Introducing Pet Circle Regional Animal Center Published on September 12, 2024 Welcome to Pet Circle Regional Animal Center! We're back open with new hours, a new look, and a new name. We've been working on some fun new things for our furry friends. All services will continue as we train our new staff members and add additional staff members. Visit us off the circle at 2032 Circle Road to find your fur-ever best friend. Tagged as: , Animal Services, Announcements
Calling All Past, Present, and Future Animal Shelter Volunteers Published on September 05, 2024 The Animal Shelter is working to transition all past, present, and future volunteers to go through our screening process. This is a necessary step to maintain the highest standards of safety and care for our animals. All existing and interested volunteers should submit the volunteer interest form. Tagged as: , Animal Services, Announcements
N. 17th Street Road Work Published on September 05, 2024 N. 17th Street from Washington Avenue to Columbus Avenue is currently under construction. One lane of traffic will remain open for most of the time, but there may be occasional full closures. Please exercise caution and slow down if you are traveling in this area. Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this project as quickly as possible. Tagged as: , Announcements
Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter! Published on September 02, 2024 City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.Topics this week include:• Animal Services & Shelter Update• Library Fine Forgiveness Month• Sign Up for Emergency Texts• Register for the Green Communities Conference Tagged as: , Latest Information
Cameron Park Zoo: Where Wildlife Meets Conservation Published on August 29, 2024 Cameron Park Zoo began as a modest dream in the 1950s and has grown into a beloved Waco tourism destination. After several moves, the zoo opened its doors in Cameron Park in 1993. Today, it boasts over 1,700 animals and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Cameron Park Zoo continues to serve as place where education, conservation, and recreation converge. Tagged as: , 175th Anniversary
September is Library Card Sign Up & Fine Forgiveness Month Published on August 22, 2024 In addition to being Library Card Sign Up Month, Waco-McLennan County Library is excited to announce Fine Forgiveness Month, a one-month amnesty program running from September 1 to September 30, 2024. During this period, the library will waive all overdue fines for library materials returned to any of its branches. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Lake Waco Wetlands Celebrates 20th Anniversary Published on August 19, 2024 Located on the North Bosque River and covering over 180 acres, the Lake Waco Wetlands provides a diverse habitat for the early development of plants and animals. The Wetlands also provide flood protection and naturally treat about 11 million gallons of water per day. This August, Lake Waco Wetlands celebrates the 20th anniversary of the grand opening of its research and education center. Tagged as: , 175th Anniversary
Wooded Acres Drive Road Closure Published on August 16, 2024 Wooded Acres Drive is closed to through traffic from Lake Shore Drive to Bishop Drive to install a new layer of asphalt. Alternative routes are marked. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve and preserve Waco's roads! Tagged as: , Announcements
Thank You for Keeping Waco Clean & Green Published on August 16, 2024 Thanks to your recycling efforts, Waco has recycled 1,730.93 tons of material from January to June 2024 alone. That's a significant contribution to keeping our city clean and green. Tagged as: , Latest Information
New Waco Fire Chief Scott Walker Officially Sworn In Published on August 12, 2024 The City of Waco officially welcomed Scott Walker as its new fire chief at a swearing-in ceremony held Monday, August 12 at Fire Station #6. The City of Waco is excited to have Chief Walker join the team, and we look forward to his contributions to the community. Tagged as: , Announcements