Stories
Waco stories for walks, landmarks, and local context
Short, source-backed reads that explain what you are seeing while you move through the city.
City story
How Waco Became a City of Murals
Discover how a grassroots effort to boost hometown spirit through 'Wacotown' murals began the transformation of downtown Waco into an…
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Mammoths in the Heartland
The prehistoric remains found at the Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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Number 16's Inspiration
The story of how Chip Gaines' baseball jersey number became the name for one of the Magnolia Silos' specialty shops.
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The Bronze Herd of the Brazos
A look at the monumental 'Branding the Brazos' sculptures by Robert Summers.
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The Chisholm Trail
A story about Waco's role as a crossing point on the Chisholm Trail and the significance of the Waco Suspension Bridge.
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The Cowboy Legend
A deeper look at the figures in the 'Branding the Brazos' installation.
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The Diversity of Austin Avenue
The architectural variety of the Austin Avenue historic corridor.