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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> |
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| − | A city located in the heart of [[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]]. |
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| − | 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. |
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| − | The city is home to [[Baylor University]].
| + | [[Dr Pepper]] was first made in Waco; a local museum houses artifacts of the popular soft drink. |
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| − | == External Links == | + | 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. |
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| | + | ==See also== |
| | + | *[[David Sibley]], former state senator and mayor of Waco |
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| | + | == External links == |
| | * [http://www.waco-texas.com/ Official Website] | | * [http://www.waco-texas.com/ Official Website] |
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| | [[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]] | | [[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]] |
| | + | [[Category:Most Conservative American Cities]] |