Waco: Quick Facts

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Nov. 1, 2026

News •

Trump shifts Texas midterm rally from Waco to Corpus Christi • Oct. 22, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (USA Today)

President Trump coming to Waco for Oct. 27 rally • Oct. 19, 2026, 7:38 PM ET (Waco Tribune-Herald)

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talks politics at 2 Waco stops ahead of early voting • Oct. 17, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Waco Tribune-Herald)

Tesla Roadster supercar flies, sucks to wall, hits sub-1 second 0-60 mph • Oct. 16, 2026, 3:18 AM ET (The Detroit News)

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Waco: McLennan County Courthouse

Pat Neff Hall at Baylor University with red brick walls, white columns, and a tall bell tower rising above the entrance, surrounded by green lawn and landscaping.

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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