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
⟶ Wed Nov 27 thru Sun Dec 1
⟶ Wed Nov 27 thru Mon Dec 30
⟶ Thu Nov 28 thru Fri Nov 29
⟶ Thu Dec 5 thru Sun Dec 15
From the blog
“Spring onto Summer Food Drive” helps feed kids – Donations and Volunteers needed
Press Release – The community’s help is needed to deal with the serious problem of child hunger in McLennan County,…
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What if we approached learning about parenting the same way we approach learning about other adventures?
By Brooke Davilla Imagine that you want to run a marathon, become a cake decorator, travel the world, or start…
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Don’t go it alone! – Caregiver Empowerment Groups provide helpful support for the journey of parenting
By Kristen Drumgoole Parenting: It’s the best, hardest job. It’s joy and laughter and fun…and heartache, worry, and weariness. Behavior…
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Pedal car partnership provides authentic, real world learning (and pay!) for high school students
By Clay Springer Last May, three local entrepreneurs came to me with a challenge. They had purchased a 14- passenger…
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5 more things to know about Family Health Center
By Rae Jefferson Family Health Center has a long history of working to serve the primary care needs of low-income…
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Goodwill “Rise” program provides an alternative path to an accredited high school diploma
By Tiffany Gallegos A lot of people are familiar with the retail side of Goodwill. Did you know those donated…
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East Waco Voices: Feeding the (Healthy!) Body and Soul at Carver Park Baptist Church – Part 2
(Carver Park Baptist Church is helping to lead a healthy food revolution in East Waco through their food related ministries. …
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Towny Waco: What’s Baking at All Sugar’d Up?
(Welcome to the Act Locally Waco/Towny blog series. Towny is an app that connects consumers with local businesses for coupons…
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
Send your job openings to [email protected]
- 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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