🐝 Spring Break Weekend in Waco

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the local newsletter that’s like walking into HEB and hearing “Hot Tamales”—bringing you all the weekend’s must-know events with a smile.

• Weekend weather: Warm Friday, rainy Saturday, chilly Sunday!

• Best Taco in Waco Top 16 Announced

• Events & Live Music Options This Weekend 🎸

• Open House 🏠

• Sunday is Daylight Savings - Spring forward to one less hour of sleep 💤

Let’s get to it!

Buzzworthy News

🌮 The Great Taco Face-Off is here, Waco! 🌮

The votes are in, and we’re down to the top 16 in our Best Taco in Waco March Madness Tournament! 🎉 We’ve got your favorite spots competing, from family-owned gems to the late-night taco cravings we all know and love. You get to decide the winner over the next three weeks. Next week, we’ll kick off the fun with 4 matchups on Tuesday and 4 more on Friday. Trust us, you’ll want to check in for each round to help your taco pick win.

For now, flag this email so that the list is kept handy, your next taco adventure might be just around the corner! 🌮✨

Here are the 16 finalists (drumroll, please!):
Wako Taco, Jorge’s, Taquisa Waco, Maria Mezcalaria, Wacool Tacos, Las Trancas, Cultura Mia, Lolitas, Sison Tacos, El Arriero Taqueria, Roberto’s, Muchos Tacos, El Crucero, El Conquistador, The Ranchito #5, Torchy’s

Spring at the Silos Stretches into Eight Weekends

Magnolia is shaking things up this spring, turning their usual one-weekend bash into a full-on, eight-weekend spectacular! From this weekend through April, the Silos will buzz every Friday and Saturday with fresh events, giving us locals (and those lucky visitors) plenty of chances to soak in the season. Think of it as Waco’s own springtime playlist—each weekend a new track, no repeats.

The Magnolia crew’s packed the calendar: Artisan Pop-Ups (March 7-8, 21-22, April 4-5) spotlighting makers at work, plus Live Music and Trivia weekends (March 14-15, 28-29, April 11-12, 25-26) with tunes and games on the lawn. Fridays and Saturdays, you can snag Rooftop Lounge Access at Magnolia Market—killer views of our city paired with drinks and chill vibes. Families, mark April 19 for the Silos Egg Hunt (three hunt times—don’t sleep on it!). Check out the full lineup here.

Central Texas Food Bank Expands to Waco

The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is building a 64,000-square-foot facility at 1402 Gholson Road, set to open in late 2025. This new hub will feature a commercial kitchen for hot meals and culinary training, an on-site pantry, a community garden, and a warehouse for food distribution—bringing essential services 100 miles closer to our region. With food insecurity affecting 157,000 neighbors, including 1 in 4 kids, this expansion is a game-changer. Learn more and get involved at centraltexasfoodbank.org.

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Where Luxury Meets Affordability in Waco

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Waco In The Know

WEEKEND EVENT RUNDOWN

Friday
- Ten Healthy Tips Class 9:30 AM | East Waco Library
- Café y Pan Dulce 9:30 AM | Waco Color Studio
- EnhanceFitness at South Waco Community Center 10:00 AM | South Waco Community Center
- Stephany Chavira & Cody Ellinger 7:00 PM | Camp Fimfo
- Whose Live Anyway! 7:30 PM | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets here
- The Ballou’s Cats 7:30 PM | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern
- Darrell “D-Rail” Ray 8:00 PM | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon
- Touch of Grey 8:00 PM | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern
- JT & The Blacktops 8:00 PM | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar
- Karaoke 9:00 PM | Chapter 11
- Feel-Free Friday with DJ Euby 10:30 PM | Freight Bar
- First Friday Sip ‘n’ Skate 10:30 PM | Skate World Waco

Saturday
- Waco District Cleanup Events 7:00 AM | District 2
- Waco Downtown Farmers Market 9:00 AM | Bridge Street Plaza
- Shell-a-bration! 9:00 AM | Cameron Park Zoo
- Waco Walks: Lake Waco Wetlands 9:30 AM | Lake Waco Wetlands Research & Education Center
- Brick Convention: The Ultimate LEGO Fan Expo10:00 AM & 2:00 PM | Waco Convention Center | Tickets here
- 7th RC Semi Truck & Heavy Machinery Show 10:00 AM | HobbyTown
- Storytelling Theatre Class Winter Showcase 11:00 AM | The Performing Arts Community Center | Tickets here
- Grand Opening Weekend 11:00 AM | Helberg Barbecue
- Playwriting Class Winter Showcase 12:00 PM | The Performing Arts Community Center | Tickets here
- Mardi Gras Party 12:00 PM | Harley-Davidson of Waco
- Thrift + Sip 5:00 PM | Ramble & Company | Tickets here
- Stephany Chavira & Jadan Oliver 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
- UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Watch Party 7:00 PM | Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
- Backroads Band 7:00 PM | The Will
- Silent House Improv Troupe 7:30 PM | Performing Arts Community Center
- Frank Exum 7:30 PM | Lounge ’93
- Megan Urby & Gabe Choate 8:00 PM | Wolf’s Sports Bar
- Blue Sundown Band 8:00 PM | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar
- Erick Willis with Drew Harakal 8:30 PM | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets here
- Cedryl Ballou & The Zydeco Trendsetters 8:30 PM | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern
- Bubba Haze 8:30 PM | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon
- Billy Holt Band 9:00 PM | Melody Ranch


Sunday
- Brick Convention: The Ultimate LEGO Fan Expo10:00 AM | Waco Convention Center | Tickets here
- Grand Opening Weekend 11:00 AM | Helberg Barbecue
- Mystery Book Club: Relic 2:30 PM | South Waco Library

OPEN HOUSE🏡✨

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Jobs

Manager, Sales & Community Engagement – Topgolf Waco
If you love bringing people together and making things happen, this could be the perfect role for you. Topgolf Waco is looking for a Sales & Community Engagement Manager to lead local marketing and event sales. The job pays $55K+ a year, plus uncapped commission, benefits, 401K, and plenty of PTO. Details here.

RV Park Manager – Blue Sky RV Living
Blue Sky RV Living in Waco is looking for a friendly, organized RV Park Manager to keep things running smoothly. You’ll be handling reservations, helping guests, keeping the park in great shape, and even planning fun events. It’s a mix of customer service, operations, and a little bit of marketing.The job pays $55K a year, and you’ll be working on-site, full-time with a solid team. If you’ve got good communication skills and don’t mind working some weekends and holidays, this could be a great fit. Details here.
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THANKS!

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Have a great weekend, Waco!