Do 1 Thing: Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

By | September 9, 2025

We’re challenging you to “Do 1 Thing” to get ready for emergencies, one small step at a time. DO 1 THING! Sign up for free emergency alerts from McLennan County at alertwaco.com. Get notified about severe storms, flash floods, tornadoes, and other emergencies. You can also customize your alerts to receive notifications for multiple locations…

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Pet Circle 1st Birthday Bash

By | September 8, 2025

Pet Circle celebrated its first anniversary with doggie yoga, a dunking booth, touch-a-truck with Waco Fire, and free adoptions! For more, visit waco-texas.com

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City Beat Weekly News Report (September 1, 2025 – September 5, 2025)

By | September 5, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco/McLennan County Library is holding their annual Library Card Drive with offers of fine forgiveness and drawings to win prizes!  Cameron Park Zoo kicked off its “Storytime at the Zoo” series. The program is brought to you by HEB twice a month during the school year. Find…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (August 25, 2025 – August 29, 2025)

By | August 29, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: The annual “Battle of the Badges” is on! Who will be this year’s winner? Will Waco PD maintain their title, or will Waco Fire take it back? Or will McLennan County Sheriffs take it for the first time? Mr. James from Waco/McLennan County Library led a tour of Pet…

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Pet Circle is Turning One! You’re Invited to Our Birthday Bash!

By | August 25, 2025

Join us at 2032 Circle Road on Saturday, September 6th, from 11 am –3 pm as we celebrate Pet Circle Regional Animal Center’s first birthday with a community party you won’t want to miss!    We’re marking one incredible year of lifesaving work with:  ✨ Giveaways & snacks  ✨ Storytime for kids  ✨ Dunking booth…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (August 18, 2025 – August 22, 2025)

By | August 22, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Two Waco Fire promoted two veteran firefighters, Max Breese and Phillip Burnett, to Deputy Fire Chief this week. Get ready for Pet Circle Waco’s Birthday Bash, coming Saturday, September 6! Pet Circle is turning one old and you’re invited to celebrate. The Wilson Creek foot bridge in Cameron Park…

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