Waco-area news briefs: AgriLife offering Diabetes 1st Step program next week

Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Zoo Tunes The Waco Symphony Council and Cameron Park Zoo will present Zoo Tunes from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, combining live music, animal encounters and family-friendly activities during an afternoon at the zoo, 1701 N. Fourth St. The event will feature live musical performances, instrument demonstrations, face painting and inflatables. Zoo Tunes activities are included with regular zoo admission of $18 for adults, $14 for seniors and children ages 3-12. Younger children are admitted free. Roof repair deadline Monday is the deadline to apply for Grassroots Community Development's Roof Repair Program. The program, which helps low-income families in the city of Waco, has enough funding to repair approximately 25 roofs. Applications are available at grassrootswaco.org . Assessment of applications will continue through December. For more information, call Brian Shavers at 254-235-7358, ext. 210. Veterans Day closures City of Waco offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Wednesday's trash pickup will move to Thursday, and Thursday's pickup will move to Friday. The landfill and transfer station will remain open. Waco-McLennan County Library locations and the health district will be closed. Pet Circle Regional Animal Center will be open for adoptions and returns to owners. Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument and Cottonwood Creek Golf Course will be open, and Waco Transit buses will run. Champions of Christian Service Mission Waco's Champions of Christian Service Luncheon will start at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at AC Hotel, 600 Mary Ave. Baylor University Athletics Director Doug McNamee will be the featured speaker, and Waco Independent School District Superintendent Tiffany Spicer will be the special guest. Tickets are $50, available at missionwaco.org/events . For more information, call 254-753-4900 or email [email protected] . Diabetes 1st Step The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of McLennan County will offer its Diabetes 1st Step program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the county Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive. The single-session program is designed for adults interested in learning about Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Topics will include diabetes risk factors, self-care strategies for managing the condition and available community resources. Rachel Esquivel, county extension agent for family and community health, will lead the class. Participants may attend either in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams. The registration fee is $25, and the preregistration deadline is Tuesday. For more information or to register, contact Rachel Esquivel at 254-757-5180 or [email protected] . Registration also may be completed in person at the office. CTE town hall The Texas Workforce Commission, in partnership with Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce and McLennan Community College, will host a Career and Technical Education Town Hall at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the MCC Conference Center, 4601 N. 19th St. The event will bring together community members, workforce leaders, parents, teachers and employers to discuss workforce needs and strategies for preparing students for high-demand careers. Registration is available at bit.ly/Texas-CTE-Waco . CROP Hunger Walk The 2026 Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk, benefiting Caritas of Waco and Church World Service, will be held Sunday at Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E. Bridge St. The gathering will start at 2 p.m., and the walk itself will start at 3. Participants raise money for efforts to fight hunger locally and around the world. Ten walkers will receive prizes from the Caritas Hidden Treasures thrift store. For more information, contact Katie Cook at 254-498-4997 or [email protected] , or Charley Garrison at 254-752-5331 or [email protected] . Water system change The city of Waco is temporarily changing the disinfectant used in its water system from chloramine to free chlorine from through Nov. 30 as part of its annual water system maintenance program. City officials said the process helps maintain water quality and effective disinfectant levels throughout the distribution system. Water will remain safe to drink and use during the maintenance period, though users may notice a temporary change in taste or odor, including a stronger chlorine smell. Residents with home dialysis equipment, aquariums or other specialized water uses are encouraged to review guidance on any potential effects. Questions may be directed to the city at 254-299-2489 or through the MyWaco mobile app. More information about water quality is available through the city's annual water quality report. 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