the Waco, TX Area Photo Gallery

Take a glimpse of what it's like to work and live in this area.

Waco Suspension Bridge in Waco, Texas
Waco Suspension Bridge in Waco, Texas
Brian McCord

Built over the Brazos River in 1870, the Waco Suspension Bridge was the longest bridge west of the Mississippi River at the time. It is now a popular spot for cyclists and pedestrians.

Providence Hospital in Waco, TX
Providence Hospital in Waco, TX
Jesse Knish

Providence Hospital is Waco's top employer, with more than 2,000 health-care workers.

Family Fun at Lake Whitney in Whitney, TX
Family Fun at Lake Whitney in Whitney, TX
Jesse Knish

Daniel Zamarripa, his nephew Levi Leal and his two sons, Nicholas and Benjamin, enjoy the cool water on a hot summer day at Lake Whitney. The 35-mile lake is one of several lakes throughout the Heart of Texas region that offer recreation for water lovers.

L-3 Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas
L-3 Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas
Courtesy of L-3 Integrated Systems

Aviation is a growing industry in the Heart of Texas region, thanks to successful companies like L-3 Integrated Systems, which is a top employer in Waco.

Longhorn Cattle in Meridian, Texas
Longhorn Cattle in Meridian, Texas
Jesse Knish

Cattle ranching is a big contributor to the economy in the Heart of Texas region.

Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas
Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas
Jesse Knish

Across from the Brazos River, Cameron Park Zoo – part of one of the largest undeveloped municipal parks in the country – is a fun hangout for children of all ages.

Baylor University in Waco, Texas
Baylor University in Waco, Texas
Brian McCord

A private Baptist university and nationally ranked liberal arts institution, Baylor is the state's oldest, continually operating university, chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas.

Marlin, Texas
Marlin, Texas
Jesse Knish

Communities throughout the Heart of Texas like Marlin (above) offer affordability and plenty of room to roam.

Space X in Waco, Texas
Space X in Waco, Texas
Courtesy of Space X

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., also known as Space X, operates a rocket and spacecraft testing facility in McGregor.

Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, Texas
Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, Texas
Jesse Knish

Built in 1890, the Hill County Courthouse is one of several historical buildings in downtown Hillsboro, a town designated a Main Street City by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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