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February 20, 2023

On Sunday, February 12th, the McLennan County Historical Commission, the Community Race Relations Coalition and the Waco Chapter of the NAACP invited the public to gather and observe the unveiling of the official Texas historical marker recognizing “The Waco Horror: The Lynching of Jesse Washington."

In 2016, the Texas Historical Commission approved the official Texas historical marker to acknowledge the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington — formally and permanently.

The historical marker serves to preserve the memory of those who suffered and promote the important work of ongoing reflection. Thanks to the work of many, the marker now has a permanent home on the lawn of Waco City Hall (300 Austin Ave).

MINI BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM — Don't miss out on the mini Black History Museum at Dewey Community Center (925 N. 9th St.). The exhibit showcases African American's impact on America and the world, and it will be available through February 28.

The free exhibit will be open to the public during the following hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Dewey Community Center at

(254) 750-8677.

Celebrate on Thursday, Feb. 23 as we celebrate Black History Month during the annual Gospel Explosion.

The free event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City of Waco Multi-Purpose Center, 1020 Elm Ave. Bring the whole family out to enjoy musical performances, historical reflections and praise dancing.

Performing groups:

⭐ Generation Now

⭐ Heavenly Voices

⭐ Judah Worship Church

⭐ Miriam's Army

⭐ Praise in Motion

⭐ Rejoice

⭐ St. Paul A.M.E. Church

⭐ Waco Community Choir

👉For more information, contact Bledsoe-Community Center at

(254) 750-8684.

Gospel Explosion

Take a survey to help the Housing & Community Development Department determine how to use CDBG and HOME funding to address housing and community development needs.

👉 Learn more & take the survey: waco-texas.com/housing

If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, you can pick one up at any of the Waco-McLennan County Library locations.

Take the Survey!

Animal Shelther public service announcement requesting shelter bed donations.

The Animal Shelter needs beds! Kuranda ShleterBeds offers a program that allows residents to donate a bed directly to the Waco Animal Shelter. With over 175 kennels and more in foster care, our kennel beds show a lot of wear and tear. These chew-proof Kuranda beds provide a stable, sanitary and comfortable place for our special guests to sleep off the ground. Consider donating! Donations are tax deductible.

Donate!

Join us on Sunday, February 26th from noon to 3 p.m. in North Waco Park (Edna Park), 2128 Edna Ave, for a FREE microchip event open to City of Waco and McLennan County residents!

Waco-McLennan County pets can receive a FREE DAPP (Distemper Adenovirus Parvo Parainfluenza) vaccination and free microchip! Also, pets of City of Waco residents can receive free rabies vaccinations (if spayed/neutered).

If you do not live in Waco city limits or if your pets are not spayed/neutered, the rabies vaccine will cost $10/pet.

Make sure you bring your water bill for proof of residence!

A big thank you to PetcoLove who sponsored the DAPP vaccines, so we can offer them free to all McLennan County residents!

🐶🐈‍⬛ Learn more at waco-texas.com/Events-Activities/Microchip-Event

Microchip Event

With three quick actions, you can be trained to save a life. The #1 cause of preventable death after an injury is bleeding. That's why the McLennan County Public Health District is hosting three opportunities for the public to attend a Stop the Bleed training!

2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 22
5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 9
10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 25

The training will be held in the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District training room, 225 W Waco Drive. Registration is required and class size is limited.

❤️To learn more and register, visit: http://ow.ly/RiWt50MStyh

Cameron Park Zoo is hosting their annual spring break scavenger hunt March 4 through 18. Take on the interactive scavenger hunt as a team throughout the zoo using the Goosechase app and search for clues to learn more about the zoo's animals. More information about how to participate will be available at admissions.

🐘🐅For more information, contact Cameron Park Zoo at (254) 750-8400.

Glass recycling just became easier. The purple Glass4Good bins are FREE and open to any business or resident. Just pull up and drop off your clean and emptied glass bottles and jars.

Locations:

(NEW!) Behind East Waco Library and City Center Waco, 801 Elm Avenue
Behind Stay Classy Waco, 723 Austin Avenue
New location coming soon in District 2

Any glass color is accepted, but read the full guidelines at keepwacobeautiful.org.

Learn more!

SAVE THE DATE! The District 1 Clean Up is scheduled to start at 7 a.m., Saturday, March 11. Remember to separate bulky trash from brush and have the items clearly marked before the pick up time.

🗑 🚛 To find out what items are accepted visit waco-texas.com/solidwaste or contact Solid Waste at (254) 299-2612.

To find your district, visit waco-texas.com/my-area or click the below and enter your address!

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District Clean Up Guidelines

PRE-REGISTER! — City of Waco Solid Waste Services is providing residents of Waco, Bellmead, Hewitt, Lacy Lakeview, and Woodway with a FREE service for disposal of hazardous waste. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 at 501 Schroeder Drive.

Pre-registered residents have access to the “Fast Lane” and everyone else will have to wait in line. Please bring an ID and city utility bill for proof of residency.

Entrance: Schroeder Drive is located between The "Out House" & Bob Mills Furniture Store.
Exit: Access Road of Imperial Drive.

For a full list of acceptable and non-acceptable items and to register for the fast lane, visit waco-texas.com/solidwaste or call (254) 299-2612.

Pre-register!

Who's ready to play soccer?!

Registration begins today, February 20, for the Adult Spring Soccer League. Join the league and enhance your soccer skills in a fun, recreational atmosphere.

The league is open to men and women ages 18 and up, and it kicks off on April 24.

Early registration is $45/player
Late registration is $55/player (April 17 to 21)

⚽ For more information and to register visit: teamsideline.com/waco.

Come shop and support Waco’s local youth this Saturday, February 25!

Presented by Dewey Community Center, the Youth Pop-Up Shop will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 925 N. 9th Street. Students 18 and under will be showcasing their handmade products, baked goods or other items and experience what it's like to run their own small business. Registration is currently closed.

For more information, contact Dewey Community Center at

(254) 750-8677.

Youth Pop-up Shop

Are your kids prepared for the upcoming STAAR test?

Free STAAR test tutoring will be available at Dewey Community Center. 925 N 9th Street, through April 5 for students in grades 3, 4 and 5. Registration is not required.

⭐Grade 3: Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
⭐Grades 4-5: Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

STAAR stands for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, which is the state's student testing program.

📝For more information, contact Dewey Community Center at

(254) 750-8677.

Waco-McLennan County Library is offering FREE tax help three days of the week at two locations!

Assistance is provided first come, first served through April 18! No appointment needed. (Excluding February 20, March 6, April 10 and April 17.)

Make sure to bring all your tax documents and ID and the social security cards for everyone on your tax form.

Mondays

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central Library, 1717 Austin Avenue
Assistance provided by La Vega High School business students

Tuesdays & Thursdays

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Waco Library, 901 Elm Avenue
Assistance provided by AARP Tax-Aide Program volunteers

For a full schedule of other Waco Library activities, visit calendar.wacolibrary.org.

Upcoming Library Events

Check out the City of Waco's weekly news report—City Beat!

February 13 to 17:

Federal appropriations to improve local infrastructure.
Local students compete in Science and Engineering Fair at Lee Lockwood Library.
Dewey Community Center opens Mini Black History Museum for Black History Month.

Watch the Latest City Beat!

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.