 Earth Day? More Like Earth Week!
 Celebrate Earth Week with us! It's more than a one-day celebration. Join us from from April 20 to 27 to experience the great outdoors, learn what challenges face our planet, and learn how to get involved. This year, the City is taking you on a path to a sustainable future with exciting events for all ages.
Unleash your inner eco-detective at a scavenger hunt through Cameron Park Zoo, catch an impactful environmental movie screening, or explore the future of transportation at the EV car show. Plant a tree for a greener tomorrow on Arbor Day, embark on a thrilling night hike at Lake Waco Wetlands, and end the week with a bang at the Care for Waco Carnival.
Check out the full schedule at waco-texas.com/earthweek.
Volunteer at the Great Waco Clean Up
 Join your city council district for The Great Waco Cleanup! Our Solid Waste Services crew is partnering with Keep Waco Beautiful and you for a citywide cleanup event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.
Clean-Up Locations
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District 1: Oscar Ducongé Park
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District 2: South Waco Library
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District 3: Crestview Park
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District 4: Dewey Community Center
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District 5: Flat Rock Park
Help us make a more beautiful Waco, together!
Early Voting Starts April 22
 The 2024 City Council election will be held on May 4, 2024, to elect the positions of mayor and councilmembers representing District I and District III. Early voting will be held from April 22 through April 30, 2024. Those elected will be sworn in at a Special Meeting on May 14, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Total Solar Eclipse Delivered an Unforgettable Weekend Experience
  Waco transformed into the prime solar eclipse celebration last week. The "Live from Waco" event series offered residents and visitors a jam-packed itinerary filled with music, arts, education, and community spirit.
On April 8, over 14,000 people gathered at McLane Stadium's Touchdown Alley leading up to the 4 minutes and 13 seconds of totality. Guests from across the world enjoyed access to telescopes, educational science activities, food trucks, and more at the Eclipse Over Texas 2024: Live from Waco event!
 Not sure what to do with your solar eclipse glasses now that the event is over? You can drop them off at the Waco Convention Center or any of the four Waco-McLennan County Library locations. The glasses will be donated to Astronomers without Borders for future eclipses in areas that cannot afford to purchase them.
Thank you, Waco, for helping us keep the eclipse glasses out of the landfill!
Applications Open for Waco Youth Council
 Apply today for Waco Youth Council! The City of Waco is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated teens to join the 2024-25 Waco Youth Council. This is a great opportunity for local youth to play an active role in addressing community issues and to serve as ambassadors for the City.
The deadline to submit an application is Monday, April 29.
 Have you ever wondered how the different City of Waco departments serve residents day to day? Now you can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look through our “On The Job” video series!
The Waco-McLennan County Health District. The Health District serves all cities in the county. With over 80 employees, they provide vital health services, such as nursing, immunizations, and so much more. In this video, join us for a day with a health sanitarian in the environmental health division.
 Our animal shelter partner, the Humane Society of Central Texas, always has a need for dog and cat items. If you're visiting a Waco-McLennan County Library, bring pet items with you and add them to our donation bins! We'll make sure our furry friends get them at the shelter. The animal shelter currently needs tough toys, puppy food, puppy or kitten formula, four-foot leashes, and treats.
The shelter is also in high need of rugged and durable shelter pet beds!
To watch the latest Toy Story-themed PSA and find a list of most requested items, visit waco-texas.com/librarylovesanimals.
 Reclaim your pets using the Lost Pets Waco map, a vital online tool with real-time results for reconnecting you with your lost pet!
When Animal Control finds a stray animal in Waco or one of our partner cities, the location and photo are uploaded here. The animal is then put on a 72-hour hold for owners to reclaim it.
 Meet Tanika and Damien Maye! The Mayes were able to become first-time homeowners in 2016 through a combination of City of Waco housing programs along with construction assistance from partner organization, Grassroots Community Development.
City of Waco Housing & Community Development taps into a variety of resources, including federal funding, to offer residents down payment assistance and home rehabilitation assistance. Some residents may even qualify for assistance regardless of income if you live in certain areas of Waco.
To learn more, call a Housing representative at (254) 750-5656 or visit waco-texas.com/housing.
 If you have a video camera on your home or business facing a public area, your video footage could be a valuable tool for detectives in an ongoing investigation. To register your camera, visit wacopolice.com.
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