Waco, TX

Waco McLennan County Library Advisory Commission

The Waco McLennan County Library Advisory Commission will meet to discuss library operations and leadership. The body will consider changes to hours of operation and a proposal to update the children's area at the West Waco Library.

• Proposal to update the Children's area at the West Waco Library
• Discussion on changes to hours of operation
• Selection of a Chair and Vice-Chair
• Determination of future meeting cadence

Historic Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic Landmark Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a demolition permit delay for a property on N. 15th Street. The body will also discuss commission training and a preservation workshop.

• Public hearing on Demolition Permit delay for 606 N. 15th Street
• Certified Local Government Commission Training discussion
• Planning for a Historic Preservation Workshop

• Demolition Permit delay for 606 N. 15th Street — null
  606 N. 15th Street

CANCELLED: Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting

Plan Commission

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Waco City Council - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Waco Convention Center and Visitor Bureau Commission

The Waco Convention Center and Visitor Bureau Commission will discuss financial incentives for three specific events scheduled for 2027. The body will also receive updates on the strategic work plan, tourism marketing, and hotel industry reports.

• Incentive for the Texas Innovation Invitational (June 2027)
• Incentive for the American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek Waco (May 2027)
• Incentive for Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (January 2027)
• Greater Waco Sports Commission update
• Waco Convention Center – Legends Global update

CANCELLED: City of Waco/McLennan County Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting

11/3 Regular City Council Meeting

11/04 City of Waco/Waco ISD Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting

Building Standards Commission

11/05 Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

11/05 Results of Fire Lieutenant Exam Pay Grade IV

11/06 Resolution 2025-790 - Cancellation of Waco City Council Meeting Dates

Historic Landmark Preservation Commission

11/10 Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

Aviation Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Commission

Waco Housing Authority Commission

Plan Commission

11/17 Regular City Council Meeting

11/19 Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting

11/19 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

11/20 Results of Fire Lieutenant Exam Pay Grade IV

11/24 Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting

Building Standards Commission

12/03 Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

12/08 Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

Historic Landmark Preservation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Waco Housing Authority Commission

Plan Commission

12/17 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

12/17 Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting

Veterans Advisory Board

12/22 Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting

Test Zoning Board Meeting

Test Boards and Commissions Committee

Test Meeting

Testing

Granicus Test - ignore - Form submission

Test Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting

Test Meeting Granicus

TEST - Boards and Commissions - LF

TEST - Zoning Board - LF

TEST - Plan Commission - LF

TEST - Public Art Commission- LF

TEST - Animal Welfare - LF

TEST - WMCPHD - LF

TEST - Boards and Commissions - LF 2

1/19 Regular City Council Meeting

Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOC) Meeting

02/07 Results of Police Officer/Recruit Entrance Exam - February 6, 2026

02/19 Results of Police Sergeant (Grade III) Pre-Qualifying Exam

03/09 Results of Police Commander (Grade III) Alternate Promotional Selection Process

03/09 Results for Police Sergeant (Grade III) Alternate Promotional Process

Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOC) Meeting

07/18 Notice of Results for Police Officer/Recruit Exam

Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOC) Meeting

07/27 Results of Police Commander (Grade III) Pre-Qualifying Exam

08/04 Notice of Results of Examination for (Grade VII) Battalion Chief

08/20 Results of Examination for Fire Battalion Chief (Grade VII) Alternate Promotional Selection Process

Results of Examination for Fire Fighter (Grade I)

Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOC) Meeting

Waco Housing Authority Commission - Rising Images, Inc. Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and consider two resolutions. The board is deciding on the budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2026, and the write-off of delinquent accounts.

• Resolution No. 097: Approval of the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027
• Resolution No. 096: Authorization to write off delinquent accounts for Raintree, Piccadilly, Cimmaron, Hunnington, and Misty Square Apartments

• Resolution No. 096: Authorizing write off of delinquent accounts for Raintree, Piccadilly, Cimmaron, Hunnington and Mist — null
• Resolution No. 097: Approving the budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027 — null

10/20 Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss economic development projects for 25th Street and East Waco. The body is deciding on several million dollars in TIF-funded incentives for residential and mixed-use developments, as well as the purchase of hybrid electric buses.

