Waco (/ ˈ w eɪ k oʊ / WAY-koh) is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin.The city had a 2010 population of 124,805, making it the 22nd-most populous city in the state. The 2020 population estimate for the city was 138,486. The Waco metropolitan statistical area consists of McLennan and Falls ...

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The Waco siege, also known as the Waco massacre, was the law enforcement siege of the compound that belonged to the religious sect Branch Davidians.It was carried out by the U.S. federal government, Texas state law enforcement, and the U.S. military, between February 28 and April 19, 1993. The Branch Davidians were led by David Koresh and were headquartered at Mount Carmel Center ranch in the ...

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Lake Waco Wetlands The Lake Waco Wetlands was created to mitigate the habitat loss when Lake Waco was raised by those seven feet. Partnering with Baylor University, it is an educational place to learn about and visit. Waco Water Utilities: 848-9654: Landfill (Public Works-Solid Waste)

The Waco Siege began in early 1993, when a government raid on a compound in Axtell, Texas, led to a 51-day standoff between federal agents and members of a