Waco's history stretches back thousands of years when Columbian mammoths roamed across Central TX.

When local residents Paul Barron & Eddy Bufkin stumbled upon a giant bone in 1978, they kicked off over 40 years of excavation work.

👉 Waco-Texas.com/175Mammoth

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We hope you've enjoyed the guided Night Hikes we've had at the Wetlands this year, provided by our amazing Cameron Park Zoo staff!

While our guided tours have come to an end for the year, you can visit the Wetlands any time to explore on your own!

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We hope everyone is doing okay after the bad weather these last few days!

👉 If your area sustained damage that needs to be reported, fill out this survey: Damage.TDEM.Texas.gov

It will help the State understand the size & scope of the damage w/in the community.

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As a part of #ArborDay last week, the City of Waco, Keep Waco Beautiful & community partners from the Green Communities Conference planted new trees at Heritage Square in Downtown Waco!

These new trees will replace those lost to past ice storms & will help beautify our city.

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City Beat Weekly News!

A summary of the week's stories includes the Great Waco Cleanup, tree planting for Arbor Day & partnering w/ @TSTCwaco architectural drafting students to create free, pre-approved plans for ADUs!

👉 Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=GzZJjC…

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As part of our #WeAreWaco series, enjoy a unique #ShopWaco segment about Fuel 2 You's convenient mobile car services!

Learn how this mobile gas station works, what is included in the subscription service, how the business has grown & so much more!

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Waco residents came together for the Great Waco Cleanup last Saturday, April 20, to help clean our community!

153 volunteers picked up 81 bags of litter at the South @WacoLibraryy, Crestview Park, Oscar DuCongé Park, Dewey Community Center & Flat Rock Park.

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City Beat Weekly News!

A summary of the week's stories includes the Great Waco Cleanup, tree planting for Arbor Day & partnering w/ @TSTCwaco architectural drafting students to create free, pre-approved plans for ADUs!

👉 Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=GzZJjC…

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Have you ever wondered how the different City of Waco departments serve residents day to day?

Now you can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look through our “On The Job” video series!

👉 Check out a day with @WacoHealthDept! youtu.be/uDTXIGechG0

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As part of the DEA HQ's National Drug Take Back program, you can safely dispose of your unused/expired medicines in the Drug Take Back Box in the lobby of the WacoPolice Dept (3115 Pine Ave) through April 28.

👉More info: Waco-Texas.com/DEA

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As part of our #WeAreWaco series, enjoy a #TasteOfWaco at an upscale downtown hotspot - DiamondBack's Waco!

Learn about the variety of delicious entrées, the event spaces they offer, how they work to elevate the customer's experience, and more!

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Waco Animal Shelter needs new beds – please consider donating a Kuranda ShelterBeds!

They offer a program that allows residents to donate (tax-deductible) a durable, easy to clean & off the floor bed directly to us!

👉Get more info & donate: waco-texas.com/Departments/An…

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