• Economic development agreement with Placemaker Pro LLC for a mixed-use development including 150 residential units and 9 commercial units
• Purchase of three 35-foot Hybrid Electric Buses for Waco Transit System, Inc. not to exceed $3,695,250.00
• Economic development agreement with Pleasant Street Partners LLC for a 12-unit condominium not to exceed $1,000,000.00
• Public hearing for rezoning 3116 Robinson Drive from R-1B to C-2 Community Commercial District
• Professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for citywide ADA Self-Evaluation not to exceed $1,150,000.00

• Rezoning 3116 Robinson Drive — introduced
  3116 Robinson Drive · 2.148 ac
• Rezoning 1328 Harrison Avenue — introduced
  1328 Harrison Avenue · 0.3811 ac
• Rezoning 9516 China Spring Road — introduced
  9516 China Spring Road · 1 ac
• Rezoning 2024 North 4th Street — introduced
  2024 North 4th Street · 0.1894 ac
• Rezoning 2001 Gurley Lane — introduced
  2001 Gurley Lane · 3.68 ac
• Economic Development Agreement - Pleasant Street Partners LLC — introduced
  Pleasant Street · 24 units · $1.0M
• Economic Development Agreement - Placemaker Pro LLC — introduced
  Taylor Street between Cherry Street and Spring Street; 121 C · 150 units (30 affordable) · $5.0M
• Jackson Avenue Sidewalk & Lighting Project — introduced
  Jackson Avenue from 3rd Street to 8th Street · $900,000

10/20 Notice of Public Hearing by Plan Commission

Waco Housing Authority Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. The board is also considering a construction contract for sidewalk replacements and reviewing proposals from executive search firms.

• Resolution No. 3937: Amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan
• Resolution No. 3938: Construction contract award to Texas Corridor Contracting LLC for Kate Ross Sidewalk Replacement Phase II (Project No. 82420261)
• Review of Executive Search Firm Proposals

• Amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan — null
• Kate Ross Sidewalk Replacement Phase II Construction Contract — null
  Kate Ross

10/19 Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEO) Meeting

The Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee will discuss outreach and purchasing from historically underutilized businesses. The committee will also review the City of Waco Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and elect leadership for 2027.

• Discussion regarding purchasing historically underutilized businesses and outreach
• Discussion of City of Waco Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair Positions for 2027
• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Waco City Council - Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Tip Off Luncheon

10/15 Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board Meeting

The Policy Board will discuss MPO redesignation, fiduciary responsibilities, and brand identity. The meeting includes updates on highway construction from the Texas Department of Transportation and current grant efforts.

• Discussion on MPO redesignation background and implications
• Update from Texas Department of Transportation on highway construction in the Waco area
• Discussion on Complete Streets resources
• Update on current grant efforts
• Discussion on MPO brand identity design effort

10/15 Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Waco City Council - Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce State of the State Luncheon

Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Meeting

The board will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 Boards and Commissions Annual Report to the Waco City Council. Members will also review updates from the Sustainable Action Work Group and the Green Communities Conference.

• Approval of June 18, 2026 Summary Notes
• Discussion of 2026 Boards and Commissions Annual Report to City Council
• Update on Sustainable Action Work Group meetings
• Review of Green Communities Conference
• Election of Officers

CANCELLED: Waco McLennan County Library Advisory Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider four variance requests to the City of Waco Zoning Ordinance. These requests involve encroachments into required yard setbacks and a request for a taller residential fence.

