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Waco Fire is Hiring

Published on August 20, 2026

Ready to make a difference in your community? Waco Fire is hiring Certified Firefighter/EMTs, offering a starting base salary of $76,818.41 plus FLSA overtime, a 24/48 schedule, excellent benefits, incentive pay, and opportunities to serve on specialized teams.

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City of Waco Offices Closed for Labor Day

Published on August 31, 2026

City of Waco offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labore Day. Some City of Waco services and contracted partners have alternate schedules.

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Summer Reading Success!

Published on August 21, 2026

What a summer! Readers of all ages joined the Waco-McLennan County Library for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, spending the summer reading, participating in programs and completing activities throughout the community.

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We're Hiring! Do you speak fluent City?

Published on August 25, 2026

The City of Waco is looking for a creative and innovative Senior Public Information & Communication Specialist to join our team.

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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.

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Downtown Railroad Quiet Zone

Published on July 27, 2026

The City of Waco is moving forward with a project to establish a railroad quiet zone in the downtown area. This initiative will stop routine train horn blasts along a 1.5-mile stretch of track. Once complete, the quiet zone will improve the quality of life for people who live in, work in, and visit downtown.

Speegleville Road Improvements Project

Published on July 28, 2026

There are no current road closures on Speegleville Road.

The project reconstructs Speegleville Road and the
bridge over the Middle Bosque River from Maple Shade Road to north of Oak Road. The new roadway expands from the existing two-lane configuration to a four lane divided highway separated by a grass median.

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.

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Waco City Council ASL Interpretation Update

Published on July 19, 2026

Beginning August 4, 2026, City Council meetings will provide closed captioning instead of on-site ASL interpreters. Captioning is available during live broadcasts and on City-provided iPads for in-person attendees. Residents can watch meetings live online, access agendas and recordings, and request disability accommodations through the ADA Coordinator at least 72 hours before a meeting.

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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.

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