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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Waco_siegeWaco siege - Wikipedia

    The Waco siege, also known as the Waco massacre, was the siege by U.S. federal government and Texas state law enforcement officials of a compound belonging to the religious cult known as the Branch Davidians between February 28 and April 19, 1993.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Waco,_TexasWaco, Texas - Wikipedia

    In 1866, Waco's leading citizens embarked on an ambitious project to build the first bridge to span the wide Brazos River. They formed the Waco Bridge Company to build the 475-foot (145 m) brick Waco Suspension Bridge, which was completed in 1870.

  3. Jul 26, 2023 · As the county seat and home to Baylor University, Waco boasts high-quality museums, historic landmarks, and options for dining and nightlife at the fingertips of residents and visitors alike.

  4. Waco offers enough to keep visitors busy for days! Mountain bike or hike in Cameron Park, explore downtown where you’ll find Magnolia Market, antique stores, and wonderful local shops and restaurants.

  5. Dec 19, 2017 · The Waco Siege was a 51-day standoff between federal agents and members of a millennial Christian sect called the Branch Davidians at a Texas compound in 1993.

  6. Mar 24, 2023 · Waco is partially based on the memoirs of survivor David Thibodeau, who managed to escape the burning compound and today lives in his hometown in Bangor, Maine, where he plays the drums in a...

  7. Waco: Created by Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle. With Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch, Andrea Riseborough, Paul Sparks. The FBI and ATF seize religious leader David Koresh's Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in the spring of 1993.

  8. Mar 22, 2023 · By Laura Martin Published: 22 March 2023. netflix. 30 years ago, the world watched as chaos unfolded in a small corner of Texas. What erupted with the biggest gunfight in America since the Civil ...

  9. Waco siege, a 51-day standoff between Branch Davidians and federal agents that ended on April 19, 1993, when the religious group’s compound near Waco, Texas, was destroyed in a fire. Nearly 80 people were killed.

  10. Jun 24, 2020 · Within easy reach of Houston and Dallas, Waco is the perfect destination for a long weekend trip. We've created an easy three-day itinerary full of recommendations for the best restaurants and ...