🐝 Brazos Nights, Tikka House, & Wild Wednesday Hikes—Here’s Your Midweek Buzz

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Yeah, we wish. Happy April Fools Day! 😉

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In today’s edition:

• Final Four Best Tacos in Waco Bracket 🌮

• Tikka House Indian Eatery Opens 🇮🇳

• Construction Begins on Twin Bridges Through 2029 🚧 

• Multiple events and live music this week 🎶

— Sam Harper

Buzzworthy News

🌮🏆 Final Four: Waco’s Best Tacos Bracket 

We’re down to the Final Four in our quest to crown Waco’s Best Tacos! Over the last two weeks, you’ve been voting, and now only four spots remain. Each of these taco spots has die-hard fans (Lolita’s opened 40 years ago!), and it’s up to you to decide who makes the finals.

Lolita’s and Wacool Tacos came out on top over the weekend while Maria Mezcaleria and Wako Taco secured their spots in the semis. This time next week, we will be crowning a champion. You decide who makes the finals.

Tikka House, known for its success in Austin and College Station, has officially opened its doors at 2609 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway (the former Potbelly’s location next to Starbucks and Chili’s). If you’re craving bold flavors and something different, Tikka House just brought authentic North Indian cuisine to Waco. Most dishes are priced between $10-$20.

Local foodies are already talking abou tit. Praveen R. shared his thoughts after visiting:
“The food exceeded all my expectations, true North Indian cuisine at its finest.”

📲 Check out their full menu and hours here: tikkahousewaco.com

Want to get out this weekend?
On Friday head down to Indian Spring Park for Brazos Nights and catch Bowling for Soup—it’s free, riverside, and the perfect excuse to get off the couch. Grab a chair, find a food truck to munch on, and enjoy the music. Then, on Saturday, the Texas Food Truck Showdown takes over Heritage Square from 10 AM - 8 PM. With over 40 trucks in the mix, it’s your chance to vote for the best while sipping a cold one in the beer garden. Details at thetexasfoodtruckshowdown.com.
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Together with Marie’s Wine Bar

Marie’s Wine Bar located at 723 Austin Ave invites you to enjoy live music throughout the month of April. Marie’s is capping off their month of live music with a can’t-miss anniversary party on April 26—complete with a paint-and-sip with Dino!*
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Civil News ⚖️

On the agenda for Tuesday’s Waco City Council Meeting:

• New Welcome Center ($589K fix at 6th St) and a park grant—your tax dollars at work

• See full agenda

  The meeting is at 6 PM in the Waco Convention Center Bosque Theater. The public is welcome to attend and can register to speak online or at the meeting. — 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX

  

Yesterday, work began on the Highway 6 “Twin Bridges” (originally constructed in 1964) as TXDoT expands each direction to three lanes plus shoulder space with a target completion date of Summer 2029.

Coming from Speegleville tip: Loop the lake, hit Reign Coffee.

Midweek Live Music and Events

Need a midweek boost? Here’s your lineup—solo, with a date, or kids in tow.

Tuesday

• Edible Book Festival 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | East Waco Library
  Browse tasty-looking books (don’t eat them!) at this quirky free fest.

• Guest Lecture & Recital: Anthony Lee 4:00 PM | Waco Hall
  Catch a pro pianist—free brain food and music at Baylor.

• Beer Garden Yoga 6:30 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
  Stretch with a brew in hand—zen meets hops for $10.

• Smarty Pints Trivia 7:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co.
  Test your brain over pizza and pints—free to play, bragging rights included.

• Booze Clues Tuesday Trivia 7:00 PM | Dancing Bear Pub
  Sip craft beer and solve clues—your Tuesday night win awaits.

• Katie Wray Schon & Sarah Mackenzie 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Tickets here
  Discussing her new book, Painting Wonder - $5 gets you in

• Vinyl Night 7:00 PM | Hemingway’s Watering Hole
  Bring your records or just vibe—free analog nostalgia by the bar.

Wednesday

• The Meetup  9:00 AM | Startup Waco
  Coffee and connections for entrepreneurs

• Fabled Story-Time 10:30 AM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
  Kid-friendly tales downtown

• Levitt AMP Waco Music Series: RAVS & The Akrylx with Side Quest 

  5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza
  Free live jams by the river—pack a blanket and unwind.

• Wild Wednesdays Hikes 5:45 PM | Northern Gateway in Cameron Park
  Trail time is cheaper than therapy and a great way to explore hidden corners of the park.

• Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
  Sip discounted glasses with live tunes—classy midweek vibes.

• John Conlee 7:30 PM | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets here
  Country legend hits the stage—$30+ for a classic night out.

Thursday

• KRIS with a K Music Bingo 6:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
  Bingo meets playlists—free fun with a cold one.

• Bingo Night 6:00 PM | The Will House
  Call your numbers over drinks—free entry, cozy vibes.

• Faculty Jazz Concert  7:30 PM | MCC Music & Theatre Arts
  Free jazz from profs—smooth sounds at the community college.

• Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | Common Grounds
  Local talent shines—free entry, coffee keeps you buzzing.

Sports🐻🐻

La Vega’s Eythan Thompson isn’t just breaking records—he’s headed to D1 football at University of Houston next year after back-to-back powerlifting titles. Congratulations to Eythan and La Vega. How much weight did he bench press you wonder? 550 pounds.

Baylor Games & Matches:

⚾ Baylor Baseball:
Tuesday, April 1 vs Houston Christian | 6:30 PM
Friday, April 4 vs Houston | 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 5 vs Houston | 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 6 vs Houston | 1:00 PM
Tickets

🎾Baylor Tennis:
Sunday, April 6 vs Oklahoma State | 1:00 PM | Hurd Tennis Center

🤸‍♀️Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling:
Saturday, April 5 vs Oregon | 5:00 PM | Ferrell Center
Tickets

Looking Ahead:
Baylor Track and Field host the best collegiate track athletes in the country during the Michael Johnson Invitational. World-class speed hits town April 18-19. More info here.

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Enjoy the pre Summer sun this week!