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Waco
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After the holidays, Waco’s economy received a boost when the Texas Comptroller’s Office sent nearly $5.1 million in sales tax revenue—roughly $500,000 more than last year. Economist Ray Perryman said spending grew in retail, food, and tourism thanks to Magnolia’s influence. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waco and McLennan County schools resume normal hours today—three days after winter storm delays disrupted classes. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waco emergency responders handled the recent winter storm much better than the 2021 freeze by coordinating efforts, with Central Bell County Fire and Rescue receiving only seven calls versus 362; icy roads delayed response times & forced firefighters to seek distant water sources during a structure fire. KXXV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baylor women’s basketball beat Houston 88-62, and the team honored Darianna Littlepage-Buggs by celebrating her crossing 1,000 career rebounds. Littlepage-Buggs scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Bears improved to an eight-game win streak ahead of a Feb-1 road game at West Virginia. KXXV
- ➤ Baylor lost to Cincinnati 67-57 on Wednesday at Fifth Third Arena, dropping to 1-7 in conference play after missing key shots despite strong efforts by Tounde Yessoufou and Obi Agbim. They will face West Virginia on Saturday with tipoff at 3:00 p.m. CT on ESPN2. KCENTV
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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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Flower Pressing Workshop
10-11 a.m. — Magnolia Market — Ticketed event — Engage your creativity by pressing flowers in a fun workshop setting.
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