City Offices Closed for Labor Day Published on August 18, 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
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
Waco Breaks Ground on New Fire Station #4 Published on August 07, 2025 On Thursday, August 7, the City of Waco and the Waco Fire Department celebrated a major milestone in public safety with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station #4. The state-of-the-art facility will replace the current station and is strategically designed to enhance emergency response capabilities and better serve the growing needs of the City. Tagged as: , Latest Information
Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter! Published on August 04, 2025 City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.Topics this week include:• City of Waco Career Opportunities• Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission• Download the Waco Library App• Apply for Waco Youth Council• And more! Tagged as: , Latest Information
Work for Waco: Big City Services Are Powered By People Like You Published on August 01, 2025 Are you looking for rewarding work and want to make a difference in your community? Work for Waco! The City of Waco is responsible for providing essential municipal services and enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. Working for the City of Waco means joining a team dedicated to public service and professional growth. Tagged as: , Latest Information
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
A New StoryWalk® Begins at Dewey Park Published on July 28, 2025 On Monday, July 28, the summer camp kids at Dewey Community Center helped us unveil the brand-new StoryWalk® book at Dewey Park! The book, "Clarence's Birthday Wish," was written and illustrated by Waco Library's very own children's librarian James and the amazing summer camp kids. The celebration included a lively read-aloud of the new book, songs, movement activities, and plenty of bubbles. Tagged as: , Latest Information
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
City of Waco Full Steam Ahead with Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center Published on July 18, 2025 Progress continues on the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center. Once complete, the STEAM Center will provide a transformative community space where people of all ages can explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math through hands-on experiences. The grand opening for the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center is set for January 2026. Tagged as: , Latest Information
Citizen's Police Academy Published on July 16, 2025 McLennan County residents are invited to apply for the fall 2025 session of Citizen's Police Academy. Participants will learn about what it takes to be a police officer through classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations. The academy is a 12-week course starting on Thursday, Aug. 28 and will be held on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Applications are due Friday, August 22. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information