• Variance request for 2400 Cedar Ridge Road to encroach into front, rear, and side yard setbacks
• Variance request for 402 Tyler Avenue to encroach 15-ft into the side yard setback
• Variance request for 2004 S 11th Street to encroach into rear and side yard setbacks
• Variance request for 1919 Bosque Blvd to allow an 8-ft fence along one side of the property

CANCELLED: Veterans Advisory Board

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Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Advisory Board Meeting

The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Board will discuss the Health District Strategic Plan, including priorities, goals, and objectives. The meeting also includes a program highlight on Public Health Emergency Preparedness.

• Review of Health District Strategic Plan priorities, goals, and objectives
• Program highlight on Public Health Emergency Preparedness
• Approval of August 24, 2026 meeting minutes

CANCELLED: Budget & Audit Committee Meeting

Brazos Higher Education Authority, Inc. Meeting

The Board of Directors will review audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2026. The body will consider resolutions to appoint company auditors and adopt information security programs.

• Approval of audited financial statements for year ending June 30, 2026
• Appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as Company Auditors for 2026-2027
• Adoption of Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Written Information Security Program
• Approval of Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Information Security Risk Assessment
• Approval of payables, receivables, contributions, transfers, and distributions

10/13 Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Meeting

Possible Quorum of the Waco City Council - Ladder 1 Dedication and Push-In

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at noon at the Dewey Community Center, 925 N 9th St. The agenda covers approval of September 10, 2026 minutes and a Director's Report on department operations, including park development updates, fall events, recreation programs, and pool fee updates. The commission will also welcome new board member Carolyn Weaver, consider the next election for commission chair, and take up requests for future agenda items. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Director's Report updates on Chapel Park, China Spring Park, Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park, and Virginia DuPuy Park
• Pool Fee Updates listed under Recreation Programs and Facilities
• Welcome of new board member Carolyn Weaver
• Consideration of the next election for the Commission Chair
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting

Possible Quorum Notice of the Waco City Council - State of the Nation Luncheon

CANCELLED: Waco Housing Authority Commission - Rising Images, Inc.

The Rising Images, Inc. Board of Directors meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at noon in the Waco Housing Authority Board Room, 4400 Cobbs Drive. The board will hear presentations on Rising Images write-offs and a financial budget report, then consider two action items: Resolution No. 096 authorizing the President/CEO to write off delinquent accounts for Raintree, Picadilly, Cimmaron, Hunnington and Misty Square Apartments, and Resolution No. 097 approving the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a future agenda items discussion. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda.

• Resolution No. 096: authorizes the President/CEO to write off delinquent accounts at Raintree, Picadilly, Cimmaron, Hunnington and Misty Square Apartments
• Resolution No. 097: approves the Rising Images, Inc. budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
• Presentations and briefings on Rising Images write-offs and a financial budget report
• Approval of minutes from the previous Board of Directors meeting
• Public comment requires registration by email or phone by 10am the day of the meeting; each speaker gets three minutes

CANCELLED: Waco Housing Authority Commission

The Waco Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at noon at 4400 Cobbs Drive. The board will hear the annual audit presentation, a briefing on Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan amendments, and a review of executive search firm proposals. The main action item is Resolution No. 3937, which would approve amendments to the Section 8 voucher administrative plan after a public hearing and authorize the Acting President and CEO to carry out the resolution. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters, with any final action to be taken after the board reconvenes in open session.

• Resolution No. 3937: approve amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and authorize the Acting President and CEO to act on it
• Annual audit presentation by auditor David Boring
• Briefing and discussion on Section 8 voucher administrative plan amendments and operational review
• Review and discussion of executive search firm proposals
• Executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 on legal claims, real property, and personnel matters

10/07 Building Standards Commission Meeting

The Waco Building Standards Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Avenue. The commission will hold public hearings to determine compliance with building standards and take possible action on six properties, and will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. It will also discuss future work sessions and meeting formats, and take requests for future agenda items. The agenda also includes approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes.

