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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edwin Munoz, a gym owner injured at Lake Belton, is leading the Fearless Ventures Foundation to open Waco’s first adaptive gym for people with disabilities. The group is finalizing a lease on Austin Avenue and will open when they secure six months of rent and raise an extra $35,000 — a project that will give local residents a new place to build strength. Waco Tribune-Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was rescued from his vehicle seconds before flood waters fully submerged it on Battle Lake Road at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday, and he was later taken to a local hospital with no major injuries after a coordinated effort by emergency personnel and volunteer fire departments. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Rios, whose son Joe Ramirez faced a murder trial that ended with a criminally negligent homicide verdict, is speaking out after key evidence (including threats from the defendant) was left out to push for judicial reform and stronger school safety laws. KXXV
- ➤ Waco PED Patrol leader Akylon Benson was arrested on May 6 for unlawful restraint and bond violation after livestreaming an incident where he restricted a person's movement with a knife—MCSO said his actions show a troubling rise in tactics used by the group to target suspected child predators—. KCENTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hewitt homeowner Sheila Smith saved nearly $500 by protesting her increased property taxes on her older home with needed repairs last year, using photos and repair quotes to build her case. Haus Realty broker Cory Duncan said property owners should file their protests by May 15—offering free tax workshops to help guide those who believe their bills are too high. KXXV
- ➤ Waco is planning to turn a field near the convention center into a public park costing over $50+ million as a key step in a $167 million downtown redevelopment. City leaders will apply for a $15 million federal grant from the National Park Service to help complete the park by 2027. KCENTV
- ➤ Texas lawmakers passed a bill that will let voters decide in November whether to use $3 billion in state funds to create a research institute to advance Alzheimer’s and dementia research—if approved, the governor will name a nine-member oversight committee to manage the effort modeled on a state cancer institute. KXXV
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Los Roachez Concert
8:30-11 p.m. — The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill — $10-$15 — Enjoy a vibrant live performance from Los Roachez with great drinks in a lively atmosphere.
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Infused with Love: A Mother’s Day Sips and Sweets Affair
Afternoon — 407 S 8th St, Waco, TX — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with infused waters, sweet treats, and local shopping.
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Latino Night Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront — Early bird tickets available — Celebrate Latino culture with music, dancing, and fundraising for a great cause.
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Badass Texas 10km
6:45-10:45 a.m. — Heritage Square — Registration required — Celebrate a decade of badassery with a challenging 10km run in Waco, Texas.
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TOP Senior Expo in Waco, TX
9 AM – 12 PM — Waco Convention Center — Free entry — Discover a wealth of resources and activities tailored for seniors in the heart of Waco.
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Bow Wow Bingo
5-9:30 p.m. — Lee Lockwood Library and Museum — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy bingo games, a buffet dinner, and win fabulous prizes to support animals in need.
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Wilderness First Aid Training
May 31st - June 1st — 1305 N 15th St, Waco, TX — $285.00 — Gain essential skills for backcountry emergencies and earn your Wilderness First Aid certification.
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