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 […]
Downtown
The Waco Bridge’s coverage of downtown.
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Waco’s downtown courthouse, up for sale, is home to New Deal legacy
Waco’s federal courthouse is home to a New Deal legacy and historic artwork by Eugenie Shonnard.
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City ups investment ante to $213M as developer deadline nears for downtown project
Developers have until March 12 to pitch ideas for Barron’s Branch, which now is expected to include a major parking garage and additional water and drainage features.
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School struggles, data centers, downtown visions and more: Six storylines we’re following in ’26
Amid optimism about Waco’s growth and opportunities, some worry about school takeovers and cuts to social safety net services.
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Downtown update: Fast forward on ballpark, pause on convention center plans
The city of Waco is exploring an expedited timeline for a sports district as part of the downtown redevelopment project. But council members still have questions about funding.
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Waco is about to spend $167M to reshape downtown. Here’s what to know, and how to weigh in
The city is set to make an unprecedented investment in downtown, starting with the Barron’s Branch phase next year. It is poised to reshape a large vacant tract with a new stream and walkways through a mixed-use development.
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Waco to pay WISD $32.2M for Indian Spring campus at heart of downtown project
The 23-acre property between North Fourth Street and University Parks Drive includes a track facility that is central to the city’s Barron’s Branch redevelopment project.
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Downtown’s future could be taller, denser and more walkable. Your input is wanted
A new draft document offers the most detailed picture yet of how the redevelopment will transform the use, look and feel of downtown.
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Live art performance for “Euforia” exhibit captivates downtown Waco audience
Cuban-American artist Rolando Diaz and musician Seth Simmons dazzled the crowd at Falcon and Owl as they debut an art exhibit in town through Sept. 20.
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Pro sports could be growth dynamo for downtown Waco
Waco leaders are exploring a riverside minor league baseball or soccer complex, but timing is everything.
