Groundbreaking: Penguin Shores, Education Center, and Veterinary Hospital

For more information: waco-texas.com/penguins.

Congratulations Graduates

Interested in Participating?

The City of Waco is holding its second Waco City Academy in March! The

Academy is a FREE ten-week class offering an interactive, behind-the-scenes

look into city government with presentations and hands-on activities from each department.

• 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.

City of Waco Holiday Closures

City of Waco offices will be closed on December 23, December 26, and January 2 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Details below concerning some specific services and departments:

• The Solid Waste Offices will be closed on December 23, 26, and January 2.

• Cobbs Convenience Center will be closed on December 24, 26, and January 2.

• Waco Landfill will be closed on December 24.

• Solid Waste Services will run collection routes
• Friday, December 23: trash will be collected EARLY on Wednesday, December 21.
• Monday, December 26: trash will be collected LATE on Wednesday, December 28.

• The Waco-McLennan County Library System will be closed December 23 - 26 and January 1 - 2.

• Waco Transit System will run regular service on Saturday, December 24. The LaSalle Circle Shuttle will run service till 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 24, and Saturday, December 31. Waco Transit will not run routes on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Transit Administration offices will be closed on December 23, December 26, and January 2.

• Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, and Waco Mammoth National Monument will be closed on December 25 and January 1.

• Cottonwood Creek Golf Course will be closed on December 25.

Holiday Fire Engine

The Waco Fire Department has been out spreading holiday cheer in the Holiday Cheer Fire Engine. Keep an eye out for the neighborhood schedule on our social media accounts to make sure you're ready to get out there and wave!

Remember to share your pictures with us by tagging #wacofire on social media.

Grinchmobile

The holiday cheer keeps coming, Waco! Our Solid Waste crews are traveling around in the mobile Solid Waste Holiday Cheer Grinchmobile! Interact with the drivers and get your photos taken!

Wild Lights at the Zoo

Join the Cameron Park Zoo till December 31 for a Holiday Light Spectacular.

December 14- Military Appreciation Night- Show a valid ID and receive $5 off your ticket.

December 28- Educator Appreciation Night- Show your faculty ID and receive $5 off your ticket.

👉 Visit Santa from 6 p.m. to closing through December 23.

👉 See the spectacular display Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday from 6 p.m. -

9 p.m. (Last entry at 8 p.m.)

👉 Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Last entry at 9 p.m.)

👉 Christmas Week: December 19 - 23 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Closed December 24-25.

Ticket sales are available online, or call (254) 750-8415.

#WeAreWaco

We hope you’re enjoying our ‘We Are Waco’ series! Feedback from our featured subjects and businesses has been overwhelmingly positive, and we have launched a social media contest to keep the public involved! We have produced and filmed over 40 features and many more on the production schedule.

Find #WeAreWaco videos at mywacotv.com

Make Your Own Ornament at the Library!

District IV Council Seat

Filing Period

The application filing period for the District IV vacant council seat is open and will end at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Eligible applicants must have resided in the State of Texas and the City of Waco for 12 months and District IV for at least six months.

The City Council will interview applicants on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Vacant seats on Waco City Council shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members for the unexpired term or until the next City general election. The Oath of Office for the appointment of the City Council District IV vacancy is planned for January 17, 2023, during the City Council’s regular meeting.

Applications should be filed with the City Secretary at City Hall, 300 Austin Avenue, 1st Floor of City Hall. Contact the City Secretary’s Office during regular business hours at (254) 750-5750 to schedule an appointment or the applications can be scanned and emailed to citysecretary@wacotx.gov.

Reminder: Water Restrictions

We truly appreciate your cooperation as we navigate drought conditions and do our best to conserve water!

REMINDER:

👉  No watering between 8 a.m. & 7 p.m. daily.

👉  Odd number addresses may water Tuesdays & Saturdays.

👉  Even number addresses may water Wednesdays & Sundays.

👉  Business customers may water Mondays & Fridays.

👉  No watering on Thursdays.

👉  Hand watering is allowed on all days of the week.

• Why Mandatory Restrictions? •

Lake Waco's (our regional water source) water level continues to decline, warranting Stage 2 of our drought contingency plan to protect our water source. Under this stage in the plan, violations can reach up to $2,000.

Call (254) 299-CITY (2489) with any concerns, or contact us

through wacowater.com.

Waco Citizen's Police Academy Applications Open

Applications are now open to join the Waco Citizens Police Academy! Applications are due Friday, January 20, 2023, and classes begin Thursday, January 26.

For more information, visit the website. The Waco Citizen's Police Academy offers a working knowledge of the Waco Police Department to increase citizen awareness. It’s a 12-week course held on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

Elm Avenue Improvements

Project Update

The next construction phase of the Elm Avenue Improvements Project has begun and is scheduled to continue through March 2023.

This phase includes closures of Elm Avenue from Mann Street to Peach Street and Turner Street to Hood Street. All businesses can be accessed using detours on Taylor Street.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Waco's roads! All closures in and around downtown can be found on our map at waco-texas.com/Departments/Public-Works

Recognize An Employee

The City of Waco values our vision and mission; it reflects who we are, shapes our culture, and is at the forefront of everything we do. 

We know our City employees do extraordinary things every day – let’s celebrate when they go above and beyond! 

Use this form to recognize a City of Waco employee for living up to City values!

Building Inspector

Under basic supervision, inspects commercial and residential construction projects for Inspection Services; reviews technical plans and construction documents, inspects structures and verifies compliance with all building, safety and construction codes, standards and regulations and with the approved building plans.

Public Health Intervention & Outreach Specialist - Immunizations

Under basic supervision, provides intervention and outreach services to persuade and educate Public Health District (PHD) clients and McLennan County Residents on the importance of immunizations including the COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine. Conducts outreach activities to targeted populations throughout the county.

Parks Laborer (Groundskeeper)

Under close supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of City parks and grounds.

Upcoming:

Neighborhood Association Meetings

Cedar Ridge Neighborhood Christmas Party

5:30 p.m., Saturday, December 17

Lake Shore United Methodist Church, 3311 Park Lake Drive

1970s Soulful Xmas on Elm

6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, December 17

Waco Multi-Purpose Center, 1020 Elm Street

Hosted by North East Riverside Neighborhood Association and New Horizon Baptist Church

NOTICES | OPPORTUNITIES

Library Activity Calendar

Adoptable Animals

Microchip Program

MEETINGS | COMMUNITY EVENTS

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