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
⟶ Tue Dec 31 thru Wed Jan 1
⟶ Thu Jan 2 thru Fri Jan 3
⟶ Fri Jan 3 thru Sun Jan 5
⟶ Wed Jan 8 thru Wed Jan 29
From the blog
Community committee recommends big changes for four Waco ISD schools
The district’s school board will now consider whether to replace Waco High, G.W. Carver Middle, Tennyson Middle and Kendrick Elementary…
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United Way releases report: ‘Are the Children Well?’
By Tiffani Johnson United Way of Waco-McLennan County is releasing a child well-being report. It is a research study to…
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Waco’s economic future hinges on post-high school education, training
By Hermann Pereira I have spent the past 15 years in public education, and I never really realized how much…
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Foster care is one family’s legacy
By Lucas Land Caring for kids in foster care is a part of Lizzie Allen’s family heritage. Lizzie’s grandmother, Marguerite…
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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,…
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Community 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…
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Stopping 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…
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Texas 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 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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- 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.
Updated Job Postings
09/14/24
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