From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation.
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Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 3
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation.
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Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 4
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation.
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Waco 175: 1975 to 2000 Number 5
From 1975 to 2000, Waco, Texas, faced a period of economic and social adjustment. Traditional industries declined, and the city grappled with the effects of suburbanization and uneven development. Efforts at downtown and riverfront renewal met with mixed success, reflecting broader struggles to redefine the community’s identity and economic base. By the end of the century, Waco remained a city in transition—marked by persistence and gradual change rather than rapid transformation.
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Waco 175: 1950 to 1975 Number 1
Between 1950 and 1975, Waco experienced significant social, economic, and cultural change. The city modernized its infrastructure, expanded its economy, and saw shifts in population and community life. Broader national movements also influenced local developments, leading to gradual transformation in public institutions and everyday experiences.
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Dr. Stephen Sloan of Baylor’s Institute for Oral History and Department of History explores the people, places, and stories that have shaped Waco, Texas.
Through interviews, local-history insights, and narrative storytelling, the podcast highlights both well-known events and lesser-told community histories—helping listeners learn more about Waco and its place in broader Texas history.
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