Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Waco News, the Nexcom Media Network, and how to engage with our coverage.

What is Waco News?

Waco News is Hyperlocal news intelligence for Waco, Texas and McLennan County — Baylor University, Magnolia, and the I-35 corridor. Waco News is part of the Nexcom Media Network.

Is Waco News free to read?

Yes. Waco News has no paywall, no required login, and no subscription fees. All articles are CC BY 4.0 licensed (excerpts and structured data; full articles retain original-publisher copyright).

Who runs Waco News?

Waco News is operated by Nexcom Media, the publisher of the Nexcom Media Network. Contact: editor@nexcom.media.

What does Waco News cover?

Waco News covers Waco TX news, McLennan County, Baylor University, Waco ISD, Magnolia Market, and related stories in and around Waco.

How often is Waco News updated?

New articles, weather data, and event listings appear continuously. RSS, JSON Feed, and Atom subscribers receive updates within minutes of publication.

How can I submit a tip or correction to Waco News?

Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://waconews.org/contact. Corrections are typically published within 24 hours.

Does Waco News have a newsletter?

Yes — visit https://waconews.org/newsletter to subscribe to a weekly summary of the most important stories.

Can AI assistants and search engines use Waco News content?

Yes. We allow named AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, and others) in robots.txt and provide an llms.txt manifest at https://waconews.org/llms.txt for structured discovery.

What ZIP codes does Waco News cover?

Waco News primarily covers Waco and surrounding areas in TX. Visit https://waconews.org/coverage for the full coverage map and ZIP-level pages.

Does Waco News cover local elections in Waco?

Yes — visit https://waconews.org/elections for Waco voter information, key dates, polling places, and ballot coverage.

How can I advertise on or partner with Waco News?

Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject "Partnership" for press, sponsorship, or co-publishing inquiries.

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