Good morning, Waco.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is teaming up for Operation Sugar Plum to deliver 90 beds to children on Christmas Eve morning — helping 4,500 kids in need in Waco.

The nonprofit has delivered 644 beds this year and more than 1,500 since 2022.

Telephus Johnson — a 19th-century businessman — became a local legend when stories falsely claimed he was buried with a poker table, a whiskey bottle and a six-shooter; his reinterment at Oakwood Cemetery confirmed a conventional burial and highlighted his role in shaping early Waco.

Texas added 3 GW of new solar power in Q3, enough to light about 384,000 homes.

In the first nine months of 2025, the state installed 7.4 GW total, nearly double what California reported.

A new fire truck arrived in Marlin from Minnesota to help firefighters tackle water supply challenges; a push-in ceremony is set for Saturday at 4 p.m. at Falls County Emergency Services District One (3172 State Hwy 6 N) to welcome the upgrade.

Waco Trolley Christmas Lights Tour (Late Tour)

2:30-4 a.m. — 6500 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX — $25 per person — A charming trolley ride showcasing the most magical Christmas light displays in the Waco area.

NYE Party Breakfast Buffet

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm — The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill — Cost Info not provided — Celebrate the New Year with a festive breakfast buffet in Waco.

Songs for a New World

2:30-5 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a powerful contemporary musical exploring life's defining choices through captivating songs.