Preliminary results show a losses for incumbents in Lacy Lakeview and China Spring ISD and re-election for a Bellmead council member.
Jim Holmes
The Waco Bridge’s coverage of Mayor Jim Holmes.
Voters reelect Holmes as Waco mayor, Barefield as council member
Barefield fought off a challenge from economic development official Rachel E. Pate, while Mayor Holmes won 83% of the vote. And Lacy Lakeview elected a data center opponent.
In their own words: Waco mayor candidates outline priorities, challenges
Incumbent Mayor Jim Holmes faces two challengers in the May 2 election, with early voting starting Monday. Candidates addressed growth and budget challenges in response to a Waco Bridge questionnaire.
Seasoned staffer Ryan Holt chosen as Waco city manager
Holt said he hopes his appointment represents continuity and stability for Waco and city employees, and he praised the work of Bradley Ford, his current boss.
Water, power, politics: Three challenges for the $10B data center project
The Infrakey data center could bring huge tax wealth to Lacy Lakeview and McLennan County, but it would require huge resources.
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.
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.

