Captain Atom: Visits the Mayborn Museum in Waco
Waco loves learning, and so do we! Captain Atom spent the day exploring the @MaybornMuseum, another stop in the learning series! Follow the @wacoSTEAMcenter on social media for more behind-the-scenes adventures, updates, and ways to get involved!
Read MoreWild Lights Cameron Park Zoo 2025!
Experience the holiday cheer at the Cameron Park Zoo, on display every Thursday through Sunday until December 30 (except Christmas, of course). Special openings on December 22, 23, 29, and 30. Visit cameronparkzoo.com for information.
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Explore the Model of Waco’s Future
The Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project’s 3D Model of Barron’s Branch is now on display at the Waco Convention Center. This model represents a portion of Barron’s Branch, the first of five districts across the 100-acre downtown project. The partial model captures about 1.3 acres of the 30-acre Barron’s Branch District, featuring many of the future…
Read MoreWaco Fire Station #15 Wins Fire Station Design Award
A big congrats to our Waco Fire and Facilities Departments for having Fire Station #15 selected as a Gold Winner for this year’s Fire Station Design Award from Firehouse Magazine! 67 stations nationwide were submitted, and Waco’s newest fire station earned the top honor as the #1 Satellite Facility. Judges praised the station’s clean, efficient…
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Waco Wonderland 2025
City Beat Weekly News Report (November 17, 2025 – November 21, 2025)
A summary of this past week’s stories: Fire Station 15 was selected as a Gold Winner in this year’s Fire Station Design Award from Firehouse Magazine. City of Waco is proud to have supported KWTX’s Food For Families donation drive this year, contributing more than 1500 pounds of food. Find City Beat and more at…
Read MoreCity Beat “City of Waco Contributes to KWTX’s Food For Families” Food Drive
Texas Ranger Museum Big Texas Christmas Present Drive
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum has teamed up with Meals on Wheels Waco as the recipient of the 15th annual “Big Texas Christmas Present” Drive! From Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 14, bring donations to the Museum (100 Texas Ranger Trail) to receive one free admission per item donated. The Museum is open…
Read MoreWaco Made: Loyalhood (We Are Waco)
As part of our We Are Waco series, enjoy a ‘Waco Made’ look at Loyalhood, a local maker of all-natural coffee and cocktail syrups! Hear about how Loyalhood started from a personal passion and grew into a successful business, how well Waco supports local businesses, and so much more! Showcasing Wacoans with local businesses, organizations,…
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