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How to: Scan a Pet at ChipCheck Microchip Scanning Stations in Waco
Remember newspaper vending machines? Well, we’ve repurposed one into a pet microchip scanner station! We’re partnering with Waco Police on our first location at their headquarters (3115 Pine Avenue). Anytime of day or night, bring the lost pet by and scan them for a ‘Chip Check’ to see if their owner can be located and…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026)
A summary of this past week’s stories: This week, Waco Fire trained for elevator rescues at the former Indian Spring Middle School. On Friday, April 24, Mayor Holmes spoke at an Arbor Day celebration at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center which included a park clean-up and the planting of several trees. City of Waco employees were…
Read MoreWork Session (April 21, 2026)
Business Session (April 21, 2026)
City Beat Weekly News Report: Brazos Nights 2026 Opener
Friday night Waco welcomed 90s rock legends Candlebox and Fastball to the riverfront for the first Brazos Night concert of the year. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx #citybeat
Read MoreLet’s Talk About It: About That Old Landfill
We have a new landfill, so what happens to the old one? Closing a landfill is a complicated process, and the city wants to ensure it is done in an environmentally safe manner.
Read MoreChipCheck Microchip Scanning Stations in Waco
Remember newspaper vending machines? Well, we’ve repurposed one into a pet microchip scanner station! We’re partnering with Waco Police on our first location at their headquarters (3115 Pine Avenue). Anytime of day or night, bring the lost pet by and scan them for a ‘Chip Check’ to see if their owner can be located and…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About It: Whose Road Is It?
It’s called Waco Drive, but it isn’t the city’s road. Some of the most traveled roads in Waco are state or U.S. roadways.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About It: Money Buckets
The City of Waco doesn’t keep all its money in one bank account. It’s more akin to keeping money in buckets, and you can’t mix up the buckets.
Read MoreLet’s talk About It: How We Spend our Money
Who decides how the City of Waco spends its money? Let’s talk about it! Early in the year, as city staff drafts a new budget, the Waco City Council determines the city’s goals with the help of public input. Do we need more public safety? Better infrastructure? More affordable housing? Then the City Council holds…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About It: Beyond Downtown
Think all our construction projects are downtown? Think again. Downtown has many projects underway, but the majority of our work is in the neighborhoods.
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