City Beat Weekly News Report (July 21, 2025 – July 25, 2025)

July 25, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo welcomed a new baby blue Heron. The City of Waco hosted the biannual Waco Industry Compliance Group Luncheon, so local businesses and organizations can stay up-to-date with stormwater requirements.   Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 22, 2024 – July 26, 2024)

July 26, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo’s new black footed penguins are adapting to their new home at Penguin Shores. Reconstruction of Bagby Avenue from Valley Mills to Kendrick Lane continues on schedule for completion in November 2025. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 24 – July 28, 2023)

July 28, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories:  Waco PD and partners (including Richland Mall) distribute backpacks and more at their annual “Back 2 School Bash.” The Waco-McLennan County Health District celebrated the grand re-opening of the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Clinic to “in-person” services. The Waco Fire Department participated in the Mayborn Museum’s Storytime…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 28, 2025 – August 1, 2025)

August 1, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Parks and Recreation and the Waco-McLennan County Library unveiled “Clarence’s Birthday Wish,” the brand-new Story Walk book at Dewey Park. Waco Police Department Dispatch Manager, Susie Murray, was named as one of 14 “Waco Under 40” honorees by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce.   Find City…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 29, 2024 – August 2, 2024)

August 2, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: Summer Camp programs concluded with their annual “End-of-Summer Bash”. Waco’s Parks and Recreation Department held a staff appreciation day picnic at the Cameron Park Clubhouse. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 3 – July 7, 2023)

July 7, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: The annual Fourth on the Brazos celebration returns to Touchdown Alley. Cameron Park Zoo welcomes a new baby giraffe. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 31 – August 4, 2023)

August 4, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: The City of Waco Safety receives the “2023 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Award” from the National Safety Council for the eighth time. The Waco Animal Shelter is full and looking for new forever homes for the animals there. The Waco Fire Department pins two new…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025)

July 11, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Thanks to microchipping, Pet Circle was able to reunite a dog named “Blue” with its owners in Corpus Christie after vanishing in the wake of Hurricane Harvey eight years ago! It’s mosquito season and the recent rains have only enhanced potential breeding grounds for the insect. Follow these…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (July 8, 2024 – July 12, 2024)

July 12, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Humane Society of Central Texas is offering free pet adoption through the month of July. Recent flooding closed two area bridges, with the Eichelberger Crossing bridge remaining closed for the foreseeable future. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (June 10, 2024 – June 14, 2024)

June 14, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco-McLennan County Library hosted Mr. Symon’s “Hot Toast Music” for some fun, interactive music play with children. This week, Waco Police Department hosted the “Safer Together Initiative” at local Community Centers. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (June 12 – June 16, 2023)

June 16, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco’s three Recreation Centers join forces to celebrate Juneteenth. Waco Library’s Mission Summer Reading Challenge kicked off with a new story (and mustache?) at the Dewey Park Storywalk… Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

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City Beat Weekly News Report (June 16, 2025 – June 20, 2025)

June 20, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Baylor University Football players took some time off during content day to generate marketing material with dogs from Pet Circle Regional Animal Center. Creative Waco, in partnership with the City of Waco, is seeking original artwork from McLennan County artists to be installed on utility boxes around Waco.…

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