The Waco Citizen

 An Austin communications agency has been hired by the city of Waco to promote our tourist attractions and Waco in general. Jeff Hahn heads up the marketing team and PR experts according to their web site. They told Liz Taylor, who heads up our convention and Visitor Bureau, they want to start from scratch and [...]

Ana Christina Rodriguez was crowned MISS TEXAS USA 2011 on Sunday, September 5th, in a competition featuring 96 contestants from throughout Texas. She will be in Waco this week for a round of visits to the Masonic Grand Lodge,Dr Pepper Museum and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.

Stilwell Retirement Residence will present a special open house on Sunday, December 12th. ‘Christmas at Stilwell’ will take place Sunday afternoon between 2:30 and 4:30pm. The general public is invited. “This is our way of celebrating the holidays with our friends, family and neighbors. We’ll have coffee, hot chocolate and plenty to eat.” says Joel [...]

Texas Farm Bureau  The 77th Texas Farm Bureau annual convention will convene at the Waco Convention center. 1,100 expected to attend. Experts from all over will be here for information and education. Waco is the home of the Texas Farm Bureau.    Farmers and ranchers will head to the Heart of Texas Dec. 4-6 for [...]

4 p. m. Jingle Bell registration 5 p. m. Jingle Bell Run 6:15 p. m. Stage entertainment and Children’s Activiies 6:45 p. m. Race Awards 7:15 p. m. Activities in the square 8 p. m. Historic Waco Foundation Christmas Parade 8:45 p. m. Keep Waco Beautiful’s Christmas Tree Lighting. 8:45 p. m. Visits with Santa [...]

Thanksgiving weekend be sure to check out the Homestead Fair. Learn Fine Crafts and Heirloom Skills. See their ad in the Waco Citizen and the Suburban Courier. The kids really like the fair because they get to make projects. Go to their web site for a complete list of things to do. The fair is [...]

      Contact: Support Our Troops®         SupportOurTroops.Org         Phone: (877) 879-8882 x0         E-Mail: PR@supportourtroops.org   Monday, November 22, 2010   National Call for Christmas Boxes for the Troops Isn’t it time to show them how much we care?   Daytona Beach-, FL – ‘Tis the Season!   And this is a national call to all [...]

The Grand Lodge of Texas will hold its 175th Grand Annual Communication in Waco, Texas on December 2, 3, & 4, 2010 in their facilities at 715 Columbus Avenue. The Grand Lodge was chartered by the Republic of Texas and is the oldest fraternity in the State. It pre-dates Baylor University’s beginnings. Grand Master Orville [...]

The American Heart Association, in conjunction with Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, is excited to announce their Go Red for Women Kick-Off event slated for Tuesday, November 30th from 5-7 p.m., at the Hillcrest I-35 Campus Café & Patio. The event will feature refreshments, entertainment and opportunities for the public to get involved with the Go [...]

Calling All Christians-West Robinson Baptist Church-Hosts the-3rd Annual Christmas Walk When: Saturday Dec. 10, 2010 Where: Startson Feild next to Robinson Quick Lube               Ends 3.5 miles at 828 West Moonlight Drive Why: To draw attention to the real meaning of Christmas and a time  of reflection for those that make the walk Please dress [...]