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A resident questioned the transparency of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's economic development programs.
Commissioners' Court - Sep 1, 2026 · 12:15 →News & external sources (10)
Waco quinceañera boutique feels the weight of rising costs and deportations on Hispanic traditions
Vanessa's Boutique in Waco says economic pressures and deportations are forcing some Hispanic families to scale back or cancel quinceañera celebrations.
Ross Perot Jr. to speak in Waco
Those old enough to remember Ross Perot, and even those who aren't, may enjoy the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's State of the Nation Luncheon scheduled Oct. 8 at the Baylor Club.
Cornerstone Caregiving renovation of old Waco Drug Co. building downtown underway
Cornerstone Caregiving’s $12 million renovation of the former Waco Drug Co. building downtown is underway, with a boost from a city and county economic development grant approved earlier this month.
Waco to extend fire service to Desperado at Waco Surf under development deal
Waco's Desperado agreement includes sales-tax rebates as an incentive for the 88-home upscale development joining Waco Surf. Backers also unveiled the potential for 250 more homes and a 250-room hotel.
Waco eyes 'nationally recognized' brand, big box retailers at I-35 and Highway 6
A development deal that Waco may orchestrate could bring at least two big-box retailers to the east side of I-35, including a "warehouse retail brand" mentioned in city council documents.
Waco City Council approves Manhattan Project Brewing Company location at Foster Pavilion garage
Waco City Council approves Manhattan Project Brewing Company location at Foster Pavilion garage KXXV
Infrakey, City of Lacy Lakeview unveil 925MW data center district in McLennan County, Texas
Infrakey, City of Lacy Lakeview unveil 925MW data center district in McLennan County, Texas Data Center Dynamics
Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer”
Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer” The Texas Tribune
McLennan County residents looking to find work among local business closures
McLennan County residents looking to find work among local business closures KXXV
City of Waco, McLennan County raise minimum hourly rates to $25 for businesses wanting incentives
City of Waco, McLennan County raise minimum hourly rates to $25 for businesses wanting incentives KXXV