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Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After 28 years of leading Fuzzy Friends Rescue, founder Betsy Robinson will retire and become Executive Director Emeritus — longtime board member Sam Brown will take over as Executive Director. Robinson will advise the organization during the transition — ensuring the shelter continues to care for local animals. FOX 44
- ➤ Armstrong’s Bayou Cafe launched a free lunch program for children 12 and younger—running Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.—to fill the summer food gap until school resumes. The program has already served 507 meals as of June 18th at its Union Hall and Woodway Drive locations and costs about $9 per meal while the owner hopes to expand it to serve 100 meals daily. KCENTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Waco Fire Department crews quickly controlled a house fire at 3317 Bagby Avenue caused by a faulty AC unit cord—displacing three residents and possibly claiming a family dog. KXXV
- ➤ A GoFundMe fundraiser set up to benefit the family of 35-year-old Avinlea Yeatman—who died after a motorcycle crash with a Toyota Prius on Bosque Boulevard and 46th Street earlier this week—will help cover her funeral costs and support her husband and three children. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bobbie Daniel Molina, a 30-year-old man, pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter in a Robinson crash that killed two people in 2022 and received a 10-year prison sentence from Judge Thomas West — police said his Ford Taurus hit a travel trailer, causing the vehicle to flip. FOX 44
- ➤ A McLennan County Grand Jury indicted Bobby Doyle Getts for murdering Eddie Sanders, whose body was found near Elm Mott in March after deputies and DPS troopers responded to a reported traffic crash on southbound I-35 near the 345 mile post at 3:30 a.m. on March 27—Getts was taken into custody and booked into McLennan County Jail with a $1,000,000 bond. FOX 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The New Growth exhibit, celebrating Juneteenth and black culture through art about hair, opened May 22 in collaboration with A Beautiful Message and Art Center Waco. The show, featuring 14 local African-American artists and curated by Vincent Thomas and Bella Perez, runs until June 26 and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. *It highlights styles that reflect both historical and modern experiences*. FOX 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Waco approved a grant on June 19 to pay for the construction of the Lovely Village apartment complex+ it will provide a safe haven for victims of sexual exploitation, trauma, and trafficking. FOX 44
- ➤ The city is buying a 1.3-acre site from the Pinewood Coffee Bar owners for a new Austin Avenue park — the deal lets the business sell concessions in the park. Waco Tribune-Herald
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Baylor Football Camp #3
8 AM - 1 PM — McLane Stadium — $50 per session — Enhance your football skills with expert coaching at Baylor University's camp.
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Waco Metaphysical Fair
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM — Hilton Waco — Free admission — Explore spiritual growth, holistic healing, and a vibrant vendor marketplace.
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Mics With Benefits Podcast Event
7-10 p.m. — The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill — Free entry — Showcase your talent and receive feedback from panelists while enjoying a community atmosphere.
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The Monkee Men Tribute Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant tribute to The Monkees with interactive fun and classic hits.
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TAHPERD Summer Conference
June 29 – July 1 — Waco Convention Center — Registration details available — Celebrate health and physical education with professionals dedicated to promoting active lifestyles.
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Texas Youth Classic - Boys 8-10 Tournament
June 29th-July 1st — Lake Waco Golf Club — Visit the website for registration fees — Central U.S.'s premier youth golf tournament returns with exciting competitions.
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Art Camp I for Kids
9 AM - 12 PM — St. Paul's Episcopal Day School — Cost not specified — Get creative with architectural designs, sculptures, and art history at this fun-filled camp.
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A Mammoth Gala
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Baylor Entrepreneurs Networking Event
4-6 p.m. — Waco Downtown Farmers Market — $10 entry — Connect with 70+ Baylor-affiliated business owners over food, drinks, and raffle prizes.
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Neurologic Dry Needling Course
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Foster Pavilion — Course Fee TBA — Learn specialized techniques for pain management and sports rehab at this informative course.
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