As the Waco Police Department considers Flock surveillance cameras, residents and politicians are mounting a backlash.
Growth
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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.
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Healthcare costs strain Waco and Texas businesses as lawmakers seek solutions
Citrano said many George’s employees don’t believe health insurance is worth the rising costs and only 19 have opted into the plan.
“When your participation is low, your rates are higher. So what we pay for insurance … it’s a lot,” Citrano said.
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SpaceX McGregor site overpumped aquifer for years, records show
The rocket testing site has blown through its permitted groundwater allowance three years straight. McGregor, the site’s owner, says it has a plan to offset groundwater use and avoid enforcement penalties.
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You asked us questions about data centers. We answered them.
Guests of our Data Center Impacts event this month submitted nearly 50 questions to our expert panel. We’re answering a handful that our panelists couldn’t get to.
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Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption
It’s a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.
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Waco food trucks brace for a fee hike under a state permit process meant to help them
Local vendors and health officials are struggling to get clarity as Texas prepares to take over the food truck permitting process on July 1.
