 Free Spay/Neuter Services in Waco
 If an unspayed female dog had two litters of six puppies each per year, and then her puppies had puppies, after five years, we'd have up to 320,356 puppies running around Waco. That's A LOT of puppies!
Do your part in decreasing the stray population and spay/neuter your dog! Waco residents qualify for FREE spay/neuter and microchip for their pets through the Animal Birth Control Clinic. Learn more at waco-texas.com/spay.
 Si una perra no esterilizada tuviera dos camadas de seis cachorros cada una por año, y luego sus cachorros tuvieran cachorros, después de cinco años, tendríamos hasta 320,356 cachorros corriendo por Waco. ¡Son MUCHOS cachorros!
¡Haga su parte para disminuir la población callejera y esterilice/castre a su perro! Los residentes de Waco califican para recibir esterilización/castración y microchip GRATIS para sus mascotas a través de la Clínica de Control de Natalidad Animal. Obtenga más información en waco-texas.com/spay.
Celebrate Asian American & South Pacific Islanders Month
 AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S in May to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our country's history, culture, and society. This month (and every month), we recognize, celebrate, and uplift our AAPI communities here in Waco.
AAPI Heritage Month was established in 1978 by Congress to honor the first Japanese immigrants who arrived in the U.S. on May 7, 1843. The celebration was later expanded to a month-long observance in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush to include the diverse cultures of all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Cool Off for the Summer Season
 With the temperature on the rise, we are excited to announce that the splash pads have been turned on for the summer season. They are open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. To find a splash pad in a park near you, visit
waco-texas.com/splash.
Waco Remembers the 1953 Tornado
 On May 11, 1953, a devastating EF-5 tornado ripped through Waco. The storm claimed 114 lives, injured nearly 1,100, and left Downtown Waco with many buildings in ruins. However, Waco persevered. The City rebuilt and continues to thrive today. The memory of that fateful day and the psychological scars it left on survivors remain.
As part of Waco's 175th Anniversary, we are sharing stories about Waco's history. Read the full article at waco-texas.com/175.
Waco Library 2024 Summer Reading Challenge
 Registration is now open for Waco Library's 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. The theme this year is Adventures in Time! Starting June 1, readers of all ages can earn rewards for reading 10, 20, 30, and 40 days. Finishers can enter a raffle for prizes.
Download the Beanstack app and sign up to get a free Adventures in Time tote bag. For a full list of Adventures in Time events and activities, visit wacolibrary.org.
 Registration is closing soon on Friday, May 17 for kids ages 5 to 18 to participate in Team Waco Youth Summer Track & Field. The registration fee is $90, and a parent meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Hart-Patterson Track & Field Complex, 3113 Clay Ave. More information about practice schedules and meets will be available at that time.
 City of Waco offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Residents with a Monday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and blue recycling carts collected later on Wednesday, May 29.
For Solid Waste reminders, download our free Curbside Services app at waco-texas.com/curbside.
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