Good morning, Waco.

Blue, a dog that went missing from Corpus Christi during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, was found today at a bathroom in Cameron Park and returned to her family after a microchip-enabled scan at the Pet Circle Regional Animal Center.

Filmmaker Jordan Ochel debuted Healing Hands on Friday, July 18th at 8pm at the Performing Arts Community Center — a film that explores a deaf boy's struggles to fit in and sparked discussion at the Waco Independent Film Festival, which runs until Sunday, July 20th.

Waco has seen its wettest July since 1976 with more than 6¼ inches of rain recorded at the airport, so the Corps of Engineers is reducing dam releases from Lake Waco (dropping from 7,400 to 1,200 cfs) and other reservoirs to lower river levels.

Rivers are set to remain in action stage while some lakeside parks remain closed until the waters recede.

On July 4, the Waco Fire Department deployed an engine company & a four-person crew to Kerrville to support emergency operations after catastrophic flooding, with Lieutenant Neil Cummings and Engineer Travis Brown joining search and rescue efforts along the Guadalupe River.

The team integrated with local responses as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System.

A small child is recovering after a copperhead bite in Lorena earlier this week—health officials urge caution as conditions favorable for snakes continue.

Ashley Bean Thornton, a loyal patron of Whataburger on 928 S 7th Street, received a surprise birthday party Friday when the fast food chain decorated the restaurant and gave her a custom-made hyper-realistic Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit purse — her close family and friends joined the celebration.

Kinder: Camping Adventures

9 AM – 4 PM — Saint Paul's Episcopal Day School — Cost Unavailable — Explore easy no-cook camping recipes and tools for a fun family camping experience.

Texas Ranger Talks (Afternoon Session)

2-3 p.m. — Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum — Regular admission required — Engage with active or retired Texas Rangers and gain insights into their remarkable service.

Extreme Temperatures & Heat Illness Prevention Training

12:30-4 p.m. — Central Texas AGC — Free entry — Learn to prevent heat-related illnesses with valuable training from OSHA experts.

Cars & Coffee

9-11:30 a.m. — Black Rifle Coffee Company — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of automotive camaraderie and caffeine with local enthusiasts.

HOT Pro Wrestling: Master of Puppets

6-9 p.m. — Lion's Den-Rentals — $20 – $35 — Experience Waco's thrilling wrestling showdown with high-flying action and VIP perks.