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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 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.
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.