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.

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Greek Revival Elegance

The evolution of the McCulloch House.

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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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Justice from Above

The symbolism of the McLennan County Courthouse dome sculptures.

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Justice on the Dome

The sculpture group atop the McLennan County Courthouse.

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Mammoths in the Heartland

The prehistoric remains found at the Waco Mammoth National Monument.

1 min

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Nightclub Energy

The day-and-night club experience at 5IVE Bar.

1 min

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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.

1 min

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Piano Lounge Vibes

The upscale atmosphere and live piano music at Red Herring.

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Piano Melodies at Red Herring

The upscale atmosphere and live music at Red Herring.

1 min

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Steps to the Sky

A story about the historic Jacob's Ladder staircase in Cameron Park.

1 min

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Studio Sessions

Texas Music Cafe's unique recording experience.

1 min

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The Antebellum Gem

The history and restoration of the Earle-Harrison House.

1 min

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The Artistic Stage

The performance spaces at Baylor Theatre.

1 min

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The Artist's Hub

Art Center Waco's role as a community creative force.

1 min

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The Art of the Silo

Visual arts at Art Center Waco.

1 min

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The Backyard Bash

The scale and atmosphere of The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill.

1 min

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The Bronze Herd

A look at the 'Branding the Brazos' sculptures in Indian Spring Park.

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The Bronze Herd of the Brazos

A look at the monumental 'Branding the Brazos' sculptures by Robert Summers.

1 min

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The Chicago School in Waco

The design and survival of the Praetorian Building.

1 min

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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.

1 min

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The Cowboy Legend

Details of the Robert Summers sculptures near the Suspension Bridge.

1 min

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The Cowboy Legend

A deeper look at the figures in the 'Branding the Brazos' installation.

1 min

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The Diversity of Austin Avenue

The architectural variety of the Austin Avenue historic corridor.

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The Fizzy First

A story about the birth of Dr Pepper in Waco.

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