President George Bush was scheduled to arrive in Waco today for his August vacation at his ranch. No information was available on how long he will be in town. Air Force One is kept at TSTC while he is here.

Posted on 14 Aug 2008

The Waco Human Society says they have made progress but Waco is still overpopulated with dogs and cats. Still too many have to be put away, says Cricket, who is manager.

These newspapers will do what we can to help solve this problem. The dogs and cats are free. They just require you to pay for the adoption fee which runs $76.00,
If you are a cat lover you should have been at the All Breed Cat Show at the Fairgrounds. There were 225 pedigreed cats competed for ribbons and rosettes awarded by 6 judges from the Cat Fanciers' Association.

One small kitty wanted to get out and play while this reporter was getting the story.

The Waco Human Society was able to get a few adopted which they had brought along. Did you know there is jewelry for the felines? Some items were on sale Saturday, July 26.

The Citizen will be giving a kitten free through a drawing promoting new and renewal subscription sales. Another prize is a room night in a Jacuzzi Suite at the new Hampton Inn & Suites at the new Central Texas Market Center.

See our newspaper for more details. Or use the subscription blank in this web site, We can take your credit card now online. The Citizen is $24 in county and $34 outside. The Suburban Courier is only 18 a year in county and $28 outside.

Fees for adoption include:
Spay or neuter procedure
Microchip for permanent identification
Rabies Vaccination
DHLPPC for dogs
FVRCP for cats
Veterinary Exam

Posted on 22 Jul 2008 Read more

Miss Westfest entry forms now available Young ladies interested in participating in the Miss Westfest Pageant on Friday August 29, can call Barbara Talley at Flowers & Things 826-3273.

The pageant is held in conjunction with Friday Night's Preview Party. Entries should be from West or have relatives in the area, and be sponsored by a West business or individual.

Fee is $25. Deadline is August 18th, 5 p. m. Westfest itself is August 29, 30 and 31, 2008. We have a link to the official Westfest Website on our website.

Posted on 20 Jul 2008

The Greater Waco Chamber Waco Third Thursday series is a growing success downtown. The series July 17th was abig success/ The next free showing-will be the third Thursday, August 21st.

The movie begins at 8:45 p.m. following pre-movie festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment includes special performances by area dance teams, including Joy’s School of Dance, hosted by Channel 25 News anchors Ann Harder and Bruce Gietzen, as well as dance contests for both children and adults hosted by Star 92.9’s Dustin and Beth.

Other activities include face painting and balloon animals provided free by the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Sweethearts and colorful temporary hair dye and extensions by Salon Wabi Sabi for $1.00. In addition, free popcorn will be provided
by the Green Room Grille, and other concessions will be available for sale, including pizza from Rosati’s; cookies and sub sandwiches from The Olive Branch; drinks, snow cones and candy benefiting St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School; and Frito pie, hot dogs, nachos and pickles from Simply Good Eatery.

Attendees should plan on bringing their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie. The movie’s title sponsors are Rosati’s Authentic Chicago Pizza and The Olive Branch, both of whom will soon occupy the anchors of the new Waco Town Square development in Heritage Square.

Waco Third Thursday is the creation of the Greater Waco Chamber and a partnership with the Waco
Downtown Merchants Association. The goal of the event is to re-establish downtown as Waco’s
entertainment destination and raise awareness of existing downtown businesses.
More information about Movies in the Square and Waco Third Thursdays can be found by visiting www.wacothirdthursday.com.

Posted on 10 Jul 2008