Hillsboro Tx. September 24, 2017 This is a beautiful…read morebuilding, although we did not get to go in because it was a Sunday.

Its beauty is to aesthetically entice and attract the eyes visiting the Waco Convention Center…read more Unfortunately, it lacks servicing the close proximity of the EAST WACO Citizenry and Community's needs. The Bledsoe Miller Park has an overdue tribute statue of Doris Miller-but the city has erased Moore High School, Jefferson Moore High School, the late Indian Springs Middle School-leaving no where for the black community to access, heritage.., and the be active, and be a part integral to Waco pride. The Bledsoe Miller park located on Bridge Street-Elm/Washington Avenue was where black families had Easter Egg Hunts, played baseball and softball. It was where my dad pushed me high in the swing where I tried to touch the trees that grew upward seemingly enabling me to touch the sky. There are fewer park benches-no pits to roast hotdogs, grill burgers, or heat s'mores 'till the marshmallows almost melted away and burned ! .., There are the no public outdoor swimming pools on the East Side of the mighty Brazos-part of the Red River and the -Colorado River. Our Brazos River has 7 tributaries.. home of the historic Chisholm Trail, the route used in the post-Civil War era to drive cattle overland from ranches in southern Texas, across the Red River into Indian Territory, and ending at Kansas rail stops. A little further south was the great Cotton Palace that was erased also. The Cotton Palace was an exhibition ground in the area of Clay Avenue, Dutton Avenue and South Sixteenth Street in Waco, Texas, from 1895 to 1930. Waco was central to amazing history with Waco Connally Airforce Base has only remnants that still exist today. Along with the Waco Veteran's Hospital that has diminished where as the Olin E. Teague Veteran's Medical Center located in Temple,Texas; 40-45 miles south of WACO has grown and is basically replaced the Waco VA as an essential government based medical facility. Walker's Auditorium where WACO, Texas (a report done by FOX 44 NEWS) - When looking back at East Waco there are few things more iconic than Walker's Auditorium. However, the venue has been forgotten - there is not one picture of the famed building that seems to exist. On a street in East Waco stands the daughter of a trailblazer. Charlotte Floyd-Love, the only child of Herbert Walker - the legendary Black -Waco businessman who opened up the iconic Walker's Auditorium in 1945. Even though there are no pictures of it, remnants of the famed building is like time has passed on and remains only in the mind's eye of their grandchildren born in the late 1940's and 50's.. Behind the old bricks echoed the music of legends. "Ike and Tina" and "Little Stevie" rocked East Waco with their immense talent, but Charlotte shares there were so many more. *My mother, who worked for Mr. Charlie DeVall at the best restaurant in Waco-the Chicken Shack favored Walker's Auditorium, was fortunate to go there and swoon over her favorite, the incomparable Billy Eckstein. "B.B. King was one of my very special ones..." she gushes. "Bobby Blue Bland. I enjoyed all....love them. Gladys Knight. James Brown..." ***I am sad that the city of Waco is disappearing. WE NEED MORE WALKING PATHS LIKE THE MCC OUTDOOR WALKING TRACK- and the nice and adequate Baylor University Outdoor track named for the recently passed great Track Coach -Coach Clyde Heart whom I met and engaged with twice in the last year. He Coached my classmates Michael Beck, and Larry M. Davis-as well as several Gold Medalist Olympians, including Dallas,Texas native Michael Johnson, along with Jeremy Wariner, and Darold Williamson. We need a weatherized-cushioned walking path for all Wacoans: Extending from the Highway 77L and MLK Jr. Boulevard along to pass magnificent Baylor's McLane Stadium to extend pass Franklin Avenue near Indian Spring Park to down along the Brazos River Walk winding down past the Herring Bridge to Brazos Park East!! Make us all a safe, pertinent, durable walking path/ track to walk, build health, hope, and dream for the future, execute the present, and reminisce and improve upon the past. Why Not ? Because we surely do need it.., ...Why, because there is no insulated mapped out walking trail for us like the awesome McLennan Community College outdoor walking track located at 1400 College Drive 76708. Indian Spring Park seems to be only a place for a few people to picnic.

The Waco Suspension Bridge is located in downtown Waco a few feet from the Waco Convention Center…read more It is filled with a rich history, built in 1870 with cables from John Roebling's, the same company that provided cables to the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge spans 475-feet, and at one point, was considered the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi. The Waco Suspension Bridge is majestic, yet aesthetically pleasing. It now serves as a pedestrian crossing. When you walk out on the bridge, it is peaceful, quiet and serene. Listening to the water meander under the bridge almost puts you in a trance. In addition to the bridge, the steers in the front of the bridge are being renovating...painted and sealed with hot wax.

