 Celebrate & Reflect on
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
 Every year, Americans come together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve in their neighborhoods and communities. The day is observed as a day on, not a day off. It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
City Offices Closed
City of Waco offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15. Residents with a Monday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and green yard waste carts collected later on Wednesday, January 17.
City Academy Application Opening Soon
 Applications for the 2024 Waco City Academy class will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16. Waco City Academy is a ten-week class that teaches residents about civic engagement and offers an interactive, behind-the-scenes look into city government. Seats are limited, so apply soon!
Share Your Feedback on the Next
City of Waco Budget
 Make your voices heard, Waco! We want your feedback on our budget planning process for capital improvement projects.
What funding do you feel should be distributed for parks, fire stations, or infrastructure improvements such as streets, sidewalks or bridges? The input you share is used to help us create the City's budget that begins October 1, 2024.
Park Easy in Downtown Waco. Believe it!
 Coming downtown to eat, shop, or take in a basketball game? Tons of parking options are easy to find with only a short walk to whatever you'd like to do! Check out our FREE parking map at waco-texas.com/parkdowntown.
City Council Attends
Foster Pavilion Grand Opening
 Councilmembers Andrea Barefield and Jim Holmes, Waco Mayor Dillon Meek, and Councilmember Josh Borderud with family members.
Last week was a momentous occasion with the completion of downtown Waco's newest addition — Baylor University's Foster Pavilion! Waco City Council members and their families attended the ribbon-cutting celebration and inaugural basketball game.
If you're planning on cheering on the Baylor Bears, don't forget to take advantage of the FREE and convenient shuttle options from our partners at Waco Transit! For more information, visit waco-texas.com/tailgater.
Bagby Avenue Making Progress
 Bagby Avenue construction at the Irving Lee Street intersection next to HEB.
Construction continues on Bagby Avenue from Valley Mills Drive to Kendrick Lane! The 15-month project includes new utilities, new sidewalks, and new drainage infrastructure, some of which were installed when Bagby Avenue was originally constructed in the early 1950s.
The over $10 million reconstruction project will be completed in five phases to reduce the impact on residents. Major progress is being made on the first phase from Irving Lee Street to Valley Mills Drive next to H-E-B. Thank you for your patience while we work to improve Waco’s streets!
Dewey & Doris Miller Community Centers Receive New Play Equipment
  The Doris Miller and Dewey Community Centers received some exciting outdoor upgrades. Last December, Waco Parks & Recreation crews installed new pickleball courts, restriped the basketball court, and added new inclusive play equipment. Watch the video for a fun demonstration!
Try out the new MOVMNT inclusive play equipment!
New Year, New Fitness Goals
 Are health and fitness part of your New Year's resolutions? In addition to specialized workout classes, all three of our community centers also offer wellness centers with brand new fitness equipment. You'll find a variety of weight and cardio machines along with weights and other equipment.
Memberships and day passes are affordable at $2 per day pass or $30 per membership (good for 30 visits taken at any time). For the wellness center hours and locations, visit waco-texas.com/parks/community-centers.
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