Contribute to United Way

By | August 31, 2026

The City of Waco United Way Campaign runs from September 1-30. Contact your department coordinator for a pledge form and help make a lasting impact in our community.

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Do Speak Fluent City? Communications & Marketing is Hiring!

By | August 31, 2026

We’re hiring! 📣 Do you speak fluent City? The City of Waco is looking for a creative and innovative Senior Public Information & Communication Specialist to join our team. We need someone who can speak fluent City — taking the work we do every day and turning it into clear, engaging content our community can…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (August 24, 2026 – August 28, 2026)

By | August 28, 2026

A summary of this past week’s stories: Who will be this year’s winner? The annual, friendly Battle of the Badges between Waco PD, Waco Fire and the McLennan County Sheriff’s Department wraps up this week. Waco-McLennan County Library’s West Waco Branch will be closing for a few weeks so new flooring can be installed. The…

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Bean on the Scene: What’s in Waco – STEAM Center

By | August 28, 2026

There’s a lot to discover at Waco’s STEAM Center! Join Bean on the Scene for a look inside, from hands-on robotics, coding and engineering to cooking classes for all skill levels. Plus, get an up-close look at one of the center’s most unique features—a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that traveled to space three times!

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Waco Fire Station 2 Tour – City of Waco

By | August 27, 2026

Take a tour of Waco Fire Station #2 with Engineer Dustin Fox. Located at 2625 Park Lake Drive, this station, opened in 2000, serves the residents of Cedar Ridge, North Waco, and parts of Landon Branch along Lake Shore Drive. It is home to Fire Engine 2 and Fire Truck 2. Find the history and…

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