Holt said he hopes his appointment represents continuity and stability for Waco and city employees, and he praised the work of Bradley Ford, his current boss.
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Updated: Emerson, Holt among four finalists for Waco city manager
The two internal candidates and two external candidates all have extensive experience in midsized Texas cities.
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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 City Manager Bradley Ford announces he will resign
The council was unanimous in praise of Ford, who plans to leave in February 2026 for family reasons. Ford said his all-in approach to the job “ran in conflict to being a great husband and a great dad.”
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Waco faces tough tradeoffs as city tax revenues stall
The city council votes Sept. 2 on a $650 million budget that boosts pay and street repair but cuts park and library spending