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Friday, January 2nd, 2026

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Waco launched its Corridor Beautification Incentive Program to offer matching grants up to $15,000 for facade and landscape improvements along corridors including Waco Drive, La Salle Ave, 18th/19th Streets, and 25th Street. Applications are open through Feb. 28 on a first-come, first-served basis + require a one-to-one match.  City of Waco

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Sewer repairs on S. New Road near Kendrick Elementary and the WISD athletic complex will reduce lanes from two to one and close left turns at Speight from January 5 to January 13, so drivers should plan ahead (using alternate routes and extra time) during peak hours.  City of Waco

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Songs for a New World

    2:30-5 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a powerful contemporary musical exploring life's defining choices through captivating songs.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • WSO Concert Featuring Cliburn Gold Medalist

    7:30 p.m. — Waco Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a night of inspiring classical music with Gold Medalist Aristo Sham and the Waco Symphony.

    Thu, 1/22/26

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  • Rodgers & Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing

    2:30-4:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — $22 – $25 — Experience a dazzling celebration of timeless songs with fresh arrangements in a theatrical magic show.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Songs For a New World

    2:30-4:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — $24.50 – $27.50 — Experience a powerful musical exploring life's pivotal moments through stirring songs and storytelling.

    Sun, 1/25/26

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  • Women of Waco Level Up Women's Conference

    9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — AC Hotel Waco Downtown — Registration required — Empowering women through personal and professional growth opportunities.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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