Tullis, a longtime business and Midway ISD leader, is set to replace County Judge Scott Felton. Felton’s son, Perry, is unopposed in the Precinct 4 commissioner race.
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Waco Family Medicine CEO paints ‘dire’ picture of state, federal impact on Waco healthcare
If state and federal funding trends regarding Medicaid and pharmacy discounts continue, “we will see major negative impacts on our community,” Dr. Griggs said.
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Here’s everyone running for office in McLennan County in 2026
Filing ended Dec. 8 for the March 3 Texas Republican and Democratic party primaries. You must be registered to vote by Feb. 2 but will not be asked to declare party participation until you vote in the primary. The primary winners will face a general election on Nov. 3, 2026. The following are county, state […]
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TSTC Waco’s star is on the rise with new funds, facilities: A Q&A with Beth Wooten
The state system opened its Waco job training center this year and is finishing a $72 million building at its flagship campus. New demand and new funding spells growth, says the Waco campus’ chief academic official.
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Water, power, politics: Three challenges for the $10B data center project
The Infrakey data center could bring huge tax wealth to Lacy Lakeview and McLennan County, but it would require huge resources.
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Tensions high with neighbors, city of Waco as Lacy Lakeview moves data center deal along
Opponents packed Lacy Lakeview City Hall but were not allowed to speak until after the vote for a nonbinding annexation and infrastructure agreement. Waco City Manager Bradley Ford attended and said it was “highly unusual” that Waco leaders were not notified of the plans.
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Waco among nearly 1,000 cities in Texas AG probe related to new property tax law
While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
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‘They should have warned us’ says Rep. Curry at packed anti-data center meeting
A group of more than 100 opponents to the Infrakey data center site near Ross gathered to organize ahead of Tuesday’s Lacy Lakeview City Council vote on a proposed agreement.
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Q&A: County Judge Scott Felton talks data centers, growth, redistricting and his last lap in office
The tenure of McLennan County’s top elected official has been marked by stable finances and regional planning for water, transportation and economic growth.
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Texas law could let Lacy Lakeview lasso a $10 billion data center site and its tax riches
The city of 7,300 aims to annex the Infrakey site so it can reap some $50M in taxes a year. A 2023 state law could allow the site to exit Waco’s annexation zone, called the ETJ. But a backlash is growing.
