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Inside the New Waco Food Bank Designed to Feel More Like a Home Than a Hub
Discover Waco’s new food bank center! Designed to expand community support while keeping a warm, intimate, and comfortable atmosphere for all.

Old Dominion Set To Play Baylor’s Foster Pavilion in September
They've won more consecutive Group of the Year titles than anyone in country music history — and Waco gets a front-row seat this September.

Get Ready for the Red Carpet: Waco Indie Announces Kick Off Event at The Palladium
Waco just landed on MovieMaker Magazine's list of the top 50 film festivals worth the entry fee. That's not something that happens overnight.

Young Animal Lovers Invited to Help Waco Shelter Tackle Seasonal Staff Shortages
Imagine taking a break from the daily grind to make a difference for dogs in need. The shelter has some exciting volunteer opportunities.

Longtime Texas Higher Ed Leader and Former Baylor President Robert B. Sloan Dies at 77
Former Baylor University President Robert B. Sloan has passed away at 77. Look back at his lasting legacy, leadership, and impact on Texas higher education.

Disbelief in Waco After Iconic Street-Side Big Red Sign Vanishes Over Night
A piece of Central Texas history is missing after the historic Big Red sign was stolen from a Waco street. Get the latest details on the investigation.

The Surprising Reason Cameron Park Zoo Will No Longer House Elephants
An era ends in Waco. Discover why Cameron Park Zoo is saying goodbye to its beloved elephants and what this massive change means for Central Texas families.

Waco Welcomes Thousands For The National Square Dance Convention
Waco is about to swing into action, welcoming thousands of dancers from around the globe and stirring up excitement. You won't want to miss this local celebration!

Waco’s Iconic Wave Pool is Getting Two Brand-New, World-Class Skateparks
Big news for Texas skaters! Waco Surf partners with Swatch Nines to build two massive, permanent skateparks.

Remembering the “Waco Horror” and Its Lasting Legacy 110 Years Later
Explore the 110-year legacy of the "Waco Horror." On May 15, 1916, a brutal lynching shook the nation and fueled the early civil rights movement.
