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<small>''This article is about Waco, Texas. For the famous [[BATF]] [[police state]] [[tyranny|atrocity]] which took place in this city, see [[Branch Davidians]].''</small>

<small>''This article is about the city of Waco, Texas. For the famous [[BATF]] raid which took place near this city, see [[Branch Davidians]].''</small>

'''Waco''' is a city located in Central [[Texas]] located just ninety miles south of [[Dallas]] and 100 miles north of [[Austin]].

'''Waco''' is a city located in Central [[Texas]] located just ninety miles south of [[Dallas]] and 100 miles north of [[Austin]].

The city population is 113,726 and the metropolitan area population is 213,517. The climate is semi-tropical with mild winters.

The city population is 113,726 and the metropolitan area population is 213,517. The climate is semi-tropical with mild winters.  On May 11, 1953, a deadly tornado hit the city; the 114 deaths tied it for the deadliest in Texas history.

 

[[Dr Pepper]] was first made in Waco; a local museum houses artifacts of the popular soft drink.

The city is home to [[Baylor University]].  It is also the home of Christian couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of the television show Fixer Upper.  It was also located near the former [[Branch Davidians]] compound, site of the standoff between the group and the BATF.

The city is home to [[Baylor University]].  It is also the home of Christian couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of the television show Fixer Upper.  It was also located near the former [[Branch Davidians]] compound, site of the standoff between the group and the BATF.