City Beat Weekly News Report (January 5, 2026 – January 9, 2026)

A summary of this past week’s stories:

Mayor Jim Holmes spoke at the Hispanic Leaders’ Network on Friday, January 9, giving an overview the city’s priorities, progress, and vision for the future.

Filing for the May 2nd municipal election opens January 14th for Mayor and the seats representing districts one and three.

Applications for the next round of Corridor Beautification Incentive Grants are now open, offering matching grants of up to $15,000 to enhance properties in key corridors.

City of Waco hosted the annual “Chipping the Green” event at Cobbs Recycling Center, allowing residents to recycle there Christmas trees in exchange for a free bag of mulch.

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