A “legacy tree” designation was deleted from the design code for the massive Barron’s Branch development, but officials say future agreements will protect most of the live oak grove at the site.
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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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Bridge panel: “Skills gap” stands in the way of Waco’s growing workforce opportunities
Panelists at the the Texas Tribune/Waco Bridge “Future of the Texas Workforce” symposium at TSTC say good jobs abound, but building the skills for them is a challenge
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A Lake Brazos sewer main keeps collapsing. The solution may involve draining the lake
A large sewer main along MLK Jr. Boulevard in East Waco collapsed for the third time last year. Fixing it is proving complex and costly.
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Join us and top leaders Wednesday at the “Future of Texas Workforce” symposium
The Bridge will interview top TSTC and Prosper Waco leaders and county judge nominee Rick Tullis as part of a daylong symposium in partnership with The Texas Tribune.
Posted inGrowth
Streamlined Waco budget could raise fees, lower taxes for some
The budget largely maintains city services and staffing at previous levels despite continued revenue struggles.
Posted inGrowth
Gov. Abbott: Data center approvals in Texas halted pending audits
The governor Monday ordered state regulators to audit all data centers wanting to connect to the state’s power grid.
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Waco High student joins competitive marching band, becoming its youngest member
Christian Aguilar became a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, a competitive junior drum and bugle corps that competes across the country.
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Waco-area Flock cameras are being debated and defaced. What’s the fuss about Flock?
As the Waco Police Department considers Flock surveillance cameras, residents and politicians are mounting a backlash.
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Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer wants to take you on a run
Waco Independent School District will host its second annual Superintendent SuperHero Run on Aug. 1.
