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Saturday, March 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several Central Texas communities, including Robinson and Hewitt, depend on the City of Waco for water supply, with usage fluctuating based on weather conditions. KXXV
- ➤ Waco's first Black-owned barbershop, now managed by Iva Smith, adds a memorial mural to honor its past barbers and beauticians and to inspire future generations. KXXV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wes Allison, the influential leader of the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo, is appointed president of the National Western Stock Show in Denver after a 23-year tenure in Waco, focusing on agricultural and community development. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waco ISD highlighted escalating security, insurance, and utility costs that have outpaced state funding since the last student allotment increase in 2019. Waco Tribune-Herald
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ La Vega girl's basketball team competes against Decatur in the 4A-D1 Championship, aiming for a third consecutive title. KCENTV
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McLennan Dance Spring Workshop #2
A co-ed dance workshop for ages 12-18 focusing on various dance techniques including jazz, hip hop, and pom.
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Joel Wood Live Performance
Experience a live music performance by Joel Wood at MacDaddy's Pub in Elm Mott, Texas.
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Texas Cornhole and Sports Card Show
This event features a $5K cornhole tournament, live breaks, unboxings, and a vendor marketplace for buying, selling, and trading sports cards.
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Waco Brick Convention: A LEGO Fan Expo
The Waco Brick Convention offers a weekend of fun for LEGO enthusiasts, featuring hands-on play areas, life-size models, and opportunities to meet professional LEGO artists.
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Spring Prospect ID Camp for High School Students
A baseball prospect identification camp for students in 8th to 12th grade taking place at Baylor Ballpark, including game tickets.
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BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Event in Waco, TX 2025
The BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Event in Waco, TX, features impressive LEGO creations, opportunities to meet professional builders, and activities designed for all ages.
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Live Acoustic Performance by Darrell “D-Rail” Ray
Acoustic outlaw Darrell “D-Rail” Ray showcases his musical talents at The Blue Dog Wine and Martini Bar.
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Jurassic Park Live in Concert
Celebrate the 31st Anniversary of Jurassic Park with a live orchestra performance of John Williams's iconic score while watching the film projected in HD.
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Waco Downtown Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Waco Downtown Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods in a vibrant community setting.
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Lenten Mission Concert with David Kauffman
12-1 a.m. — St. Mary Church of the Assumption — Free entry — Experience a night of music and storytelling fostering hope and renewal for the Lenten season.
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