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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Central Texas is celebrating Halloween by inviting residents to share pictures of their costumes (for an online gallery and a feature on Good Morning Texas) ahead of the holiday. KXXV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Mexico-based beverage company will build a $220M production plant in Waco—set to get $9.3M in local economic incentives over 15 years. Waco Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Waco began routine water system cleaning on October 20 and customers may notice a slight change in water smell and taste as free chlorine replaces chloramine—this step is taken to clear buildup in pipes and will finish on November 17. The water remains safe to drink and its normal flavor will return when cleaning is complete. KXXV
- ➤ On Oct. 20, city officials in Waco held a public open house to showcase early plans for the Barron’s Branch redevelopment project which includes floodplain remediation, infrastructure upgrades, and a new riverfront public plaza—residents expressed both interest and concern about design and historical preservation. City officials will host a Waco Walks tour on Saturday, Oct. 25 to highlight the project and gather additional public input. KCENTV
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Medicare Made Easy Workshop
6-7 p.m. — East Waco Library — Free entry — Navigate Medicare complexities with confidence in this informative session.
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HOWLOWEEN BASH 2025: Welcome To The Jungle
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Waco Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — An unforgettable night of wild fun with gourmet food, dancing, a costume contest, and a doggy fashion show.
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Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders Conference
October 26-28 — Waco Convention Center — Sponsorship opportunities available — Connect with fellow farmer veterans and learn about resources and support.
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Trunk or Treat
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Waco ISD Stadium — Free entry — A fun and safe way for kids to enjoy Halloween with candy, treats, and music.
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Waco Life Drawing Session
6-8 p.m. — The Performing Arts Community Center — Free entry — All skill levels welcome to explore creativity with life drawing in a supportive environment.
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Live Music Night with Local Artists
8-11 p.m. — The Blue Dog Wine and Martini Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Max, Lynnette, Shawna, and Steven.
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Frozen The Musical
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — N/A — Experience Disney’s Broadway production of Frozen with stunning visuals and beloved songs in Waco.
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75th TEXOMA NATS Regional Conference
All Day — Glennis McCrary Music Building — Stay tuned for updates — Celebrate 75 years of regional music talent with conferences and auditions.
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Frozen: The Broadway Musical
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Tickets required — Immerse in a dazzling spectacle of music and storytelling with Elsa and Anna's epic journey.
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Chandler Pearson Concert
4-9 p.m. — Camp Fimfo Waco — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music featuring Tracy Byrd in a unique Texas setting.
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