City Beat Weekly News Report (October 6, 2025 – October 10, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: City of Waco and Waco ISD held a joint meeting regarding the purchase of nearly 23 acres of land at University Parks Dr. and Jefferson Avenue, setting the stage for the Barron’s Branch phase of the Downtown Redevelopment Project. Waco Police Department and other first responders came together…
Read MoreShop Waco: From The Top (Shop Waco)
As part of our We Are Waco series, ‘Shop Waco’ and fulfill all your dance, cheer, and gymnastic goods needs at From The Top! Learn how they have become the one-stop-shop for those in the performance realm, how they work with local studios to meet their students’ needs, how the local talent has put Waco…
Read MoreBusiness Session (October 7, 2025)
Work Session (October 7, 2025)
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Waco Myths & Legends: The Silver Fiend
Learn about Ramsey Grimm, the Silver Fiend of the night!
Read More24th Annual Genealogy Lock-In
Join us Friday, October 17 at the West Waco Library and Genealogy Center for the 24th Annual Genealogy Lock-In. Explore your family tree and learn along the way. Doors open at 8:30am and runs until 7pm.
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City Beat Weekly News Report (September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) received the 2025 Outstanding Overall Achievement Award for their work on Convey 2050, Waco’s long range traffic plan. On Saturday, September 27, a new mural was unveiled at the South Waco Community Center. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx…
Read MoreCaptain Atom: Waco STEAMbot, Comes to Life!
Follow Captain Atom, our STEAM Center Ambassador, as he makes his way around Waco as he makes his way to the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center opening January 2026! Captain Atom is more than just a mascot—he’s the spirited guide and mentor of Waco’s STEAM Center, embodying curiosity, exploration, and innovation. With one foot in science and…
Read MoreWaco Myths & Legends: The Ranger Museum
Strange tales of what you hear at the Texas Ranger Museum after dark. For more content, visit waco-texas.gov
Read MoreWaco Myths & Legends: Train-Hopping Tramp
Along the derelict train bridge over the Brazos, you might meet a strange figure trying to hop a train. For more, visit waco-texas.com
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