Monday saw federal immigration agents deployed to more than a dozen U.S. airports as TSA staffing falters. Waco Regional Airport was not one of them.
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Waco ISD students stage walkouts, joining nationwide protests against ICE
Hundreds of students at Waco and University high schools walked out of their last-period class to demonstrate against federal immigration actions.
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McLennan commissioners accept ICE agreement as sheriff’s officials downplay its effects
Opponents said the agreement could undermine trust with the Hispanic community and increase the likelihood of racial profiling. But sheriff’s officials said only two officers, both non-patrol, will be authorized for immigration issues.
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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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ICE partnership with McLennan County questioned ahead of vote
Immigrant advocates say the deal could incite fear and lead to racial profiling. Sheriff’s officials say they chose the least burdensome of the possible partnership options.
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‘Why Sergio?’ Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef and family
Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him.
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Update: Guerrero sent to detention center after ICE charges dismissed
Federal authorities this week transferred a Waco man to an immigration detention facility near Houston after dropping the charges on which he was arrested last month. Noe Guerrero, 34, was transferred Monday to the facility in Conroe, where an immigration judge will decide whether to reinstate a previous immigration bond that would allow him to […]