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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The Giant's Graveyard
A story about the prehistoric remains at the Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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The Grand Stage
A look at the historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre and its evolution from vaudeville to live music.
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The Journey of the Old Church
The story of the Second Presbyterian Church, built in 1894, which was moved and restored to become a historical anchor at the Silos.
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The Legacy of William Cameron
A story about the dedication of Cameron Park and its scale.
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The Legend of Lover's Leap
The tragic legend behind the name of one of Cameron Park's most popular viewpoints.
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The Legend of Lover's Leap
A story about the legendary forbidden love that gave Lover's Leap in Cameron Park its name.
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The Poetic Sanctuary
The Armstrong Browning Library's dedication to Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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The Sanctuary of Lake Waco Wetlands
The purpose and wildlife of the Lake Waco Wetlands wildlife refuge.
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The Seals of the Hippodrome
A look at the eclectic history of the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, from vaudeville to live music.
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The Sky-High Silos
The story of the iconic grain silos transformed into a modern destination.
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The Skyscraper That Refused to Fall
The ALICO Building survived the 1953 tornado, becoming a beacon of hope and a command center for recovery efforts.
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The Spirit of Indian Spring Park
The historical significance of Indian Spring Park as an early settlement.
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The Street Artist Who Inspired Banksy Came to Waco
In 2018, Parisian stencil pioneer Blek Le Rat visited Waco to create six murals in the downtown Cultural District.