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Waco Suspension Bridge

Die am 7. Januar 1870 eröffnete Waco Suspension Bridge (Waco-Hängebrücke) überspannt den Brazos River in Waco im McLennan County im US-Bundesstaat Texas. Sie war die erste größere Hängebrücke in Texas und galt mit 145 m (475 Foot) Hauptspannweite seinerzeit als größte Hängebrücke westlich des Mississippi. Ursprünglich erfolgte der Viehtrieb aus Texas nach Kansas über den Chisholm Trail an dieser Stelle per Fähre, bis ein Konsortium von Bürgern der Stadt (Mitglieder einer Freimaurerloge) den Brückenbau beschloss. Nach dem Bürgerkrieg 1866 wurde die Brückenbaugesellschaft (Waco Bridge Company) in der Reconstruction Era gegründet und der New Yorker Ingenieur Thomas M. Griffith mit dem Bau beauftragt, der die Kabel von der Firma Roebling in Trenton in New Jersey erhielt. Der Transport des Materials erfolgte von Galveston per Schiff nach Bryan (Texas) und von dort auf Ochsenkarren. Im Küstenhafen von Galveston gab es damals auch die einzigen Stahlbau-Betriebe. Der eigentliche Bau erfolgte 1868/69. Die ursprünglich auf 40.000 Dollar geschätzten Kosten wuchsen u. a. wegen Problemen mit der Gründung auf ca. 140.000 Dollar. Die Brücke war breit genug, um zwei Kutschen einander passieren zu lassen (Straßenbreite 5,5 m). Die Hängebrücke hatte zwei charakteristische Doppeltürme, die jeweils mit zwei steinernen Verbindungsbögen verbunden waren. Die Stahlkonstruktion der Seiten bestand aus V-förmigem Fachwerk (Pony Truss). Eine Gebühr für den Viehtrieb und die Passage (rund 25.000 Dollar Einnahmen jährlich) brachte die Baukosten bald wieder ein. Die Gesellschaft hatte nach Fertigstellung ein Monopol auf 25 Jahre für den Bau von Brücken 5 Meilen im Umkreis um Waco, was auch gerichtlich bestätigt wurde. Die Gesellschaft verkaufte die längst amortisierte Brücke 1889 für 75.000 Dollar an das County, womit die Gebühren entfielen. McLennan County verkaufte die Brücke danach für symbolische 1 Dollar an Waco mit der Auflage, dass diese sich künftig um die Instandhaltung kümmerten. Die Brücke trug wesentlich zum Wachstum der Stadt Waco bei. 1913/14 wurde ein Großteil der Stahlkonstruktion einschließlich Kabel ersetzt durch die Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company. Einzig das Mauerwerk der Türme ist noch weitgehend im Original. Heute ist die Brücke ein historisches Monument im National Register of Historic Places (1970) und eine Fußgängerbrücke, die den Indian Spring Park und den Martin Luther King Junior Park verbindet. Vor 1971 rollte auch noch Autoverkehr über die Brücke. Heute ist es zentraler Punkt vieler Feiern in Waco, so auch regelmäßig zum Unabhängigkeitstag. 1902 wurde die Washington Avenue Bridge als weitere Brücke eröffnet, damals die längste Stahlbrücke der USA mit einem Feldträger. Sie ist ebenfalls historisches Denkmal. Weblinks Historic Bridges Webseite von Waco Waco Suspension Bridge. In: Structurae Historical Handbook of Texas Einzelnachweise und Anmerkungen
Waller High School

