 On January 1, 2026, the City of Waco implemented an annual adjustment to utility rates for all customers. For the average residential customer, this change will result in an increase of less than $6.00 per month on their City of Waco utility bill.
Waco City Council approved these adjustments in September as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and are necessary to maintain high-quality, reliable utility services for the community.
 On January 2, the Waco-McLennan County Library began updated operating hours across all locations. These adjustments streamline evening schedules and support consistent staffing and services systemwide.
The primary change is a shift from a 9 p.m. closing time to 8 p.m. on select weekdays at multiple branches. The Genealogy Center will also be closed on Tuesdays as part of its service update.
Updated hours will be posted at each location and on the Waco Library website.
 Bingocize® is a 10-week health promotion program that combines bingo with inclusive exercises for everyone. Join us for bingo and meet new people while learning about nutrition!
Join the McLennan Public Health District on Fridays, starting January 9, for 10 weeks from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Doris Miller Community Center.
 Join the City of Waco on January 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center!
Enjoy a short program, building tours, tasty refreshments, and a few surprises along the way! We’re excited to partner with Transformation Waco and jump into a new year full of creative, hands-on STEAM adventures!
 City of Waco offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Residents with a Monday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and blue recycling carts collected later on Wednesday, January 21.
 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 year round.
- 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.
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