06/24/2026
The $4.8 million package is funded with proceeds from the Indian Spring Middle School sale.
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06/24/2026
The $4.8 million package is funded with proceeds from the Indian Spring Middle School sale.
06/23/2026
See our photos of Waco's Juneteenth parade, which included nearly 1,000 participants.
Waco brings Juneteenth joy to Elm Avenue Organizers say about 1,000 people participated in the parade celebrating 161 years of emancipation in Texas.
06/19/2026
Waco Independent School District’s preliminary STAAR data shows some gains and setbacks at campuses with failing ratings.
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06/17/2026
As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.
Screwworm could prompt stronger cattle industry As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.
06/16/2026
Anna Dunbar has spent decades encouraging Waco residents to care for the environment, from recycling and waste reduction to conservation and community stewardship.
Waco Voices: For Anna Dunbar, sustainability starts with people - The Waco Bridge After decades in environmental work as a professional and a volunteer, Anna Dunbar reflects on sustainability, service and Waco's growth as a community.
06/15/2026
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.
06/13/2026
Waco Independent School District appoints four new principals at Tennyson Middle School and Bell’s Hill, West Avenue and Brook Avenue elementary schools.
06/12/2026
“An endowment would allow us to earn money, earn interest on our money, and pull that money and use it specifically towards teacher bonuses, principal bonuses, all the things," Waco ISD Board President Angelo Ochoa said.
Millions from a Waco ISD school sale could boost teacher pay Waco ISD Board President Angelo Ochoa wants to create an endowment for incentivizing the best teachers.
06/11/2026
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06/10/2026
It’s a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business. From our partners at The Texas Tribune.
Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption - The Waco Bridge It’s a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.