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Hey there, Waco! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could this $10 billion data center plan still fall apart?
  • Could a Waco veteran you know get housing before year’s end?
  • How new high-tech planes are changing flight training in Waco

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 39.
  • Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘It's not too late': Waco's state representative Pat Curry weighs in on future of data center (kxxv.com) — A massive $10 billion data center planned near Ross is drawing sharp pushback, and Waco-area State Rep. Pat Curry says Lacy Lakeview may have “put the cart before the horse” on the deal. He warns annexation and infrastructure hurdles with McLennan County and Waco could stall the project, while neighbors organize a community meeting to oppose it and InfraKey scrambles to answer questions about water, wastewater, and long-term impacts.
   

2. 'Connecting need with opportunity': Waco's Freedom's Path seeks more veteran tenants (kwtx.com) — A new Freedom’s Path housing development in Waco is actively seeking more local veterans to fill its still-vacant apartments before the end of the year, offering stable homes to those experiencing homelessness. In partnership with the VA, the Stan C. Parker Foundation, and the City of Waco, Veterans One Stop staff are ready to walk applicants through every step of the process.
   

3. 'What I'll see for the rest of my life': TSTC students to train on new planes (kxxv.com) — Aviation students at Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus are now training on five new Piper Pilot 100i airplanes, bringing airline-style technology into local classrooms. The upgraded fleet’s glass cockpits and advanced avionics aim to give Waco-based students a competitive edge as they prepare for commercial aviation careers and TSTC continues expanding its training capacity.
   

4. Texas Drivers Beware: Major Waco Pileup Shows Interstate Danger (thebullamarillo.com) — A recent multi-car pileup on I-35 in Waco highlights how dangerous bumper-to-bumper interstate traffic can be through the city. The writer describes getting stuck in standstill Waco traffic on a past trip and urges extra caution, especially when heavy, fast-moving traffic leaves little room for error.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Daisy, a dog who went missing in Waco, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 4 minutes. Message from Owner: "I lost my big… (Nextdoor Farwell Heights)
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    FOUND on December 11, 2025 in Waco, TX 76701 near W Waco drive and N 17th street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Farwell Heights)
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