A summary of this past week’s stories: Twenty Waco citizens participated in this year’s City Academy. Waco High School senior Maritza Degollado-Ramirez presented portraits to the Waco City Council. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

A summary of this past week’s stories: The City of Waco, Lowell Observatory and Baylor University discussed next year’s “Eclipse Over Texas” event with local media. Culinary goodness permeated the air around Heritage Square at this year’s Texas Food Truck Showdown. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Regional Airport held its Triennial Full-scale Emergency Exercise. The Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau unveiled the new Waco Mobile Welcome Center. Darth Vader and Jango Fett made a special appearance at the Waco Central Library for a special “May the Fourth Be With You” event.…

A summary of this past week’s stories: Former District 5 Council member Jim Holmes was sworn in as Waco mayor at a special City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14. Andrea Barefield and Josh Borderud were also sworn in after being reelected to their council seats. The Waco Police Department and local law enforcement agencies…

A summary of this past week’s stories: Re-elected Council Members Rodriguez and Holmes are sworn in as is newcomer Darius Ewing. Waco Police Department and McLennan County law enforcement agencies hold a service at the Fallen Officers Memorial in Indian Spring Park. There’s Zoo News about our giraffe, Zeke; and a new baby dik-dik. Find…

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Public Works begins upgrading the Bagby Avenue Bridge over Cottonwood Creek near the golf course. Park Rangers at Cameron Park lead visitors on scenic hikes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

A summary of this past week’s stories: Renovations at the Waco Regional Airport continue. TheTexas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is hosting a number of event commemorating the Bicentennial of the Texas Rangers. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

A summary of this past week’s stories: Work continues on the City of Waco’s new landfill. McLennan County residents can visit Cameron Park Zoo at a discount price during “Wildlife Wednesdays” through July 3rd. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum hosts a barbecue cook-off honoring the Bicentennial of the Texas Rangers. The Waco Police Department begins collecting supplies for their upco,img “Back to School Bash.” Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat