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Waco Square strip mall set for renovations as new owners seek to attract retailers
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dominique Leh , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The center currently has a low vacancy rate of 10 percent, with a new business, Poco Loco, set to open in the fall.
Renovations are planned for Waco Square, a strip mall on Valley Mills Drive. The new owners, Cromwell Commercial Group, intend to update the roof, parking lot, signage, and landscaping. The center currently has a low vacancy rate of 10 percent, with a new business, Poco Loco, set to open in the fall.
Further details on the renovations and plans for the remaining space are available from local news sources, including a full story with community reactions to the planned improvements.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Renovations are planned for Waco Square, a strip mall on Valley Mills Drive. The new owners, Cromwell Commercial Group, intend to update the roof, parking lot, signage, and landscaping. The center…
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