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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

Mon Dec 23

Gingerbread Houses! (Lorena Cheese House)

Tue Dec 31

Free Uber, Lyft, and Cab Rides for New Year’s Eve and Day (The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C.)
⟶ Tue Dec 31 thru Wed Jan 1

Cultivate’s 7th Anniversary Fundraiser – Casino Night (Cultivate 7twelve)

007 Casino Royale New Years Eve (Cultivate 7twelve)

Thu Jan 2

Winter Workshops – 2 Day Class (Art Center Waco)
⟶ Thu Jan 2 thru Fri Jan 3

Fri Jan 3

Frosty the Snowman (Waco Civic Theatre)
⟶ Fri Jan 3 thru Sun Jan 5

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

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Living the Undocumented American Dream

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Hope and Healing: Regaining Life from Major Depression

With this post we are kicking off the Act Locally Waco mental health blog. We hope to post something once…

My Journey Discovering Autism

by Kristy O’Brien Do you know what autism is? Fifteen years ago, even though I had worked at the Texas…

What can you do to continue the fight for justice? Join the NAACP!

By Peaches Henry, Ph.D. As I watched the historic re-enactment of the Selma marches two weeks ago, my celebration was…

Inclusion makes a beautiful community

March is National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NIDDA). This Act Locally Waco blog post is one of a…

Waco Alumnae Chapter Hard at Work

By Veta L. Reed, President of Waco Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “Faith is the first factor…

Art on Elm: East Waco’s Neighborhood Arts Block Party

by Jenuine Poetess Since 2011, East Waco has partnered with NeighborWorks Waco to host an annual block party complete with…

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In the news

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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

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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.