Taste of Waco: DiamondBack’s (We Are Waco)

As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ at an upscale downtown hotspot – Diamondback’s! Learn about the variety of delicious entrées, the event spaces they offer, how they work to elevate the customer’s experience, and more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations, and talent, this series represents what we…

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Taste of Waco: Street Dog Cafe (We Are Waco)

As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ at Street Dog Cafe, a bakery and coffee shop nestled in East Waco! Hear about their mission of partnering with the Humane Society, the variety of items they offer both in the shop and through catering, how the people are what make…

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Taste of Waco: Wako Taco (We Are Waco)

As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ and authentic Mexican food at Wako Taco! Hear about their most popular dishes, how they’ve grown from their start as a food truck, how the community has supported their business, and more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations, and talent, this series…

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Welcome to the City of Waco’s New Mayor, Jim Holmes!

The City of Waco welcomed former District 5 Councilmember, Jim Holmes, as the City’s new mayor on Tuesday, May 14th. Jim Holmes has served Waco City Council since 2016 and brings more than 35 years of financial management experience to City Council. The meeting also saw the return of Councilmembers Andrea Barefield and Josh Borderud,…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024)

A summary of this past week’s stories: Former District 5 Council member Jim Holmes was sworn in as Waco mayor at a special City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14. Andrea Barefield and Josh Borderud were also sworn in after being reelected to their council seats. The Waco Police Department and local law enforcement agencies…

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Taste of Waco: Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant (We Are Waco)

As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ and amazing Tex-Mex at Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant! Learn about their rich history, their most popular dishes and drinks, how local businesses support each other, and so much more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations, and talent, this series represents what we do,…

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Mayor Dillon Meek – Thank You (May 2024)

On behalf of the City of Waco, a big thank you to Mayor Dillon Meek for nine years of dedicated service on the Waco City Council! We put together a special video highlighting a few fun moments from his time in office. (Don’t miss a special message from his wife and kids at the end!)…

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