🗞️Midweek

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the local newsletter equivalent of that friend who always knows the best food trucks in town.

In today’s Waco Buzz:

• NCAA Tennis Championships in Waco This Week

• Dr. Pepper Museums celebrates 3 Million Visitors

• Live Music and Events Lineup for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Let’s get to it.

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Buzzworthy News

🏎️ Engines of Hope: Fast Lane Drive Rallies for Joseph Wilcox

Central Texas car enthusiasts unite! Fast Lane Drive's "Drive + Meet" benefit on November 24th from 10 AM - 2 PM brings automotive passion and community support together. Starting in Austin and converging at Guardian Collective (906 Austin Avenue), the event showcases 250+ spectacular vehicles while raising funds for a local hero.

More information and mandatory registration can be found at: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/benefit-for-joseph-wilcox.

🎾 Tennis Titans Converge: NCAA Championships Spotlight Lands on Baylor

The NCAA Tennis Championships descend on Waco this week, transforming Baylor's Hurd Tennis Center into the epicenter of collegiate athletic excellence. Waco plays host to the nation's most talented student-athletes, promising electrifying matches that showcase skill, strategy, and pure competitive spirit. First serves are today and matches go throughout the week. Grab tickets here.

🎖️ Are you a Veteran or know one? The VA 1-on-1 Veterans Assistance Expo is coming to Waco Convention Center today and tomorrow, from 8 AM to 3 PM CT. Get personalized help with claims, disability questions, healthcare enrollment, housing, and more. Free parking is available at 100 Washington Ave. Don't miss this chance for face-to-face assistance with VA benefits and services!

If you have any Christmas shopping left, you must use this:
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MIDWEEK EVENT LOWDOWN:

Tuesday

- Coffee and Cars all day | Heritage Coffee 
- Readers Meet the Author: Kimberly Kellison 12:00 PM | Moody Library
- Vocal Music Hour 4:00 PM | Waco Hall
- A Gringo’s Guide to Musica’s Drum Class for Kids (ages 5-13) 4:00 PM | Bitty & Beau’s Coffee | Register here
- Break-Even Bottle Night with Chivas Regal 25 Year 4:00 PM | Barnett’s Whiskey House
- Cocktails with Jen 5:00 PM | Hemingway’s Watering Hole
- Karaoke Night 6:00 PM | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar
- Beer Garden Yoga 6:30 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
- Smarty Pints Trivia 7:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co.
- Fabled Book Club: Pearce Oysters 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Register here 
- Booze Clues Trivia 7:00PM | Dancing Bear Pub
- Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Sam's Bar
- Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Pinewood Public House
- Vinyl Night 7:00 PM | Hemingway's Watering Hole
- Baylor Jazz Ensemble 7:30 | Glennis McCrary Music Building
- Student Rock Band Concert 7:30 PM | Ball Performing Arts Center
- Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | TurnUp Waco

Wednesday
- The Meetup 9:00 AM | Startup Waco
- Fabled Story-Time 10:30 AM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
- Rural Health Book Club: Healing Justice Lineages 12:00 PM | Texas AHEC East | Register here
- Open Paint 2:00 PM | Hammer & Stain
- Pint Night & Karaoke 4:00 PM | Barnett's Whiskey House
- Wednesday Night Farmers Market 5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza
- Kids’ Sculpting Class 5:30 PM | Greater Waco YMCA | Register here
- Pop-Up Shop 5:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine
- Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Write! Publish! Thrive! Your Path to Published Author Success 6:00 PM | Union Grove | Tickets here
- Stan Wilfong in concert 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Music Bingo Night 6:00 PM | Bare Arms Brewing
- Slap Stix Trivia Night 6:30 PM | Torchy’s Tacos 
- Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band 6:30 PM | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15
- Music Bingo 7:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
- Volleyball: Baylor vs Texas Tech 7:00 PM | Ferrell Center
- Vinyl Night 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.

Thursday

- Artistically Speaking: Artist Talk + Paint with William Stewart 6:00 PM | Art Center Waco | Tickets here 
- Waco Pride Network Third Thursday 6:00 PM | Slow Rise on the Brazos
- Scrap & Yap 6:00 PM | Cultivate 7twelve | Register here
- WPN Third Thursday Board Game Night 6:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
- CTAACC Annual Awards Banquet 6:00 PM | Hurd Welcome Center | Tickets here
- Sloppy Joe Trio 6:30 PM | La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
- KRIS with a K Music Bingo 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
- Jenny Goycochea-Marker Author Talk 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
- Vinyl Listening Night 7:00 PM | Marie's Wine Bar
- We Love R&B w/Pleasure P & DJ Adeezy 8:00 PM | The Hippodrome

@Waco.Buzz

Congratulations to Tiffany Hines for correctly guessing Tecovas for the “Where Are We?” section in Friday’s Buzz. This was the first time since this game started to only have one winner, so Tiffany, you are getting a Waco Buzz Crew Card sent to you this week!

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Civil News 🏛️

On the agenda for tonight's City Council meeting:

• Honorary street name for Pet Circle Road

• Rezoning of multiple properties

• Approval of contracts for arts support and economic development

• See full agenda. The meeting is at 6 PM in the Waco Convention Center Bosque Theater. The public can attend or watch online at MyWacoTV.com. 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

Baylor Sports 🐻

🏈Baylor Football Wins Big Sawyer Robertson threw for a career-high 329 yards and three touchdowns, leading Baylor to a 49-35 victory over West Virginia. The win makes Baylor bowl-eligible and extends their winning streak to four games. Bryson Washington added three touchdowns, including a 51-yard run. ($)

🏀Baylor Men’s Basketball Crushes Tarleton No. 12 Baylor routed Tarleton State 104-41 on Sunday. Josh Ojianwuna scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Jalen Celestine dropped 20 points. The Bears assisted on 15 of 16 first-half field goals. ($)

🏀Baylor Women's Basketball Wins Tough Game Baylor defeated Texas A&M Corpus Christi 65-42 in a defensive battle. Bella Fontleroy and Yaya Felder each scored 12 points, with Sarah Andrews adding 11. Aaronette Vonleh reached 1,000 career points.

🏐Baylor Volleyball Falls to Kansas The 17th-ranked Bears lost 3-0 to No. 12 Kansas, ending an eight-match winning streak. Elise McGhee led with 11 kills, while Jackie Barrett Frazier had 23 assists. Kansas won sets 25-22, 26-24, and 25-17.

Upcoming Games 
Football: at Houston, next Saturday
Men’s Basketball: Baha Mar Championship vs. St. John's, Thursday
Women's Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis vs. Southern Miss, Saturday, Nov. 23
Women’s Volleyball: Texas Tech 7 PM | Ferrell Center | Wednesday, November 20

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