City Beat Weekly News Report (May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024)
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…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 15 – May 19, 2023)
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…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 19, 2025 – May 23, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo welcomes Indra, our newest orangutan. Indra will go on public display once she completes quarantine Pet Circle Animal Shelter is at capacity. Adoptions have some special pricing to make adopting a new furry friend easier! The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) teamed up with Kendrick…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 20, 2024 – May 24, 2024)
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
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 22 – May 26, 2023)
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
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 26, 2025 – May 30, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: China Spring third graders participated in a field trip to the Lake Waco Wetlands, facilitated by Dr. Marty Harvill of Baylor University and students from his May “Minimester” class of science seniors. City of Waco Communications and Marketing’s video production team was awarded six Telly Awards for their…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 27, 2024 – May 31, 2024)
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
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 29, 2023 – June 2, 2023)
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
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 5, 2025 – May 9, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Construction on the new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center continues. Old walls are down, new walls are going up and conduit for the electrical and computer network are being installed. A genealogy workshop was held at the Waco-McLennan County Library’s South branch this week. Waco Police Chief Victorian and interim…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 6, 2024 – May 10, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The recent heavy rains have flooded both the Brazos and Bosque Rivers, and raised Lake Waco levels 20 feet above normal. With temperatures rising, City of Waco Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that the splash pads been turned on for the summer season. WFD and the…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 8 – May 12, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: A 70th anniversary memorial service was held honoring those who died in the 1953 Waco Tornado. Election results from the May 6th election garner one new council member while two others are re-elected. A whimsical statue calling attention to endangered species is unveiled at the Cameron Park Zoo.…
Watch NowCity Beat Weekly News Report (November 11, 2024 – November 15, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Gusti and Nakal, two new tigers, have arrived at the Cameron Park Zoo. The City of Waco is expanding its free community wi-fi. The Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library held their 61st annual book sale at the ExtraCo BASE. The Oscar Mayer WienerMobile paid a visit to…
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