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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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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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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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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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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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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From 1925 to 1950, Waco faced economic challenges during the Depression but grew during World War II through military expansion and industry. Baylor University expanded, and the city saw improvements in infrastructure. Social and cultural life flourished through churches, schools, and local traditions, setting the stage for postwar growth and change.

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From 1925 to 1950, Waco faced economic challenges during the Depression but grew during World War II through military expansion and industry. Baylor University expanded, and the city saw improvements in infrastructure. Social and cultural life flourished through churches, schools, and local traditions, setting the stage for postwar growth and change.

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