Waddle to Waco: Penguins Have Arrived Published on July 26, 2024 After a journey through Waco, our little penguin friend has finally joined the 22 South African black-footed penguins at the new Gloria and F.M. Young Penguin Shores Exhibit. Mark your calendars for the grand opening at Cameron Park Zoo on August 8! Tagged as: , Latest Information
Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter! Published on July 22, 2024 City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.Topics this week include:• Bell's HIll Park Baseball Field Makeover• Animal Shelter National Adoption Event• Lake Appreciation Month• Heat Safety Tips Tagged as: , Latest Information
Waco-McLennan Public Health Has A New Look Published on July 18, 2024 Waco-McLennan Public Health has a new look!Check out what their logo represents as well as learn about the awards they've won recently! Tagged as: , Announcements
Eichelberger Bridge Update Published on July 18, 2024 Due to extreme flooding from recent storms from late spring and into June, the Eichelberger Bridge was closed due to overflow from the North Bosque River. Although the river has receded, the Public Works Department is still hard at work to ensure the integrity of the bridge before opening. Tagged as: , Latest Information
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
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