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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mission Waco announced its Jubilee Food Market, a non-profit in North Waco, will close on March 31 due to increased competition from new grocery stores and online delivery. Local community members and outreach programs now must find other ways to access low-cost, healthy foods—a change that may affect many families. KCENTV
- ➤ Waco 107-year-old Maxine enjoys her daily Meals on Wheels visit for both a meal and friendly conversation—funding cuts have reduced meal deliveries from 114,000 in 2023 to 66,636 today and halted new referrals for the service. KXXV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died and a mother was hospitalized after a head-on crash on TX-14 near Groesbeck late Friday at 11:23 p.m. when one car drove the wrong lane—officials confirmed that John Moss, a long-time Child Protective Investigator, was among those killed—and the investigation remains active. KCENTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-four high school seniors in McLennan County were recognized for their volunteer work at the 45th Youth Citizenship Awards — sponsored by the Rotary Club of Waco and the Waco Tribune-Herald — during a luncheon held Monday at Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. Waco Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Waco Family Medicine consolidated its three clinics and two dental offices effective March 24 to address financial challenges from restrictive Medicaid policies and rising healthcare costs — the change moved patients to the new Central and expanded Tom Oliver S. 18th facilities and cut staff by 7% with support for those affected. KXXV
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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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