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Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Douglass Subaru teamed up with Waco ISD as part of the Subaru Loves to Help Program to donate over 200 coats for students this winter in Waco — the effort aims to keep children warm as colder temperatures approach. KCENTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Waco opens a warming center at the Multi-Purpose Facility (1020 Elm Ave) at 8 p.m. through 11 a.m. January 27 to provide warmth, blankets, water, and pet support, while many community centers, libraries, and parks close over the weekend for safety. City of Waco
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baylor women's basketball beat UCF 73-48 to secure a seventh win and celebrate Bella Fontleroy reaching 100 career blocks. The team rescheduled its Houston home game for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. due to inclement weather. KXXV
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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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St. Olaf Choir Concert at Baylor University
3-5 p.m. — Glennis McCrary Music Building — Tickets $35, $10 for students — Experience world-class choral performance from one of the nation's premier ensembles.
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Cross Country Trail Run
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Redwood Shelter — Entry fee applies — Experience the scenic trails of Cameron Park during the kickoff of the Huaco Cuatro Trail Run Series.
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Waco Comedy Jam
6-9 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Tickets from $54 — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with the Waco Comedy Jam.
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Self-Care Workshop: Nature’s Touch for Body, Mind & Spirit
6-8:30 p.m. — Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy — $34 per person — Discover hands-on techniques to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit in a cozy workshop setting.
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Nature’s Touch: A Self-Care Workshop
6:00–8:30 p.m. — Baylor University — $34 per person — Engage in a hands-on self-care workshop for body, mind, and spirit.
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Bound for the Brave
3-8 p.m. — 1 Pavilion Way, Woodway, TX — Entry fee required — Participate in a thrilling 5K and 10K event in the heart of Woodway.
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