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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Waco workers earn an average of $1,120 per week and $25.59 per hour (compared to national averages of $1,390 per week and $31.48 per hour). Economist Thomas Fellows said the lower wages are tied to a lower cost of living and warned that jobs may change if workers do not learn new AI skills. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waco ISD is holding its 2025 Spring Career Fair today at Tennyson Middle School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Community members can apply for positions including certified teachers, bus drivers, maintenance workers, and crossing guards—this event aims to fill open district jobs. KCENTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waco has sought a $5.7 million federal grant approved by City Council on Tuesday to fund its wastewater reuse project that will supply treated water for industrial users including a Graphic Packaging plant set to open later this year with a 1.5 million gallon-per-day need. Phase 1 work is underway at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant on Treatment Plant Road—helping reduce the use of drinking water during drought—and additional funding will support later phases. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The City of Waco held a ribbon cutting for its new Fire Station 15 this week. The state-of-the-art 8,200-square-foot facility will improve emergency response — residents are invited to an open house today from 8:00 a.m. to noon. KXXV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baylor beat Mississippi State 75-72 after V.J. Edgecombe scored 16 points and made key free throws in the final seconds— the Bears will face either Duke or Mount St. Mary's in the next round on Sunday. KCENTV
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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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Waco Scavenger Hunt Adventure
1-10 p.m. | 712 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX | Ticket purchase required | Embark on a scavenger hunt exploring Waco's historic and iconic landmarks with photo challenges and team fun.
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John Conlee Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of John Conlee in a historic venue.
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Joel Wood Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — MacDaddy's Pub — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of live music with Joel Wood in a local favorite venue.
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The Texas Food Truck Showdown
The Greater Waco Chamber's Texas Food Truck Showdown with presenting sponsor, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, returns to downtown Waco on Saturday, April 5, bringing more than 35 food trucks from all over the U.S. to compete for the title of Grand Champion. Admission is free, so come enjoy a full day of delicious eats and drinks, live music, and family-friendly fun!
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The Texas Food Truck Showdown
The Greater Waco Chamber's Texas Food Truck Showdown with presenting sponsor, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, returns to downtown Waco on Saturday, April 5, bringing more than 35 food trucks from all over the U.S. to compete for the title of Grand Champion. Admission is free, so come enjoy a full day of delicious eats and drinks, live music, and family-friendly fun!
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Monthly Cruise-In
6-8 p.m. — Tejun The Texas Cajun — Free admission — Celebrate car culture with fellow enthusiasts at this vibrant monthly gathering.
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Magnolia Market Rooftop Lounge
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Magnolia Market — $25 per person — Enjoy unlimited views of Waco and refreshing drinks from the rooftop lounge.
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2nd Saturday Car Show
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — So-Cal Speed Shop Waco — Free entry — Show off your ride and chill with fellow car enthusiasts at this monthly gathering.
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Lunch with the Masters: The Dirt Doctor
12-2 p.m. — McLennan Community College Conferences — Free entry — Discover organic gardening secrets with Howard Garrett, the expert known as “the Dirt Doctor.”
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