Waller High School is a public high school in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, north of Waller, and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is part of the Waller Independent School District and serves students from Waller, Pine Island, Prairie View, unincorporated sections of Waller County (including Fields Store), and unincorporated sections of Harris County (including Hockley). In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. Academics The 2003-2004 Waller High School Computer Science Team won the UIL 4A State Championship. The 2004-2005 Waller High School Computer Science Team won the UIL 4A State Championship. The 2004-2005 Waller High School Computer Science Team won the TCEA Large School (4A-5A) State Co-Championship. The 2020-2021 Waller High School Social Studies Team won the UIL 5A State Championship. The 2021-2022 Waller High School Current Events Team won the UIL 5A State Championship. The 2022-2023 Waller High School Accounting Team won the UIL 6A State Championship The 2022-2023 Waller High School Literary Criticism Team won the UIL 6A State Championship The 2023-2024 Waller High School Accounting Team won the UIL 6A State Championship The 2023-2024 Waller High School Literary Criticism Team won the UIL 6A State Championship The Waller High School UIL Academic Team won the district sweepstakes championship in 2002, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, and 2021. The Waller High School UIL Academic Team won the region sweepstakes championship in 2023 The Wall High School UIL Academic Team won second runner-up 6A state sweepstakes honors in 2024 The Waller High School Football Team made the 2025-2026 Playoffs Athletics The 2007-08 Waller girls' wrestling team won both the 2008 State Duals title as well as District 22-5A and Region III-5A titles. The 2007 Bulldog football team went 4 rounds deep in the playoffs, losing to Dayton in the regional final. The 2008-09 girls' basketball team ended a 20+ year playoff drought by advancing to the postseason. The district also has a new 10,000 seat stadium adjacent to the high school which opened on August 28, 2009. 2012 Shooting threat On March 20, 2012, former student Trey Eric Sesler shot and killed his mother, father and brother. He then drove to Waller High School and had planned to shoot students at the school, however he backed out as it got "too real". Notable alumni Joplo Bartu - linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League A. J. Foyt IV - former Indy Car Driver Gabe Hall – American college football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, formally the Baylor Bears Bomani Jones - ESPN personality Jason Phillips - former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League DJ Premier - Record Producer and DJ References External links Waller High School Waller High School Band
Walnut Hill station (DART)

Walnut Hill station is a DART rail station in Dallas, Texas. It is served by the Red Line and the Orange Line. The elevated station is located at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Manderville Lane, roughly halfway between North Central Expressway (US 75) and Greenville Avenue, with exits on both the northern and southern sides of Walnut Hill Lane. The station serves the northern portions of the Vickery Meadow neighborhood, including Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and the mixed-use development The Hill. In tribute to the hospital, the station's columns are decorated with health-related words, and the station contains four pendulums representing that "time heals". The façade was created by local artist Linnea Glatt as part of DART's Station Art & Design Program. History Walnut Hill station opened on July 1, 2002, as part of the Red Line's second expansion. The station is one of four elevated stations in the expansion, alongside Spring Valley, Forest Lane, and a rebuilt Park Lane. At opening, Walnut Hill had no passenger parking, as it was considered a "destination" station, though a 200-space parking lot was proposed. In 2005, following a spike in ridership as a result of high gas prices, DART announced plans to add a parking lot for the station by the end of 2006, with a lot appearing north of Glen Lakes Drive. References External links Dallas Area Rapid Transit - Walnut Hill Station
Warren and Myrta Bacon House

The Warren and Myrta Bacon House, 1802 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas, United States, was designed and built from plans by W. M. Rice of Amarillo, Texas, in 1916. It was designed along neo-classical lines for Warren A. Bacon, a successful local businessman and civic leader. The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Owners Warren Bacon lived in Lubbock from 1893 and resided in this house from its construction until his death in 1938. Mrs. Myrta Bacon, daughter of George M. Hunt, lived in here from its construction until her death in 1967. In 1981, the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas acquired the house and remains the present owner. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Lubbock County, Texas Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Lubbock County References External links Media related to Warren and Myrta Bacon House at Wikimedia Commons
Washington Avenue Bridge (Waco, Texas)

The Washington Avenue Bridge in Waco, Texas was built in 1902 and was then the longest single-span vehicular truss bridge in Texas. It has a 450-foot (140 m) span across the Brazos River. It provided for traffic circulation in addition to that provided by the 1870-built Waco Suspension Bridge one block downriver (east). The bridge cost $93,399 for its construction, not including $1,850 for railings and approach spans. Its cost was split by McLennan County and the City of Waco, which became equal owners. A Black man named Sank Majors was lynched at the bridge in 1905, hung from a crossbeam by a white mob. Another Black man, Jim Lawyer, was attacked for objecting to the lynching. Texas Rangers looked on the violence and did not intervene. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in McLennan County, Texas List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Texas References External links Media related to Washington Avenue Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
Weatherford College

