City Beat Weekly News Report (March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026)

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire achieved a milestone of three years without a death in a structure fire. It’s time for the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame’s annual Spring Break Round up featuring reenactments, special guest speakers, and more! Work is about to begin on the Downtown Railroad Quiet Zone. The…

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Barron’s Branch Walkthrough

The Barron’s Branch District is the first phase of the ambitious 100-acre Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project. Stretching across approximately 30 acres along the Brazos River, this district is designed as a park-first urban neighborhood that transforms underutilized land into a walkable destination. The defining feature of the district is the restoration of Barron’s Branch Creek.…

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Calle Dos Pedestrian Walkway

The Calle Dos Pedestrian Walkway is a key feature of the Barron’s Branch District, the first phase of the ambitious 100-acre Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project. The name “Calle Dos” (Second Street) pays homage to the historic Mexican-American neighborhood that thrived in this area before being dismantled by urban renewal in the 1960s. The redevelopment plans…

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