100 Days of STEAM at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center in Waco
The Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center in Waco has celebrated its first 100 days of inspiring curiosity, creativity, and discovery with a community-wide event! Since opening in February, the center has welcomed more than 17,000 visitors, hosted 600+ events and classes, and welcomed 2,300+ students from 15 school districts on field trips. Visitors have explored nearly 800…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 25, 2026 – May 29, 2026)
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…
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Waco Fire Station 5 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of Waco Fire Station Five with Captain Robert Covey. Located at 4515 Bagby Avenue and opened in 2019. Today, it serves as the home of Engine 5 and Battalion Chief 2. Find the history and location of all Waco Fire Stations at: https://www.waco-texas.com/firestations #wacofire
Read MoreWaco Fire Station 4 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of Waco Fire Station Four with Engineer Ryan Radke. Located at 1002 Speight Avenue, and opened in 1966, this station serves not only Baylor University but parts of central Waco and a large part of south Waco. It is home to Engine 4 and Brush Truck 4 and is among the busiest…
Read MoreWaco Fire Station 3 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of Waco Fire Station Three with Engineer Matt Gillet. Located at 111 9th Street, and built in 2010, it is home to Engine 3, which serves the TSTC campus and the surrounding area. It also houses two aircraft rescue firefighting trucks to support the TSTC airport, including one for L3Harris. Find the…
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Waco Vice: Your City, Your Call – Download the MyWacoApp
The heat is rising, the neon’s glowing, and Crockett & Tubbs are on the case (with their toy vice props in hand!)… but they can’t do it alone. 😎 Got a question? A concern? Maybe even a compliment for the crew keeping Waco running smoothly? Don’t wait for a stakeout – tap into the MyWaco…
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Waco Fire Station 7 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of Waco Fire Station Four with Captain Eric Riser. Located at 1325 N. 5th Street and opened in 2014, this station serves the residents of North Waco, East Waco, and parts of downtown. Find the history and location of all Waco Fire Stations at: https://www.waco-texas.com/firestations #wacofire
Read MoreWaco Fire Station 1 Tour – City of Waco
Take a tour of Waco Fire Station One with Captain Tracy Blackshear. Located at 100 Peach Street and opened in 2010, this station serves parts of downtown, East Waco, and the Timbercrest neighborhood. It is home to Engine 1, Truck 1, Battalion Chief 1, the confined-space rescue team, and the swiftwater rescue team. Find the…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026)
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…
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