlights hidden hunger in the “Baylor bubble”
Food insecurity is easy to overlook at affluent campuses like Baylor. A free farmers market that started 10 years ago is one way those needs are being addressed.
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Early voting has begun in McLennan County. Here’s how to find your races before you go.
High-profile races this year are expected to drive heavy voter turnout. McLennan County voters will decide legislative races and a hotly contested county commissioner race.
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The Waco Bridge talks to Congressman Sessions about Doris Miller, healthcare and pot
At a Waco-centered event at Texas Tribune Festival, the longtime U.S. representative discusses healthcare votes, pot dangers and Doris Miller.
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Weekly highlights: Speedskating, groundbreaking and two cool maps
Here are some excerpts from this week’s newsletters we thought you’d enjoy. Sign up to make sure you don’t miss our coverage.
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From our newsletter: Glowing bridges, Talarico, roundabouts, Midway’s rebound
Here are some excerpts from this week’s newsletters we thought you’d enjoy. Sign up to make sure you don’t miss our coverage.
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Nearly 1 in 5 McLennan County voters is on the “suspense” list. How to check it, and how to get off.
Elections officials want to verify addresses of some 28,500 voters. Here’s how to check if your registration is valid, and if you qualify to vote by mail.
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A Waco historian steps up to the mic to read “Sironia, Texas” – all 1,731 pages.
The sprawling novel depicts a town long considered a stand-in for Waco. Eric Ames expects he will finish reading it on his podcast in 2028.
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A Baylor scholar of clergy sexual abuse faces accusations from survivors
Professor and therapist David Pooler was known for advocating for abuse survivors. Some of those survivors say he violated their trust.