I was unable to check in and the location on Yelp was incorrect…read more I walked around this park on 3/3/25 alone. My daughter stayed at the hotel as her knees hurt from walking too much earlier. This was a nice walk. Saw a few homeless people. They were nice and friendly. I understand that they had renovated the suspension bridge recently. It's a nice park and area to walk around.

Located on both sides of the Waco Suspension Bridge, this is a tribute to the Chisholm Trail on…read morewhich Waco was a part. (I've just come from Paris where I visited the Burial Site Of John Chisum.) The sculptures feature a trail boss and a herd of steer being driven. They are life size which gives you the opportunity to see the power of these huge beasts and what it must have taken to bring them to market. [Review 820 of 2024 - 575 in Texas - 21851 overall]

When My wife and I watch the show :Fixer Upper" I always look for the building. It might be project…read morefor the show IE: Condo,Make a wish foundation donation to change life of a child ( Theme Room ).

I read the previous review and had to witness this historical landmark with my own eyes. I happened…read moreto visit on a day when the pothole had been recently filled with rain water so it was an especially captivating experience. If only I had allotted enough time to drive through it I might have rated it five stars. I was unfortunately on a tight schedule. I needed to make sure to get to the HEB parking lot during the peak time to witness the cluster that was the parking lot due to construction.

If you're in Waxahachie and you haven't hit the famous Waxahachie Pothole, are you even living?…read moreThis isn't just a pothole--it's a landmark, a rite of passage, a black hole for your suspension. Locals say it's been here since the dinosaurs, and honestly, I believe it. My car hit it so hard, I swear I saw fossils. The Waxahachie Pothole offers a full range of emotions: terror, regret, and then a strange sense of accomplishment. It's like a surprise party for your tires, except the party is hosted by gravity and asphalt neglect. Bonus points for the sound effects--it's like your car screams, "Why have you forsaken me?" in real time. For the full experience, I recommend hitting it at night, when it's camouflaged by the streetlights. Daylight encounters are fine too, but you miss the thrill of the element of surprise. And don't worry--if you get stuck, locals will be more than happy to charge you a tow fee while sharing their own pothole horror stories. Honestly, this pothole is a Waxahachie treasure. Sure, I lost a hubcap, but I gained a story to tell at every barbecue from now until eternity. 10/10, would hit again (mostly because I have no choice). Thank you, Waxahachie, for this masterpiece of municipal engineering!

Some interesting history in addition to being part of that old movie set. It is actually an antique…read morestore now and the lady that runs the place is really nice. She has some very nice stuff as well, so I recommend checking it out if you are going to see the place anyway. :)

Good little history lesson/adventure. Store was not openwhen we were there, but not sure kids would…read moreenjoy. They enjoyed learning the history of Lavon and Bonnie & Clyde.

Because why not? The…read moregrave is super easy to find. Just look for the Shannon mausoleum (picture posted) and it's just to the northwest towards Rose Hill Drive. Lee Harvey Oswald was a former US Marine who "allegedly" assassinated President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. It has to be allegedly because there was never a trial. Oswald was fatally shot by local nightclub owner Jack Ruby in the basement of the Dallas Police headquarters two days later. Please note that this is an active cemetery so be respectful. [Review 16085 overall - 265 in Texas - 1590 of 2021.]

Cool place to visit if you're looking for historical locations that have to do with the…read moreassassination of JFK.

The Moore Ventura Bed and Breakfast is a fantastic place for a weekend getaway. The owners have…read moredone a tremendous job renovating the house as well as adding their own touch! Breakfast is a two-course homemade meal and is well worth it! Ennis itself does not have all that much to do (apart from the Bluebonnet festival in April). If you are around Dallas, I recommend spending the day up there and the evening at Moore Ventura. My fiancée and myself stayed in the Laura Camille room, which has its own attached reading room and private bathroom.

Had an amazing experience here at Moore-Ventura. The hosts were very gracious and the house has an…read moreamazing history. Sam and Joanne will tour you through the home and give you the history of the home along with the origin of the antiques all around their home. Breakfast was great and an added treat of sitting with the hosts and hearing about their past and stories. Be sure and ask Sam to see his personal train sets and miniature elaborate town the trains go through in their 3rd floor attic. One of the neatest surprises of the whole trip! Make sure and ask them about the Italian place they recommended for dinner. One of the best chicken alfredo I've ever had (yes in Ennis, TX). Will be back and highly recommended!

Tricky to find and we even had to ask our waitress at the diner. Once we found it it made a cute…read morepicture.

This little spot is very cool. It's literally just what the listing says it is, a 30-foot plus tall…read moremetal sculpture in the shape of a spur! It's a fun Texas-size offering that'll take you 60 seconds to park, hop out of your car, and take a couple photos with it. One might call it touristy. But the absence of any fees to park or view it, plus the absence of places hawking postcards or memorabilia makes me think that it's just a celebration of all things Americana (or would that be Texicana?) Seriously, if you're on the way to the wineries near Lampasas, check it out!