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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Executive Search Firm Proposals Review
The board is evaluating proposals from executive search firms to assist in recruiting leadership for the housing authority.
Kate Ross Sidewalk Replacement Phase II Contract Award
The housing authority is reviewing a construction contract with Texas Corridor Contracting LLC to replace aging sidewalks at the Kate Ross community. This project aims to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility for residents.
Residential Property Compliance
The commission will evaluate five additional properties—1905 Webster Ave, 1901 Connor Ave, 3900 Mockingbird Ln, 3316 N 15A St, and 2320 Ethel Ave—for building standards compliance.
Office Rezoning at 501-511 Herring Avenue
Get ready for new neighbors, Waco! The city just approved a rezoning that will allow for a new development with 63 homes in East Waco. This means more housing options are on the way.
Riverwalk project
Catalyst Urban Development is updating its riverfront project plans to replace a planned hotel with mixed-use apartments, offices, and restaurants, aligning with city riverwalk construction.
Surveillance Technology Policy
Waco is caught in a tug-of-war over Flock license-plate cameras, with some residents so fed up with the surveillance that they’re actually vandalizing the equipment. It’s a classic debate: are these cameras keeping our streets safer, or are they just turning our city into a digital fishbowl?