City Beat Weekly News Report (June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025)

June 6, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Police and other McLennan County first responders participated in an Active Threat Training Exercise at St. Louis Catholic Church and Bishop Louis Reicher Schools. Waco Fire hosted a special birthday party for Eddie Chavez, one of their most loyal supporters. City of Waco Neighborhood Engagement Department was…

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026)

June 26, 2026

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 23, 2025 – June 27, 2025)

June 27, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: All lanes of Interstate 35 are being narrowed to two lanes and several on and off ramps are bing closed, including the Valley Mills Drive flyover, as construction continues on the final phase of the highway project through Waco. City of Waco Code Compliance partnered with United in…

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 24, 2024 – June 28, 2024)

June 27, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Family Medicine welcomes first patients to its new facility on Providence Drive. The penguins have arrived as the finishing touches are placed on the new Penguin Shores exhibit at Cameron Park Zoo. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 26 – June 30, 2023)

June 30, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the newly-renovated Doris Miller Center. A community meeting was held to review options for the future of Lion’s Park. A free pet micro-chipping and vaccine clinic was held at Northern Gateway Park. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026)

July 2, 2026

A summary of this past week’s story: Independence Day week featured plenty of activities for residents and visitors alike, including storytime at the the Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park and educational activities at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center. And there’s plenty more to do at the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum, Cameron Park Zoo,…

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 30, 2025 – July 4, 2025)

July 3, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Robby Bergerson was sworn in as City of Waco Fire Chief. Bergerson brings more than 30 years of fire-fighting experience to the job and is Waco’s 15th Fire Chief. Cameron Park Zoo welcomed Mosi, a 4-year-old Southern White Rhino. Mosi comes to us from the Virginia Zoological Society…

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 5 – June 9, 2023)

June 9, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Cameron Park Zoo celebrates 30 years. Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian reads to kids at the Mayborn Museum, with a special four-legged guest. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 8, 2026 – June 12, 2026)

June 12, 2026

A summary of this past week’s stories: Pet Circle Regional Animal Center now has a Chip Check station at Dewey Community Center. The Texas America 250 traveling exhibit is now on display at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum. The South Waco Community Center gymnasium has had some upgrades, including fresh paint and…

City Beat Weekly News Report (June 9, 2025 – June 13, 2025)

June 13, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco-McLennan County Library launches a new App, making interacting with your library — from reserving books and viewing the library calendar to downloading library material and checking out books fast and easy. And from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be! Five Waco businesses were…

City Beat Weekly News Report (March 10, 2025 – March 14, 2025)

March 14, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco-McLennan County Public Library kicked off their annual “Library On The Go” program with a special “Touch a Truck” event at Heritage Square. It’s Spring Break and there were opportunities galore for residents at Cameron Park Zoo, Mammoth National Monument, and Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum.…

City Beat Weekly News Report (March 11, 2024 – March 15, 2024)

March 15, 2024

A summary of this past week’s stories: Visitors and residents explored the City of Waco’s many attractions during Spring Break. Waco Police and Baylor Public Safety hosted the third annual Women in Public Safety Symposium. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat