Panelists at the the Texas Tribune/Waco Bridge “Future of the Texas Workforce” symposium at TSTC say good jobs abound, but building the skills for them is a challenge
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A Lake Brazos sewer main keeps collapsing. The solution may involve draining the lake
A large sewer main along MLK Jr. Boulevard in East Waco collapsed for the third time last year. Fixing it is proving complex and costly.
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Join us and top leaders Wednesday at the “Future of Texas Workforce” symposium
The Bridge will interview top TSTC and Prosper Waco leaders and county judge nominee Rick Tullis as part of a daylong symposium in partnership with The Texas Tribune.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A 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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Join us for a discussion on the Waco workforce
The Waco Bridge and Texas Tribune will host a day-long discussion on workforce issues in Texas and the greater Waco region.
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Cuts 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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Waco is still cleaning up from June’s flash floods. A new stormwater fee could reduce future risks.
Waco leaders hope to learn from the June 14 flash floods that blocked Interstate 35 and prompted several high water rescues.
