Good morning, Waco.

A rapid downpour earlier this month damaged several local properties, including Alisha Laws' nearly 100-year-old North Waco home whose repairs are not covered by insurance.

Homeowners and businesses continue flood recovery efforts.

Circle Hardware closed its doors on Wednesday after eight decades of serving contractors, DIYers, and craftspeople near the local traffic circle in Waco — marking the end of a long-standing local fixture.

The National Square Dance Convention took place at the Waco Suspension Bridge on Wednesday, June 24 — a spirited event where locals enjoyed classic square dancing and celebrated local heritage.

Ranchers gathered in West for the 16th annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Stocker Cattle Program to learn best practices for fighting the new world screwworm threat, including switching to injectable wormer to protect livestock.

Developer Cameron Philgreen will invest $4.5 million to revamp Brookview Hills Shopping Center at 34th and Bosque with sidewalks, lighting, drainage, facades, parking and greenspace.

Waco officials call it a 'Miracle on 34th Street' and will reimburse him (up to $1 million) if improvements are done before an October groundbreaking.

Mom and Pop Card Show

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Anthem STORIES — Free entry — Discover rare sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, and cool collectibles at this vibrant local event.

Gene Watson at Waco Hippodrome

7 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic country sounds of Gene Watson live.

Gene Watson Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of classic country music with Gene Watson in Waco.

Open Mat at Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Waco Texas — Free entry — Drop in to roll at a community-focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu open mat.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring

July 14-16 — Vanguard College Preparatory School — $97 for observing coaches — Elevate your game with high-intensity drills focused on scoring moves and ball handling.