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…

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…

A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire showcased their new Haz-Mat truck during this week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19. City of Waco Public Works hosted a “Meet the Machines” event on Wednesday, May 20 at Brazos Park East, giving families a chance to see city machines up close and meet…

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…

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

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

A summary of this past week’s stories: There’s not much time left to sign up for the Mayor’s Summer 2026 Reading Challenge, “Summer of Stories.” Read books, earn prizes and enjoy free library activities all Summer long! The Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center celebrated 100 days of curiosity, creativity and innovation on Friday, May 29. Work continues…

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…

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

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

A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo recently welcomed two new baby animals — A black-footed kitten and a South African penguin chick. The election results are in! Jim Holmes was re-elected Mayor and Andrea Barefield retains her seat in council District One. Jed Cole ran unopposed and will represent District Three.…