City Beat Weekly News Report (April 14, 2025 – April 18, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The Easter Bunny paid a visit to the West Waco Library, to lead kids on an Easter egg hunt. TxDOT began reconstruction of Waco Drive between Valley Mills Drive and Business Route 77. Cameron Park Zoo is offering a special “Penguin Encounter” experience between now and November. Spots…
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 17 – April 21, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Brazos Nights returns with live music and a dynamic drone light show in the sky over the river The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the historic Waco Suspension Bridge after more than two years of renovations. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: This week, Waco Fire trained for elevator rescues at the former Indian Spring Middle School. On Friday, April 24, Mayor Holmes spoke at an Arbor Day celebration at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center which included a park clean-up and the planting of several trees. City of Waco employees were…
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 21, 2025 – April 25, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire Department promoted three firefighters this week, one to Lieutenant and two to Engineer… Construction on the final phase of the Interstate 35 expansion project has begun with work on the northbound frontage road from Highway 6 to New Road. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com…
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 27, 2026 – May 1, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: As the Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project proceeds, our website has haas been updated to keep up with the ongoing progress. On Thursday, April 30, The refreshed Seventh St. Plaza and its “Waco Forever” mural reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. City of Waco hosted a preview party of the…
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 28, 2025 – May 2, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Pet Circle’s Melissa Sheldon named 2025 Animal Shelter Professional of the Year. Registration is now open for the 2025 Mayor’s Reading Challenge at all Waco-McLennan County library locations The City of Waco is now accepting applications are for the Waco Youth Council. Find City Beat and more at…
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 29, 2024 – May 3, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Both the Penguin Shores exhibit and the Veterinary & Education Center at Cameron Park Zoo near completion. Waco Transit now offers individualized service in three zones with Micro-Dash. Fire Station 15 construction continues in West Waco. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 3 – April 7, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service. The Easter Bunny visits the West Waco Library for an egg hunt. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: As demolition of the former school on University Parks Drive commences, City of Waco is memorializing the location through interviews with students and staff from all five eras of the storied campus. Trash collection information is available to residents via the Waco Curbside Services app or online. Find…
City Beat Weekly News Report (April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire successfully rescued a dog from a storm drain and returned it to its grateful owner! A brief update on the upcoming general election on May 4. Waco-McLennan County Health District has created a new community garden. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat