Confirming what has been called Waco's worst-kept secret, local officials said Monday that Gov. Greg Abbott will be in Waco on Friday to announce that Amazon is building a 700,218-square-feet distribution center and warehouse in Waco's industrial park
Waco City Manager Bradley Ford confirmed Monday that the online retailing giant has bought land in Waco for the project. Amazon's plans for the new plant on Monday. McLennan County Judge Scott Felton said the project would be a boon to the economy with up to 1,000 workers.
"We are very excited that Amazon chose Waco, and it kind of shows that we can handle a Fortune 500 and better company in this community," Felton said. "We are elated. I think if people are hunting good jobs, this would be a good company to go to. I think this shows all our efforts in workforce training are paying off." -- excerpt, rest at link above --
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"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
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