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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures on S. New Road (January 5–13, 2026)

Published on January 01, 2026

Construction for sewer repair will cause delays during peak travel times along S. New Road near the Waco ISD Athletic Complex the week of January 5 - 13.

Next Round of Corridor Beautification Incentive Grants Now Open

Published on January 01, 2026

The City of Waco is investing in the community with the Corridor Beautification Program! This matching grant helps business owners enhance the visual appeal of their property on certain corridors along portions of Waco Drive, La Salle Ave., 18th/19th Streets, and 25th Street.

Captain Atom: “I got this.” China Spring Robotics: “No, you don’t."

Published on December 30, 2025

Watch our mascot as he gets ready for the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center debut! Special thanks to the China Spring Robotics class for showing us how it’s done. Stay tuned and follow Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center on social media for more behind-the-scenes adventures, updates, and ways to get involved.

The Best of 2025 from the City of Waco

Published on December 26, 2025

As 2025 wraps up, let's take a moment to celebrate the amazing progress that we've achieved together. Thank you to our incredible city employees for making Waco a city to believe in. You are truly the best employees in Texas. Watch the video to hear all the highlights directly from our team. We can't wait to build on this success in 2026.

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Events

Chipping of the Green

January 03, 2026

After the new year, bring your live tree to the Cobbs Recycling Center, and we'll turn it into mulch! This event is free and open to everyone from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 3.

Health District Blood Drive

January 06, 2026

If you are healthy and eligible to donate blood, you can make a lifesaving impact on your community. Join the Health District and donate with Carter BloodCare.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

January 16, 2026

Join us for a brief program, building tours, refreshments, and pictures with Captain Atom!

Property Seminar & Workshop

February 21, 2026

Join us for a free community educational seminar and workshop designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to protect your property for generations to come.

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Notices

Notice of Consideration and Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, as amended, and in accordance with Texas Tax Code, Section 312.207(c) and (d), the City Council of the City of Waco will consider the approval of a tax abatement
agreement at its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Waco Convention Center.

Title VI / ADA Protecting Your Civil Rights

It is our policy to ensure that no person in the United States of
America shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex,
age or disability be excluded from the participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination
under any of our programs and activities.

Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation

NOTICE: The City Council of the City of Waco, Texas will meet in the Bosque Theater at 6:00 p.m. on the 20th day of January, 2026 for the passage of one or more ordinances and such other action as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of one or more series of the City's certificates of obligation.

Adopted Tax Rate

City of Waco ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

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Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures on S. New Road (January 5–13, 2026)

Next Round of Corridor Beautification Incentive Grants Now Open

Captain Atom: “I got this.” China Spring Robotics: “No, you don’t."

The Best of 2025 from the City of Waco

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Chipping of the Green

Health District Blood Drive

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Property Seminar & Workshop

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Notice of Consideration and Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement

Title VI / ADA Protecting Your Civil Rights

Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation

Adopted Tax Rate

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