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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An athlete died during the swim portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Waco triathlon Sunday after water safety personnel provided immediate aid and the participant was later pronounced dead at a hospital—organizers confirmed the death and offered condolences. KXXV
- ➤ A Little River Academy seventh grader suffered a fractured skull in a go-kart crash when a side-by-side collided with his vehicle (he had surgery, was released last Friday, and is now recovering at home as the football team wears his jersey number on helmet stickers). KCENTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo is running from Oct. 2 through Oct. 12, drawing more than 200,000 visitors and generating over $70 million in revenue for the local economy. Organizers say the event supports over 500 contract jobs and more than 90 vendors—boosting business in Waco. KXXV
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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
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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