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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City Beat April 24 – April 28, 2023

A summary of this past week’s stories: The City of Waco held a community job fair so local residents could learn about the many career opportunities the city has to offer. The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the historic Waco Suspension Bridge after more than two years of renovations. Find City Beat and…

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Images of Waco: Suspension Bridge Reopening

The historic Waco Suspension Bridge was completed in 1870 and remains a legendary icon of downtown Waco. Many improvements have been made over the years, and we are thrilled to announce that the Waco Suspension Bridge Rehabilitation Project is done! A ribbon-cutting ceremony, a cattle drive over the Suspension Bridge, and food and family fun…

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