About McLennan County, TX

Here is your weekly update of foreclosure listings. If you see something that you are interested in, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to show you anything you see here or anywhere for that matter. Make sure that when you go to buy a property that you have a realtor on your side, one who represents you not the seller. www.MoveWithIRG.com

The city of Waco and H-E-B invite central Texans to join the Fourth on the Brazos celebration in downtown Waco. Each year, more than 10,000 people celebrate the Fourth of July along the river with live music, family fun and the H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza. Streets around Indian Springs Park will be closed of beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and a patriotic ceremony will take place at 9:45 p.m. The ceremony will feature the Young Marines and Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy. The National Anthem will be performed by the winner of the "Waco Idol" contest sponsored by Star 92.9 FM, which will also be doing a live remote broadcast.

This years concert will feature Sloppy Joe, the soul band T-Bird and the Breaks, and tribute band The Fab 5. The Waco Community Band will play during the fireworks, which begin at 10:00 p.m.

Other attractions will be a food court, a kids area with inflatables, games, and arts and crafts. Coolers, blankets and chairs are allowed. Tents, pets, glass bottles, grills and fireworks are not allowed. For more information call 750-5781 or go to www.brazosnightswaco.com.

Did you know that there may be money waiting for you in Waco, the State of Texas or any other State? Money that is rightfully yours that you may have somehow overlooked.

This is about getting that money to the rightful owner. I found unclaimed property in my name in one State. It was left over from an old Stock I used to have. Sometimes, you may not have gotten your utility refund or something of the sort. Somewhere along the line, you may have missed getting your money from something.

But to find out if you have any money that is unclaimed in Waco, visit the City of Waco's Site to see if your name is on the list and follow the instructions on how to make your claim. There are also links to State sites where you can look for anything unclaimed elsewhere in the US.

http://www.waco-texas.com/city_depts/budget_finance/unclaimedproperty.htm

In our economy, every little bit helps. You owe it to yourself to simply check these sites to see if your money needs to be re-connected with YOU.

This information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Use at your own risk.

Each August in Texas we have a Sales Tax Holiday that's helps us all to save a bit of money just before school starts up.

Not everything is tax free on this weekend, but most clothing, shoes, backpacks under the price of $100 are included. And this year, they are adding to those items many school supplies such as pens and crayons.

For a full list of tax exempt items and more information on this holiday, visit the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts web site:

http://www.window.state.tx.us/news2009/090624-taxholiday.html

This year's holiday will take place August 21-23

So mark your calendars, save your money and shop to save in August!

This information is deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Use at your own risk.

Temperatures are climbing, but the Waco Water Park has found a way to keep us cool. Bring the family to a Dive-In movie.

The Waco Water Park will show The Goonies on July 6th and Stuart Little on July 20th. Other movies will be shown on the first and third Monday through August. Twilight admission rate to the park apply. Gates open at 8:30. For a complete list of movies to to www.Waco-texas.com.