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A new era for WISD athletics: "The bones are good inside of Waco ISD. Every place is going to have problems, but I think the problems are things that can be fixed. I’m just excited about the opportunity to help." wacotrib.com/sports/high-...
Waco ISD names Lanny Williams as new AD; Ed Love to retire in December
Waco ISD named Lanny Williams as its next athletic director Friday, replacing retiring Ed Love after 44 years. Williams brings 26 years of experience and a vision for character-driven excellence.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A new era for WISD athletics: "The bones are good inside of Waco ISD. Every place is going to have problems, but I think the problems are things that can be fixed. I’m just excited about the opportunity to help." wacotrib.com/sports/high-...
Mack Rhoades is officially out as Baylor’s athletic director, the school and Rhoades confirmed on Thursday. wacotrib.com/sports/colle...
Mack Rhoades steps down as Baylor athletics director after 9 years
Mack Rhoades is officially out as Baylor’s athletic director, the school and Rhoades confirmed on Thursday.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Mack Rhoades is officially out as Baylor’s athletic director, the school and Rhoades confirmed on Thursday. wacotrib.com/sports/colle...
During the 43 days of the federal government shutdown, Waco's Shepherd's Heart, Caritas and Meals on Wheels saw an "outpouring of support" to meet a spike in need, local leaders said.
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Federal shutdown brought 'outpouring of support' as demand spiked at Waco-area food pantries
During the 43 days of the federal government shutdown, Shepherd's Heart, Caritas and Meals on Wheels saw an outpouring of support to meet a spike in need, leaders said.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
During the 43 days of the federal government shutdown, Waco's Shepherd's Heart, Caritas and Meals on Wheels saw an "outpouring of support" to meet a spike in need, local leaders said.
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City of Waco rules for food trucks now ban direct connections to utilities, limit seating and require truck mobility after the city council updated its open-air vending rules last week. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Waco food trucks now under new restrictions on utility hookups, seating
City of Waco rules for food trucks now ban direct connections to utilities, limit seating and require truck mobility after the city council updated its open-air vending rules last week.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
City of Waco rules for food trucks now ban direct connections to utilities, limit seating and require truck mobility after the city council updated its open-air vending rules last week. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
"I know parents who are already missing meals so they can feed their children. I know seniors who will have to choose between buying groceries and paying for their prescriptions." Almost 32,000 in McLennan County to be hit by SNAP funding lapse: wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Almost 32,000 in McLennan County to be hit by SNAP funding lapse
"I know parents who are already missing meals so they can feed their children. I know seniors who will have to choose between buying groceries and paying for their prescriptions."
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October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"I know parents who are already missing meals so they can feed their children. I know seniors who will have to choose between buying groceries and paying for their prescriptions." Almost 32,000 in McLennan County to be hit by SNAP funding lapse: wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
An uninvited guest may crash Waco’s parties this weekend, with the National Weather Service predicting possible 70-mile-per-hour winds, heavy rains and dime-size hail.
Heavy rain, strong winds could hit Waco Friday night, Saturday
An uninvited guest may crash Waco's party this weekend, the National Weather Service warning of possible 70-mile-per-hour winds, heavy rains and dime-size hail.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
An uninvited guest may crash Waco’s parties this weekend, with the National Weather Service predicting possible 70-mile-per-hour winds, heavy rains and dime-size hail.
Just two local voters will decide Nov. 4 whether the Riverway Municipal Management District can issue up to $582 million in bonds and levy property taxes as developers progress through the proposed 1,887-home Riverway subdivision.
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Two Waco voters to decide $580M Riverway bond election Nov. 4
Just two voters will decide whether the Riverway Municipal Management District in Waco can issue up to $582 million in bonds and levy taxes as the 1,887-home Riverway subdivision progresses.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just two local voters will decide Nov. 4 whether the Riverway Municipal Management District can issue up to $582 million in bonds and levy property taxes as developers progress through the proposed 1,887-home Riverway subdivision.
