Good morning, Waco.

Residents in Lacy Lakeview near the bridge on Mesquite Tree Road are asking for a light to improve dangerous nighttime driving conditions — TxDOT installed reflectors and said it will keep monitoring the situation.

Kids Space and Juice Light in Hillsboro closed for five days after a storm caused water to leak through the roof, damaging parts of the building – damages exceeded $2,000 without counting lost revenue.

On May 10, the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco celebrated 34 years by charging $2 for admission, the same price as when it opened in 1991.

The museum held a brick layering ceremony for top fans (eight people) and ran a giveaway where two attendees won a year’s supply of Dr Pepper.

Texas health officials reported a measles outbreak reached 709 cases while the spread slowed — less than 10 patients remain contagious.

Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were inducted into the 2025 Texas High School Football Hall of Fame (both praising how high school football shaped their lives) and Griffin returned to Waco to honor his roots (remembering his early days on the field).

Former Copperas Cove player Robert Griffin III (RGIII) was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining Patrick Mahomes among the honored athletes.

He led his team to two state championship games and set records at Baylor before starting his NFL career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Baylor Football Camp #1

8 AM - 1 PM — McLane Stadium — $50 per session — Learn football fundamentals from Baylor University coaching staff and receive a camp t-shirt.

XTERRA Cameron Park Trail Run

8 AM – 12 PM — Redwood Shelter — Registration fee applies — Challenge yourself with scenic 21k, 10.5k, and 5k trail runs in stunning Cameron Park.