Good morning, Waco.

New owners of Waco Square (60,000 sqft) plan to renovate the roof, parking lot, signage and landscaping along Valley Mills Drive as Poco Loco prepares to open this fall, and the group seeks new retailers while community members share hopes for small and Latino-owned businesses.

University High School PTA and Champion Barbers joined with First Central Credit Union to give over 250 Waco ISD students free haircuts ahead of the new school year + easing costs for families.

The event also offered Champion Barbers Academy students a hands-on service training opportunity.

Lorena ISD launched its annual Back-to-School Bash today, featuring local vendors, a bounce house, and a pep rally that energized students as school starts.

The festivities also recognized standout clubs like the robotics team—celebrated for its recent state wins.

Some McGregor residents reported a spike in water bills with charges exceeding $800, although City Manager Kevin Evans explained that water rates have not increased and no changes are planned.

The city will continue monitoring billing and aquifer pumping updates.

A Waco district judge ruled that the Boerne Little League team will go to the Little League World Series after a Tuesday hearing determined Tulsa used an ineligible player.

The decision reversed an earlier ruling favoring Tulsa.