City Beat Weekly News Report (June 8, 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…
Read MoreWaco Fire Station 14 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of Waco Fire Station Fourteen with Captain Chad Thompson and crew! Located at 45401 Speegleville Road and opened in 2006. Today, it serves a large portion of West Waco and houses Engine and Brush 14. Find the history and location of all Waco Fire Stations at: https://www.waco-texas.com/firestations #wacofire
Read MoreWaco Fire Station 6 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of the Waco Fire Department’s Administrative Building with Fire Marshal Willie Joe Berger, then on the same site, a tour of Waco Fire Station 5 with Firefighter Hannah Linville. Located at the site of the former 25th Street Theatre in Waco at 1006 N. 25th Street. Find the history and location of…
Read MoreWaco Legacy School Demolition Update (June)
Crews continue with the demolition of the school at 500 N. University Parks Drive. Demolition is expected to be complete in July. While the property will no longer serve as a school, it will soon become a destination for Wacoans to enjoy as part of the Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project. The City of Waco and…
Read MoreBean on the Scene: What’s in Waco – South Waco Community Center
Ranger Bean visits the South Waco Community Center at 2815 Speight Avenue in Waco! Did you know that our Waco community centers have hours of fun programming, playgrounds, and amenities? At South Waco, you can lift weights, take fitness classes, enroll your kids in camps throughout the year, meet new friends, and lots more! #forWacoans…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (June 1, 2026 – June 5, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The 2026 City Academy class was recognized in a graduation ceremony at Tuesday’s City Council Meeting. The Barron’s Branch Phase of the Downtown Redevelopment Project is underway, with the demolition of the former school on University Parks Drive. For the tenth year in a row, “Locals Love Us”…
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