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Holiday weekend events fuel downtown growth in Gatesville
By Paxton Graf at KXXV
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of Gatesville is building on months of community events aimed at drawing people back to its downtown, with a packed weekend that includes the city's first-ever PickleFest and its first Fourth of July parade in more than a decade.Watch the story here: Holiday Events Fuel...
Key takeaway Watch the story here: Holiday Events Fuel Downtown Growth in GatesvilleCity Manager Brad Hunt says the momentum has been building and that downtown remains central to Gatesville's identity and future.
Why this matters in Waco
The upcoming Expunction Fair in McLennan County is a significant opportunity for residents to clear their records and start anew. For those who have been hindered by past mistakes, expungement can be a crucial step towards rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. With Baylor University and a growing local economy, Waco is a city that offers many chances for personal and professional growth, but a criminal record can often be a major obstacle. By providing a chance for expungement, the McLennan County District Attorney's Office is helping to level the playing field and give residents a fair shot at success. As the Expunction Fair approaches, it will be worth watching to see how many residents take advantage of this opportunity and how it impacts the community as a whole, particularly in terms of employment and education opportunities within the Waco ISD and Midway ISD school districts.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of Gatesville is building on months of community events aimed at drawing people back to its downtown, with a packed weekend that includes the city's first-ever PickleFest and its first Fourth of July parade in more than a decade.Watch the story here: Holiday Events Fuel...
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