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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, about 400 attendees gathered downtown at the AC Hotel by Marriott for Refit Revolution's 10th annual convention that featured daily workouts and community empowerment + the Lowe's Foundation announced a $675,000 gift to help TSTC equip its new Construction Technology Center, which will open this spring. Last week, building permits were approved for projects at the Electrolit plant, a four-story apartment building, and a shop at Webster Market while strong May sales tax rebates and the Phoenix Ballroom listing highlight a busy local business scene. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Marine veteran Clint Fletcher opened Fletcher's barbershop in Robinson (employing only veterans to build on shared military experiences) and he plans to hire two more veterans by year’s end. KCENTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chip and Joanna Gaines' new show Back to the Frontier drew online criticism — conservative Christians questioned the inclusion of a same-sex couple in an eight‑week social experiment set in the Canadian Rockies. Dallas couple Joe Riggs and Jason Hanna lived in a small cabin with their twin sons during the filming, and Chip addressed the backlash on social media. Waco Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A global study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities found that children who received smartphones before age 13 face higher risks of mental health issues in early adulthood, including suicidal thoughts and emotional dysregulation. Local mental health expert Dr. Amy Mersiovsky advised parents to set firm rules—and local parent Zac Hanson shared that he limits screen time for his children. KCENTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NBA champion Kenrich Williams will host a free youth basketball camp tomorrow at University High School gym to teach local athletes his winning skills, with sessions for third to fifth graders (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and for sixth to eighth graders (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.). KCENTV
- ➤ The Midway 12U All-Star softball team won its opening regional game by shutting out New Mexico 7—0 on Monday with a six-run fourth inning and strong pitching, and the team will face Texas East for Game Three of the regional today at 10 a.m. KCENTV
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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.
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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.
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Cars & Coffee
9-11:30 a.m. — Black Rifle Coffee Company — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of automotive camaraderie and caffeine with local enthusiasts.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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