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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dichotomy Coffee and Spirits in downtown Waco will close its bar operations at the end of January due to rising costs and falling sales; its coffee shop will remain open to serve locals (after 12 years of offering both coffee and cocktails). KXXV
- ➤ Local baker Raquelle Rivera, owner of Meringue Dreams, is ranked fifth in a national baking contest that supports childhood cancer research; voting ends Wednesday night + the $10,000 prize could help expand her business. KXXV
- ➤ Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits will close its bar section while keeping its coffee shop at 508 Austin Ave downtown by the end of the month. It has served customers since November 2013. Waco Tribune-Herald
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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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