State Reps. Pat Curry, R-Waco; and Angelia Orr, R-Hill County, fended off primary challengers Tuesday to clinch the Republican nomination for the Nov. 3 election. Meanwhile, State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, won a three-way race for the GOP nomination for Texas Senate District 22. State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, is stepping down from the post […]
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Voting in Tuesday’s primary? Here’s what McLennan County voters should know
It’s a hefty ballot, with three Republicans gunning for State Sen. Brian Birdwell’s seat, and two Democrats battling in the redrawn Commissioner Precinct 2.
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Ceremony kicks off “pocket neighborhood” at old Sanger school site
Grassroots Waco is preparing to start site work for Renaissance at Sanger Heights, featuring 25 homes and interior green space.
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Elote, Polaroids and Local News: Listening to Waco at the La Pulga flea market
A weekend experiment to take Polaroids and collect thoughts at the “La Pulga” flea market was a reminder of why local news matters.
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Waco is on a park-building spree. Here’s a glimpse of three set to finish this year
From a sprawling regional park in South Waco, to a “pocket park” on Austin Avenue, Waco is on a park building spree with little precedent.
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GOP candidates for open Texas Senate seat tout Waco representation
Waco’s clout in the Texas Legislature is at issue in the Republican primary race to replace departing state Sen. Brian Birdwell.
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Sawdust, dynasties and prize buckles: Youth livestock show tests animal rearing skills
Whether showing rabbits or steers, competitors took pride in the results of their hard work in feeding and tending their animals.
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Waco Voices: Connecting through boba tea, therapy and Asian culture
Jaja Chen experienced the challenge of being Asian in Waco when she moved here. She set out to help make it a more welcoming community.
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Bridge Building: On angels, mariachis, civic news and what makes Waco life “wonderful”
Our editor-in-chief’s column reflects on fictional and real-life heroes who leave a legacy of “social capital” in their communities.
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Photographer’s notebook: Behind the scenes of “Becoming Mariachis”
What started as a routine photo essay became something more as the Bridge team got to know the student mariachis and saw their confidence bloom.