Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Overview
On the Job: A Day at the Waco-McLennan County Public Library
The Waco-McLennan County Public Library has four locations in Waco to serve residents. With tons of services and programs, staff works hard to provide diverse resources for education, information, and recreation. There are over 70,000 cardholders in our area checking out over half a million items each year. Find more at wacolibrary.org.
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (July 24 – July 28, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Waco PD and partners (including Richland Mall) distribute backpacks and more at their annual “Back 2 School Bash.” The Waco-McLennan County Health District celebrated the grand re-opening of the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Clinic to “in-person” services. The Waco Fire Department participated in the Mayborn Museum’s Storytime…
Read MoreFly Through: Waco Convention Center
The 144,000 sq. ft. Waco Convention Center is the premier meetings and convention facility for Central Texas in the City of Waco. With a 33,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a 15,000 sq. ft. tradeshow hall, an elegant ballroom seating over 600, plus 12 breakout rooms, this flexible venue can handle small and large conventions, seminars,…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment – July 27, 2023
Meet the Director – LaShonda Malrey-Horne
Plan Commission July 25, 2023
Fly-Through: Dewey Community Center & Park (City of Waco)
The Dewey Community Center (925 N 9th St.) provides educational and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community! The center offers free wifi to the community and includes a gym, a wellness room, meeting rooms, and a computer lab. The park offers a playscape, splash pad, basketball court, picnic pavilion, and more! For info on programs…
Read MoreCity Beat Weekly News Report (July 17 – July 21, 2023)
A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Parks and Recreation Department welcomes community input on the next phase of the Doris Miller Community Center. Waco is responding to the current heat wave icy setting up cooling centers and collecting fans for those in need. Find City Beat and more at mywacotv.com #wacotexas #wacotx…
Read MoreTaste of Waco: Jake’s Texas Tea House (We Are Waco)
As part of our We Are Waco series, get a ‘Taste of Waco’ and enjoy classic Southern food at Jake’s Texas Tea House! Hear about the variety of items served, the fun traditions that have developed over the years, what they love about Waco, and more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations, and talent, this…
Read MoreWaco Creates: Deep in the Heart Film Festival / Waco Independent Film Festival (We Are Waco)
As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Waco Creates’ segment about the Deep in the Heart Film Festival (soon to be the Waco Independent Film Festival)! Hear about how the film festival got started, why Waco is the perfect place for a film festival, what festival-goers can look forward to experiencing, and…
Read MoreCity of Waco Budget
The City of Waco’s budget is the yearly plan for how the City will spend its money on important things to help everyone who lives there. Check out this video to learn a little bit more about where the money comes from, how it’s divided into categories, what it’s used to pay for, and more!…
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