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The federal government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has become the third longest since the 1970s, and its Waco-area effects will include local nutrition programs unless it is resolved soon. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Effects of federal government shutdown in Waco may expand within weeks
The federal government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has become the third longest since the 1970s, and it may hamper nutrition programs locally unless it is resolved soon.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The federal government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has become the third longest since the 1970s, and its Waco-area effects will include local nutrition programs unless it is resolved soon. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Former Navy sailor and disabled veteran Elmo Hamilton, 66, is happy to have a new home. He’s one of the first formerly unsheltered veterans to move into Freedom’s Path Waco, a $14 million, 34-unit complex on the Waco VA hospital campus. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Freedom's Path Waco opens doors to house unsheltered veterans
Former Navy sailor and disabled veteran Elmo Hamilton, 66, is happy to have a new home.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Former Navy sailor and disabled veteran Elmo Hamilton, 66, is happy to have a new home. He’s one of the first formerly unsheltered veterans to move into Freedom’s Path Waco, a $14 million, 34-unit complex on the Waco VA hospital campus. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Waco city and school officials signed off Tuesday on a $32 million deal to sell 23 acres of riverside school land to the city for its downtown redevelopment. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Waco ISD, city sign off on $32M Jefferson-Moore campus sale
"We want to learn the history of the Jefferson-Moore school and incorporate it into the designs for what we will build there," Balk said.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Waco city and school officials signed off Tuesday on a $32 million deal to sell 23 acres of riverside school land to the city for its downtown redevelopment. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Plans are in place for a third occupant of Robinson Business Park, but details remained limited Thursday on the planned building dubbed "Project Justice." wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Project Justice bound for Robinson Business Park, few specifics available
Plans are in place for a third occupant of Robinson Business Park, but details remained limited Thursday on the planned building dubbed "Project Justice."
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October 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Plans are in place for a third occupant of Robinson Business Park, but details remained limited Thursday on the planned building dubbed "Project Justice." wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Posters of the Ten Commandments now join educational displays and motivational messages on classroom walls in many Waco-area public schools. wacotrib.com/news/local/e...
Ten Commandments going up in Waco-area public school classrooms
Posters of the Ten Commandments now join educational displays and motivational messages on classroom walls in many Waco-area public schools.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Posters of the Ten Commandments now join educational displays and motivational messages on classroom walls in many Waco-area public schools. wacotrib.com/news/local/e...
Connally school officials are anxiously looking at the calendar these days, awaiting a decision from the Texas Commissioner of Education on whether to close 1 or 2 Connally schools or appoint managers that would take over for the district's elected board of trustees.
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Connally ISD awaits state decision on board takeover
Connally is awaiting a state decision on whether to close one or two schools or appoint a management board that would take over for the district's elected board of trustees.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Connally school officials are anxiously looking at the calendar these days, awaiting a decision from the Texas Commissioner of Education on whether to close 1 or 2 Connally schools or appoint managers that would take over for the district's elected board of trustees.
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The city of Waco plans to spend $32.2 million to buy the former Indian Spring Middle School campus from Waco ISD, a key part of the city's downtown redevelopment project. wacotrib.com/news/local/e...
October 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The city of Waco plans to spend $32.2 million to buy the former Indian Spring Middle School campus from Waco ISD, a key part of the city's downtown redevelopment project. wacotrib.com/news/local/e...
The federal shutdown leaves Waco's VA regional office closed and federal airport personnel working unpaid for the duration, while most federally funded programs locally can continue several weeks without a resolution. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Federal shutdown closes Waco VA Regional Office, most local services funded for several weeks
The shutdown leaves Waco's VA regional office closed and federal airport personnel working unpaid for the duration, while most federally funded programs locally can continue several weeks without a re...
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October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The federal shutdown leaves Waco's VA regional office closed and federal airport personnel working unpaid for the duration, while most federally funded programs locally can continue several weeks without a resolution. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Historical designations could be underway for a prominent Waco woman's home and for Waco's second H-E-B, which is undergoing a renovation to become a grocery store once again. wacotrib.com/news/local/h...
Waco home, 1950 H-E-B building up for historical designations
Owners are seeking historical designations for a prominent Waco woman's home and for Waco's second H-E-B, which is undergoing a renovation to become a grocery store once again.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Historical designations could be underway for a prominent Waco woman's home and for Waco's second H-E-B, which is undergoing a renovation to become a grocery store once again. wacotrib.com/news/local/h...
Sergio's Food Truck has closed. SpaceX tops a list of the most valuable private companies. Nominations are in for the Leading Waco Women awards, and more Waco-area business news. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Mike Copeland: Sergio's closed; Umiya permit; SpaceX tops most-valuable list; Webster Market grand opening
Sergio's Food Truck has closed. SpaceX tops a list of the most valuable private companies. Nominations are in for the Leading Waco Women awards, and more Waco-area business news.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sergio's Food Truck has closed. SpaceX tops a list of the most valuable private companies. Nominations are in for the Leading Waco Women awards, and more Waco-area business news. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Spending nearly $2 billion between them, 3 heavyweights are putting finishing touches on plants poised to transform Waco's industrial landscape. One will process milk from Texas farms, while another packs energy in a bottle. A 3rd makes cereal boxes from recycled paper.
