About Waco, Texas
Waco is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, located along the Brazos River. It is home to Baylor University, the Magnolia Market at the Silos, and Cameron Park. Waco sits roughly equidistant between Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth along the I-35 corridor.
Quick facts
- Home to Baylor University (founded 1845, the oldest continuously operating university in Texas)
- Magnolia Market at the Silos draws over 2 million visitors annually
- Cameron Park is one of the largest urban parks in Texas (416 acres)
- Sits on the Balcones Fault, marking the edge of the Texas Hill Country
Geography
- County
- McLennan County
- State
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 31.5493° N, -97.1467° W
- Founded
- 1849
- Population (approx.)
- 138,486
What Waco News covers
- Waco TX news
- McLennan County
- Baylor University
- Waco ISD
- Magnolia Market
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waco?
- Waco is located in McLennan County, Texas, at approximately 31.5493° N, -97.1467° W.
- What is the population of Waco?
- Waco has an approximate population of 138,486.
- When was Waco founded?
- Waco was founded in 1849.
- What school districts serve Waco?
- See our Waco News /schools page for the current list of districts and campuses covering Waco.
- What are the major neighborhoods in Waco?
- See our Waco News /neighborhoods page for the full list and per-neighborhood coverage.
- How do I report local news from Waco?
- Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://waconews.org/contact.
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