Sam Shaw
Government and Growth Reporter, The Waco BridgeSam Shaw covers government and growth for the Bridge. Previously, he spent the past two years at the Longview News-Journal, where he covered county government, school board and environmental justice issues. His work on the emerging lithium extraction industry in Northeast Texas has won statewide attention. Before Longview, he wrote for several publications in his native Colorado and reported news features for the High Country News. Sam earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a master’s in journalism from Goldsmiths University in London.
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Republican heavyweight David Cook and Democratic newcomer Amy Martinez-Salas, live far from Waco but say they can represent its interests. -
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Republican incumbent D.L. Wilson points to his record as Democrat Jeremy Davis tries to reclaim his party’s longtime hold on the precinct. Neither candidate is taking success for granted. -
Davis is on the Nov. 3 ballot seeking the office for a two-year term after narrowly loosing in 2024. -
Wilson is on the Nov. 3 ballot seeking to retain the office for his second term. -
The city, which leases land to the rocket-testing plant, agreed to pay groundwater district penalties, monitor wells and seek new water supplies. -
Barefield fought off a challenge from economic development official Rachel E. Pate, while Mayor Holmes won 83% of the vote. And Lacy Lakeview elected a data center opponent. -
Baylor’s move to allow Turning Point USA’s tour stop on campus Wednesday, along with a rally featuring LGBTQ+ speakers is being called a win for diverse viewpoints by some. -
Candidates for the at-large seat discuss the data center proposal and their priorities ahead of the May 2 local elections. Early voting begins Monday. -
Waco's clout in the Texas Legislature is at issue in the Republican primary race to replace departing state Sen. Brian Birdwell.