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Three industrial projects worth $2 billion making progress in Waco
Graphic Packaging International remains on track to open this year, with Electrolit and Walmart plants expected to start producing sports drinks and milk, respectively, early next year.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Spending nearly $2 billion between them, 3 heavyweights are putting finishing touches on plants poised to transform Waco's industrial landscape. One will process milk from Texas farms, while another packs energy in a bottle. A 3rd makes cereal boxes from recycled paper.
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PHOTO GALLERY — Along with the traditional Burning of the W to kick off homecoming festivities, Waco High celebrated the renaming of 42nd Street as Lions Way in front of the new school. wacotrib.com/news/local/e...
PHOTOS: Waco High kicks off homecoming festivities
Along with the traditional Burning of the W to kick off homecoming festivities, Waco High celebrated the renaming of 42nd Street as Lions Way in front of the new school.
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September 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
PHOTO GALLERY — Along with the traditional Burning of the W to kick off homecoming festivities, Waco High celebrated the renaming of 42nd Street as Lions Way in front of the new school. wacotrib.com/news/local/e...
This 54-year-old bridge with deep ties to Waco history will receive new joints and guardrails, along with a new driving surface and repairs to the pedestrian walkway. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Yearlong Herring Avenue bridge rehabilitation to start soon
The 54-year-old span in the coming year will receive new joints and guardrails, along with a new driving surface and repairs to the pedestrian walkway added in 2004.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This 54-year-old bridge with deep ties to Waco history will receive new joints and guardrails, along with a new driving surface and repairs to the pedestrian walkway. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Waco’s housing market is among the 20 most frigid residential marketplaces in the U.S., Zillow says. Texas restaurants love new laws from the Lege. Plus downtown Waco hotel talk and more in Mike's column this week. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Mike Copeland: Report says Waco's housing market is chilly, new restaurant laws, downtown hotels and more
Waco’s housing market is among the 20 most frigid residential marketplaces in the U.S., Zillow says. Texas restaurants love new laws from the Lege. Plus downtown hotel talk and more.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Waco’s housing market is among the 20 most frigid residential marketplaces in the U.S., Zillow says. Texas restaurants love new laws from the Lege. Plus downtown Waco hotel talk and more in Mike's column this week. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Waco will soon begin planning and testing processes to bring futuristic mobility technologies into a 9-mile "Smart Corridor" running the breadth of the city Franklin Avenue and Highway 84, as well as into downtown intersections. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Waco taking steps toward futuristic mobility corridor, intersections
Waco and the local MPO will soon begin planning and testing processes to bring futuristic mobility technologies to the city.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Waco will soon begin planning and testing processes to bring futuristic mobility technologies into a 9-mile "Smart Corridor" running the breadth of the city Franklin Avenue and Highway 84, as well as into downtown intersections. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Waco businesses see opportunities in Austin-area tech growth — from housing demand to financing for ancillary businesses and direct investment surrounding the growing tech presence in Travis, Williamson and Bastrop counties. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Waco businesses see opportunities in Austin-area tech growth
Housing demand from commuters, financing for ancillary businesses and direct investment surrounding the growing tech presence in Travis, Williamson and Bastrop counties are all on the radars of Waco b...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Waco businesses see opportunities in Austin-area tech growth — from housing demand to financing for ancillary businesses and direct investment surrounding the growing tech presence in Travis, Williamson and Bastrop counties. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Along with 1,223 single-family homes, developers plan apartments and commercial space on the site near Highway 6 and Tom Ledbetter Road, on the far side of the Twin Bridges over Lake Waco. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
West Lake Village aims to bring 1,223 homes, Waco's 2nd municipal management district
Along with 1,223 single-family homes, developers plan apartments and commercial space on the site near Highway 6 and Tom Ledbetter Road, on the far side of the Twin Bridges.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Along with 1,223 single-family homes, developers plan apartments and commercial space on the site near Highway 6 and Tom Ledbetter Road, on the far side of the Twin Bridges over Lake Waco. wacotrib.com/news/local/b...
Waco celebrated completion of its new garbage transfer station Friday. It will open to city trucks Oct. 1 along with the new landfill, and welcome the public in the following months. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...
Transition to new Waco landfill to start in less than 2 weeks
Waco celebrated completion of its new transfer station Friday. It will open to city trucks Oct. 1 along with the new landfill, and welcome the public in the following months.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Waco celebrated completion of its new garbage transfer station Friday. It will open to city trucks Oct. 1 along with the new landfill, and welcome the public in the following months. wacotrib.com/news/local/g...