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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Escapology opened eight themed escape rooms in a former bike shop on University Parks Drive, hosting a grand opening from 4 to 10 p.m.—donating a portion of its opening-weekend proceeds to Fuzzy Friends. KCENTV
- ➤ The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco celebrated the hatching of its first Scarlet Ibis chick, Merlot, today as keepers hand-rear the bird until he can be returned to the South America habitat. KCENTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MCC softball qualifies for the NJCAA World Series and will face Paris at Choccolocco Park in Alabama as the Highlanders prepare for a playoff run today. Head coach Chris Berry and team members (including freshman Traci Lowry) say their underdog spirit is driving them forward. KXXV
- ➤ Baylor baseball defeated BYU 13+9 on Wednesday in Surprise, Arizona and now will face No. 1 Kansas today at 2:30 p.m. in the next round of the Big 12 Tournament. KCENTV
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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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2026 Baylor Football Camp #1
8 AM – 1 PM — McLane Stadium — $50 per session — Enhance your football skills with coaching from Baylor staff and players.
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