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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation will close Irving Lee Street at the southbound Interstate 35 frontage road and Belmont Drive on Oct. 7 for utility and drainage upgrades, with work expected to last through early November. Alternate routes for northbound and southbound I-35 traffic have been planned—drivers should follow them during the closure. KCENTV
- ➤ City Manager Bradley Ford announced earlier this month that he will step down at the end of February—city council has hired a search firm to find his replacement. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ City officials said a federally funded project to replace the Speegleville Road bridge over the Middle Bosque River might begin next fall—other nearby public works projects are starting soon. Waco Tribune-Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Texas homebuyers chose new construction at 30%—twice the national rate—between July 2023 and June 2024, and local realtors said McLennan County saw a 20% jump in new builds as builders offered low rates and closing cost help. Realtors also noted a rising trend in multigenerational purchases that made these homes attractive. KXXV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three athletes—Brian Grissom from Little River Academy, Sha'Drach Gordon from Killeen and Oakley Goins from Harker Heights—are in the running for KCEN’s Player of the Week as fans cast votes today via KCEN’s sports channels. Goins was noted for his 43-yard game-winning field goal that helped secure a 24-21 win. KCENTV
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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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