• Initial public hearings on building standards compliance for 329 N 10th St and 1905 Webster Avenue
• Public hearings to discuss and take possible action on 1901 Connor Avenue, 3900 Mockingbird Lane, 3316 N 15A Street, and 2320 Ethel Avenue
• Election of Building Standards Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Discussion of future work sessions and meeting formats
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting

10/6 Regular City Council Meeting

The Waco City Council meets October 6, 2026, with a 3:00 p.m. work session and 6:00 p.m. business session at the Waco Convention Center Bosque Theater, 100 Washington Avenue. The work session is mostly informal reports and discussions, including construction updates on China Spring Park and Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park, the Doris Miller Community Pool, Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the 90th Texas Legislature, and the former Floyd Casey site/Cordova Springs redevelopment. The business session includes a consent agenda of contracts and resolutions and second readings of several zoning ordinances, notably adopting Form-Based Code zoning and establishing the F-1 Waco Downtown Form-Based Code District. The council also goes into executive session on real property, economic development, and two attorney briefings.

• Second reading of an ordinance adopting Form-Based Code zoning and establishing the F-1 Waco Downtown Form-Based Code District (ZA-26-06)
• Second reading to rezone about 88.55 acres from C-2, C-3, and C-4 to F-1 Waco Downtown Form-Based Code District, generally bounded by the Brazos River, Jackson Avenue, Fourth Street, and Waco Drive (Z-26-20)
• Reimbursement resolution for the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program with a maximum principal amount of $78,580,000.00
• Grant contract with TxDOT for the Routine Airport Maintenance Program not to exceed $111,111.11 ($100,000.00 state, $11,111.11 local match)
• Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for public safety radio system maintenance and upgrade not to exceed $462,026.96 in FY 2026-2027

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum Advisory Board Meeting

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Advisory Board meets Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the Education Center, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco. The board will discuss a museum capital improvement project and a DPS strategic expenditure plan, with a proposal due November 6, 2026, covering scope, design, costs, and funding priorities. It will also hear a nominating committee report on replacing members whose terms ended September 30, 2026, including the Chair's position, and consider committee structure for the capital project. Public comment on agenda items is limited to three minutes.

• Nominating Committee report on nominees to replace members whose terms ended September 30, 2026, including possible action on the Chair's position
• Architectural and project planning update on museum capital improvement concepts, scope, priorities, and costs
• DPS strategic expenditure plan discussion and possible action on a proposal due November 6, 2026
• Possible consolidation and assignments of the Architectural Design, Facility and Capital Improvements, Fundraising, and Strategic Planning committees
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 29, 2026

10/03 Notice of Examination for Fire Fighter

Parks and Recreation Meeting

09/30 Animal Welfare Board Meeting

The Board will vote on the July 22, 2026, meeting notes and elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Subcommittee. Members will also review reports on shelter capacity from January 2026 through August 2026 and animal protection officer call volumes from July-August 2026.

• Approval of July 22, 2026, meeting notes
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Subcommittee
• Report on shelter capacity from January 2026 through August 2026
• Report on Animal Protection Officer call volume from July-August 2026
• Report from Jennifer Bronson-Warren regarding a shelter tour and/or officer ride-along

09/29 Plan Commission Meeting

9/29 Plan Commission Meeting

The Waco Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three subdivision plats and six rezoning requests, including a proposal to rezone land near Oak Road and Speegleville Road for The Pines at Waco, a 50-unit duplex development. The commission will also approve minutes from August 25, 2026, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming term, and receive staff reports on City Council actions.

• Final Plat: Callan Village Addition, Phase 4A (SUB-26-11)
• Preliminary Plat: Willow Bend Addition, Part II, Phase 1 (SUB-26-13)
• Amended Preliminary Plat: Lariat Addition, Lots 1-12, Block 1 (SUB-26-14)
• Rezone to PUD for The Pines at Waco, 25 duplex buildings (50 units), ~6.3 acres near Oak Road and Speegleville Road (Z-26-32)
• Rezone 3116 Robinson Drive from R-1B to C-2, ~2.148 acres (Z-26-34)