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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Waco City Council approved Manhattan Project Brewing Company for a 10,000 sqft brewery and taproom at the Foster Pavilion garage to boost game day and riverfront development. The city invested $2.5M (via its Bond CIP Fund) and expects to recoup the cost within nine years on a 15-year lease. KXXV
- ➤ Electrolit is fine-tuning equipment at its new plant (600,000 sqft) in Texas Central Industrial Park and will soon begin production for its first US facility. Waco Tribune-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Helados La Azteca will appear on The Jennifer Hudson Show today (3 p.m.) as the first paleteros on national TV, marking its journey from a local shop to a viral tourist stop rooted in Mexican culture and led by co-founder Lalo Garcia, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. KCENTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Waco are seeing lower gas prices this week as AAA Gas Watch recorded a drop of 7 to 18 cents from last week. Local business owners like Reed Moving Company (which uses trucks frequently) say the relief eases fuel expenses even as high diesel prices still affect their budgets. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 430 Baylor students attended a Turning Point USA event at Waco Hall today with speakers like Attorney General Ken Paxton. Turning Point says its effort to open the event to the community was blocked while the university confirmed it was for students, faculty, staff, and 125 invitees. KXXV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many devices we use run on lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, start fires or explode if misused, experts say. The advice is to buy safety-certified products + follow proper charging and recycling guidelines at centers like Cobbs Recycling Center. City of Waco
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco offers three adoptable pets: Freckles, a playful Anatolian Shepherd mix; Rocko, a trainable Labrador mix; and Dream, a cuddly domestic shorthair. The shelter hosts volunteer info sessions on Saturdays at 9 a.m. & invites community members to meet their next best buddy. KCENTV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Waco Surf announced plans for The Desperado, a 450-acre community in Waco featuring 88 3D-printed homes and family attractions (including a golf course, lake, pickleball courts, and a Nordic spa). Construction begins in September and the first homes will open by summer. KCENTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ China Spring’s golf teams will compete in state tournaments on April 27-28 for boys and May 4-5 for girls while the track team, which broke more than 10 records, heads to regionals on May 1-2. KXXV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Willie Nelson & Family Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Baylor Ballpark — Tickets start at $335 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Willie Nelson & Family.
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Kiss Me Kate
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a classic musical comedy brought to life at a local theater.
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Kiss Me Kate
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a classic musical filled with humor and romance.
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Badass Texas Half-Marathon
Sunday morning — Heritage Square — Entry fee required — Conquer the challenging course with Texas views and celebrate at the epic Finisher Fest.
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