McLennan County
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Scaled-down Midway ISD bond focuses on current needs, not growth
Midway trustees ask voters for $83.5 million to address current needs. Another growth-oriented bond issue could follow next year, depending on enrollment and revenue trends.
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County angles for grant to develop Tradinghouse Lake park
A $1.1 million project could add RV spots, ADA playground, walking trails to county’s sole park
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Photos: Waco High welcomes Class of 2029 during Fish Camp
Incoming Waco High School freshmen enjoyed a cheerful reception as they attended the first Fish Camp at the new campus.
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These six street makeovers could say a lot about the future of county roadway upgrades
Waco’s Metropolitan Planning Organization thinks some small changes to dangerous roads can save lives, and it aims to test solutions at six locations.
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Gauging Waco’s flood risk: Dams, geography help, but stay alert
Flat terrain and flood control lakes protect Waco from the extremes of flood risk, but planners are learning from the Kerrville disaster
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Rep. Curry seeks special session action on flood warnings
Rep. Pat Curry outlines priorities ahead of special session, including how to improve flood warning systems, THC regulation and redistricting
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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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Official: $5 million toward Waco’s mental health crisis only a start
Additional state money will fund a study for a possible new psychiatric hospital to replace the DePaul Center, which closed in 2023.
