District officials say rising costs have created a $1.2 million budget deficit that will force deep cuts unless voters pass the measure
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Some Waco-area schools stumbled on the state report card. What’s next?
Connally ISD is at risk for state intervention after two schools failed for five consecutive years. Waco ISD is not far behind.
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Scaled-down Midway ISD bond focuses on current needs, not growth
Midway trustees ask voters for $83.5 million to address current needs. Another growth-oriented bond issue could follow next year, depending on enrollment and revenue trends.
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A sneak peek inside Waco’s new Kendrick Elementary School
The Waco Bridge this week got a sneak peek inside the new $47.4 million Kendrick Elementary School, which opens Wednesday. Walking through the front doors, students are greeted by a decorative tree that curves up and over seating and a book nook. It alludes to a fairytale design that runs through both Kendrick and the […]
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A photo tour of South Waco Elementary
The Waco Bridge got an inside look at the freshly remodeled and expanded South Waco Elementary School on Tuesday, a day before students were to fill the halls and classrooms. After a $26.3 million project, students are greeted by a bright new library and makerspace front and center. Design elements carry over from the new […]
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Waco-area students, ISDs prepare to navigate life without cellphones
Districts are handling the state’s device ban in different ways. Teens say they’ll miss the connection but not the distraction.
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A ballot measure would create an $850M endowment for TSTC. It could be a win for Waco’s workforce
The fund would allow the 11-campus system to make improvements without waiting for legislative approval.
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Waco ISD sees rising costs, less revenue
Transportation, school safety and special education are some of the areas that have grown the most in budget increases.