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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nordstrom Rack will fill a vacant space at Central Texas Marketplace while Trader Joe’s is not coming soon and Waco Mitsubishi has new ownership following a $24M roof permit approval & additional business updates are on the horizon. Waco Tribune-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at the Waco museum, a 23-foot tall fiberglass Dr Pepper bottle installation (which does not hold any drink) was unveiled as a bold tribute to the iconic brand. Waco Tribune-Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas set a record by adding nearly 47,000 nonfarm jobs in March, boosting statewide employment above 14 million and keeping unemployment around 4.3. In McLennan County, local experts note that job growth brings thousands of opportunities, and Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will host a Summer Hiring Blitz + connect job seekers on Friday, May 22. KXXV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas public schools lost 76,000 students, with 81% among Hispanic students, according to a Texas 2036 report released Monday. The decline—the first drop in decades—comes amid increased immigration enforcement and lower birth rates, and projections warn of up to 500,000 fewer students by decade’s end. KCENTV
- ➤ Waco High senior Daniela Mercado was accepted to three Ivy League schools and will attend Harvard this fall as a Bill Gates Scholar. She worked up to 25 hours a week at two part-time jobs and hopes to inspire other first-generation students to pursue higher education. KXXV
- ➤ Baylor University medical humanities students in a spring class received hands-on learning about hospice care by spending time with patients facing end-of-life situations. The course aims to expand their understanding of care beyond conventional medical training. Waco Tribune-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baylor baseball will face Utah in its final regular season series on the road starting Thursday at 7:00 p.m. as the Bears vie for improved Big 12 tournament standings (a must-win series). KXXV
- ➤ Baylor football will face Auburn in the Aflac Kickoff Game on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. (CT) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; it is the program's first game in Atlanta in over 30 years. KXXV
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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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Kiss Me Kate
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a classic musical performance at a local favorite venue.
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Baylor Football Youth Camp 2026
4-8 p.m. — McLane Stadium — $25 tuition — A youth football camp for 3rd to 8th graders with limited spots available.
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2026 RGIII Football Academy
8 AM – 1 PM — McLane Stadium — $50 per session — Learn football fundamentals from expert coaches and current players at Baylor's football academy.
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National Volunteer Caregiving Conference
7 a.m. — AC Hotel Waco Downtown — Registration Fees Apply — Connect with peers and explore effective caregiving practices and challenges.
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