2024 Was a Year to Remember

2024 Was a Year to Remember

Created on December 01, 2024 at 08:00 AM

2024 was a remarkable year for the City of Waco. As we celebrated our 175th anniversary, we witnessed a City that is thriving and poised for even greater success. As we look ahead to the new year, let's carry the momentum forward and embrace the exciting future that lies ahead. Here's to a bright new year filled with continued growth, prosperity, and unforgettable moments.

Here's What We've Been Up To

• Waco Fire Station #15 groundbreaking
• Grand opening of the Foster Pavilion, including the basketball arena and parking garage
• Continued riverfront development
• City of Waco 175th anniversary
• New City of Waco flag design
• Grand opening of the Lake Air & Challenger Little League Baseball Fields
• Eclipse Over Texas celebration
• Jim Holmes elected City of Waco mayor
• Brazos Nights and Fourth on the Brazos
• Grand opening of the Gloria and F.M. Young Penguin Shores Exhibit
• Scott Walker sworn in as the Waco Fire chief
• Rebrand of the animal shelter as Pet Circle Regional Animal Center
• Fire engine push-in ceremonies
• Grand opening of the Corwin, Estes, and Jaynes Education Center and the Carol Schmidhauser Veterinary Hospital
• Waco Wonderland and holiday events
• And so much more!

What the Year In Review

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