A reflection on one year of photography and journalism from The Waco Bridge.
Photo Essays
Photo Essays providing an in-depth look into the unique culture of Waco, Texas, from school events to data center developments and everything in between.
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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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Waco brings Juneteenth joy to Elm Avenue
Organizers say about 1,000 people participated in the parade celebrating 161 years of emancipation in Texas.
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“Survival of the fittest”: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beef
As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.
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After 81 years, Circle Hardware says goodbye to its loyal customers
One of Waco’s last family-owned hardware stores will close by month’s end, a blow to weekend DIY warriors and small-time contractors who appreciated the store’s customer service.
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Cracked streets and leaking pipes give Lacy Lakeview leaders headaches. They see data center dollars as the cure.
Lacy Lakeview struggled for years with tight budgets and deteriorating streets and utilities. The promise of $10 billion in tax base from the Infrakey project looked like a once-in-a-lifetime solution. A photo essay.
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A storied Waco school falls to bulldozers, but the stories will remain
An effort to preserve the history of the school originally known as Jefferson-Moore High proceeds as the 54-year-old campus is cleared for the Barron’s Branch development.
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Photo Essay: Peace prevails as Baylor hosts TPUSA, progressive events
No conflict was evident Wednesday as hundreds of students attended competing political events by Turning Point USA and Baylor progressive groups.
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Competition enlivens Keep Waco Beautiful’s Brazos River cleanup
Some 200 volunteers set out on foot and on kayaks Saturday to see who could clean up the most garbage from the Waco riverfront.
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The last baptism: A farewell to Church Under the Bridge’s founding pastor
Jimmy Dorrell, the legendary urban minister, bade farewell Sunday to his outdoor urban congregation after baptizing a dozen people in the chilly waters of the Middle Bosque River.
