A reflection on one year of photography and journalism from The Waco Bridge.
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Waco, Texas community journalism by the Waco Bridge.
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Healthcare costs strain Waco and Texas businesses as lawmakers seek solutions
Citrano said many George’s employees don’t believe health insurance is worth the rising costs and only 19 have opted into the plan.
“When your participation is low, your rates are higher. So what we pay for insurance … it’s a lot,” Citrano said.
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Is that swimming hole safe? How to dodge amoebas and other nasties
Swimming in lakes and rivers can carry disease risks, including the dreaded but rare brain-eating amoeba. Here’s expert advice on how you can swim safely.
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Young square dancers take a bow at national gathering in Waco
As more than 3,000 square dancers from around the world gathered in Waco last week for their annual convention, the spotlight was on the next generation. “We need the youth,” said Gary Lester, who serves as co-chair of the National Square Dance Convention with his wife, Claudia. “We need their energy.” The event marked one […]
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Waco brings Juneteenth joy to Elm Avenue
Organizers say about 1,000 people participated in the parade celebrating 161 years of emancipation in Texas.
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Waco Voices: For Anna Dunbar, sustainability starts with people
Anna Dunbar has spent decades encouraging Waco residents to care for the environment, from recycling and waste reduction to conservation and community stewardship.
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Waco Voices: Honoring the legends of the neighborhood that formed him
Anthony Betters Sr. launched “U-Dawg Friday” to connect the South Waco neighborhood of his upbringing and to celebrate its champions.
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A storied Waco school falls to bulldozers, but the stories will remain
An effort to preserve the history of the school originally known as Jefferson-Moore High proceeds as the 54-year-old campus is cleared for the Barron’s Branch development.
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Photo Essay: Peace prevails as Baylor hosts TPUSA, progressive events
No conflict was evident Wednesday as hundreds of students attended competing political events by Turning Point USA and Baylor progressive groups.
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Competition enlivens Keep Waco Beautiful’s Brazos River cleanup
Some 200 volunteers set out on foot and on kayaks Saturday to see who could clean up the most garbage from the Waco riverfront.
