City officials may cut library and museum hours, freeze hiring and trim $1 million from its economic development contribution to offset higher costs and stagnant revenue.
Waco City Council
The Waco Bridge’s coverage of the Waco City Council.
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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.
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Barefield, Pate clash on budget priorities, development in Waco council race
District 1 Councilmember Andrea Barefield and challenger Rachel Pate disagree on how the city should approach development in downtown and East Waco. Early voting begins April 20 in the May 2 local elections.
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Own a home, share the land: Waco housing advocates eye land trusts
Waco-area home prices have doubled in a decade, outpacing income growth. Community land trusts could help keep homes affordable, advocates say.
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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.
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Updated: Emerson, Holt among four finalists for Waco city manager
The two internal candidates and two external candidates all have extensive experience in midsized Texas cities.
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Waco Family Medicine CEO paints ‘dire’ picture of state, federal impact on Waco healthcare
If state and federal funding trends regarding Medicaid and pharmacy discounts continue, “we will see major negative impacts on our community,” Dr. Griggs said.
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High-tech, hands-on learning for all: Here’s what to expect at the city’s STEAM center
The Waco City Council chose the nonprofit Transformation Waco to provide programming for the center, including courses in robotics, coding, video game design, high school esports and cybersecurity.
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It’s game over for eight-liners in Waco. Owners and players say a new ban goes too far
A recent court case paved the way for the city of Waco to ban electronic slot machines. But owners and players say eight-liners aren’t hurting anyone. The Waco City Council approved the ban Tuesday, and it goes into effect Jan. 1.
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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.
