Jimmy Dorrell and Bill Falco believed in Waco’s future when many thought its best years were in the past. In their own ways, they helped make this a more compassionate and beautiful city. An appreciation from our editor-in-chief.
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Explore columns from Waco Bridge Editor-in-Chief J.B. Smith as he writes about developments at the Bridge, how it’s engaging with the community and how it’s working to best serve the Waco community. If you’d like to contact J.B., reach him at [email protected].
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Bridge Building: On angels, mariachis, civic news and what makes Waco life “wonderful”
Our editor-in-chief’s column reflects on fictional and real-life heroes who leave a legacy of “social capital” in their communities.
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Bridge Building: School tax relief is on the ballot. So is school funding. Can we have it both ways?
State ballot measures will cut school tax bills by hundreds of dollars, even in China Spring and Midway, which have tax elections. But how long can the state make up the difference?
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Bridge Building: Take our survey about what you’d like to see in our newsletter
The last week has given The Waco Bridge’s staff an energy boost and affirmed that a community is forming around our community newsroom. On Oct. 2, a diverse crowd of about 90 gathered at Art Center Waco to celebrate the year since this nonprofit newsroom was formed with the vision of providing free, reliable and […]
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Bridge Building: We’re going deep on Waco, looking to serve you better
Reflecting on two months of covering Waco as a nonprofit startup, and seeking your input for the road ahead
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Bridge Building: An audio upgrade for our local news
A new AI tool expands accessibility and convenience, but we’re still human-powered
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Bridge Building: We’re staffed up and hitting our stride
The Waco Bridge’s news website launched Thursday with in-depth features and content driven by the community we aim to serve.
