🐝 Your Midweek Buzz: Boba, Baseball, and Big City News

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz—the local newsletter that hits better than your first sip of coffee and doesn’t cost $6.

In today’s edition:

• Waco Buzz-opoly Feedback 🧐

• Business News: More Indoor Golf & Walk On’s Closed 💼

• Local Election Results & Waco City Council Updates ⚖️

• Concerts, Trivia, and Events this week 🎶

• Sports🐻🐻 

— Sam Harper

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Buzzworthy News

You all really had thoughts on Waco Monopoly.
Last week I polled the idea of a Waco Buzz-themed Monopoly board… and let’s just say the inbox was lively. Turns out, there was a version back in 2018—and yes, I also found Bellmead-Opoly on eBay for $40. Not even kidding.

So we’re scrapping that idea (for now) and cooking up something better…maybe a local taco passport or a Waco version of Clue??

👉 What would you actually want to see come to life?
Hit reply and let me know!

✈️ PSA: You’ll Need a REAL ID to Fly

Starting Tuesday, May 7, TSA will require a REAL ID (look for the little star on your driver’s license) to board domestic flights.
No star? Bring your passport or request one here.

🏛️ Texas Just Passed School Vouchers

Governor Abbott signed new school voucher legislation this week, creating educational savings accounts that will roll out in the 2026–2027 school year.
There’s still plenty to unpack on how this affects public and private education across Texas—so stay tuned on how it will impact Waco area schools.

🎓 Coming Up Around Town

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so call your mom. Or take her to brunch. Or both.

Graduation season kicks off this weekend with MCC and La Vega ISD. Baylor’s next. Midway and Waco ISD after that. Prepare for traffic, cheers, and restaurant waits.

🧳 Local Business

Cha Community x Norma’s Florals: Blooms & Boba on 8th 🌸🧋

Two Waco favorites have teamed up to open a dreamy new spot at 1205 S 8th Street, right across from Baylor. Think cozy boba drinks from Cha Community and fresh, colorful stems from Norma’s Florals—all under one roof. The shop officially opened May 4 and it’s as feel-good as it sounds.
See more on Instagram

Swing Waco: Indoor golf coming downtown ⛳️
Another one! Swing Waco is the third indoor golf simulator to be announced in the past month—this one landing in downtown Waco. Maybe it’s Masters fever, or maybe we’re all just trying to avoid melting while still hitting the links. Either way, Waco’s indoor golf scene is heating up just in time for summer.
See the announcement

Beachy’s Baking Co: Waco’s soft pretzel truck of your dreams 🍩🥨

If you haven’t tracked down Beachy’s Baking Co yet, consider this your official heads up. They’re slinging handmade donuts and soft pretzels from their food truck at pop-up locations around Waco. Fan favorites like maple-glazed twists and cinnamon sugar bites tend to sell out fast—so follow their Instagram to see where they’ll be next.

Walk-On’s: Officially closed 😢

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has officially closed its Waco location, with May 3 as its final day. Co-owned by NFL legend Drew Brees, the Louisiana-based chain was a go-to for game days, burgers, and big screens. Gift cards can still be used at other locations—just not in Waco anymore. Read the full story from KWTX.

💬 What restaurant would you love to see take over that spot next? Hit reply and let us know—we’ll share the top answers in Friday’s Waco Buzz!

Civil News ⚖️

🗳️ Local elections happened this weekend across McLennan County, bringing new leadership to city councils and school boards. If you didn’t vote, no guilt trip here—but those who did just helped shape Waco’s next chapter. Check out the full results here.

On the agenda for Tuesday’s Waco City Council Meeting:

🎨Downtown mural — Creative Waco’s ARTPrenticeship plans pavement art at 7th Street Plaza

🦁Zoo upgrades — Cameron Park Zoo working with national experts on long-term improvement

🏞️ New park names — Honoring local leaders at Floyd Casey and renaming a park Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park

🛣️ Street renaming — 29th Street may become Ernesto Fraga Street to celebrate Hispanic heritage

🏘️ Senior housing — $58M plan for Cottages at Warren Road up for vote

📄 See full agenda

The meeting is at 6 PM in the Waco Convention Center Bosque Theater, with work session at 3 PM. The public is welcome to attend and can register to speak online or at the meeting. — 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX

Midweek Live Music and Events

Need a midweek boost? Here’s your lineup—solo, with a date, or kids in tow.

Tuesday

• Baylor Bronze Handbell Ensemble 5:30 PM | Waco Hall

• Trivia Night 6:00 PM | Sam's Bar

• Beer Garden Yoga 6:30 PM | Brotherwell Brewing

• Smarty Pints Trivia 7:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co.

• Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday 7:30 PM | Freight Bar

• Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | Thrst Coffee

Wednesday

• The Meetup 9:00 AM | Startup Waco

• Connecting Generations: Latino Genealogy and Personal Archiving 10:00 AM | South Waco Library

• Fabled Story-Time 10:30 AM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe

• Josh Phelps Bar Takeover 2:00 PM | Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante

• Wednesday Night Farmers Market 5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza

• Spring Community Connections Mixer 5:30 PM | Le’s Kitchen

• Wild Wednesdays Hikes 5:45 PM | Northern Gateway in Cameron Park

• Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar

• We The Kingdom Unplugged: An Evening of Songs & Stories 7:30 PM | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets here

Thursday

• Technology Business Briefing with Dean Pack 10:30 AM | Baylor Research and Innovation | Register here

• 2nd Annual Spill the Tea Luncheon 11:00 AM | Ridgewood Country Club | Register here

• Lonestar Luncheon with Rudy Tomjanovich 11:30 AM | Texas Sports Hall of Fame | Tickets here

• STORIES Cafe Music Night 5:00 PM | Anthem STORIES | Tickets here

• Monthly Cruise-In 6:00 PM | Te’Jun Texas Cajun

• Songwriter Showcase 7:00 PM | Texas Music Cafe

• Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | Common Grounds

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Sports🐻

Baylor Games & Matches:

⚾ Baylor Baseball:
Tuesday, May 6 vs UTRGV | 6:30 PM | Baylor Ballpark
Friday, May 9 vs Oklahoma State | 6:30 PM | Baylor Ballpark
Saturday, May 10 vs Oklahoma State | 3:00 PM | Baylor Ballpark
Sunday, May 11 vs Oklahoma State | 1:00 PM | Baylor Ballpark
Tickets

Coming Up:

🎾 Tennis:
Waco hosts the NCAA Men’s & Women’s Championships | Hurd Tennis Center
Tickets

👟 Community Run: Waco Police Memorial Run
Saturday, May 17 | 8:30 AM | Redwood Shelter, Cameron Park
This annual 5K run/walk honors fallen officers and supports Waco’s law enforcement community. Open to the public and police officers—chipped race, family-friendly, and scenic through Cameron Park.
Sign up here

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