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We hope everyone had fun spending time with family and friends while they enjoyed the live music, food trucks, and amazing firework show!

A huge thank you to our Waco Parks and Recreation team for all their hard work to make each Brazos Nights event happen!

Calendar

Fri Dec 20

Community Sound Bath (Providencia: Community Retreat Space & Butterfly Sanctuary Gardens)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Waco Civic Theatre)
⟶ Fri Dec 20 thru Sun Dec 22

Sat Dec 21

Homeless & Unclaimed Community Memorial Service (Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition and McLennan County Health Services)

Family Winter Crafts (Art Center Waco)
⟶ Sat Dec 21 thru Sat Dec 21

Family Winter Crafts (Art Center Waco)

Sun Dec 22

Sacred Arts Series: Nine Lessons and Carols (St. Alban's Episcopal Church)

(Click here to see the rest of the calendar.)

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In the news

Adoptions back in full force at Waco Animal Shelter, intake still limited - Waco Trib

Waco family completes pandemic project of building an elaborate treehouse - KWTX CBS-10

Midway ISD board of trustees names finalist for superintendent position - KWTX CBS-10

Blackhawk Aerospace sells majority interest in Waco-based operation - Waco Trib

Apartment, retail project on Elm Avenue seeking $1.2 million from TIF - Waco Trib

Single-family home construction in Waco dips - Waco Trib

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Announcements

Jobs & Job Related

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McLennan Community College has many open positions for hiring. For more information on jobs at MCC, see MCC’s Job Board.
Methodist Children's Home has several openings. Head to their website to view all 11 job postings.
Waco Family Medicine currently has 23 positions open. Click here to view their postings.
Educators Credit Union has an opening for a part-time teller. For more information, go to Career Opportunities on their website.
Family Abuse Center is searching for a part time Resident Advocate, a full time Prevention Advocate, a full time Food Service Manager, and a full time Children's Advocate.
McLennan County Juvenile Correctional Facility - Texas Juvenile Justice Department – the Mart location – is currently hiring for Juvenile Correctional Officers, Nurses, and other County Positions. The website to apply is https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/.
Compassion Waco is hiring a full-time Case Manager. Attached is the job description, and interested candidates can visit the website: compassionwaco.com/employment-opportunities/ or contact Staci Love:[email protected] for more information.
Central Presbyterian is currently looking for a Worship Tech. This position involves some remote work, like pulling together the slides for worship, and in-person Sunday morning meetings, 10:15-12:00 p.m., running audio/visual broadcasts through Zoom onto Facebook. Please email references and resume to [email protected].
World Cup Cafe is hiring for various positions, ongoing and as needed (Cook, Wait Staff, Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, Barista, Student Workers). Read more on the job descriptions here: https://missionwaco.org. Contact mission Waco and download the application here.
Mission Waco is looking for a Children and Youth STEM Teacher for the after school program. Read more on the job description here: https://missionwaco.org. Contact mission Waco and download the application here.
McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the transition team at [email protected]. Visit https://www.drcwaco.com/pages/join-us for more information about joining the organization.
Region 12 Education Service Center is seeking to fill three positions – full time Secretary III - part time Nurse and Counselor. Learn more and apply to join Region 12 here.
Ascension Providence DePaul Center is hiring for multiple positions like Mammogrammer Technologist, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurses, and RN Residency Nurses. The license requirements may vary. Click on each position to see details.