On Friday, July 4th, the Waco Fire Department deployed an engine company and a four-person crew to Kerrville, Texas in response to the catastrophic flooding that impacted the area. Upon arrival, the team immediately integrated into the local operations to support the emergency response.
We are proud of our fire personnel for their leadership, professionalism, and service during this ongoing disaster response. Our thoughts are with the Kerrville community as they continue to recover from this devastating flood event.
 
Progress continues on the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center. The new roof has been installed, and the metal stud framing is complete, which means the interior spaces for the classrooms, labs, recording studio, kitchen, and common areas are now well defined. Next for the project includes drywall and electrical work to support the new state-of-the-art technology.
The grand opening for the STEAM Center is scheduled for January 2026. Once complete, the new facility will provide a transformative community space where people of all ages can explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math through hands-on experiences.
Clay Avenue from S. 26th St. to S. 29th St. will be closed along with the portion of S. 26thA St. from Clay Ave. to Webster Ave. Detours will be marked. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and improve Waco's roads!
Do you have a high school student passionate about your community? Apply today for the Waco Youth Council! The City of Waco is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated teens to join the 2025-26 Waco Youth Council. This is more than a student program — it’s a chance for youth to impact their community, build leadership skills, and represent their peers as ambassadors for the City.
We know it's not news, but Texas heat can be brutal in the summer. Staying hydrated is key! Watch this fun video to help you drink smart and beat the heat. Take care of yourself, your children, and your pets from the high temperatures.
McLennan County residents are invited to apply for the fall 2025 session of Citizen's Police Academy. Participants will learn about what it takes to be a police officer through classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations. The academy is a 12-week course starting on Thursday, Aug. 28 and will be held on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Applications are due Friday, August 22.
The Pet Circle Waco team helped make a long-overdue reunion possible. A dog named Blue was found alone in Cameron Park. A local resident brought her to Pet Circle Waco to scan her for a microchip. The chip revealed she was registered to a family in Corpus Christi.
Blue had been missing since 2017 when she slipped away during Hurricane Harvey. Thanks to her microchip and updated contact information, Blue and her owner are now reunited in Corpus Christi after nearly eight years!
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Their reunion is a reminder that microchips work! Free microchips are available to Waco residents and at a low cost for McLennan County residents outside Waco.
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