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🗞Surprise Waco Buzz: Here's What's Next

🗞Surprise Waco Buzz: Here's What's Next

Your twice-weekly guide to all the events, eats, and insider news making Waco the place to be

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Good morning, Waco. This is the Waco Buzz, the newsletter equivalent of this cool weather in early September - refreshing and delightful.

Quick Update:
Surprise! You maybe wondering why you are getting this email today. Over the past ten years, I’ve seen Waco come alive through local events, hidden gems, and everything in between. And honestly? I’ve always known Waco has so much to offer.

But I kept hearing the same thing: “Waco is boring.”

A few months ago, I decided to change that narrative. I launched this newsletter to prove that Waco is anything but boring. The support has been incredible, and I’m excited to keep the momentum going.

Starting this week, The Waco Buzz will hit your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. Expect the same great content—events, local highlights, and more.

Thank you for being part of the Buzz! Here’s to celebrating all the great things Waco has to offer.

— The Waco Buzz Team

In today’s issue:

Waco History App
HOT Dog Park Closed
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Events🎸

Let’s get to it.

BUZZWORTHY NEWS

🎂🎂As 175th Anniversary celebrations continue for the next few months, you may be interested to learn that Dr. Stephen Sloan of Baylor University created the Waco History App. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered to do the Waco History scavenger hunt which lead participants throughout the city learning more of the history of Waco. Many other tours can be found on the app including Heart O’Texas Foodways, Waco Tornado 1953, and more.

🌳🌳The Green Communities Conference is coming to the Waco Convention Center today and tomorrow. Hosted by the Waco Sustainability Network, this event invites the public to explore the future of sustainability and conservation. Join hundreds of leaders from across Texas as they share insights through presentations, exhibitors, and workshops focused on education, health, and financial security. General admission is $25.

🔖David Brooks, bestselling author and New York Times columnist, will speak on civil discourse tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Waco Hall as part of Baylor’s Fall 2024 Conversation Series. Brooks will address how students can approach political and social challenges in this election year. His book How to Know a Person was summer reading for Honors College freshmen, who found it inspiring and insightful.

EVENT LOWDOWN:

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

- Glass Giveaway 6:00 PM | The Dancing Bear Pub
- 2k24 Car & Truck Extravaganza 6:00 PM | The Backyard
- Baylor Volleyball 7:00 PM | Ferrell Center | Tickets Here
- KRIS with a K Bingo 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co
- Stars Over Texas Jamboree 7:00 PM | Lee Lockwood Library
- Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band 7:30 | Sul Ross Boot Scootin’ Dance Club
- Baylor Jazz Ensemble Swing Concert 7:30 PM | Glennis McCrary Music Building
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7:30 PM | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets Here
- Songwriter Showcase 8:00 PM | Texas Music Cafe | $10
- Dave Wild in Concert 8:00 PM | Hotel Herringbone
- Karaoke on the Patio 9:00 PM | Austin’s on the Avenue
- $3 College Night 10:00 PM | Freight Bar

WEATHER

Tuesday
56🌡️ 91☀️

Wednesday
68🌡️ 88🌤️

Thursday
68🌡️89🌤️
Sunrise at 7:12 AM | Sunset at 7:39 PM

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Extra Buzz

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HOT Dog Park Closes 🐶🐶

Waco’s H.O.T. Dog Park is closed permanently after the landowner sold the property effective today. Opened in 2011 by local veterinarian Dr. LuAnn Ervin, the park became Waco’s largest off-leash spot for dogs. Despite community efforts to maintain it, funding issues persisted. The park’s board was unaware of the sale and expressed sadness over the sudden closure, urging the city to open a new dog park. In the interim, if you are looking for a place to take Fido check out Paw Community Dog Park at 515 New Dallas Hwy.

Thanks for reading the Waco Buzz today. If you found something that interested you, I hope you check it out and share it with a friend.

Happy Tuesday Waco!

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