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Waco (/ ˈ w eɪ k oʊ / WAY-koh) is a city in and 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 U.S. census estimated 2023 population of 144,816, making it the 24th-most populous city in the state.
The Waco siege, also known as the Waco massacre, was the siege by U.S. federal government and Texas state law enforcement officials of a compound belonging to the religious cult known as the Branch Davidians between February 28 and April 19, 1993.
Jul 26, 2024 · As the county seat and home to Baylor University, the city of Waco boasts high-quality museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant options for dining and nightlife at the fingertips of residents and...
Dec 19, 2017 · The Waco Siege was a 51-day standoff between federal agents and members of a millennial Christian sect called the Branch Davidians at a Texas compound in 1993.
Waco: Created by Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle. With Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, Andrea Riseborough, Paul Sparks. The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.
Jul 29, 2024 · Waco is the county seat of McLennan County. It offers major attractions, five historic homes, seven recreational venues, three colleges, five community centers, dozens of public parks, and nine arts organizations staging theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions.
Things to Do in Waco, Texas: See Tripadvisor's 68,312 traveler reviews and photos of Waco tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August. We have reviews of the best places to see in Waco. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
