Get the latest City Limits eNewsletter! Published on July 07, 2025 City Limits eNewsletters are sent out twice a month to share City of Waco events and programs.Topics this week include:• Robby Bergerson Sworn in as Waco Fire Chief• MyWaco Central: Your One Stop for Answers• Seeking Feedback for the Annual Action Plan• Citizens Fire Academy• And more! Tagged as: , Latest Information
Citizen's Fire Academy Registration Published on July 01, 2025 The Waco Fire Department is excited to host its fifth annual Citizen's Fire Academy! McLennan County residents (18 years old and up) are invited to join us to 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. Class space is limited, so register today! Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
Robby Bergerson Sworn In as Waco Fire Chief Published on June 30, 2025 On Monday, June 30th, Robin “Robby” Bergerson was officially sworn in as the new Waco fire chief. Chief Bergerson will serve as the 15th fire chief, kicking off the next chapter for the Waco Fire Department. The City of Waco looks forward to his leadership in strengthening the department’s commitment to protecting lives and property. Tagged as: , Announcements
Share Your Feedback on the City of Waco Draft Annual Action Plan Published on June 30, 2025 The City of Waco has drafted its Annual Action Plan. We've outlined how we propose to invest $2.04 million in federal grant funds to support affordable housing, rental assistance, and public services for low-income residents. Now, we need your final input to make sure these funds are invested effectively and address the needs in our community. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Offices Closed for Independence Day Published on June 27, 2025 City of Waco offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. Some City of Waco services, departments, and contracted partners have alternate schedules. Tagged as: , Announcements, Latest Information
City of Waco Announces New Waco Regional Airport Manager Published on June 17, 2025 The City of Waco is pleased to announce James C. Harris as the new Airport Manager of the Waco Regional Airport. With over two decades of distinguished service in the aviation industry, James brings expertise in airport operations, safety compliance, strategic planning, and customer service excellence. Tagged as: , Announcements
Interstate 35 Waco South Construction Update Published on June 16, 2025 Starting Monday, June 23, the Texas Department of Transportation will begin reducing both directions of I-35 from 12th Street to S Loop 340 down to two lanes. Once traffic is shifted, crews will close several northbound exits and direct connects. Tagged as: , Announcements
Doris Miller Community Pool is Shark Free! Published on June 16, 2025 Join us for a swim! Did you know the Doris Miller Community Pool is open for shark-free swimming? At 1020 Elm Avenue, you’ll find lap swimming, open swim, aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons, lifeguard certification classes, and more! Open year-round. Tagged as: , Latest Information
City of Waco to Award Five Corridor Beautification Incentive Grants Published on June 13, 2025 Five businesses were selected to receive the first round of Corridor Beautification Incentive Grants. With the beautification program, the City of Waco and each business will split the cost for exterior improvements. The City plans to reimburse up to $48,000 total for five businesses. Tagged as: , Latest Information
Congratulations Waco City Academy Graduates Published on June 04, 2025 Graduates participated in a 10-week class and learned about civic engagement and local government. Sessions included presentations and interactive activities from each City of Waco department that showed the day-to-day challenges of running a local government. Keep an eye out in January for more information about how you can participate in the 2026 Waco City Academy! Tagged as: , Latest Information