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Waco · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Waco's struggling to build enough affordable housing, and developers need the city's help to get state tax credits. If the city steps up, we could see more affordable places to live, but it's not a done deal yet.
Waco City Council approved the Hilltop Heights development, despite some resident opposition. This means new construction is coming to the area.
Waco's getting a new tiny home village, Creekside Community Village, to help people experiencing homelessness, especially seniors, get back on their feet. The city's putting $2 million into this project to offer stable housing and a sense of community.
Big news for Waco! A massive $10 billion data center is set to break ground in Lacy Lakeview. This tech giant is expected to bring a wave of new jobs and seriously boost the local economy.
Remember that old H-E-B building downtown? Get ready, because it's coming back to life! Garden City Grocery is reopening it, and it's going to bring more buzz to the heart of Waco.
Tired of loud train horns at all hours? Waco's finally kicking off its quiet zone project to cut down on the noise. This means fewer disruptive train whistles echoing through town.