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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
⟶ Thu Jul 18 thru Sun Jul 21
From the blog
Mothers need more than flowers, jewelry, cards
By Tiffiney Gray As we celebrated Mother’s Day recently, I was filled with excitement and so much appreciation for my generous, intelligent,…
Read MoreCommunity helps restore lost animals to owners through PASS program
By Paula Rivadeneira Since May 2020, every healthy or treatable animal that left Waco Animal Shelter is living their best…
Read MoreStopping Asian hate and discrimination — coalition offers webinar
By Katherine Turner-Pearson With racism on the rise across America, I often hear people in our community say, “But that…
Read MoreTexas Tech – Waco celebrates first graduates from College of Education
By Madison Black This month, the first group of students completing their Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies at Texas…
Read MoreThe farm is opening up; World Hunger Relief has plans
By Chase Jensen World Hunger Relief, Inc., is thrilled to welcome Wacoans back out to the farm this summer! As…
Read MoreTSA PreCheck Applicable Center open at Waco airport May 24-28
By City of Waco Public Information Residents of Waco will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular…
Read More5 local businesses sponsor adoption of all shelter dogs through weekend
By Paula Rivadeneira Five Waco businesses are sponsoring every dog adoption at the Waco Animal Shelter until 1 p.m. Sunday,…
Read MoreMCC saves money by refunding bonds
By Lisa Elliott The McLennan Community College Board of Trustees decided during its February 2021 meeting to take advantage of…
Read MoreIn 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
‘Superfan’ has eaten at Whataburger every day for 10 years. Here’s what she’s learned - Fox 44
Announcements
Jobs & Job Related
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- The Dr Pepper Museum looking for an Assistant Director of Development to join our team. https://www.indeed.com/job/assistant-director-development-d7e8c1c9b0191440
- McLennan County Juvenile Correctional Facility - Texas Juvenile Justice Department – at the Mart location —are currently hiring for Juvenile Correctional Officers, Teachers, Program Supervisors, Cooks and a Food Service Manager. The website to apply is www.tjjd.texas.gov
- Central Presbyterian are currently seeking a PT Director of Music Ministries and a PT Administrative Assistant. Here is a link to our website page for job openings--http://cpcwaco.org/
jobs If you have any questions, please contact our pastor, Judith March Hardie at [email protected]. - Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has a new job posting for a Crisis Hotline Supervisor/Case Manager. Job description and application instructions are available on our website at:https://advocacycntr.org/get-
involved/employment/ - Urban REAP| Mission Waco is hiring a part time Education and Garden Specialist. Visit the website for more information; job description is linked here.
- McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center is seeking a full-time Executive Director and part-time Case Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the transition team at [email protected]. Visit www.drcwaco.com for more information about the organization.
- Mission Waco Mission World has three job openings – Community Organizer (part-time). Visit their website for more information.
- Region 12 Education Service Center is seeking to fill three positions – Administrative Assistant - HOT Workforce Development Board, Secretary Il - Special Education, and Accountant III. Learn more and apply on the Region 12 website.
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Educators Credit Union has an opening for a part-time teller. For more information, go to Career Opportunities on their website.
- Waco Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Construction Supervisor to work with volunteers and homeowners to build Habitat homes. See job posting here: https://wacohabitat.org/
career-opportunities/. - BAM Builders is seeking a Business Finance Manager. This position is responsible for monitoring BAM's accounting records and financial reports, analyzing statistical information, and managing payroll processes. Apply at Indeed.com.
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Kimbrough Street Management is accepting applicants for a Cleaning Professional position. Please post this opening in your weekly newsletter, until it is filled. Victory Employer Services is hiring multiple candidates. The link to apply is: Cleaning Professional.
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Greater Waco Legal Services has three open positions:
- Family Abuse Center has three openings: full-time receptionist, full-time legal advocate, and part-time resident advocate.
- Ascension DePaul Center has several open positions: Intake Specialist, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Counselor, and Inpatient Counselor. The license requirements are LMSW, LCSW or LPC. Click on each position to see the details. (The descriptions look similar, but each one is different in details.)
- Four Columns is seeking a Communications Specialist. Our Communications team is responsible for creating outstanding content for our clients, writing press releases, pitching stories to media outlets, and managing social media, among other related duties. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong ability to work independently to achieve core job functions — and a strong ability to collaborate with a team to create valuable marketing materials for our clients. We are primarily searching for a candidate with technical, oil and gas and/or technology writing experience. Communications team members frequently conduct extensive research into a wide variety of topics, thus the ability and desire to learn continuously are crucial to long-term success. Applicants can send their resumes to [email protected]. More information is at LinkedIn.
- Waco Family Medicine: currently have approximately 34 positions open. Click here to view their postings.
- McLennan Community College – For more information or other jobs at MCC, see MCC’s Job Board.
- Methodist Children's Home has several openings. Head over to their website to view all 10 job postings.