{"id":2,"date":"2020-11-14T06:11:29","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T06:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/waco.ekhasila.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2020-11-16T11:16:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T11:16:49","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waco.ekhasila.com\/index.php\/sample-page\/","title":{"rendered":"About Waco"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Waco –\u00a0Just a Glimpse<\/em> !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you drive, fly, or walk to Waco, you\u2019re guaranteed a fun visit in the heartland of Texas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waco is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin<\/a>, Waco\u2019s the place to stop for scores of shops<\/a> and restaurants galore<\/a>. So, come on by and stay for a visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city was founded in 1849 by the Huaco Indians that lived on the land in the present-day downtown area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on Waco\u2019s history.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Waco is the county seat of McLennan County<\/a>.  It also offers some major attractions<\/a>, five historic homes, seven recreational venues, and nine arts organizations staging theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City is the birthplace of Dr Pepper<\/a>, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum<\/a> and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waco is also home to the Waco Mammoth National Monument, a 100-plus acre stretch of wooded parkland along the Bosque River. The site provides a glimpse into the lives of Columbian mammoth bones discovered in Waco along the Bosque River and is part of the National Parks System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is not only brimming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of higher learning with THREE major colleges in its city limits including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baylor University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Technical College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLennan Community College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city boasts one of the of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. The 416-acre park is located in the heart of Waco, next to downtown, situated on the Brazos and Bosque Rivers<\/a>. It hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clicking on one of the links to the left allows you to find your way around our city government, as well as some Economic Development information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Please visit our\u00a0departments link<\/a>\u00a0if you need to find a specific place.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To learn about Waco and its rich history watch our Waco City Cable Channel (WCCC.TV)<\/a> and check out our numerous series relating to history like \u2018Waco, Gateway to Texas History<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018Waco, Markers in Time<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find information on planning a trip to Waco, please check the visiting section of the Convention & Visitor\u2019s Bureau<\/a> <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n