The Central Texas Food Bank facility set to open in early June will help stock area pantries while preparing hot meals and offering job training.
East Waco
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In their own words: Barefield and Pate talk gentrification and East Waco growth in council race
District District 1 Incumbent Andrea Barefield and challenger Rachel Pate make their case to voters on city and East Waco priorities.
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“Lord gave me a blessing”: Residents praise $18M reboot of East Waco public housing
The 67-year-old public housing complex in East Waco, now known as Melody Grove, is turning the page with new units, appliances and community center.
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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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Celebrating East Waco’s legacy of song, schools and culture
East Waco community members and Historic Waco highlighted those stories this week during a panel at Lee Lockwood Library and Museum.
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Waco Voices: Using basketball to shape generations of Waco kids
Waco Voices is a project by The Waco Bridge to highlight unsung heroes in our community who are bringing about positive change.
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Waco Voices: Vincent Thomas finds artistic inspiration in hometown
Vincent Thomas uses his art to represent Waco in its diversity, while mentoring youth and running a nonprofit that empower marginalized groups.
