Charge into Fire Safety: Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries Published on October 05, 2025 October 5 to 11 is Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety: Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries." As more of our everyday devices use these batteries, it's crucial to understand the fire risks they pose and how to prevent them. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Waco & Waco ISD Announce Joint Meeting Published on October 01, 2025 The City of Waco and Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD) have announced a joint meeting to consider a landmark agreement regarding the former Indian Springs Middle School property. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Bosque Theater at the Waco Convention Center. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter! Published on September 29, 2025 City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.Topics this week include:• Join Waco PD for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 7• One Call Gets You All the Answers at MyWaco Central• Fire Prevention Week Starts October 5• New Mural at South Waco Community Center• And more! Tagged as: , Latest Information
Waco MPO Wins National Award for Innovative Transportation Plan Published on September 28, 2025 The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Overall Achievement Award at the 2025 Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) Conference in Providence, Rhode Island for their exceptional work on Convey 2050: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements
Ironman 70.3 Waco Traffic Impact Published on September 27, 2025 The annual Ironman 70.3 Waco event is set to return on Sunday, Oct. 5th. The event, which will attract approximately 7,500 athletes and spectators and will be headquartered at Indian Spring Park. This is the seventh time the Waco has hosted the Ironman event. Set-up, equipment deliveries and pre-race road closures in front of the park will begin Monday, Sept. 29. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
September is Library Card Sign Up & Fine Forgiveness Month Published on September 22, 2025 September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is celebrating with fresh starts, fun prizes, and a chance for the community to reconnect with the library. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Do 1 Thing to Prepare for Emergency Published on September 16, 2025 September is National Preparedness Month, and there's no better time to take simple, effective steps toward being ready for emergencies! This year, we're encouraging everyone to "Do 1 Thing" to help build emergency preparedness into their lives, one small step at a time.Watch the video series! Tagged as: , Announcements
TxDOT to Remove Bridges Over 17th & 18th Streets Published on September 15, 2025 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to remove the northbound I-35 bridges over 17th and 18th Streets to prepare for the reconstruction and widening of I-35 as part of the My35 Waco South Construction Project. Varying road closures are expected at 17th and 18th Streets from Tuesday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 24. Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayor Jim Holmes Presents the State of the City Address Published on September 10, 2025 On Tuesday, September 9, Mayor Jim Holmes presented a positive outlook on the City of Waco’s progress at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City & County event. Watch the full video. Tagged as: , Latest Information
City Manager Announces Resignation Published on September 03, 2025 City of Waco City Manager Bradley Ford has announced his decision to resign from his role, effective February 28, 2026. Ford will remain in his position through the transition period to provide stability and support as the City Council begins the process of identifying his successor. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information