Weatherford College (WC) is a public community college in Weatherford, Texas, with a branch campus in nearby Wise County. Organization and administration As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of WC includes all of Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker, Hood and Wise Counties. Ultimate responsibility for governance of the college is vested by state statute in a district board of trustees with seven members. Executive responsibility for administering policies of the board is delegated to the president of the college, who is assisted by the administrative officers. Student life Athletics Baseball, Softball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men and Women's Tennis, Men and Women's Golf, Women's Volleyball and Rodeo Baseball 34 former Coyote baseball players have played professionally, including four major leaguers: Jake Arrieta (born 1986), professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. Ryan Brasier, Major League Pitcher and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox German Duran, professional baseball infielder. Tejay Antone, professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds. Basketball Harvey Catchings, former professional basketball player. Olga Firsova, former professional basketball player. Leta Andrews, holds the record for most wins by a high school basketball coach. Stedman Graham, an American educator, author, businessman, and public speaker. Golf Jerod Turner, professional golfer. Student housing In the fall of 2003, Weatherford College opened a new on-campus student community known Coyote Village. A unique alternative to traditional dormitory living, the facility features apartment-style two- and four-bedroom suites for 280 students. Construction began in 2022 on a new resident hall on campus. In the fall of 2024 Durant Hall was opened. This 118 room facility maintains four bedroom suites similar to Coyote Village. Named after long time Weatherford College supporters Vickie and Jerry Durant, this building is noteworthy for its Western ski lodge like decor including floor to ceiling fireplaces and elkhorn chandeliers. See also KMQX References External links Official website
Weatherford High School (Texas)

Weatherford High School is a public high school located in Weatherford, Texas, United States. It is part of the Weatherford Independent School District located in central Parker County and classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. Athletics The Weatherford Kangaroos compete in these sports - Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Powerlifting, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball, and Baseball. State Titles Softball 2000(4A) State Finalists Baseball 1982(4A) Softball 1999(4A) Notable alumni Buck Britton - MLB coach Zach Britton – MLB pitcher Beau Burrows – pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization Blair Cherry – baseball and football coach at University of Texas-Austin Hank Gremminger – NFL defensive back (1956–66) Larry Hagman – film and television actor, best known for starring in TV series Dallas and I Dream of Jeannie Hayden Hansen - college football tight end for the Florida Gators Colt Hynes – MLB pitcher Kapron Lewis-Moore - NFL defensive end Ray Schoenke – NFL player and entrepreneur Brina Palencia – actress and voice actress Drew Springer – Texas Senator, 30th district. References External links Weatherford ISD
Webber House (Houston)

The Webber House at 1011 Heights Blvd. in Houston, Texas was built in 1907-1908 by brickmason Samuel H. Webber. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Queen Anne-style houses are not often constructed of brick, but this one is, with brick laid in common bond. The house also shows Colonial Revival influences. Gallery See also Samuel H. Webber House, also NRHP-listed, located at 407 Heights Blvd. in Houston, also built by Webber References
Webberville Solar Farm

The Webberville Solar Farm, is a 35 MWp (30 MWAC) photovoltaic array in located in Webberville, Texas, only about 6 miles east of the Tesla Gigafactory 5. It has 127,728 Trina Solar solar panels mounted on single-axis trackers, covers an area of 380 acres (150 ha), and was built at a cost of $250 million. It is expected to generate 61 GWh in the first year of operation, and 1.4 billion kWh over its 25 year life. Operation began on December 20, 2011, with a ribbon cutting by Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell on January 6, 2012. The project was constructed by RES Americas, who will operate the plant for five years. In 2012, SunEdison sold the plant to MetLife and Longsol Holdings, but will operate the plant for 20 years upon the expiration of the responsibilities of RES Americas. Austin Energy is purchasing the power generated under a 25 year PPA, and has a goal of generating 35% of power consumed from renewable resources by 2020. Source:Webberville Solar Farm Electricity Production See also Solar power in Texas References External links Website
Wedgwood, Fort Worth, Texas

