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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waco will host the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo for 11 days from October 2 to October 12 with rides, new food vendors, and a rodeo at the Extraco Events Center — organizers also added a fresh map and new sights to boost the event's appeal for the whole family. KXXV
- ➤ Today, Waco Fire Department is offering free programs designed to help families keep their homes safe—these include home safety assessments, free smoke alarm installations with the American Red Cross, car seat installation help, and fire extinguisher training to teach the P.A.S.S. method. City of Waco
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Waco officials are inviting public input tonight from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, 5200 Speegleville Road in McGregor for a plan to widen Speegleville Road and rebuild a 0.61-mile bridge over the Middle Bosque River — the project aims to add extra travel lanes and sidewalks. KCENTV
- ➤ The 54-year-old Herring Avenue bridge will begin its yearlong rehabilitation soon—planners will install new joints and guardrails, replace the driving surface, and repair the pedestrian walkway added in 2004. Waco Tribune-Herald
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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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Full Moon Paddle Night
8-10 p.m. — City of Waco Brazos Park East — Limited spots available — Drift under the full moon's glow on the Brazos River with Sunshine Paddle Adventures.
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10 Years in The Backyard
8-11 p.m. — The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill — Tickets available — Tennessee alt rockers 10 Years make their Backyard stage debut.
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Diamond Rio Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill — Cost info not provided — Country legends DIAMOND RIO return to the Backyard Stage, with special guests VOTH.
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