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Young square dancers take a bow at national gathering in Waco
As more than 3,000 square dancers from around the world gathered in Waco last week for their annual convention, the spotlight was on the next generation. “We need the youth,” said Gary Lester, who serves as co-chair of the National Square Dance Convention with his wife, Claudia. “We need their energy.” The event marked one […]
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Waco ISD aims to retain teachers, staff with pay plan
The $4.8 million package is funded with proceeds from the Indian Spring Middle School sale.
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Waco brings Juneteenth joy to Elm Avenue
Organizers say about 1,000 people participated in the parade celebrating 161 years of emancipation in Texas.
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Waco ISD sees gains in math STAAR scores but lags in reading scores
Waco Independent School District’s preliminary STAAR data shows some gains and setbacks at campuses with failing ratings.
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“Survival of the fittest”: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beef
As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.
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Waco Voices: For Anna Dunbar, sustainability starts with people
Anna Dunbar has spent decades encouraging Waco residents to care for the environment, from recycling and waste reduction to conservation and community stewardship.
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You asked us questions about data centers. We answered them.
Guests of our Data Center Impacts event this month submitted nearly 50 questions to our expert panel. We’re answering a handful that our panelists couldn’t get to.
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New Waco ISD principals bring experience turning around failing schools, working at Title 1 schools
Waco Independent School District appoints four new principals at Tennyson Middle School and Bell’s Hill, West Avenue and Brook Avenue elementary schools.
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Waco ISD is sitting on $32 million from a school sale. Some see a war chest for hiring top teachers.
Waco ISD Board President Angelo Ochoa wants to create an endowment for incentivizing the best teachers.
