Waco
A city in McLennan County, Texas — population 141,377 as of 2020.
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September 25Waco breaks ground on Barron's Branch, first phase of downtown redevelopment
The City of Waco officially broke ground on Barron’s Branch on Thursday. The investment marks the first phase of its downtown redevelopment project.
Real Estate & Development
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September 11Waco Civic Theatre’s ‘Come From Away’ finds hope in the aftermath of 9/11
Waco Civic Theatre’s ‘Come From Away’ finds hope in the aftermath of 9/11
Creatives & Arts
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September 9KWBU and Rogue Media Launch “Beneath the Surface” With Host Kennisha Thornton
New hybrid video podcast and radio series expands KWBU’s local programming through a partnership with Waco-based Rogue Media
Creatives & Arts
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September 8KWBU and Texas Music Café Launch “Texas Music Café Radio Hour”
New weekly program brings two decades of Waco music history, live performances, and Texas artists to KWBU’s weekend lineup.
Creatives & Arts
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September 8Rachel E. Pate Returns to the Driver’s Seat at KWBU’s Downtown Depot
After taking a break from hosting to focus on civic engagaements, Rachel E. Pate is officially returning as the host of KWBU's Downtown Depot.
Creatives & Arts
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September 4MCC’s bet on career prep paid off. The state funding model that inspired it fell short.
McLennan Community College connected more students with career-focused programs under a new state funding formula. Now a $3.1 million state shortfall has left MCC’s taxpayers to make up the difference.
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Waco by the numbers
- Area
- 89.75 sq mi (232.45 km²), 12.44 sq mi water
- Median age
- 29.7
- Households
- 53,906
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $54,365
- Median house value
- $221,700
- Office
- CITY SECRETARY
- Address
- PO BOX 2570, WACO, TX 76702