The budget largely maintains city services and staffing at previous levels despite continued revenue struggles.
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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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Midway ISD narrows its deficit and raises pay after tough decisions
Midway Independent School District reduced its budget deficit after closing Speegleville Elementary School, eliminating programs and reorganizing staff. The budget includes a 2% raise for all employees.
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Waco ISD aims to retain teachers, staff with pay plan
The $4.8 million package is funded with proceeds from the Indian Spring Middle School sale.
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An East Waco pool created an oasis in a swim desert. But are neighbors priced out?
As summer kicks into gear, The Waco Bridge examines how the Doris Miller pool stacks up with other Texas public pools on affordability.
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Midway ISD board votes to close Speegleville Elementary
The decision came after a year-long discussion about closing the school due to high operational costs and an aging facility.
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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
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A study says privatizing Cameron Park Zoo could save millions. City officials are taking it slow
A city consultant says new exhibits, 30 more employees needed to keep the zoo on target for growth
