City Beat Weekly News Report (February 23, 2026 – February 27, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Work continues on the new Fire Station 4 on LaSalle Ave. Walls are going up on target for completion 2027. The annual “Library on the Go” is coming the week of March 9, starting with a “Touch a Truck” event at Heritage Square.. Find City Beat and more…
City Beat Weekly News Report (February 24, 2025 – February 28, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Habitat for Humanity and City of Waco held their annual “Raise the Roof” event, building a home for a low-income family.. Work on the new Floyd Casey Park has begun. The new park will have many features and will honor Hispanic culture and the history of the surrounding…
City Beat Weekly News Report (February 26, 2024 – March 1, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Police and Fire face off in the first “Guns’N’Hoses” basketball tournament, benefitting Special Olympics. Cameron Park Zoo’s Penguin Shores exhibit and educational veterinary clinic nears completion. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (February 27 – March 3, 2023)
A summary of stories for this past week is quite “Moooving”: Longhorn statues are reinstalled at Indian Springs Park as the suspension bridge renovation nears completion. Budget app allows Waco residents to give input on next year’s capitol improvement budget. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (February 3, 2025 – February 7, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: A portion of Circle Road received an honorary designation as Pet Circle Road to celebrate the work of the Pet Circle Regional Animal Center. With a significant increase in influenza cases in the region, the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is urging residents to take necessary precautions to…
City Beat Weekly News Report (February 6 – February 10, 2023)
A summary of stories for this past week: Historic marker honoring Jesse Washington is unveiled in downtown Waco La Vega High Accounting students help with income tax preparation at Waco library. Baylor students facilitate “SciGirls” Club at Dewey Community Center. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (February 9, 2026 – February 13, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The new STEAM Center officially took flight on Saturday February seventh with the “Family Fun Launch Day.” More than 150 faith leaders from across Waco gathered for the 2026 Faith Leaders Summit at the Waco Convention Center. City of Waco recognized more than 35 staff employees with 5…
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 1, 2024 – January 5, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo welcomes “Eleanor,” a new Masai giraffe from the San Diego Zoo. City of Waco Parks and Recreation install new play equipment at the Dewey and Doris Miller Community Centers. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 12, 2026 – January 16, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The City of Waco unveiled the new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center in East Waco on Friday, January 16. The new facility will offer hands-on learning for all ages in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Cameron Park Zoo announced the birth and name of Ravi, a new baby orangutan.…
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 13, 2025 – January 17, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: City of Waco held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center. The window for filing as a candidate in the upcoming May elections is open now through February 14th. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 15, 2024 – January 19, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Filing for City of Waco’s general election on May 4 is now open. Interested residents have until Friday, February 16th to apply. Waco-McLennan County Libraries are collecting blankets, towels and bedding for the animal shelter. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 20, 2025 – January 24, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The Grand Re-Opening of the Doris Miller Community Pool took place Saturday, January 25 at the Doris Miller Community Center. Waco Mayor Jim Holmes issued a proclamation declaring January 22 as “Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau Day.” The City of Waco is set to receive $3.2…