So... How's the nation's foreclosure rate? In short, Higher. According to data released today, the foreclosure rate for April jumped 32 percent compared to the same time period last year. More than 342,000 homes received a foreclosure notice in April. Of course that's a nationwide statistic. Although I like going there on … [Read more...]
There's an old indian legend that says the Waco Indians chose this area to settle because it was in a geological recess, protected by hills and bluffs, making it tornado proof. On May 11, 1953 a reporter telephoned James Dixon, chariman of Baylor University Department of Geology, and asked about the old indian legend. … [Read more...]
Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but I seem to enjoy history a lot more now than I did when I was in school. Maybe because just in my lifetime, I've witnessed so much history - BIG history. Anyway, I was just browsing a few websites reading about the history of Waco and I just came across a fun (and interesting) … [Read more...]
Just wanted to pass along some quick informatiom. With the construction of Midway's new elementary school, Castleman Creek Elementary, the school board had to redraw and approve a new elementary school zone map for the district. Below is the link for the new zone map that was approved on November 18th: Midway ISD … [Read more...]
One thing Wacoans like to do is dine out. It's wild really, usually when new restaurant opens, doesn't it usually take a little while to "catch on" and become profitable? Not in Waco!! New restaurant in town? You can bet it's packed from the very start (at least for a little while). Sometimes, those restaurants disappear … [Read more...]
So I'm watching the news last week and they had an "expert" in the studio discussing the economic "crisis". The "expert" was saying there is a credit freeze right now. I coudn't believe my ears when the news anchors said don't try to get a home loand, car loan, or credit card! Is the media creating a "crisis" for the sake … [Read more...]
We currently have developement going on in the downtown area with new restaraunts, loft living, office, new Chamber of Commerce building, renovated hotels, etc... But that could be just the start. Could Waco soon have trolleys, riverfront district, upscale eateries, water taxis, cultural district, sky walks, a new Baylor … [Read more...]
I was just reading a news article in the Waco Trib about the city council passing a new ordinace that should result in more sidewalks in new subdivisions. Hooray! That just got me thinking really about the way it used to be (well, at least in the neighborhood where I grew up). All these new subdivisions going in now-a-days … [Read more...]
I can't believe that I've lived in Waco for 13 years and never seen a live show at the Waco Hippodrome - until last night. I'd never even stepped inside the Waco Hippodrome before. No reason really, just never had a chance to go inside. I'm not much of a "theater" type person. Not to knock the performing arts; it's just … [Read more...]
A news report in the Waco Tribune Herald: Downtown Waco is starting to really thrive! I'm pretty excited about the new changes in the Waco area. It's a breath a fresh air to really see projects actually start and take hold. I moved to Waco in October of '95 and have to admit that the area seemed pretty stale for the first … [Read more...]
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