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Applications Now Open for Citizen's Fire Academy

Published on July 01, 2026

The Waco Fire Department is excited to host its sixth annual Citizen's Fire Academy! McLennan County residents will learn about being a firefighter through classroom instructions and hands-on demonstrations. The academy will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. from September 3 through October 1.

2025 Water Quality Report Now Available

Published on July 01, 2026

The 2025 City of Waco Water Quality Report is now available. The report provides an annual summary of where your drinking water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to state and federal drinking water standards.

City of Waco Offices Closed for Independence Day

Published on June 26, 2026

City of Waco offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. Some City of Waco services and contracted partners have alternate schedules.

Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter!

Published on June 22, 2026

City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.
Topics this week include:
• Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary on the Brazos
• Reminder: Fireworks Are Illegal in Waco
• Texas America 250 Exhibit
• Flash Flood Response
• And more!
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Summer of Stories

July 01, 2026

The Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge: Summer of Stories is a free program at Waco-McLennan County Library. Sign up on Beanstack or in person starting May 30, then begin reading June 1 to earn prizes every 10 days. Enjoy story times, performers, and family-friendly events all summer long through July 31.

Wild Wednesdays

July 01, 2026

Free group hikes through Cameron Park, led by a Park Ranger.

WIC Summer Cooking Classes

July 02, 2026

Register now for fun cooking classes, available in English and Spanish, to help you earn your WIC class credits.

Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular

July 04, 2026

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the biggest Fourth on the Brazos yet on Saturday, July 4, at Touchdown Alley at McLane Stadium. Enjoy an evening of iconic American music along the riverfront with The Jacksons, then look to the sky for the 250th Sky Spectacular, featuring the dazzling H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza and TFNB Liberty Lights Laser Show. Free admission!
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