Jimmy Dorrell, the legendary urban minister, bade farewell Sunday to his outdoor urban congregation after baptizing a dozen people in the chilly waters of the Middle Bosque River.
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Waco, Texas community journalism by the Waco Bridge.
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Dirt track dreams: Heart O’ Texas Speedway race honors former owner
Gene Adamcik poured 32 years of his life into improving the Heart O’ Texas Speedway, the oldest track of its kind in Texas. A Friday night race honored his legacy.
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Waco Voices: Anchoring Waco with good news
Linda Crawford found a calling in her adopted hometown: Telling the uplifting stories of Waco’s Black and Latino communities.
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Photos: Contested races bring Election Day crowds to McLennan County polls
Republican and Democratic primary elections brought crowds to McLennan County’s 39 vote centers on Tuesday. Vote centers at Waco Assembly of God and Hewitt Public Library saw heavy use as usual, while the Waco Multipurpose Center site got a boost from the appearance of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, who has been in a fierce […]
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Sawdust, dynasties and prize buckles: Youth livestock show tests animal rearing skills
Whether showing rabbits or steers, competitors took pride in the results of their hard work in feeding and tending their animals.
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Photographer’s notebook: Behind the scenes of “Becoming Mariachis”
What started as a routine photo essay became something more as the Bridge team got to know the student mariachis and saw their confidence bloom.
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Becoming Mariachis: A season with University High’s Los Mariachi Troyanos
The teenage members of Los Mariachi Troyanos learn confidence and connection in their journey through traditional Mexican music.
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Photo essay: Honoring MLK’s legacy of peace and justice
Waco celebrated the civil rights leader with a peace march across the Suspension Bridge, followed by a gospel extravaganza.
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Photo essay: Tru Jamaica back to dishing out Caribbean delights on Taylor Street 3 years after fire
Customers kept Tru Jamaica alive in food trucks and temporary locations while it rebuilt from a fire. Owners are hoping they’ll rediscover the rebuilt location.
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Photo Essay: Baylor class gets a Dia de Los Muertos assignment – Build a puppet
Students in the Creative Economies class at Baylor not only studied the Dia de los Muertos festival’s impact on Waco. They built a parade puppet.
