A reflection on one year of photography and journalism from The Waco Bridge.
Culture
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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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The last baptism: A farewell to Church Under the Bridge’s founding pastor
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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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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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: 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: Waco comes alive on summer nights
When dusk falls and temperatures drop, Waco comes alive in surprising ways. Soon after community photographer Justin Hamel moved to Waco, he began exploring the city, camera in hand, capturing vivid after-hours imagery of night swimming, mosh pits, and pyrotechnic revelry. If you’d like to see more photos and learn how some of these images […]
