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'''Waco''' is a town in [[Texas]] which was the stage for a stand-off between the U.S. [[government]] and a religious group known as The [[Branch Davidians]]. The siege of The Branch Davidian's headquarters began on February 28th, 2003 and ended on April 19th when a fire broke out in the main church building that was under siege. The fire killed 79 people, 25 of which were children.
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<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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The Branch Davidians were under siege for having illegal [[firearm]]s and, allegedly, a [[drug]] [[laboratory]] inside their main [[church]] building.  There were also alleged reports of [[abuse]] of children and [[polygamy]] committed by the church leader, [[David Koresh]], who claimed he was the [[messiah]].
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'''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 event was controversial because some believe the actions of the government were too harsh and that they did not take into effect the mentality of the Branch Davidians. Some also believe the [[BATF]] started the fire that burnt down the building and killed those inside, and this belief is supported by the evidence in several documentary [[film]]s, such as ''Waco: The Rules of Engagement'' and ''Waco: A New Revelation''.  These films contradicted the longstanding claims by the BATF and [[FBI]] that no [[pyrotechnic]] devices were used at Waco, causing them to retract their claims and Congressional hearings into the Waco siege to be reopened.
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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.  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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==References==
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[[Dr Pepper]] was first made in Waco; a local museum houses artifacts of the popular soft drink.
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* ''Waco: The Rules of Engagement'', documentary film, 1997
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* ''Waco: A New Revelation'', documentary film, 1999
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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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* Thibodeau, David.  ''A Place Called Waco: A Survivor's Story''.  HarperCollins, 1999.
 
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==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[Ruby Ridge, Idaho]]
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*[[David Sibley]], former state senator and mayor of Waco
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.waco-texas.com/ Official Website]
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[[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]]
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[[Category:Most Conservative American Cities]]

Latest revision as of 00:43, June 23, 2026

This article is about the city of Waco, Texas. For the famous BATF raid which took place near this city, see Branch Davidians.

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. 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.

See also

External links

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