The Waco Citizen

11 a.m. / Thursday, March 8 / Brazos Park East The City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department invites you to celebrate the opening of Brazos Park East and the Waco Paddling Trails. The park received more than $3 million of improvements that include a new boat ramp, stage pavilion, trail system, restrooms, lighting and [...]

Whether you drive, fly, or walk to Waco, you’re guaranteed a fun visit in the Heart of Texas. Situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin, Waco’s the place to stop for scores of shops and restaurants galore. So, come on by and stay for a visit. You’ll find everything you need on the [...]

Update: The 9 engine test will not occur before Friday. Please watch for updates. Notice to McGregor/Waco Area Media SpaceX may conduct a 9 engine test at its McGregor Rocket Development Facility later this week, as early as Wednesday. Area resident can expect to hear the roar of our Falcon 9 rocket’s engines as they [...]

After the former Lake Country Club was foreclosed last December, a group of concerned club members worked with the new property owner to insure that the day to day management and operation of the facility continued and improved in quality. Since taking over on February 1, 2012, the new Management Group, Larry Salter – PGA [...]

Attention all youth 12-18 yrs old!!! EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT from 6-10pm at West Robinson Baptist Church we will have movies, video games, basketball, music, dance floor and bonfire in back on church grounds. Plenty of different activities that they can choose from. Admission is only $1.00 and all snacks, meal, drinks are .50 cents each. [...]

The Hewitt Police Department is accepting applications for its 13th Citizens Police Academy. This year’s academy will start Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 6:00 P.M.. The academy lasts 6 weeks with classes held on Tuesday nights, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.. Some of the topics covered are: the Organization and Operation of the Department, [...]

Oglesby Lions presents 43rd Rattlesnake The Oglesby Lions Club will present their 43rd annual Rattlesnake Hunt February 25, 26. World Famous snake handler Jackie Bibby will performing live demonstrations at 10 a. m. Saturday and 11 a. m. Sunday. Prizes will be awarded lo local snake handlers. General admission is $3. Hunter registration is $5. [...]

For The Kids: * My mom always made a great but inexpensive Valentine’s Day treat for us. She would take construction paper and cut a big heart out of it. (About 8×10 inches) then she would staple the edges together and write our names and an “I love you” on the outside. Then she would [...]

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be offering a free nutrition class series on February 28, March 6, and March 13 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service office located at 420 North 6th Street in Waco. Topics will include serving sizes and facts on fat and sodium. There will [...]