🐝 Heat Wave Hits Waco

Helping you stay in the loop, discover new local gems, and connect with all the exciting things happening in Waco this week.

Author

Sam Harper
May 13, 2025

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz — the local newsletter that’s like a cold drink of water on a scorching day: refreshing, unexpected, and exactly what you need to beat the heat. 🌞

In today’s edition:

  • Heat Wave Hits Waco🌡️

  • Foster Pavilion Adds Another Headliner 🎤

  • Midweek Events and Live Music 🎸

  • Waco Hosts NCAA National Tennis Championships🐻

— Sam Harper

Buzzworthy News

Everybody Get HOT, HOT, HOT 🌡️

Well, that was fast. We just wrapped up one of the best weekends of the year, with mild temps and perfect skies, only to wake up and find ourselves smack dab in the middle of a full-blown heatwave. Waco’s signature weather style—hot and really hot—is back in full force, and it’s here to stay this week. Everyone will be talking about it today, from work to school: We went straight from sweater weather to summer sizzle. Looks like we’re skipping spring entirely—get ready for the heat friends. 🌞

To keep your home cool during this heatwave, start with two simple steps: Change your A/C air filter to improve airflow and help your A/C unit not work too hard. If you haven’t had a tune-up in a while, calling a professional for a quick check-up might just be the best way to avoid a breakdown in the middle of the heat. Fill out this form to get an A/C refresh scheduled.

🎤 Foster Pavilion Adds Another Headliner to Its Lineup! 🎭
Foster Pavilion continues to live up to its promise of bringing top-tier entertainment to Waco. After the massive success of Forest Frank and the upcoming Lauren Daigle concert, they've now announced another big name: Baylor alum Jeff Dunham! His Artificial Intelligence tour will hit the stage on October 3 at 7:30 p.m., the night before the highly anticipated Baylor-Kansas State football game. This show is just one of many exciting non-Baylor events planned as part of the venue’s commitment to hosting 10 such shows by the end of 2026. Ticket information here.

Kermit Oliver Goes to Galveston 🖼️
If you're planning a beach trip to Galveston this summer, be sure to visit the Bryan Museum for an extraordinary exhibit featuring Waco's own Kermit Oliver. Not only was Oliver a dedicated Waco mailman for 30 years, but he's also the only American to ever design products for the luxury brand Hermès. His work, celebrated for its vivid depictions of Texas wildlife and folklore, is showcased in "Kermit Oliver & Hermès: Storytelling on Silk & Canvas," on display through June 29. It’s a perfect stop to immerse yourself in local art history while enjoying the beach! Read more about the exhibit.

Together with Waco Civic Theatre

Step into the world of transformation with My Fair Lady, playing at Waco Civic Theatre from May 15 to June 1! Watch as Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, is molded into a proper lady by the charming but challenging Professor Henry Higgins. Featuring classic tunes like “The Rain in Spain” and “I Could Have Danced All Night,” this beloved musical is one you won’t want to miss! Opening night is this Thursday.

Thursdays-Sundays | May 15 - June 1
Tickets: $22-$25
Get your tickets here

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Best of Waco

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Local Business 💼

GEN Korean BBQ,, located next to Cinemark, is still under construction, but it's on track to bring an exciting all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience to Waco later this year. Meanwhile, Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, led by Chris Cady, is set to bring Mexi-Cajun seafood to the city after completing renovations at the old Twin Peaks location. This will be there 12th location inTexas. Both restaurants are expected to open later this year, adding to Waco's growing food scene. Stay tuned for more updates!

Midweek Events and Live Music

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Waco Gems 💎

Shepherd’s Heart was one of 20 organization in Texas to receive grant support from Superior HealthPlan.

The Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry is raffling off SEVEN $500 VISA gift cards to support their mission of feeding those in need across Central Texas. With government funding cuts hitting nonprofits hard, this raffle helps ensure children, families, and seniors don't go hungry. Grab your tickets now at Shepherdsheartpantry.org/raffle

Sports🐻🐻

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Baylor Games & Matches:

⚾ Baylor Baseball:
Baylor baseball wrapped up their last home game on Sunday with a thrilling 5-4 walk-off win against Oklahoma State. Now, they’re heading to Orlando for a three-game series against UCF to close out the regular season. They’ve got their sights set on a deep run in the Big 12 Championship (May 21-24) at Globe Life Field.
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🥎 Tennis:
While Baylor’s not competing this time, Waco’s still got some serious tennis action this weekend (May 15-18) as we host the 2025 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships. 16 teams from across the country are coming to town, and if you’ve got your eyes on the future of tennis, keep an eye out for names like Fiona Crawley (UNC) and Eliot Spizzirri (Texas)—you’ll be seeing them at Wimbledon soon enough Want to watch future Pro’s in Waco this weekend? Grab tickets here.

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