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June 20, 2025

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Brazos Nights Juneteenth Concert

Join the City of Waco on 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.

Summer Children's Book Sale

Stock up on fun reads for the kids! Join us June 20–21 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the West Waco Library.

• Hardbacks just $2
• Paperbacks only 50¢

Picture books, early readers, chapter books & more—perfect for summer reading!

Meet a Texas Ranger

Bring your family down to the Texas Ranger Museum (100 Texas Ranger Trail) to meet a real Texas Ranger. Watch Texas history come to life! Presentations are held at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will last about 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes for Q&A. Presentations are included with admission.

• June 28: Meet Ranger Nicole Martin
• July 12: Meet Ranger Ken Shields
• July 26: Meet Ranger Nicole Martin

Doris Miller Community Pool

Go for a swim! Did you know the Doris Miller Community Pool is open for shark-free swimming? At 1020 Elm Ave., you’ll find lap swimming, open swim, aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons, lifeguard certification classes, and more!

Open year-round.

Cool the Heat Fan Program

The Waco Fire Department is kicking off their Cool the Heat program benefiting Waco’s most vulnerable residents during extreme heat emergencies.

Donate new in-box fans at your nearest fire station today! 

Mission Waco, will distribute the fans to local individuals and families who need them most. Visit Mission Waco at 1315 N. 15th Street to receive a fan.

Youth Volunteer Programs at Pet Circle Waco

Looking for a place where your teen can make new friends this summer? Pet Circle Waco has recently opened their volunteer program to those under 18 (with parental permission)! Volunteering at Pet Circle Waco is vital to getting dogs adopted. It socializes them, gives them fresh air, exercise, and enrichment.

Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings

Kendrick General Meeting

6:00 p.m., Monday, June 23
South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave

Brook Oaks General Meeting

6:00 p.m., Monday, June 23
Dewey Community Center, 925 N 9th

Carver General Meeting

6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24
Doris Miller Community Center, 1020 Elm

North Waco General Meeting

6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24
Park Lake Baptist Church, 3701 N 27th

Austin Avenue General Meeting

7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24
St Alban’s Episcopal Church, 305 N 30th

Oakwood General Meeting

6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26
South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave

Alta Vista General Meeting

7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26
Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N Old Robinson Rd, Robinson TX

Brookview General Meeting

10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 28
S J Guthrie Park Pavilion, 3400 (3298) E Brookview Dr

Austin Avenue Fourth of July Parade

10:00 a.m., Friday, July 4
The Circle”- Intersection of Central Place, Chateau Avenue, and Carondolet Blvd.

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Melett Harrison

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