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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners and content creators will attend the Achieve Conference, a three-day event (October 6-8) at the Waco Convention Center that will offer new marketing ideas and chances to meet experts. The conference, now in its fourth year, will boost brand growth and help businesses learn what works best. KXXV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owners are seeking historic landmark designation for Marjorie Sanger’s 1952 home—designed in the International Style by Fehr and Granger at 3600 MacArthur Drive—and the former second H-E-B store is undergoing restoration that has earned city incentives and will soon become a Garden City Grocery with 10 new apartment units. Waco Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, La Vega ISD holds a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. at La Vega High School's rear parking lot — community members should use the rear gate on Wheeler and Barlow Streets — as the district begins building a new $41.5 million Early College High School campus. The 67,000 square foot facility will serve early college and CTE/P-Tech programs and is set to open in Fall 2026. KCENTV
- ➤ Dozens of central Texas students showed their skills at an agricultural mechanics competition on Tuesday as they kicked off the HOT Fair and Rodeo season in Waco. Carnival rides and concerts will soon add extra excitement to the event. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT plans to revamp Business 77 and Loop 484 in McLennan County by adding shared-use paths for cyclists and pedestrians and reconstructing bridges for improved safety—construction is slated to start in 2028 and residents can offer feedback through Oct. 15. 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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Crystal Gayle Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Waco Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the enchanting voice of Crystal Gayle, a beloved figure in country music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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