City Beat Weekly News Report (December 1, 2025 – December 5, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco Fire, Police and Solid Waste crews are back with this year’s holiday tradition! Crews have put the finishing touches on their vehicles, which will soon be visiting your neighborhood. City of Waco celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the new Visitor Center at 323 S. 6th…
Read MoreShop Waco: Waco Jewelers (We Are Waco)
As part of our We Are Waco series, ‘Shop Waco’ and let Waco Jewelers take care of all your jewelry needs – from expert repairs to stunning custom pieces and more! Hear about the most popular pieces they carry, what services they offer, how the community has supported Waco Jewelers, and so much more! Showcasing…
Read MoreWork Session December 2, 2025
Business Session December 2, 2025
Captain Atom: Visits the Mayborn Museum in Waco
Waco loves learning, and so do we! Captain Atom spent the day exploring the @MaybornMuseum, another stop in the learning series! Follow the @wacoSTEAMcenter on social media for more behind-the-scenes adventures, updates, and ways to get involved!
Read MoreWild Lights Cameron Park Zoo 2025!
Experience the holiday cheer at the Cameron Park Zoo, on display every Thursday through Sunday until December 30 (except Christmas, of course). Special openings on December 22, 23, 29, and 30. Visit cameronparkzoo.com for information.
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Explore the Model of Waco’s Future
Coming to downtown for Waco Wonderland? Join us for a quick side quest to see the future of Downtown Waco. Stop by the second-floor lobby of the Waco Convention Center (100 Washington Ave.) on Friday, December 5, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. to see the 3D model of our downtown vision. Learn more at https://waco-texas.com/fortheloveofwaco.
Read MoreWaco Fire Station #15 Wins Fire Station Design Award
A big congrats to our Waco Fire and Facilities Departments for having Fire Station #15 selected as a Gold Winner for this year’s Fire Station Design Award from Firehouse Magazine! 67 stations nationwide were submitted, and Waco’s newest fire station earned the top honor as the #1 Satellite Facility. Judges praised the station’s clean, efficient…
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Waco Wonderland 2025
City Beat Weekly News Report (November 17, 2025 – November 21, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Fire Station 15 was selected as a Gold Winner in this year’s Fire Station Design Award from Firehouse Magazine. City of Waco is proud to have supported KWTX’s Food For Families donation drive this year, contributing more than 1500 pounds of food. Find City Beat and more at…
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