Wedgwood is a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas (USA), located on the southwest part of the city. It is bounded by Granbury Rd on the northwest, Altamesa Blvd on the south, McCart Ave & Westcreek Dr on the east, and Interstate 20 on the north. Most of the streets in Wedgwood begin with a "W", such as Wedgmont, Wrigley and Winifred. Few of the streets have sidewalks. Houses in Wedgwood are usually all brick with attached garages, and have ranch-style design. Fort Worth residents know Wedgwood as "being near Hulen Mall". Newer houses are located near Candleridge Park. Another park, Le Blanc Park, features tennis courts, soccer fields and a basketball court. The Candleridge community is a middle class area where the houses were built from 1975 to 1981. The nearby man-made lake sets a relaxing mood; most homes price anywhere from $122-400,000. Schools The school zone is the neighborhood Fort Worth Independent School District. Elementary schools Bruce Shulkey Elementary School J. T. Stevens Elementary School Westcreek Elementary School Trinity Valley School (Private) Southwest Christian School (Private) Middle schools Wedgwood Middle School Wedgwood 6th Grade School Trinity Valley School (Private) Southwest Christian School (Private) High schools Southwest High School Trinity Valley School (Private) Southwest Christian School (Private) Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (Charter) Fort Worth Country Day School (Private) See also List of neighborhoods in Fort Worth, Texas External links Realtor Report
Weiser Airpark

Weiser Airpark (ICAO: KEYQ, FAA LID: EYQ) (spelled Weiser Air Park in some sources) was a privately owned, public-use airport located on the Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) in Cypress, an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, United States. The airport was 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) northwest of the central business district of Houston. The airport closed permanently in 2019. Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, Weiser Airpark was assigned EYQ by the FAA but had no designation from the IATA. Facilities and aircraft Weiser Airpark covered an area of 102 acres (41 ha) at an elevation of 137 ft (42 m) above mean sea level. It had two runways: 9/27 was 3,455 ft × 40 ft (1,053 m × 12 m) with asphalt pavement, and 16/34 was 2,000 ft × 33 ft (610 m × 10 m) with a turf surface. For the 12-month period ending March 3, 2006, the airport had 38,020 aircraft operations, an average of 104 per day: 99.9% general aviation and 0.1% air taxi. At that time there were 75 aircraft based at this airport: 93% single-engine and 7% multi-engine. History The original grass airstrip opened between 1945 and 1947 as the F.H. Jackson Airport, and was purchased by brothers Robert and Cecil Weiser in 1951. In 1963, the brothers built ten hangars on the property and renamed it Weiser Airpark. In 1964, they added another twenty hangars and fenced the site to keep wandering cattle out. The runway was paved around 1980. Robert Weiser died in 2013. After Cecil died in November 2017, the Weiser family lost interest in operating the airfield. At the time, it was home to about 78 aircraft, a flight school, an aircraft repair shop, a flying club, and the "shack", a public lounge and outdoor aircraft viewing area that was a popular local gathering place. Area pilots and airfield tenants launched an effort to purchase the field from the family and keep it open. However, it was a prime location for commercial or industrial development due to frontage on busy U.S. Highway 290, and the family listed it for sale for US$24 million. The family announced in mid 2019 that the 102-acre (41 ha) site was being sold for redevelopment. In September 2019, the Trammell Crow Company announced that it had purchased the field in partnership with Clarion Partners, that it would be redeveloped as an industrial park, and that the Weiser family had been granted a temporary lease until December 2019 to wind down airfield operations. Detailed terms of the purchase were not publicly disclosed. References External links Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for EYQ AirNav airport information for EYQ FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for EYQ
Wells Fargo Building (Lubbock, Texas)

The Wells Fargo Building also known as Wells Fargo Center is an office building located at 1500 Broadway Street in Lubbock, Texas. According to Emporis the building is the 2nd tallest in Lubbock, behind only the Metro Tower. The building's basement is one of the largest fallout shelters in Texas and reportedly could shelter occupants from a 10-megaton nuclear weapon air burst over Reese AFB (now closed) 11 miles to the West. The building's roof is capable of supporting a helicopter landing pad. A water main break in January 2009 caused the building to be evacuated and temporarily closed. References
Wells Fargo Tower (Fort Worth, Texas)

