Monday saw federal immigration agents deployed to more than a dozen U.S. airports as TSA staffing falters. Waco Regional Airport was not one of them.
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Updated: Elon Musk’s tunnel company bypasses Waco-based “Magnolia Loop” project
An underground transit loop for Waco is on the short list for the “Tunnel Vision Challenge.” Nobody seems to know who submitted it, where it would go or what it would do.
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Own a home, share the land: Waco housing advocates eye land trusts
Waco-area home prices have doubled in a decade, outpacing income growth. Community land trusts could help keep homes affordable, advocates say.
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Speegleville school closure exposes Midway ISD’s enrollment, budget strains
Superintendent Chris Allen said closing the school is “heartbreaking but necessary” as Midway struggles with deficits and stalled growth.
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McLennan County Dems see party ‘rejuvenated’ by primary; local GOP incumbents coast to victory
Democrats saw the biggest voter turnout since 2008. Donations, incumbency and ground game were decisive for most Waco-area GOP races. Both parties face a May 26 runoff.
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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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City ups investment ante to $213M as developer deadline nears for downtown project
Developers have until March 12 to pitch ideas for Barron’s Branch, which now is expected to include a major parking garage and additional water and drainage features.
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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.