 It's time to battle it out! Carter BloodCare: Waco Donor Center is partnering with Waco Police, Waco Fire, and McLennan County's Sheriff's Office for the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. When you donate at a designated blood drive donation site, you can vote for your favorite first responder agency. The team with the most votes and donations will receive this year's trophy. No matter who wins, we all win!
How to Donate
- Join us for the kickoff event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at Bass Pro Shops.
- Visit Carter BloodCare at 206 Archway Drive in Woodway.
- Visit any pop-up location.
- Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments made will take priority.
 The City of Waco and Transformation Waco are proud to launch a new pilot class series in partnership with Senior Planet, offering engaging, tech-focused workshops for adults 60 and older. Hosted at the East and West Waco Libraries, these sessions will empower seniors to connect, learn, and thrive in today's digital world. Join for this exciting opportunity to explore new skills and stay connected!
 To all neighborhood associations:
Please submit ALL printing, mailing, and sign requests by the end of business day on September 12, 20245 to ensure that they are charged to your budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
Please contact the Office of Neighborhood Engagement at at (254) 750-5774 or neighborhoods@wacotx.gov to submit your request.
 Registration is open for the 2025 Green Communities Conference! The conference will be held on September 17 and 18 at the Waco Convention Center.
Hosted by the Waco Sustainability Network, the Green Communities Conference brings together leaders, advocates, and professionals from across Texas for two days of tours, sessions, and networking opportunities focused on building more resilient, sustainable communities.
 With temperatures soaring and Waco officially hitting the 100-degree mark, the need for heat relief is more critical than ever. The Waco Fire Department's "Cool the Heat" program, in partnership with Mission Waco, is actively working to provide fans to the city's most vulnerable residents.
The program is still seeking donations of new, in-box fans. You can help by dropping off your donation at your nearest Waco fire station.
If you or someone you know is in need of a fan, you can receive one by visiting Mission Waco at 1315 N. 15th Street.
 National Night Out is set to take place Tuesday, October 7th! National Night Out (NNO) is designed to allow neighbors to join together and present a unified force in the fight against crime in the community by hosting or attending block parties, group parties, or your Neighborhood Association meetings. Parties can include games, decorations, food, & drinks.
Register your neighborhood for a block party and receive a visit from Waco PD and other public safety agencies.
The last day to register is Monday, September 29th. A limited number of supplies (while they last) can be provided to registered neighborhoods.
 Waco-McLennan County Library has launched their new mobile app making it easier than ever to connect with the library! With the new app, library card holders have a comprehensive suite of library services available anywhere, anytime — all in one place!
- Search the catalog and discover new books, movies, and more!
- Get personalized recommendations and updates on new arrivals based on your reading preferences.
- Use self-checkout from the app to borrow items in seconds.
- Manage checkouts, holds, and fines, so that you never miss a due date.
- Renew items and place holds, so that you always have your next book lined up.
- Access the library’s collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital resources. (Third-party apps may be required.)
- View upcoming events to stay informed about all the free and exciting programs happening at all four library locations.
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