A reflection on one year of photography and journalism from The Waco Bridge.
Music
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Young square dancers take a bow at national gathering in Waco
As more than 3,000 square dancers from around the world gathered in Waco last week for their annual convention, the spotlight was on the next generation. “We need the youth,” said Gary Lester, who serves as co-chair of the National Square Dance Convention with his wife, Claudia. “We need their energy.” The event marked one […]
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Music educator returns to her roots as Midway’s fine arts director
Jennifer Martin learned how to be a music educator at Midway ISD. Now she’s coming back with experience gained in larger school districts and as president of Texas Music Educators Association.
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Becoming Mariachis: A season with University High’s Los Mariachi Troyanos
The teenage members of Los Mariachi Troyanos learn confidence and connection in their journey through traditional Mexican music.
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Photo essay: Waco comes alive on summer nights
When dusk falls and temperatures drop, Waco comes alive in surprising ways. Soon after community photographer Justin Hamel moved to Waco, he began exploring the city, camera in hand, capturing vivid after-hours imagery of night swimming, mosh pits, and pyrotechnic revelry. If you’d like to see more photos and learn how some of these images […]
