Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mission Waco’s Creekside Community Village will welcome its first residents in mid-February after nearly five years of work to help people exit homelessness. The phase one village includes 35 tiny homes (about 200 sqft each) with shared bathrooms, showers, and a community kitchen. KCENTV
- ➤ Killeen restaurant owner David Vilorea expressed hope for change in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, noting the event renews optimism for democracy while he remains concerned for his family back home. Vilorea has run Halys Latin Food Restaurant (since March 2025). KCENTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waco filmmaker Sam Henderson’s short film Ado has been named to the Oscar shortlist among 15 live-action films selected from 207 entries & stars Jennifer Lewis as a teacher facing school danger, with Oscar nominations to be announced Jan. 23. KCENTV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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