 Make Waco your destination for the 2024 total solar eclipse!
Celebrate this celestial event of the year with a jam-packed weekend of themed festivals and experiences all leading up to the Eclipse Over Texas 2024: Live from Waco celebration on Monday, April 8.
Plan your weekend now and join us for an epic and unforgettable four days. Learn more at waco-texas.com/eclipse.
Schedule
- Friday, April 5: Free Music Over Waco concert at Indian Spring Park
- Saturday, April 6: STEAMClipse Expo and the Glow Over Waco 5K & Fun Run
- Sunday, April 7: Lights Over Waco Festival at Indian Spring Park featuring a drone display, free concert, and lantern parade
- Monday, April 8: Eclipse Over Texas: Live From Waco celebration at McLane Stadium
  Waco is now rockin' new purple containers to recycle your glass bottles and jars. Ditch the trash can and embrace the purple revolution.
Recycle your clean glass bottles and food jars for free at one of the various purple containers in Waco! Glass will be taken to Prestige Shredding and Recycling, where it will be recycled — diverting it from our regional landfill.
Current Locations:
- Heritage Square in Downtown Waco
- East Waco Library
- McLennan Community College in Parking Lot S
- Goodwill Headquarters on New Road
Celebrate Black History Month at Dewey Community Center
 The Mini Black History Museum is back at Dewey Community Center showcasing African Americans' great impact in our community and across the world. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 29 at the community center located at 925 N. 9th St.
Museum Schedule:
- Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waco Regional Airport is Your Ticket to Convenient Travel
 Located in Waco, Texas at 7909 Karl May Drive, the Waco Regional Airport offers the option of three flights daily to and from DFW Airport with American Airlines plus the convenience of free parking, free Wi-Fi, and updated amenities.
It's the perfect spot to start your trip to DFW and onward! To make your travel plans, visit waco-texas.com/airport.
Now Hiring Waco Firefighters!
 The Waco Fire Department is hiring firefighters! Make a difference in people's lives every day and be a part of a team that serves to protect life and property! Respond to resident calls for structure fires, brush fires, water rescues, medical emergencies, and so much more.
To learn more, visit workforwaco.com.
 Spots are still available for spring break camp at Dewey, Doris Miller and South Waco Community Centers. Space is limited! Camps will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on March 4 through 8. The registration fee is $75 per child for kids ages 5 to 13.
Community Center staff will keep your kids engaged, active, and having a blast during their holiday break with exciting outdoor adventures, creative crafts, fun games and educational activities.
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There is a higher demand than usual for puppy items at the Waco Animal Shelter, including puppy pads, formula, canned puppy food, and new or gently used toys. If you would like to make a donation, you drop off your items at any of the four Waco Library locations in the provided bins or at the Waco Animal Shelter, 2032 Circle Road. Thank you for your help, Waco! |
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