Good morning, Waco.

Local drivers on I-35 experience gridlock this Fourth of July weekend as gas prices remain below $3 per gallon & residents weigh whether to stay in town or take an alternate route.

Adjusting travel plans may ease delays for those on the road.

The 2025 City of Waco Water Quality Report is now available and details drinking water sources, contents, and comparisons to regulatory standards + highlights the city’s rigorous testing that ensures safe, reliable water for residents.

Waco judge Dianne Hensley spoke publicly for the first time after a Supreme Court ruling in her favor in June regarding her religious freedom suit over same-sex weddings—she noted she may resume officiating weddings next year as her attorneys reduced fees to settle the case.

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.

Al Joslin - The Elvis Experience

7 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the king of rock and roll brought to life by Al Joslin.