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January 9, 2023

Correction: In our previous issue, the link to the Solid Waste trash pick-up calendar was incorrectly linked. Our apologies.

For the correct calendar and to download our free Curbside Services App, visit:

waco-texas.com/trashpickup

Next upcoming Solid Waste holiday:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 16, 2023

City offices are closed Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Every year, Americans come together on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve in their neighborhoods and communities. The day is observed every year as “a day on, not a day off” and is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

Monday's trash pick-up routes will be picked up on Wednesday, January 18th.
Cobbs Convenience Center will be closed. The landfill will be closed to the public but accepting franchise haulers until 4:30 p.m.
Waco Transit System bus routes will run as usual.
Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and Waco Mammoth National Monument will be open as usual.
Waco-McLennan County Library will be closed.

Attention Waco small business owners!

The Housing and Community Development Department is excited to launch the We All Win Small Business Support Program citywide!

For businesses with 25 employees or less, funding up to $180,000 is available for those that meet qualifications.

Deadline to apply is February 4, 2023.

Qualifications help with applications & details at:

weallwinwaco.com!

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The Animal Shelter at 2032 Circle Road is open for adoptions!

(pictured: Aztec, male, one-year-old, Anatolian Shepherd)

After a long battle with a Distemper outbreak, the public is encouraged to visit to find that forever family member.

Distemper is a viral disease that spreads with close contact among animals. Often deadly, the shelter has been carefully evaluating over 150 animals in their care under the supervision of the Shelter Veterinarian.

Animal Intake is still closed to the public as staff continues working to ensure the safety of current animals, ensuring they are completely clear from the virus by testing daily.

An opening date for all operations coming soon!

For more information on shelter operations, visit:

waco-texas.com/animals

For adoption information or fostering, visit:

humanesocietycentraltexas.org

The Animal Shelter is hiring staff for operations and animal care!

Currently, there are nine open positions available offering full benefits and retirement. If you love animals and are committed to their health and safety, apply now!

Positions available are responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning, monitoring, and exercise of animals in the shelter's care in order to maintain happy animals ready to be placed in forever homes.

For more information on open positions, see the job list at:

workforwaco.com

Interested in participating in all things city government?

We are holding the second Waco City Academy starting in March!

The Academy is a FREE ten-week class offering an interactive, behind-the-scenes look into city government. Classes will be held mostly on Thursday evenings.

Applications open at 8 a.m. Friday, January 13.
Application deadline 5 p.m. Monday, February 13, or until seats are filled.
Applications will be available at City Hall, 300 Austin Avenue, or online.
For more information, contact us at neighborhoods@wacotx.gov or (254) 750-5774.

Find details at:

waco-texas.com/cityacademy

Construction continues in downtown Waco on multiple projects!

Top photo: Baylor University's Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion progress near the Brazos River and I-35. This project will have seating for 7,000+ fans, including an additional 500 spaces for standing room only. Estimated completion in January 2024.

Second from top photo: The AC Marriott Hotel near Magnolia in downtown also including a 332-car parking garage (to include 145 spots for public use, and 6 electric car charging stations).

The We Are Waco series by City of Waco Productions showcases Wacoans with local businesses, organizations, and talent. They represent what makes this city a vibrant, thriving place to live. It's what we do, how we live & who we are... #WeAreWaco.

Watch the entire series.