Good morning, Waco.

Flora, a pitbull mix available for adoption, is this week's pet feature from the Humane Society of Central Texas shown on FOX 44.

Interested adopters can call (254-327-4728; [email protected]) for more details.

The Central Waco Library remains closed due to an air conditioning issue, per a Monday announcement by the public library.

Patrons may visit East Waco Library at 901 Elm Avenue + South Waco Library at 2737 S. 18th Street.

Biker Church Waco opened its doors Sunday with more than 100 attendees at the JSM Building (10424 China Spring Rd), offering a welcoming space for the motorcycle community that was inspired by founding pastor Jason Smith's personal loss.

Western Belle Farm in West lost its pumpkin patch to high temperatures and dry conditions, limiting the corn maze; co-owner Taylor Huffman said extra costs for pumpkins have dampened the opening weekend.

The farm hosts its fall festival on weekends (open until Nov. 8) despite challenges.

At their fall fundraiser on Saturday, Sept.

26, China Spring Volunteer Fire Department reported that diesel price spikes have raised costs for its trucks covering 65 square miles from Bosque County to Bosqueville; the department said it will find ways to keep responding.

Robinson Fire Department has added new vehicles and safety gear to handle a 38% rise in emergency calls.

The equipment (a brush truck, UTV and a $2 million ladder truck) was funded by a state grant and taxpayer money and is now ready to protect homes from wildfires.

Swatch Nines Surf & Skate Event at Waco Surf

Come watch the worlds best surfers and skaters at the transformed Waco Surf lagoon! Food, drinks, games and prizes for all ages!