Wells Fargo Tower, Fort Worth is a building located in Fort Worth, Texas. At 477 feet (145 meters), it is Fort Worth's fifth tallest building. It has 33 floors. It is surrounded by Commerce Street, East 1st Street, East 2nd Street, and Main Street. It was completed in 1982. It was the tallest building in Fort Worth from 1982 until 1983 when the Burnett Plaza was completed. Wells Fargo Tower is the shorter of the two towers in the City Center Towers Complex. The structures resemble pinwheels but are not true twins. See also List of tallest buildings in Fort Worth References Wells Fargo Tower, Fort Worth at Emporis.com Specific
West End station (DART)

West End station is a DART rail station in Downtown Dallas, Texas. Located on a two-block stretch of Pacific Avenue between Market Street and Lamar Street, the station serves the West End Historic District, including Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum, the Dallas World Aquarium, Old Red Courthouse, and Dallas College El Centro Campus. The station serves all four of the system's light rail lines (Red, Blue, Green, and Orange), as well as 23 bus routes at the adjacent West Transfer Center and Rosa Parks Plaza. It is the westernmost station to be served by all four lines. As of May 2025, the station has the highest ridership of all DART rail stations, with an average of 6,529 riders on weekdays, 4,502 riders on Saturdays, and 3,555 riders on Sundays. History The station opened on June 14, 1996 as part of the original light rail system. Following the shooting of Dallas police officers on July 7, 2016, the station was closed during the investigation of the nearby crime scene. Trains were stopping at all transit mall stations except West End, which they passed through during the incident. News outlets reported that ridership was lower than normal just after the attacks at nearby stations such as Akard, St. Paul, and Pearl/Arts District, typically busy stations during the morning rush hour. References External links Media related to West End (DART station) at Wikimedia Commons Dallas Area Rapid Transit - West End station
West Houston Airport

West Houston Airport (IATA: IWS, ICAO: KIWS, FAA LID: IWS) is a privately owned, public use airport in Harris County, Texas, 15 miles west of Downtown Houston in the Greater Katy area. It opened in 1962 and was known as Lakeside Airport until the early 1980s due to its location near the edge of Addicks reservoir. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport. Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center in Houston is the airport's designated ARTCC. Facilities West Houston Airport covers 200 acres (81 ha) at an elevation of 111 feet (34 m). Its single runway, 15/33, is 3,953 by 75 feet (1,205 x 23 m) asphalt. In 2016 the airport had 103,000 aircraft operations, average 282 per day: 68% local general aviation, 31% transient general aviation, and 1% air taxi. The airport is home to more than 375 aircraft. Being privately owned, the airport does not receive federal funding for improvements. There is a landing fee for fixed-wing aircraft that's usually $10. There is also a US$10 Handling/Security/Facility fee will be invoiced to the aircraft's owner if incoming passengers do not make some sort of purchase to support the airport. The terminal building is a two-story facility containing conference rooms and normal airport facilities. West Houston Airport was named as one of America's "Most Needed Airports" list by NATA (National Air Transportation Association) Past scheduled passenger airline service In the mid 1980s, West Houston Airport was served by Air West (a commuter air carrier not to be confused with Hughes Airwest) with eight nonstop flights every weekday to Dallas Love Field operated with four engine, 50-passenger seat de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 turboprops with these aircraft being STOL (short take off and landing) capable which was advantageous in light of the relatively short runway at IWS. See also List of airports in Texas References External links West Houston Airport Aerial image as of January 1995 from USGS The National Map FAA Terminal Procedures for IWS, effective July 9, 2026 Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for IWS AirNav airport information for KIWS ASN accident history for IWS FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for KIWS
Aeroportul West Houston

Aeroportul West Houston (IATA: IWS, ICAO: KIWS, FAA LID: IWS) este un aeroport din Texas, Statele Unite ale Americii ce deservește zona Houston. Aeroportul a fost tranzitat în 2019 de 10 pasageri. A fost numit după zona deservită. Situat la o altitudine de 34 m, aeroportul dispune de 1 pistă. Infrastructură Piste Aeroportul dispune de o singură pistă. Pista 15/33 are suprafața de asfalt și dimensiunile 3.953 picioare × 75 picioare. Terminale Note Vezi și