City Limits Newsletter - July 2009

A monthly newsletter for the Citizens of Waco, Texas
To view the previous issue, click here: June issue

Watch the Weekly City Beat News Report on WCCC-TV

If you are wanting more news stories that feature what’s happening in Waco, then you need to watch the City Beat News Report that airs each day at 6:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on the Waco City Cable Channel, WCCC-TV. You will see interesting stories about the people and happenings around Waco that most of the other TV stations don’t cover.

Because our station doesn’t have time limits, you will see full press conferences in their entirety and more in-depth news on other city events. Our staff includes professional writers and photographers each with more than 10 years of experience in the local news business. Included in the daily broadcasts are the food establishment inspection scores from the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District plus a calendar of local events.

WCCC-TV airs more local programming than any other channel with features on Waco’s history, museums, attractions, industries, City government staff and operations and you, our citizens. We are the only local channel (and the only city in Texas) producing and broadcasting programming in High Definition, available on Grande Channel 410, and in standard definition on Channel 10 on Grande and Time Warner Cable. For program schedules or to watch online, visit www.waco-texas.com.

Volunteers Needed for
City of Waco Boards & Commissions

The Waco City Council is accepting applications from Waco residents who are interested in serving as a member of a board or commission. The role of a board or commission member for the City entails a high responsibility to keep the public interest as a top priority. Active participation is vital to the success of the board or commission, as well as to the City of Waco.
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on a board or commission, you may complete the application form on page 3 and return it with your water bill payment.

A list of board opportunities are available online: Boards and Commissions List. An application is available in the City Secretary’s Office and on the City of Waco Web site: Boards and Commissions Application.

We appreciate your commitment, time and willingness to help improve the quality of life in Waco. For more information, call the City Secretary’s Office at 750-5750 or e-mail: trish@ci.waco.tx.us.

National Night Out

The City of Waco Police Department will be celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Parties will be visited by caravans consisting of Waco Police patrol units, Waco S.W.A.T., Waco Fire Department, Baylor Patrol, Texas Department of Public Safety, T.A.B.C., EMS, and Citizens on Patrol.

Please visit the City of Waco Web site at www.waco-texas.com to find where parties are being held in your neighborhood.

Summer Reading Club Rewards

The 2009 Summer Reading Clubs at the Waco-McLennan County Library continue through Aug. 15. Participants who read 20 hours by this date can return their reading logs to the library to receive a book sponsored by Target, and treat coupons from local merchants, including Auntie Anne’s, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, Shipley Do-Nuts, Subway, and Wendy’s. For more information, please call 750-5942.

Healthy Cooking Classes

The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is offering a variety of free healthy cooking classes this month.

“Fun in the Kitchen” is for parents and children and is sponsored by the WIC program. The class will be offered Aug. 12 and 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 1105 Washington Ave. To register or for more information, call 750-5475.

The Public Health District together with the Texas Agrilife Extension Service is offering a “Cooking Well with Diabetes” class on Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1105 Washington Ave. Every class includes lessons and take home recipes. To register or for more information, call 750-5461.

City Auction

The next City of Waco auction is scheduled for Aug. 27. Approximately four times a year, the City posts retired city vehicles and equipment, police abandoned/forfeiture items, jewelry, small tools and miscellaneous items for sale on the Rene’ Bates Internet Auctioneering Web site.

All bids are placed on the Web site at www.renebates.com. Further information and easy access to the site is available at:
www.waco-texas.com/auctions.htm.

Questions concerning auctions can be directed to: Rene’ Bates Auctioneers Inc. at 972-548-9636, or City of Waco, Purchasing Services at 750-8060, City of Waco, Fleet Services, Attn. Joe Demas at 750-8059.

All-Star Basketball Clinic

Registration is underway for the annual All-Star Basketball Clinic. Special guests from the Dallas Mavericks, Baylor University and McLennan Community College will teach participants fundamentals of the game.

Lunch and a T-shirt will be provided. The free clinic is organized by The City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department and Dr Pepper. The clinic is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Baylor University Ferrell Center and is open to ages 5 to 18. For information, call 750-5875 or download a registration form at waco-texas.com.

Police Jobs: Now Recruiting

The Waco Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit for an academy to begin in January 2010. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.

The beginning salary is $39,123 per year during the academy, and $42,754 per year after the academy.

For more information contact:

Waco Police Department
Personnel Unit
721 N. 4th Street
Waco, Texas 76701
or call (254) 750-7510 or 1-800-299-JOBS (5627)
E-mail:police-personnel@ci.waco.tx.us
Web Site: www.wacopolice.com

After-School Camp Registration

School is around the corner, and the South Waco, Bledsoe-Miller, and Dewey Recreation Centers are offering after-school camps for ages 5 to 12. The camps take place from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays beginning Aug. 24.

Children will participate in tutoring, afternoon snacks and recreational activities. The camps will provide limited transportation from area schools. The registration fee per child is $40 a month. For information or to register, contact the recreation centers at South Waco 750-8650, Bledsoe-Miller 750-8684 or Dewey 750-8677.

Teen Volunteers Perform Puppet Show & Play

Summer Showcase concludes with a puppet show and play by the teen volunteers at all four Waco-McLennan County Libraries. The schedule is:


Want to know what's happening this month,
visit our our on-line Community Calendar