 Join us Friday, June 20 at Indian Spring Park for the next Downtown Waco Brazos Nights concert. In the spirit of Juneteenth, the night will feature a night of hip-hop under the stars with Digable Planets and DJ Spinderella.
Digable Planets is known for their jazzy, laid-back style and timeless hits featuring the iconic trio Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodlebug. The night also features DJ Spinderella, the Grammy-winning icon from Salt-N-Pepa who's now doing her own thing, rocking stages across the globe and mentoring the next generation of music trailblazers.
 On June 19, we commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their emancipation — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day stands as a reminder of the delayed promise of freedom and the resilience of African American communities. Today, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our shared history and honor African American culture and heritage.
City of Waco Offices Closed
City of Waco offices will be closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19. Residents with a Thursday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and green yard waste carts collected earlier the day before on Wednesday, June 18.
 Waco-McLennan County Library has made it easier than ever to connect with the library! With the new Waco Library app, you can browse the catalog, place holds, renew items, link your family member accounts, and explore upcoming events, all in one spot.
Search WMCL in the App Store or Google Play to download today.
 
Pet Circle Regional Animal Center is completely full. Every day, more animals come in than go out, and that’s a big problem. We need you! Without the support of our community, we simply don’t have the space.
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Adopting a dog saves two lives — the one you bring home and the one who gets to take their place.
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Fostering gives shy or stressed dogs a chance to shine outside the shelter.
Pet Circle is your community shelter, and right now, we need our community more than ever. We're here for our community, too! Adoption and reclaim fees are waived through Sunday, June 15.
 The Waco City Academy graduates participated in a 10-week class and learned about civic engagement and local government. Sessions included an interactive, behind-the-scenes look into city government with hands-on activities and presentations. From public safety, utilities, zoos, and more, graduates learned about everything that makes our City special.
 The City of Waco Neighborhood Engagement Department was recognized with four awards at the annual Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) conference for its programs supporting local neighborhood associations. Congratulations to the Neighborhood Engagement team and to our local neighborhood associations!
The City of Waco Neighborhood Engagement Department is a three-person team that provides resources to neighborhood associations and acts as a liaison between residents and City departments. These achievements would not be possible without the collaboration between the City and the dedicated volunteers who make Waco's neighborhood associations run.
 Looking for a place where your teen can make new friends this summer? Pet Circle Waco has recently opened our volunteer program to those under 18 (with parental permission)! Volunteering at Pet Circle Waco is vital to getting our dogs adopted. It socializes them, gives them fresh air, exercise, and enrichment. Come find your pack with our pack!
 Congratulations to our six new Waco Police Department Officers! They were officially sworn in on Thursday, June 5 after finishing the 86th Police Academy. We are thrilled to welcome them to our PD family! They will now begin their inter-department training before they officially begin their duties in the community.
- William Lane
- Zachary Pilgrim
- Jon Erik Heilman
- Damaris Betsabe Sanchez
- Edgar Ramirez
- Marco Vinicio Gomez Jr.
 We know it's not news, but Texas heat can be brutal in the summer. Please be safe out there. Take care of your children and pets and watch out for heat exhaustion.
Safety Tips:
- Drink water often. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
- Avoid unnecessary work and activities outside or in buildings without air conditioning.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothes.
- Stay in an air conditioned area. Air conditioning is the best protective factor against heat-related illnesses.
- Check in on your friends, family, and neighbors during heat waves.
 Join us in welcoming Indra, the newest member of our orangutan family at the Cameron Park Zoo!Indra is a 44-year-old Bornean beauty who just swung in from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as part of the Species Survival Plan – a program that helps endangered species like orangutans thrive for generations to come. She is known for her big personality, and we are so excited to get to know her!
For now, Indra will be relaxing in quarantine before she’s integrated with her new orangutan family. Follow Cameron Park Zoo on social media to find out when she's ready to make her grand debut to her newest fans.
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