A “legacy tree” designation was deleted from the design code for the massive Barron’s Branch development, but officials say future agreements will protect most of the live oak grove at the site.
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Cracked streets and leaking pipes give Lacy Lakeview leaders headaches. They see data center dollars as the cure.
Lacy Lakeview struggled for years with tight budgets and deteriorating streets and utilities. The promise of $10 billion in tax base from the Infrakey project looked like a once-in-a-lifetime solution. A photo essay.
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A storied Waco school falls to bulldozers, but the stories will remain
An effort to preserve the history of the school originally known as Jefferson-Moore High proceeds as the 54-year-old campus is cleared for the Barron’s Branch development.
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Ceremony kicks off “pocket neighborhood” at old Sanger school site
Grassroots Waco is preparing to start site work for Renaissance at Sanger Heights, featuring 25 homes and interior green space.
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Q&A: County Judge Scott Felton talks data centers, growth, redistricting and his last lap in office
The tenure of McLennan County’s top elected official has been marked by stable finances and regional planning for water, transportation and economic growth.
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Neighbors applaud mixed-income homeownership vision at old Sanger school
Grassroots Waco plans to start building homes at the old Sanger school next year. It’s been a 17-year journey, but neighbors like what they see.
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A sneak peek inside Waco’s new Kendrick Elementary School
The Waco Bridge this week got a sneak peek inside the new $47.4 million Kendrick Elementary School, which opens Wednesday. Walking through the front doors, students are greeted by a decorative tree that curves up and over seating and a book nook. It alludes to a fairytale design that runs through both Kendrick and the […]
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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.
