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Like books? Check out the 'Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge'
By MG Montemayor at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out for summer, there's no better time for kids and adults to dig into a good book! You can find out about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge in our interview above.
Key takeaway You can find out about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge in our interview above.
Why this matters in The Waco
The Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge is a timely initiative that aligns with the city's efforts to promote literacy and educational opportunities for residents of all ages. By encouraging kids and adults to read during the summer months, the challenge helps to mitigate the effects of summer learning loss, a phenomenon where students can fall behind in their academic skills during the break. In a city where education is a key component of community development, programs like the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge can have a lasting impact on the quality of life for Waco residents. As the challenge gets underway, it will be worth watching to see how the city's schools and libraries support the initiative, and how local businesses and organizations get involved to promote a culture of reading in Waco.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
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What is this story about? WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out for summer, there's no better time for kids and adults to dig into a good book! You can find out about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge in our interview above.
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