September is Library Card Sign Up & Fine Forgiveness Month Published on September 23, 2024 Don't miss your chance to take part in Library Card Sign-Up Month and our first-ever Fine Forgiveness Program! So far, we've forgiven almost $10,000 worth of replacement cards, overdue fines, and lost books! Visit us at any of the four Waco-McLennan County Library branches through the end of the month to get your fines forgiven (and get your very own library card)! Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Follow Pet Circle Regional Animal Center On Social Media Published on September 17, 2024 Follow Pet Circle Regional Animal Center on social media @petcirclewaco to stay in the know for all of the exciting things we have coming! Tagged as: , Animal Services, Announcements
Introducing Pet Circle Regional Animal Center Published on September 16, 2024 Welcome to Pet Circle Regional Animal Center! We're back open with new hours, a new look, and a new name. We've been working on some fun new things for our furry friends. All services will continue as we train our new staff members and add additional staff members. Visit us off the circle at 2032 Circle Road to find your fur-ever best friend. Tagged as: , Animal Services, Announcements
Waco City Council Adopts Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Published on September 15, 2024 On Tuesday, August 27, Waco City Council approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025. The new budget maintains the current property tax rate and reduces tax-supported expenses while still providing employee salary increases and delivering the same quality of core City services. The new adopted budget will go into effect starting October 1. Tagged as: , Announcements
Bagby Ave Road Closure Published on September 13, 2024 Starting Monday, September 16, both lanes of Bagby Avenue from Sunnydell Avenue to Richter Avenue will be closed through Friday, September 20. Message boards are posted to notify drivers of the detour route for through traffic. The full closure will help expedite construction, increase safety of the public and the construction crews, and provide a higher quality road. Tagged as: , Announcements
Calling All Past, Present, and Future Animal Shelter Volunteers Published on September 05, 2024 The Animal Shelter is working to transition all past, present, and future volunteers to go through our screening process. This is a necessary step to maintain the highest standards of safety and care for our animals. All existing and interested volunteers should submit the volunteer interest form. Tagged as: , Animal Services, Announcements
N. 17th Street Road Work Published on September 05, 2024 N. 17th Street from Washington Avenue to Columbus Avenue is currently under construction. One lane of traffic will remain open for most of the time, but there may be occasional full closures. Please exercise caution and slow down if you are traveling in this area. Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this project as quickly as possible. Tagged as: , Announcements
Wooded Acres Drive Road Closure Published on August 16, 2024 Wooded Acres Drive is closed to through traffic from Lake Shore Drive to Bishop Drive to install a new layer of asphalt. Alternative routes are marked. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve and preserve Waco's roads! Tagged as: , Announcements
New Waco Fire Chief Scott Walker Officially Sworn In Published on August 12, 2024 The City of Waco officially welcomed Scott Walker as its new fire chief at a swearing-in ceremony held Monday, August 12 at Fire Station #6. The City of Waco is excited to have Chief Walker join the team, and we look forward to his contributions to the community. Tagged as: , Announcements
Grow as a Leader with Waco Youth Council Published on August 09, 2024 The City of Waco is seeking dedicated youth to represent their peers and contribute to our city’s future. Applications are open, and we want YOU to bring your ideas and energy to the table. This is your chance to have a voice and make an active difference in the community. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 30. Tagged as: , Announcements