The tenure of McLennan County’s top elected official has been marked by stable finances and regional planning for water, transportation and economic growth.
Economic development
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Waco faces tough tradeoffs as city tax revenues stall
The city council votes Sept. 2 on a $650 million budget that boosts pay and street repair but cuts park and library spending
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Trash talk: How Waco plans to reap millions from landfill gas
Waco has collected and flared its methane at Waco Regional Landfill, which turns it into water and carbon dioxide. That is about to change.
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“Texas Decisions, Waco Impact”: Five takeaways from our event
The discussion featured state Rep. Pat Curry, R–Waco, McLennan County Judge Scott Felton, Waco Mayor Jim Holmes, and Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany T. Spicer.
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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.