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Saturday, April 11th, 2026

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • McLennan County cities including Hewitt and McGregor got a financial boost this week from generous sales tax rebates — the move supports local budgets as part of April's fiscal update.  Waco Tribune-Herald

SPORTS NEWS

  • Tounde Yessoufou, a Baylor freshman who averaged 17.8 points and set school records, declared for the 2026 NBA Draft and thanked coach Drew, his family, and fans in a Friday Instagram post.  KCENTV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Odd Couple

    7:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy the classic comedy at Waco's beloved venue.

    Thu, 4/16/26

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  • The Odd Couple

    2:30 – 3:30 PM — Waco Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a classic comedy brought to life at a local venue.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • Shrek The Musical

    7 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the whimsical tale of an ogre and his friends in a fun-filled musical journey.

    Thu, 4/23/26

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  • Shrek The Musical

    2-5 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a beloved fairy tale come to life in this musical adventure.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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  • The Taming of the Shrew

    7 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating performance of Shakespeare's beloved comedy.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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  • Awakening Concert Series

    6-10 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an uplifting evening of Christian music from various artists.

    Thu, 5/7/26

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  • ShopOrama! Crafted & Boutique Show

    4 PM – 7 PM — Waco Convention Center — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a stylish girls’ day out featuring handcrafted items and home décor.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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