Republican candidates hemorrhaged voters here but survived an election that toppled Texas’ top GOP leadership. Democrats won a prized county post and hope to run more candidates in 2028.
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Find your Waco election 2026 results here
Find results to the races that matter to Waco here.
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“Big bummer”: Republicans react to Trump’s plans to move rally from Waco
Waco-area Trump supporters said they were disappointed but resolute after national Republicans announced Trump’s rally Tuesday will be moved to Corpus Christi.
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From our newsletter: Glowing bridges, Talarico, roundabouts, Midway’s rebound
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Inside the Waco child sex abuse plea deal that’s making trouble for Ken Paxton
Prosecutors with the Office of the Attorney General offered Adam Hoffman a one-day sentence after the defendant admitted the abuse, sparking a public uproar. Now it’s a campaign issue in the May 26 U.S. Senate runoff.
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Rival political events bring gust of free speech to Baylor University
Baylor’s move to allow Turning Point USA’s tour stop on campus Wednesday, along with a rally featuring LGBTQ+ speakers is being called a win for diverse viewpoints by some.
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Waco among nearly 1,000 cities in Texas AG probe related to new property tax law
While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
