City Beat Weekly News Report (July 10 – July 14, 2023)

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)

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)

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…

City Beat Weekly News Report (July 17 – July 21, 2023)

July 21, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Parks and Recreation Department welcomes community input on the next phase of the Doris Miller Community Center. Waco is responding to the current heat wave icy setting up cooling centers and collecting fans for those in need. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…