🗞️Midweek Waco Buzz

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, where we promise to follow Nana’s rule — no politics at the dinner table….or in the Buzz.

In today’s Waco Buzz:

• Election Day Voting Locations

• Diwali Festival 2024

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

Let’s get to it.

P.S. In case you were wondering, we polled the Waco Buzz community on what you thought is the worst Halloween candy. Candy Corn is the unanimously agreed upon worst Halloween candy out there based on the dozens of votes it received compared to Twizzlers and Tootsie Rolls. Keep that in mind when you go to buy candy this month for guests coming over.

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Whether it’s their first checkup or a regular cleaning, our caring staff in Hewitt, Waco, and surrounding areas are ready to keep those smiles merry and bright. Give your child the gift of a healthy smile this season! ✨ Schedule today and keep those smiles shining all year long!

Buzzworthy News

Election Day Voting Centers can be found through this Mclennan County website. If you have not had a chance to vote yet, today is the day to do it. With local, state, and national elections taking place, this is your opportunity to vote your values. Also, if you forgot to do your homework to understand what the Railroad Commissioner role is responsible for, the Buzz has you covered, take a quick read here.

Waco’s beloved arts hub, Cultivate 7Twelve, will close its doors on January 15, 2025, after seven impactful years. Rising rent costs forced owner Debbie Wright, who curated over 30 shows and hosted nearly 500 events, to make the difficult decision. Wright expressed sadness for the local artists who found a safe space within its walls. She invites the community to support Cultivate’s final events and hopes to keep its creative spirit alive in new ways beyond 712 Austin Avenue. Follow them on Instagram and we will be sure to promote their last couple of shows here in the Buzz to show as much support as we can!

✨ Save the Date: Diwali Festival 2024! 🪔 Asian Leaders Network Waco is partnering with the Waco Downtown Farmers Market to host a special Diwali celebration at Bridge Street Plaza on Wednesday night from 5-8pm. Come for a night of vibrant performances, unique market vendors, and a celebration of South Asian culture, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Let’s come together to enjoy Waco’s most luminous festival yet!

🚰Have you noticed your tap water tasting differently?
The City of Waco uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant to keep Waco water clean. Every so often they switch to what’s called free chlorine to maintain quality and stop bacteria from becoming immune to the standard disinfectant. The switch leads to a different taste and smell in our water (safe and common) that lasts for 30 days. The process started on October 21 and will wrap up on November 18th. Two more weeks of smelling like you’re at the pool when you take a shower.

If you have any Christmas shopping left, you must use this:
It’s called Rakuten (formerly Ebates), and I’ve used it for the last few years now. The way it works is a 100% FREE cashback app that can be used on your phone or computer. Click through the 2,500 stores you want to shop at, make your purchase, and you’ll get paid back whatever percentage the site you are shopping for is currently offering (1-40% cashback). As if that wasn’t cool enough, they currently have a $30 bonus available to new users. (Note: you can’t get this bonus on their site without going through the link which is a referral link that helps us pay the bills - so thank you if you do use it!)

MIDWEEK EVENT LOWDOWN:

Tuesday

- Piano Hour 3:30 PM | Waco Hall
- Woodwind Hour 4:00 PM | Meadows Recital Hall
- 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.
- Booze Clues Trivia 7:00PM | Dancing Bear Pub
- Adult Pick-Up Roller Hockey 7:00 PM | Skate Waco Bellmead
- Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Sam's Bar
- Vinyl Night 7:00 PM | Hemingway's Watering Hole
- Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | TurnUp Waco

Wednesday

- The Meetup 9:00 AM | Startup Waco
- Plug into Community Conversations Conference 9:00 AM | Waco Convention Center
- Fabled Story-Time 10:30 AM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
- Indigenous ACE 11:00 AM | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets Here
- Waco Tourism-Friendly Celebration 4:00 PM | Cameron Park Zoo
- Kids’ Sculpting Class 5:30 PM | Greater Waco YMCA | Registration here
- Diwali Festival 2024 5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza
- Pop-Up Shop 5:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine
- Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Slap Stix Trivia Night 6:30 PM | Torchy’s Tacos 
- Rebecca Nguyen & Trent Clifford 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
- Music Bingo 7:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
- Rebecca Nguyen & Trent Clifford 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
- Open Mic Night 7:00 PM | Last Chance Bar
- Vinyl Night 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.

Thursday
- 3rd Annual Lights of Love 5:30 PM | Waco Suspension Bridge
- Abundance 2024 6:00 | Milo | Supporting World Hunger Relief Farm
- Glass Giveaway 6:00 PM | Dancing Bear Pub
- KRIS with a K Music Bingo 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
- Name That Tune Bingo 7:30 PM | Freight Bar
- Dave Wild in Concert 8:00 PM | Hotel Herringbone
- Songwriter Showcase 8:00 PM | Texas Music Cafe | $10

@Waco.Buzz

Congratulations to Steve Biesterfeld, Debbie Ucci, Sandy Swanson, Dave Barton, Kim Brown, Art Seib, John Choins, Sheryl Romo, Brittany Fowler, Toi Lawson, Jennifer Choins, Maryln, Larry Dockall, Carolyn, Mattie Hawthorne, Dana Grimes, and Jeff Braswell for correctly guessing Jake’s Texas Tea House for the “Where Are We?” section in Friday’s Buzz. Clearly I’ve made this too easy so we are taking the challenge to the next level on Friday - be on the lookout!
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Help make a difference by eating at Jason’s Deli on Wednesday night.

Join others eating at Jason's Deli on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 5–9 p.m. for Dine to Donate, supporting Shepherd's Heart. Every bite you take goes toward tackling food insecurity in Central Texas. Can’t make it in person? Just order online with code FUND20 to contribute from home! Let’s show up, share a meal, and support our neighbors. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate community—one meal at a time.

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