Remembering a landmark corner grocery store, a beloved newspaper, a grandmother’s house and the neighborhoods that defined Waco’s Hispanic community.
Waco Voices
Waco Voices is a visual storytelling project that amplifies the experiences, perspectives and stories of people making a difference in our community.
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Waco Voices: Anchoring Waco with good news
Linda Crawford found a calling in her adopted hometown: Telling the uplifting stories of Waco’s Black and Latino communities.
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Waco Voices: Connecting through boba tea, therapy and Asian culture
Jaja Chen experienced the challenge of being Asian in Waco when she moved here. She set out to help make it a more welcoming community.
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Waco Voices: Reflecting on those whose service inspired us in 2025
As this project continues in 2026, our goal remains the same: to listen closely, to honor the stories people trust us with, and to preserve them as part of Waco’s living history.
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Waco Voices: Keeping babies clean and happy from the bottom up
As a newcomer to McLennan County, Alexandra Brock saw an unmet need for diapers. Now her nonprofit provides thousands of them each month, no questions asked.
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Waco Voices: On Veterans Day and beyond, he serves those who served
Bethea’s calling extends beyond his job as a veteran outreach coordinator. He does after-hours outreach to find housing and resources for struggling veterans. He offers free lunches for veterans each Thursday and prepares barbecue feasts on Memorial Day and Veterans Day that typically draw about 200 people.
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Waco Voices: Preparing teens for success on the courts of basketball and life
Ricardo Felix wanted to be a lawyer after he graduated from Baylor University. But he found himself drawn to coaching and mentoring students at University High School.
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Waco Voices: Monika Long creates a space where motherhood and fitness meet
FabFit is more than just a workout — it’s a space where relationships are formed, encouragement flows freely, and strength is built in every sense of the word.
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Waco Voices: Using basketball to shape generations of Waco kids
Waco Voices is a project by The Waco Bridge to highlight unsung heroes in our community who are bringing about positive change.
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Waco Voices: Vincent Thomas finds artistic inspiration in hometown
Vincent Thomas uses his art to represent Waco in its diversity, while mentoring youth and running a nonprofit that empower marginalized groups.