City Offices Closed for Labor Day Published on August 25, 2025 City of Waco offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. Some City of Waco services, departments, and contracted partners have alternate schedules. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Grow as a Leader with Waco Youth Council Published on August 19, 2025 Do you have a high school student passionate about your community? Apply today for the Waco Youth Council! The City of Waco is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated teens to join the 2025-26 Waco Youth Council. Deadline is Friday, Aug. 29. Tagged as: , Announcements
Citizen's Fire Academy Registration Published on August 14, 2025 The application for the 2025 class is now closed. The Waco Fire Department is excited to host its fifth 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 4 through October 2. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
City of Waco Submits Proposed 2025-2026 Budget to Waco City Council Published on August 08, 2025 The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 is now available. The new budget maintains the current tax rate and includes a modest 0.1% increase over the previous year. The average City of Waco homeowner and utility bill customer can expect to see an increase of $11.18 for City services. Waco City Council will adopt the final budget at a public meeting on September 2. Tagged as: , Announcements
Meet Bodhi the New Giraffe at Cameron Park Zoo Published on August 08, 2025 A new face has joined the giraffe herd at Cameron Park Zoo. On July 25, proud parents Ellie and Dane welcomed Bodhi to the world. He was born at 112 pounds and is already adapting well to his life at the Zoo. Come on down to Cameron Park Zoo to meet Bodhi! Tagged as: , Announcements
Serve the City You Love: Apply for a Board, Commission, or Committee Published on August 01, 2025 Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The City of Waco is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on a variety of Boards and Commissions. We welcome applications from residents of all backgrounds, professions, and experience levels. Tagged as: , Announcements
Help Us Cool Down Our Community with a Fan Donation Published on July 31, 2025 Donate fans at your nearest fire station! With temperatures increasing and Waco officially hitting the 100-degree mark, the need for heat relief is more critical than ever. Waco Fire Department is accepting fan donations at all Fire Stations and have partnered with Mission Waco to distribute the fans to individuals and families who need them most. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Check Out All Your Library Services in One Place Published on July 24, 2025 Waco-McLennan County Library has launched their new mobile app making it easier than ever to connect with the library! With the new, library card holders have a comprehensive suite of library services available anywhere, anytime — all in one place! Search "WMCL" in the App Store or Google Play to download the app today! Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Waco Preparing for Lake Brazos Level Fluctuations Published on July 22, 2025 The City of Waco is advising residents and visitors that water levels in Lake Brazos will fluctuate significantly over the next two weeks due to planned infrastructure maintenance and federal water releases. Residents, boaters, and recreational users are urged to use extra caution near the water, avoid low-lying areas, and secure personal property along the shoreline. Tagged as: , Announcements
Waco Fire Deploys Team to Support Kerr County Response Efforts Published on July 18, 2025 On Friday, July 4th, the Waco Fire Department deployed an engine company and a four-person crew to Kerrville, Texas in response to the catastrophic flooding that impacted the area. We are incredibly proud of our fire personnel for their service during the ongoing disaster response. Our thoughts are with the Kerrville community as they continue to recover from this devastating flood event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information