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Waco
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Waco restaurants are expanding as Encore Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits grows its presence at the Hippodrome by opening a second-floor venue that will soon serve four-course meals and movies while hiring staff and adding more TVs and fans. El Conquistador reopened its remodeled Bellmead location on Sept 2, and Wienerschnitzel is progressing on a new location with a drive-thru as Dog Haus Biergarten updates its opening schedule (along with several other local eateries planning new developments). Waco Tribune-Herald
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Oktoberfest — Waco Wise
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Southern Roots Brewing Co. — Enjoy three days of festivities with food, music, and plenty of beer to celebrate Oktoberfest.
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Home for the Holidays - Waco
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Waco Convention Center — First Call Shopping: $10 | General Admission: $6 — Enjoy three days of festive holiday shopping with over 130 vendors offering unique gifts.
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5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
5-11:59 p.m. — Southern Roots Brewing Co. — Check for entry fees — Celebrate Oktoberfest with exciting activities, delicious food, and plenty of beer!
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Herbal Incense Crafting Workshop
6-8:30 p.m. — Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy — $34 — Craft your own herbal incense while connecting with nature in a creative workshop led by a skilled herbalist.
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Family Fun Day and Pickleball Tournament
Enjoy highly discounted day passes to enjoy all Camp Fimfo amenities and enter a Pickleball tournament to win cash and prizes, competitive and recreation divisions available.
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Randy Travis - More Life Tour
7-9 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the legacy of country music legend Randy Travis with heartfelt performances featuring guest vocalist James Dupré.
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Jeff Dunham's Artificial Intelligence Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Foster Pavilion — Ticket details available — Legendary comedian Jeff Dunham brings laughter with his new North American Tour.
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Running With The Bulls Fun Run and 5K Race
8-11 AM — Extraco Events Center — Registration fees apply — Challenge yourself with a fun one-mile run or a competitive 5K at this thrilling event.
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IRONMAN 70.3 Waco
11 AM — Indian Spring Park, Waco, TX — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of an IRONMAN race through the heart of Texas with a scenic swim, bike, and run course.
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