🐝Waco’s Big Moves: Breweries, Fitness & Baylor Bows Out

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the newsletter that’s like a kolache throwing shade at your diet—hot, fresh, and here when you cave.

• Elite Eight Best Tacos in Waco Bracket

• Business News

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

• Baylor’s Dance Ends

Let’s get to it!

Buzzworthy News

🌮🏆 Elite Eight: Waco’s Best Tacos Bracket Heats Up! 🏆🌮Date Night Idea: Grab your plus-one and hit these taco spots—because nothing says ‘I like you’ like a salsa-filled evening. If you’re just joining the fun, here’s the deal:

We’re on a mission to crown the Best Tacos in Waco, and we’re doing it March Madness-style! We’re down to the Elite Eight, thanks to your votes last week. Now, the stakes are even higher as the top contenders battle it out for a spot in the Final Four.

👉 Haven’t tried these spots yet? Give these taco spots a try this week and then cast your vote! Already have a favorite? Vote again and get your friends in on it, too! Every vote counts, and bragging rights are on the line.

Next two matchups will be in the upcoming weekend edition of the Waco Buzz—stay tuned! 🌮🔥

Brazos Nights Returns April 4th 🎶
Brazos Nights is back, and they’re kicking off the outdoor music season in style! On April 4th, the City of Waco is bringing in Bowling for Soup, the pop-punk legends from the ‘90s. If you ever sang along to “1985” or “Girl All the Bad Guys Want,” you’re going to want to be there. Their high-energy tunes will have everyone who grew up in the ‘90s singing at the top of their lungs and reliving some good ol’ nostalgia. 🎸

Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to rock out under the Waco stars. You know the drill—great music, good vibes, and it’s all FREE! Info Here.

💥🎉 The Hillsboro Outlet Mall is Getting Demolished
The Hillsboro Outlet Mall’s going down in a blaze of ‘90s glory—because nothing says closure like a rage room and kolaches. From April 17-20, the City of Hillsboro is calling it MALLMAGEDDON—a four-day celebration marking the demolition of this long-empty mall. They’ll have a carnival, a ‘90s pop-up club, and a rage room to help you let off some steam. Grab some kolaches in West and head up to Hillsboro in a few weeks to see the mall come down. Info Here.
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Business News

Waco Ale Co. (soon to be Waco Brewing Co.) is making a power move to a massive new space on Franklin, right across from Milo and Alpha & Omega. With nearly 20,000 square feet—four times the size of their current spot—they’re going all in with a family-friendly vibe: playground, arcade, tons of TVs, live music, and maybe even pickleball courts. Basically, it’s shaping up to be Waco’s ultimate hangout. More details in Mike Copeland’s Waco Tribune-Herald article.

Waco’s Getting Stronger—Inside and Out.

Two new spots are stepping up to help Waco stay fit and confident.

✅ Special Strong is bringing adaptive fitness to town, offering personal training and group classes for individuals with physical, mental, and cognitive challenges. Their mission? Empowering clients to build strength, confidence, and independence.

🏃‍♂️ KidStrong is opening in Woodway (9108 Jordan Ln #601), offering science-based classes designed to build confidence, character, and physical skills in kids. Parent Hack: Sign up and let them tire out the little ones—your couch deserves a break. It’s a fast-paced, fun environment where kids thrive while parents cheer them on. Shoutout to Reid Peevey Company for brokering the deal and helping bring this awesome addition to Waco!

Big moves. Big wins. Waco’s future looks strong. 💪

Midweek Live Music and Events

Need a midweek pick-me-up? These are your excuse to ditch the couch—solo, with a date, or with the kids.

Tuesday

• Readers Meet the Author: Dave Bridge 12:30 PM | Moody Library
  Book nerds, rejoice—Dave’s spilling the tea on his latest page-turner.

• Light on the Legislature: The Arts 5:30 PM | The Performing Arts Community Center 924 Austin Ave

• Beer Garden Yoga 6:30 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
  Downward dog with a brew in hand—namaste meets IPA.

• Smarty Pints Trivia 7:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co.
  Flex your brain and your beer arm—bragging rights up for grabs.

• Fabled Book Club: What Happened to the McCrays 7:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
  Mystery fans, this one’s got more twists than a Waco backroad.

• Booze Clues Tuesday Trivia 7:00 PM | Dancing Bear Pub
  Clues and brews—because who said Tuesdays can’t get rowdy?

• Adult Pick-Up Roller Hockey 7:00 PM | Skate Waco Bellmead
  Lace up and slap some pucks—sweaty fun, no kids allowed.

• Baylor Wind Ensemble 7:30 PM | Glennis McCrary Music Building
  Classy horns and big energy—Baylor’s finest blow off steam.
  

Wednesday

• The Meetup  9:00 AM | Startup Waco
  Coffee and hustle—networking for the early birds who mean business.

• Fabled Story-Time 10:30 AM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
  Kid-friendly tales—bring the littles and snag a latte while you’re at it.

•  Wednesday Night Market 5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza
  Local goodies and sunset vibes—shop ‘til you drop (or eat).

• Wild Wednesdays Hikes 5:45 PM | Northern Gateway in Cameron Park
  Trail time—because nature’s cheaper than therapy.

• Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
  Sip and sway—Stan’s tunes make that merlot hit different.

• Music Bingo 7:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
  Bingo with beats—less grandma, more groove.

• Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Cricket’s
  Brain teasers and bar snacks—your Wednesday MVP.

• A Night of Fairy Tales 7:30 PM | Waco Hall | FREE
  Magic and whimsy—free fairy dust included (probably).

Thursday

• Baylor Club Lunch & Membership Tour 12:00 PM | McLane Stadium | Register Here

• Music Bingo and Karaoke 6:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
  Double whammy—mark your card, then butcher a classic.

• Gordon Pyle 6:30 PM | Cambria Hotel
  Live tunes and swanky vibes—Gordon’s got your Thursday covered.

• Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
  More brain flexing—because you’re too smart to stay home.

•  Arsenic and Old Lace  7:30 PM | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets here
  Murder and laughs—this play’s darker than your ex’s humor.

• Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | Common Grounds
  Strum, sing, or stumble—your stage, your rules.

Sports🐻🐻

Baylor Games & Matches:

🏀 Baylor Men’s Basketball: Bears bowed out to Duke in round two—close, but no cigar. Next year? Sic ‘em reloaded.

🏀 Women’s Basketball: Lady Bears shocked at home by Ole Miss—Big 12 champs deserve a mulligan. Chip on shoulder: activated.

⚾ Baylor Baseball:
Tuesday, March 25 vs UT Arlington | 6:30 PM
Tickets

🥎 Baylor Softball:
Tuesday, March 25 vs UT Arlington | 6:30 PM
Tickets

Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling:
Saturday, March 29 vs Saint Leo | 5:00 PM | Ferrell Center
Tickets

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