Starting from Scratch

ID: 1179 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: Dr. Hannibal Jaworski
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The Waco tornado in 1953 took 114 lives and caused approximately $51 million in property damages throughout the city of Waco. Determined not to be defeated, Kirskey spent $400,000 rebuilding the entire park, replacing the wooden bleachers with concrete and adding an improved lighting system.

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By Amanda Sawyer & Regina Wenger
Before televisions and computers became household staples, Katy Park provided Wacoans with entertainment and a sense of community. Home to numerous minor league teams, the ballpark was also the site…