City Beat Weekly News Report (March 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo welcomed four camels and two ostriches to the population. Construction on the Pet Circle Veterinary clinic is moving ahead full steam as the site goes vertical with walls going up and utilities being put in place. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx…
City Beat Weekly News Report (March 24, 2025 – March 28, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Executive Deputy Chief Robby Bergerson was sworn in as the interim City of Waco Fire Chief. Let’s Move Waco (formerly Let’s Walk Waco) has kicked off and runs through May 17. Log miles from your favorite activities — walking, running, martial arts, Zumba, dancing and more! Find City Beat…
City Beat Weekly News Report (March 25, 2024 – March 29, 2024)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco ramps up multiple events for the upcoming “Eclipse Weekend.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the newly built Little League and Challenger League Baseball Fields. Construction on Waco’s “Mall-to-Mall” project on Highway 6 nears completion. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (March 27 – March 31, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The City of Waco, Lowell Observatory and Baylor University discussed next year’s “Eclipse Over Texas” event with local media. Culinary goodness permeated the air around Heritage Square at this year’s Texas Food Truck Showdown. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (March 3, 2025 – March 7, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The community came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the MKT Trail, once the route of the historic Missouri Kansas Texas Railway. Keep fit and active with Aqua Fit classes held at the newly renovated Doris Miller Community Pool. Find City Beat and more…
City Beat Weekly News Report (March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Construction of Fire Station 4 on LaSalle Ave. has gone vertical with walls going up and the roof being placed. Twelve more utility boxes on Waco Dr. have been turned into art displays by local artists. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
City Beat Weekly News Report (March 31, 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)
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)
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 11, 2026 – May 15, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: At a special City Council session on Tuesday, May 12, Jim Holmes was sworn in to his second term as Waco Mayor. Andrea Barefield and Jed Cole were sworn in as Council Members for Districts 1 and 3 respectively. Waco Police Department and surrounding McLennan County agencies gathered…
City Beat Weekly News Report (May 12, 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…