Lake Appreciation Month: Celebrating Our Regional Water Source Published on July 17, 2024 Celebrate Lake Appreciation Month by reflecting on Lake Waco — our regional water source! Learn about the decades of planning that went into securing Waco's water supply. From the original dam's construction in 1930 to the most recent water level increase in 2003, Lake Waco's history reflects our community's commitment to water security. Tagged as: , 175th Anniversary
Bell's Hill Park Baseball Field is Getting a Makeover Published on July 17, 2024 The Bobcat Company has teamed up with their brand ambassador Chip Gaines and the National Recreation and Park Association for a $100,000 baseball field renovation. Thanks to a generous contribution from Bobcat, Bell’s Hill Park will receive a new dirt baseball field, concrete walkways, dugouts, and bleachers. Tagged as: , Latest Information
Empty The Shelters Published on July 10, 2024 Help us empty the Waco Animal Shelter! Dogs and cats over one-year-old are FREE to adopt, and puppies and kittens under one-year-old are $50! Tagged as: , Announcements
Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter! Published on July 08, 2024 City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.Topics this week include:• City Manager Submits Proposed Budget• ICYMI: Waco Celebrates Fourth on the Brazos• Reclaim Fees Waived for Lost Pets• New Fire Chief and Library Director Tagged as: , Latest Information
City of Waco Proposed Budget FY 2024-2025 Published on July 02, 2024 The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been posted with highlights and an informative video about why the budget is important to residents. Tagged as: , Announcements
Brazos River Dam: Shaping Waco's Riverfront Published on July 02, 2024 The beautiful Waco riverfront we enjoy today is thanks to the Brazos River municipal dam. Initially conceived in the early 1900s and completed in 1970, this dam transformed the river into Lake Brazos, enabling countless recreational activities and downtown development. After many upgrades over the years, the dam remains a crucial landmark, shaping the vibrant riverfront we cherish now. Tagged as: , 175th Anniversary
UrbanREAP Published on July 02, 2024 UrbanREAP is a Mission Waco urban project initiative born from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club grant. Founded around the time Jubilee Food Market was acquired by Mission Waco, the idea behind the project was to create a food ecosystem where fresh produce and garden plants are grown, providing food, nature, and education to the community. Tagged as: , Sustainable Stories
Downtown Master Development Roadmap Published on June 25, 2024 On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Waco City Council adopted a Strategic Roadmap guiding the future of development of over 100 acres in downtown Waco. The project is planned to take shape in phases over the next 12 to 20 years, allowing a flexible approach over time that stays true to Waco's fundamental vision. Tagged as: , Latest Information
Waddle to Waco: Penguins Coming Soon Published on June 21, 2024 Join our little penguin friend as he pops up around town while making his way to the zoo to join the South African penguins at our new Penguin Shores Exhibit! Tagged as: , Latest Information
Emergency Notice: Mt Carmel Water Treatment Plant Area Published on June 20, 2024 The City of Waco is addressing an incident that occurred at the Mt. Carmel Water Treatment Plant this morning. At approximately 7:24 am, an emergency response team was dispatched to the scene for a report of an unconscious person. Tagged as: , Announcements