  In this brief message to Wacoans, Mayor Holmes shares his wrap-up of 2024 and the hopes for a bright new year. Our best days are ahead. We're ready for 2025!
 Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the exciting transformation of the Bledsoe-Miller Community Center into a state-of-the-art STEAM Center for Excellence at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 300 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
The ceremony will feature a brief program outlining the City of Waco's vision for the STEAM Center and light refreshments.
Winter weather is coming, Waco! Here are some tips to help you take care of your house and pets:
- Cover all outdoor faucets.
- If you find a leak at home, turn off the water using the valve next to your meter. (Make sure you know where your water valve is!)
- Insulate indoor and outdoor pipes.
- Open cabinet doors, allowing heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks.
- Let water drip overnight, especially on outside walls.
- Bring your pets inside - exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and even death.
 The City of Waco is investing in the community with the new Corridor Beautification Incentive Program! This matching grant helps owners and tenants of retail, commercial, and multi-family properties enhance the visual appeal of key corridors. Eligible property owners and tenants can apply now to receive up to $15,000 in matching funds to revitalize your property. Application closes Feb. 28.
 Kick off your 2025 fitness goals at one of our three Waco community centers! Each community center features a well-equipped fitness room with a variety of state-of-the-art weight and cardio machines to get you feeling your best.
Give the fitness centers a try with a $2 day pass or purchase a 30-day membership for just $30. The membership is good for 30 visits taken at any time. Find a community center near you to start your fitness journey.
 Starting the new year off right means getting organized, and that includes your trash and recycling schedule! Download the free Waco Curbside Services app to ensure you never miss a trash day again.
- Set personalized notifications for trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup
- Request bulky waste pickups
- Learn what goes in each cart.
The free app is available on the AppStore or on Google Play. All the same services are also available on our website.
 The City of Waco is expanding our free public Wi-Fi for residents, students, and visitors. The community Wi-Fi builds upon the free internet already available at community centers and libraries by expanding into the nearby parks and parking lots. Get connected at any of our three community centers and Central, East, and South Waco Libraries. More locations are coming soon!
 Swing by the adoption center and checkout Pet Circle Waco's new line of apparel! We have t-shirts and hats for sunny days and hoodies and beanies for chilly days!
- T-shirts, hats and beanies: $20 + tax.
- Hoodies: $35 + tax.
Find us off the circle at 2032 Circle Road to buy your new Pet Circle Waco merch in person.
 McLennan County residents (18 years old and up) are invited to join the Waco Police Department for Citizens Police Academy. The academy is a 12-week course starting on Jan. 30 and will be held on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Class topics include police recruiting, traffic stops, SWAT, negotiations, K-9, crime scenes, crime prevention, and more!
The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 24. Applicants will need to complete a background check.
 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 20. Residents with a Monday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and blue recycling carts collected later on Wednesday, January 22.
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