 Join Us for Waco Wonderland!
 Starting this Friday, join us for a whole weekend of holiday fun in Downtown Waco during the Waco Wonderland celebration! The holiday cheer kicks off this Friday at 5 p.m. with holiday entertainment, visits with Santa, food trucks, live reindeer, a Ferris wheel, holiday train, and so much more!
Don't miss out on the annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks show at 7 p.m. in Heritage Square. Visit wacowonderland.com for the full weekend event schedule.
Have You Spotted the
Holiday Cheer Fire Engine?
 The holidays are in full swing in Waco! The Waco Fire Department kicked off their annual Holiday Cheer Fire Engine last week. They will be rolling through a neighborhood near you through Friday, December 22.
Change this year: the engine will be stopping at designated locations for photos with the firefighters after their route.
Visit waco-texas.com/holidayfireengine for the schedule and the route map! Future dates will be added periodically. Remember to share your photos on social media with the hashtag #wacofire.
Catch the Grinchmobile Around Town!
 Solid Waste Services is bringing even more holiday spirit to Waco! The Grinchmobile is making their first appearance for the year at the Waco Wonderland parade on Saturday, December 2 with designated stops scheduled through Thursday, December 21.
For the full schedule, visit waco-texas.com/grinchmobile. Remember to share your photos on social media with the hashtags #wacosolidwaste, #grinchmobile, and #wacotx.
Cameron Park Zoo Wild Lights Returns
 The Cameron Park Zoo Wild Lights make their grand return for the 2023 holiday season. The Reliant Wild Lights brought to you by TFNB Your Bank For Life will take place Wednesdays through Sundays through December 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for an evening with thousands of lights, Santa Claus, food trucks, and refreshments. Don’t forget to bring your letters to Santa to drop off at the North Pole Express mailbox.
Don’t worry, all the fun won’t disturb the animals. They’ll be safely tucked into their beds for the night. To buy your tickets, visit cameronparkzoo.com.
Learn More About the Future STEM & Cultural Arts Center
 Join us on December 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bledsoe-Miller Community Center for a public meeting to discuss the conversion of the community center to serve Wacoans in a new and exciting way as the Bledsoe Miller STEM and Cultural Arts Center!
Got Unwanted Bulky Waste?
Register for Your District Cleanup!
 DISTRICT 4 — The next Solid Waste District Cleanup is scheduled on Saturday, December 9 for district 4. They will be collecting bulky waste and brush from your curbside starting at 7 a.m. Please have your items at your curb before then and separate your bulky waste from your brush. Make sure it's clear what you'd like to get picked up.
To register and to see when your district's cleanup is scheduled, visit waco-texas.com/cleanups or click the button below. This service is for residential customers only.
Public Meeting:
Floyd Casey Park Development
 Make plans to join us on Tuesday, December 12 for another community conversation and update on the Floyd Casey Park Development Project. The City of Waco aims to transform this area into a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive public landscape, and we want your input as we envision the future of the park.
The open house will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave. Attendees will have the opportunity to weigh in on potential park options and elements based on feedback collected from the recent public survey and the initial public meeting. We hope to see you there!
ICYMI: Waco Police Chief Honored for Exemplary Leadership
 Earlier this month, Waco Police Chief Dr. Sheryl Victorian was recognized for her exemplary leadership with two awards — the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award and the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce's Public Servant of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Chief Victorian on her well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have her incredible leadership.
 The City of Waco Municipal Court will be closed all day Tuesday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 29 for a computer system migration. Deadlines that fall on those dates will be extended to Thursday, November 30. Residents may continue to use the facility drop box and mail correspondence. If you have any questions, please email us at citycourt@wacotx.gov.
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