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City of Waco Submits Proposed 2026-2027 Budget to Waco City Council

Published on August 06, 2026

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 is now available.
Waco City Manager Ryan Holt submitted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 to Waco City Council at the August 4, 2026, City Council meeting.

West Waco Library to Temporarily Close for Flooring Renovation Aug. 30

Published on August 06, 2026

The West Waco Library and Genealogy Center will temporarily close, beginning Sunday, August 30 through October 1 as crews install new flooring throughout the facility.

Waco Ranked No. 14 Among Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business

Published on August 06, 2026

Waco has been recently ranked as one of the nation’s top cities for entrepreneurs, ranking No. 14 in Nextiva’s 2026 list of the best U.S. cities to start and scale a business.

City of Waco Appoints David Olson as Assistant City Manager

Published on July 29, 2026

The City of Waco has named David Olson, PE, as its new Assistant City Manager. Bringing more than 20 years of municipal leadership and engineering experience, Olson will oversee several key departments supporting the city's growth. Learn more about his background and what he brings to Waco's leadership team.

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