Kate Ross Padgitt: A Woman of Firsts 19 Aug 2024 Kate Ross Padgitt was the first person to cross Waco’s suspension bridge! She was also a philanthropist, socialite, and businesswoman. Barbara Bridgewater of the Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild, will portray Padgitt to share with us her story as an early citizen of McLennan County. This program is part of a year-long series celebrating Waco's 175th Anniversary. West Waco Library and Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710 Tagged as: , Genealogy Event