 To all neighborhood associations:
Please submit ALL printing, mailing, and sign requests by the end of business day on September 12, 2025 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.
 Join the City of Waco at 2032 Circle Road on Saturday, September 6th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate Pet Circle Regional Animal Center's first birthday with a community party you won’t want to miss!
Pet Circle is marking one amazing year of lifesaving work with a day packed full of family-friendly activities:
- Giveaways & snacks
- Storytime for kids
- Dunking booth fun
- Face painting & balloon animals
- Brand-new merchandise
- And so much more!
The best part? FREE adoptions all weekend long – because what better way to celebrate than helping a pet find their forever home? This milestone wouldn’t be possible without your support, and they can’t wait to celebrate and kick off the next chapter with you!
 September is National Preparedness Month, and there's no better time to take simple, effective steps toward being ready for emergencies. This year, we're encouraging everyone to "Do 1 Thing" to help build emergency preparedness into their lives, one small step at a time.
Pick your first "thing" this month!
- Register for emergency alerts in McLennan County at alertwaco.com.
- Store at least one gallon of water per person per day for three days.
- Make an emergency communication plan.
- Identify safe places to take cover during severe weather, both at home and at work.
- Safely store copies of important documents.
 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Waco-McLennan County Library is celebrating with a giveaway! Pre-register for your card online at wacolibrary.org, then stop by any Waco Library to show your ID and proof of address to get your card.
Everyone who signs up for a free* library card in September is entered to win a community partners gift basket. Join the community of readers, learners, and explorers at your library.
*Must be a resident of McLennan County in order to get a free library card and enter the drawing. You can also register in person at all branch locations.
 Veterans One Stop, in partnership with the City of Waco Veterans Advisory Board, proudly announces the launch of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a meaningful tribute that allows our community to honor and celebrate the service of past and present members of the armed forces, as well as their families!
Applications to purchase a banner are now available at Veterans One Stop, located at 2010 La Salle Ave, Suite A. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, September 17th.
 The Waco Fire Department will hold its annual September 11 observance at all Waco fire stations that Thursday morning. The ceremony will honor the sacrifices made 24 years ago with the time of events corresponding to the timeline of the tragedy on September 11, 2001. All are welcome to join the Waco firefighters and reflect on this solemn day.
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