Waddle with us to Waco as we prepare to open the Penguin Shores Exhibit at Cameron Park Zoo! In the meantime, join our little penguin friend as he pops up around town while making his way to the zoo to join the other South African penguins.
Waco Transit dropped him off at the Waco Suspension Bridge. Where do you think he'll show up next? Stay tuned for the date of the exhibit's grand opening — coming this summer!
Coming Soon: Year-Round Water Conservation
Starting July 1, 2024, City of Waco residents are required to follow a three-day watering schedule. This is part of our City’s Water Conservation Plan approved by Waco City Council.
Schedule
- Odd-numbered addresses: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- No outdoor watering on Friday
- No outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily
We appreciate your compliance as we plan and protect the future of our community’s water resources.
After Storm Clean Up: Thank You, City Crews
The storms last month left their mark in our parks and throughout Waco. We want to express our appreciation toward our incredible Parks & Recreation and Public Works crews for all their hard work.
They have worked to clear fallen trees, manage park closures, and tackle flooding and debris cleanup for the safety of our community. Thanks to them, our streets and parks are on the road to recovery.
Remember that many park areas, trails, and roads near the Bosque or Brazos Rivers and Lake Waco are still flooded. Detours and closures are posted on affected roads.
2024 Waco City Academy Graduation
Congratulations to our Waco City Academy graduates! Graduates participated in ten weekly sessions learning about civic engagement and local government. Sessions included presentations and interactive activities from each City of Waco departments showcasing the day-to-day of running a local government.
The Waco Fire Department is bringing back their Cool the Heat program for the summer season. Donate a new in-box fan at your nearest fire station. Our program partners, Mission Waco, will distribute the fans to local individuals and families who need them most, especially during extreme heat emergencies.
For more information, contact Fire Administration at (254) 750-1740.
After nearly four years of construction, University Parks Drive from Interstate 35 to Jackson Ave. has been reopened. The newly constructed road serves as a gateway or welcome for visitors and residents to the downtown and riverfront areas. Throughout the construction process, over 260 residential units, 16,000 square feet of retail space, 400 public parking spaces, and Baylor University's Foster Pavilion basketball arena have made their home in Downtown Waco.
Last month, Waco City Council adopted the 25th Street Corridor Implementation Plan! The plan will guide our strategy to address parking, infrastructure improvements like sidewalks, increased street lighting, and traffic calming, and creating a shared corridor identity. The corridor is generally described as 25th Street, but it also includes neighboring properties on 26th Street from Franklin Avenue to Maple Street.
Thank you to our Stakeholder Committee, our partners Grassroots Community Development and the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and our Consultant Team, Kimley-Horn, for their assistance!
 
Since we launched the MyWaco App in December 2021, we have had over 10,000 requests submitted. Our crews and employees work hard to address your concerns quickly!
If you see something that needs the City’s attention, please contact us through the MyWaco app to ask questions, request work, and more. Download the app for free, create an account, and stay connected. Or, visit MyWaco.com to make a request. Sign up for text message alerts to follow your request or question through the process!
Juneteenth recognizes the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom two years after the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in Confederate states. However, emancipation was not enforced nationally until the Thirteenth Amendment. Today, Juneteenth symbolizes the commemoration of freedom and serves as a time for celebration and reflection.
Offices Closed
City of Waco offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth. Residents with a Wednesday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and green yard waste carts collected later on Thursday, June 20.
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