The race pitted Cook, a leading House Republican, against a newcomer from the Fort Worth area. The district includes Waco.
McLennan County
The Waco Bridge’s coverage of McLennan County.
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Curry keeps Texas House seat amid statewide blue wave
Incumbent Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco, faced a spirited challenge from a civic leader who stressed support for public schools.
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Special election set to replace Waco’s state senator
The special election would run parallel with the Nov. 3 general election, in which State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, faces Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas.
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Sex abuse victim family in Waco case “tired of being used” for politics amid Talarico attacks
We are tired of lies being told by both Paxton & Talarico, tired of the divide and just tired,” the family said in a statement posted on social media by family spokesperson Melissa Dieterich.
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Waco food trucks brace for a fee hike under a state permit process meant to help them
Local vendors and health officials are struggling to get clarity as Texas prepares to take over the food truck permitting process on July 1.
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School struggles, data centers, downtown visions and more: Six storylines we’re following in ’26
Amid optimism about Waco’s growth and opportunities, some worry about school takeovers and cuts to social safety net services.
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The SNAP crisis is over but Waco’s food needs remain. Here’s how to help
Local charities need people to volunteer at Thanksgiving dinners, give to the Food for Families drive or send money to restock shelves.
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The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.
More than 3.5 million low-income Texans, including 34,000 in McLennan County alone, receive payments from the federal food program each month.
