City Beat Weekly News Report (December 15, 2025 – December 19, 2025)

By | December 19, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo welcomed two kangaroos and a wallaby. Waco Fire partnered with Dean Highland Elementary students for five pieces of Christmas art. The Waco Police Department, along with the McLennan Community College Police Department, hosted a “Polar Express” event for seniors living in local nursing homes. Take…

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Play Waco: The Waco Trolley (We Are Waco)

By | December 18, 2025

As part of our We Are Waco series, check out a ‘Play Waco’ segment and learn about a unique and relaxing way to experience the city – The Waco Trolley! Hear about how The Waco Trolley came about, the different types of tours offered, why Waco is the perfect place to start a business, and…

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December Dress Up Days 2025

By | December 12, 2025

The holiday spirit has been in the air at the City of Waco the past two Fridays in December! Employees dressed up with their holiday socks and ugly Christmas sweaters. Thanks so much to everyone who participated and had some fun this merry season.

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City Beat Weekly News Report (December 8, 2025 – December 12, 2025)

By | December 12, 2025

A summary of this past week’s stories: Cameron Park Zoo kicked off its annual “Wild Lights” presented by Member’s Choice Credit Union. City of Waco employees closed out 2025 with an incredible show of charitable giving. Waco kicked off the holiday season with the annual “Waco Wonderland” on Friday December 5th at Heritage Square… Find…

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Taste of Waco: Sagrado Cocina and Bar (We Are Waco)

By | December 11, 2025

As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ and an extensive menu of Mexican recipes full of flavor at Sagrado Cocina and Bar ! Learn about their most popular menu items, how they make the margarita that won them Best Margarita in Waco, how the community has been supportive, and…

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