A Farewell to Waco City Council Member Josh Borderud

By | May 8, 2026

A fond farewell to District 3 Council member Josh Borderud, who has served on the Waco City Council since 2020. His service has made a meaningful impact on our community. His commitment to listening, problem-solving, and moving Waco forward will not be forgotten. We thank him for his time, leadership, sense of humor, and service,…

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Employee Appreciation Hour 2026

By | May 1, 2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Employee Appreciation Hour! It was great connecting over drinks from Tom’s Food Truck and sweet treats. Enjoy this video of employees at the event.

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City Beat Weekly News Report (April 27, 2026 – May 1, 2026)

By | May 1, 2026

A summary of this past week’s stories: As the Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project proceeds, our website has haas been updated to keep up with the ongoing progress. On Thursday, April 30, The refreshed Seventh St. Plaza and its “Waco Forever” mural reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. City of Waco hosted a preview party of the…

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How to: Scan a Pet at ChipCheck Microchip Scanning Stations in Waco

By | April 27, 2026

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…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026)

By | 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…

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