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Chalk Bluff annexation proposal moves forward despite neighbor opposition over wastewater concerns
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dominique Leh , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway 722 acres of land that the city purchased in 2023.
The City Planning Commission has voted to move forward with annexing land in the Chalk Bluff area. This decision comes despite opposition from neighbors who are concerned about potential impacts. 722 acres of land that the city purchased in 2023.
Neighbors have raised several concerns, including the potential for a wastewater treatment plant and its effects on the Brazos River. Further details on the proposal and the concerns of local residents are available from the full story, which can be watched for more information on the annexation and its potential impacts on the area. The proposal will now go to City Council for a final vote.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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