The fund would allow the 11-campus system to make improvements without waiting for legislative approval.
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Photos: Waco High welcomes Class of 2029 during Fish Camp
Incoming Waco High School freshmen enjoyed a cheerful reception as they attended the first Fish Camp at the new campus.
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Waco construction worker was detained by ICE. His employer says he has legal status to work.
Noe Guerrero, a Waco construction worker and father of three, was seized by ICE on Thursday for allegedly failing to carry immigration documents.
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“It’s like I’m getting a new toy”: Tru Jamaica restaurant set for August reopening
Co-owner Aniceto Charles Jr. said family, faith and a supportive community have made it possible to rebuild after a 2022 fire heavily damaged the building’s interior.
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These six street makeovers could say a lot about the future of county roadway upgrades
Waco’s Metropolitan Planning Organization thinks some small changes to dangerous roads can save lives, and it aims to test solutions at six locations.
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Live art performance for “Euforia” exhibit captivates downtown Waco audience
Cuban-American artist Rolando Diaz and musician Seth Simmons dazzled the crowd at Falcon and Owl as they debut an art exhibit in town through Sept. 20.
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Alta Vista families nervous after school consolidation
Alta Vista families are worried about losing community and connection as students from a shuttered neighborhood school are reassigned.
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Official: $5 million toward Waco’s mental health crisis only a start
Additional state money will fund a study for a possible new psychiatric hospital to replace the DePaul Center, which closed in 2023.
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Pro sports could be growth dynamo for downtown Waco
Waco leaders are exploring a riverside minor league baseball or soccer complex, but timing is everything.
