 During the latest press conference, Mayor Jim Homes announced this year's theme for the Summer Reading Challenge — Color Our World! Get ready for a summer full of reading, exploring and creating. Registration is officially open!
 Registration for Color Our World, the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge, is open at all library locations and online. Track your reading from June 1 to July 31. The more you read, the more you win and collect prizes along the way. Plus, check out incredible themed events for all ages all summer long.
 We’re thrilled to announce that Melissa Sheldon, Director of Animal Services at Pet Circle Regional Animal Center, has been named the 2025 Animal Shelter Professional of the Year. This award comes from the National Animal Care & Control Association in recognition of Melissa’s exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and lasting impact on her team and community.
 Happy National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Month!
AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S in May to recognize the contributions of Asian Americans and South Pacific Islanders to our country's history, culture, and society. Join us in recognizing, celebrating, and uplifting 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.
 Did you know you have access to convenient, self-service recycling and trash drop off at Cobbs Recycling Center? Bring your items Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4201 Trice Ave.
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Anyone can bring recyclable material like paper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, glass, household batteries, and more.
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At no additional cost, Waco residents can drop off bulky or brush waste, latex paint, or electronic waste up to four times a year (with proof of Waco residency).
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For an additional cost, Waco residents can also drop off appliances containing freon and tires.
 This National Police Week (May 11 to 17), the Waco Police Department is asking for help from our community to help stock their department library. The City of Waco encourages personal growth, hobbies, healthy habits, and spiritual growth among our employees.
Through May 16, Waco Police is partnering with Barnes & Noble (4909 W. Waco Drive) for a book fair. During this time, you can donate books from the wish list in-store or online, apply the cost of your Barnes & Noble purchase toward the book fair, or contribute monetarily.
 Support Pet Circle Waco and look great doing it! Grab your official hoodies, t-shirts, and hats at MyWacoShop. Every purchase helps furry friends in need!
 Going somewhere? Plan ahead if you need travel vaccines. The Immunization Clinic at the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District has all your routine vaccines and the travel vaccines for Typhoid and Yellow Fever, along with all necessary documentation required for travel to certain countries. Vaccines are available on a walk-in basis Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 City of Waco offices will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Residents with a Monday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and blue recycling carts collected later on Wednesday, May 28.
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