City Beat Weekly News Report (March 31, 2025 – April 4, 2025)

April 4, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: It’s spring cleaning time! Waco residents can take advantage of bulky waste and yard waste pick-ups. There are many options beyond pick-up — Cobbs Recycling Center drop-off or taking items directly to the landfill. Waco McLennan County Library held their third annual “Edible Book Festival” where bakers of…

City Beat Weekly News Report (March 4, 2024 – March 8, 2024)

March 8, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: The City of Waco Annual Report, highlighting municipal accomplishments and financial summaries, is now available. The Waco-McLennan County Library’s “Library on the Go” visited several locations during spring break. The Dewey Community Center received the Community Connect EDGE Award from the Disc Golf Pro Tour and Educational Disc…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 1 – May 5, 2023)

May 5, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Regional Airport held its Triennial Full-scale Emergency Exercise. The Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau unveiled the new Waco Mobile Welcome Center. Darth Vader and Jango Fett made a special appearance at the Waco Central Library for a special “May the Fourth Be With You” event.…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 12, 2025 – May 16, 2025)

May 16, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco City Council bids farewell to long-serving District Two Councilmember Alice Rodriguez, with a somber yet festive Special City Council meeting. Waco Police Department and other McLennan Capon ty law enforcement entities held the annual Fallen Officer’s Memorial at Indian Spring Park, honoring those officers whoa fallen in…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 13, 2024 – May 17, 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…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 15 – May 19, 2023)

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…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 19, 2025 – May 23, 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…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 20, 2024 – May 24, 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

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 22 – May 26, 2023)

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

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 26, 2025 – May 30, 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…

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 27, 2024 – May 31, 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

City Beat Weekly News Report (May 29, 2023 – June 2, 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