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Waco’s downtown courthouse, up for sale, is home to New Deal legacy
Waco’s federal courthouse is home to a New Deal legacy and historic artwork by Eugenie Shonnard.
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Bridge Building: What two Waco “builders” taught me about vision and persistence
Jimmy Dorrell and Bill Falco believed in Waco’s future when many thought its best years were in the past. In their own ways, they helped make this a more compassionate and beautiful city. An appreciation from our editor-in-chief.
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Here are the results from McLennan County’s contested primaries
Here are unofficial results from McLennan County-centered races as of Wed., March 4. Incumbents are shown in italics. Races without a check mark indicate no majority winner, signaling a future runoff. U.S. Rep. District 17 GOP✔ Pete Sessions DEM Milah Flores20,017 / 42.5% J. Gordon Mitchell5,303 / 32.5% Casey Sheppard11,800 / 25% Texas Senate District […]
Posted inEducation
Midway ISD board votes to close Speegleville Elementary
The decision came after a year-long discussion about closing the school due to high operational costs and an aging facility.
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Voting in Tuesday’s primary? Here’s what McLennan County voters should know
It’s a hefty ballot, with three Republicans gunning for State Sen. Brian Birdwell’s seat, and two Democrats battling in the redrawn Commissioner Precinct 2.
Posted inGrowth
Ceremony kicks off “pocket neighborhood” at old Sanger school site
Grassroots Waco is preparing to start site work for Renaissance at Sanger Heights, featuring 25 homes and interior green space.
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City ups investment ante to $213M as developer deadline nears for downtown project
Developers have until March 12 to pitch ideas for Barron’s Branch, which now is expected to include a major parking garage and additional water and drainage features.
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Waco is on a park-building spree. Here’s a glimpse of three set to finish this year
From a sprawling regional park in South Waco, to a “pocket park” on Austin Avenue, Waco is on a park building spree with little precedent.
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GOP candidates for open Texas Senate seat tout Waco representation
Waco’s clout in the Texas Legislature is at issue in the Republican primary race to replace departing state Sen. Brian Birdwell.