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MCC President Johnette McKown to retire
3+ week, 4+ day ago (373+ words) by Raquel Villatoro, The Waco Bridge August 18, 2026 McLennan Community College President Johnette McKown, who guided the institution through an era of growth that included new educational programs and buildings, will retire next year. “It has been the privilege of a…...
Find your Waco-area 2026 school accountability A-F rating
4+ week, 1+ day ago (295+ words) by The Texas Tribune, The Waco Bridge August 14, 2026 Texas released a new round of academic accountability ratings Friday, with overall public school performance remaining relatively flat. You can find your Waco-area school rating here. In particular, eight Waco ISD schools…...
Eight Waco ISD schools receive failing grades
4+ week, 1+ day ago (327+ words) by Raquel Villatoro, The Waco Bridge August 14, 2026 Eight Waco schools received failing grades on the state’s annual state report card, new data released Friday shows. South Waco Elementary School received a fifth consecutive F grade, which would normally have triggered…...