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McLennan County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in McLennan County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Waco is planning to give city employees a pay bump without hiking your property taxes. To pull this off, the city is forcing departments to cut their own budgets to cover the costs.
Waco is tightening its belt by hiking health insurance premiums for city employees by 7% and dropping coverage for weight-loss drugs. It’s a tough move aimed at balancing the books, but it definitely hits the wallets of the people who keep the city running.
Because of a massive administrative screw-up, over 130 Texas cities—including some in McLennan County—are currently legally barred from raising property taxes. Local officials are scrambling to figure out how this budget freeze will impact city services and upcoming projects.
Governor Abbott is looking to scrap tax breaks for data centers, which could completely change how Waco lures tech companies to town. It’s a major shift that might force local leaders to rethink how they balance business growth with city revenue.
Waco just landed $10 million in state funding to give the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum a much-needed facelift. This project aims to modernize the aging landmark and boost the city's appeal as a top-tier tourist destination.
Waco is dropping $228,000 of taxpayer money to expand a road near the new Park Meadows South development beyond what the builder initially planned. The city says it’s a proactive move to prevent future traffic jams, but it’s a significant chunk of change for a private project.
Waco is finally getting a slice of the national opioid settlement pie to beef up local addiction treatment. It’s a much-needed cash injection to help the city fight back against the ongoing overdose crisis.
The local health district is reeling after a $1.1 million federal funding cut forced them to lay off eight employees. Expect longer lines and a harder time getting the basic health services you rely on.
McLennan County just landed a record-breaking $380,000 from the 1998 tobacco settlement. It’s a nice chunk of change that gives the county some extra breathing room for upcoming projects.
Waco is cutting funding for local non-profits by 20% to balance the city budget. This means the community programs you use every day might have to cut back on their services or hours soon.
Waco’s economic boom is slowing down, leaving the city with a budget gap to fill. Officials are now looking at where to trim the fat, which could mean changes to the services you rely on.