City Beat Weekly News Report (January 22, 2024 – January 26, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Progress continues on Cameron Park Zoo’s Penguin Shores exhibit, on track to open this Summer. Waco was featured on the Today Show with Hoda and Jenna as one of the world’s top five travel destinations this year. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 26, 2026 – January 30, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: City employees worked through the long, cold weekend to keep the city safe and running. Cameron Park Zoo welcomes its new penguin couple, Elizabeth and Amigo, and Bandit, a black-footed cat. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 27, 2025 – January 31, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco-McLennan Public Health is holding a “10 Healthy Tips” class at the Doris Miller Community Center on Fridays through March 7th. The course is free and aims to improve community wellness. The Grand Re-Opening of the Doris Miller Community Pool took place Saturday, January 25 at the Doris…
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 29, 2024 – February 2, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: A Waco Transit driver saves a life. Water flows to the Waco Wetlands for the first time in nearly two years. Local residents can once again recycle glass at four purple bin locations around the city. The City of Waco is awarded its first Transparency Star for easy…
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 30 – February 3, 2023)
A summary of stories for this past week: City of Waco prepared for winter freeze. Cobbs Recycling Center has a new address and entrance. An update on WPD Tower window replacement. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 5, 2026 – January 9, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Mayor Jim Holmes spoke at the Hispanic Leaders’ Network on Friday, January 9, giving an overview the city’s priorities, progress, and vision for the future. Filing for the May 2nd municipal election opens January 14th for Mayor and the seats representing districts one and three. Applications for the…
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 6, 2025 – January 10, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: City of Waco and the Cameron Park Zoo prepare for cold temperatures and possible icy conditions. City of Waco invests in the community with the Corridor Beautification Incentive Program for owners and tenants in designated priority corridors. Residents had the opportunity recycle their Christmas trees at the annual…
City Beat Weekly News Report (January 8, 2024 – January 12, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy is honored at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Waco Multi-Purpose Center. Waco Fire holds a ground-breaking ceremony for Station 15 in West Waco. Construction continues on the MKT Hike & Bike train in East Waco. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com…
City Beat Weekly News Report (July 1, 2024 – July 5, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s story: Hundreds of Waco residents celebrated the Independence Day holiday at the annual “Fourth of the Brazos event at McLane Stadium’s Touchdown Alley. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (July 10 – July 14, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Police Department tower window replacement project nears completion. Mr. Mark’s twisty balloon story-time at the Waco-McLennan County Libraries. Parks and Recreation hosted the 2023 TAAF Regional Track & Field Meet at Hart-Patterson Field. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (July 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire deployed an engine company and four personnel to Kerr County, Texas in support of flood rescue and recovery efforts. Construction continues on the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, and everything is on track for a January 2026 Grand Re-opening Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas…
City Beat Weekly News Report (July 15, 2024 – July 19, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: It’s “Demo Day” as Bell’s Hill Park gets a makeover thanks to the Bobcat Company and Chip Gaines of Magnolia.. As part of Waco’s 175th Anniversary, Waco Historic Foundation (in period clothing) held a program at the Central Library on life in Waco in the 1800s, featuring a…