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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Skellington Curiosities has moved to a new shop at 512 N. Hewitt Drive—offering old, spooky and cool items like vintage horror VHS tapes, art made with animal bones and unique costumes. The Skellington family continues growing their business by attracting locals from Hewitt and Waco with affordable prices and regular community events. Waco Tribune-Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, father Juan Velazquez pleaded guilty in a Waco court for failing to protect his daughter from abuse by her stepmother and received 20 years for Injury to a Child by Omission as well as 10 years for a related injury charge—his daughter now lives with a new family and is thriving—and the court confirmed that such neglect is a crime. KCENTV
- ➤ On Thursday morning, officers found Eddie Sanders shot in a wrecked car on south Interstate 35 near exit 345—and later arrested 63 year old Bobby Doyle Getts on charges of murder at approximately 10:45 p.m. FOX 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Waco community is invited to join free outdoor concerts from the Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, which will begin on April 2nd at Bridge Street Plaza (with art, food, and a family fun zone available). Fall concerts will follow on September 3, 10, 17, 24 and October 1 (featuring a diverse lineup of musical acts and local vendors) to offer ongoing entertainment this year. FOX 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waco’s Animal Welfare Board has suggested new rules for traveling animal shows because people were worried about an elephant that came in November. The board picked a rule—covering animals like tigers, bears, and elephants—with the city council set to vote within the next month. KXXV
- ➤ Work on replacing the twin bridges over Lake Waco will begin Monday as crews work beneath the existing structures so traffic is not affected immediately — Orion Construction, LLC is handling the $114 million project that will add wider shoulders and three lanes in each direction, with work expected to finish in the summer of 2029. FOX 44
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Robinson ISD named Kevin Brown as the new head football coach for the Rockets—he worked as a collegiate coach at TCU and coached at Champion Boerne and Boerne High—and he will lead the team in the upcoming season. KXXV
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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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Magnolia Market Rooftop Lounge
9 AM – 6 PM — Magnolia Market — $25 per person — Enjoy unlimited access to stunning views of Waco from the rooftop lounge along with refreshments.
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