City Beat Weekly News Report (May 8 – May 12, 2023)

A summary of this past week’s stories: A 70th anniversary memorial service was held honoring those who died in the 1953 Waco Tornado. Election results from the May 6th election garner one new council member while two others are re-elected. A whimsical statue calling attention to endangered species is unveiled at the Cameron Park Zoo.…

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Waco-McLennan County Library: Where Your Imagination Comes to Life

Let your imagination come to life at the Waco-McLennan County Library! With over 540,000 items waiting to be checked out at the four library locations throughout Waco, get a library card and connect with quality and diverse resources for education, information, and recreation! Waco Library Locations: • Central Waco Library – 1717 Austin Avenue •…

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MPO TAC Meeting May 4, 2023

Recorded meeting of the MPO Technical Advisory Committee on May 4th 2023. Includes the presentations for the Carbon Reduction Program.

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On The Job: Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Plant

Have you ever wondered how the different City of Waco departments serve residents day to day? Now you can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look through our “On The Job” video series! The team at the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Plant walk us through a few steps in the treatment process. The DAF Plant is the first…

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Taste of Waco: Slow Rise Slice House (We Are Waco)

As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Taste of Waco’ and New York-style pizza at Slow Rise Slice House! Learn how the vision of this pizza shop came about, how the restaurant has evolved, how the restaurant has filled a niche here in Waco, and more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations,…

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City Beat Weekly News Report (May 1 – May 5, 2023)

A summary of this past week’s stories: The Waco Regional Airport held its Triennial Full-scale Emergency Exercise. The Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau unveiled the new Waco Mobile Welcome Center. Darth Vader and Jango Fett made a special appearance at the Waco Central Library for a special “May the Fourth Be With You” event.…

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