Star Wars Sewing with Ms. Judy (Age 10-14)

By Ashley Velasquez | April 25, 2024 |

Everyone can sew! Join the teacher of our most popular summer art camp class, Ms. Judy, for a fun exploration of fiber arts for kids ages 10-14. You don’t want to miss this! In honor of Star Wars Day (yes, May the Fourth be with you too!), Ms. Judy will guide our students in creating…

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Dia De Los Muertos Waco 2023

By Austin Johnson | September 26, 2023 |

Be a part of Waco’s largest Day of the Dead celebration! The third annual Día De Los Muertos Parade & Festival returns to Downtown Waco on October 28th, 2023! This annual event serves as a unifying force bringing together the diverse communities of Waco and representing our city’s vibrant Hispanic culture. Dia de los Muertos…

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Waco Rowing Regatta

By Austin Johnson | June 21, 2023 |

We look forward to having your team with us in November and we appreciate your support. Luke Walton – WRR Race Director Team Tents The athlete area near boat launch/land is free for teams to set up their own tents within. It is first come, first served, but there is plenty of room available. Similar to the…

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Hispanic Heritage

By Carla Pendergraft | May 1, 2013

Sandtown was a Hispanic community in South Waco dating back to the early 1900s. The community was mostly inside the west bank of the Brazos River up through Mary Avenue and Jackson Avenue to South Second Street and across Jones Avenue (a few blocks from Interstate Highway 35). Sandtown’s population was mostly Mexican-American immigrants. Businesses…

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Boots on the Brazos Fundraiser

By Becky Aydelotte | March 2, 2022 |

Dig out your cowboy boots and hat, it’s time to support The Arc of McLennan County at its annual “Boots on the Brazos” fundraiser! The event will feature a barbeque dinner catered by Eddie Ray’s Smokehouse and country music (and dancing) with Weldon Henson and Band. Western attire is encouraged. For details, call (254) 756-7491…

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Waco Mammoth National Monument Book Signing

By Austin Johnson | April 12, 2023 |

WACO MAMMOTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES BOOK-SIGNING WITH AUTHORS CALVIN SMITH AND DAVID LINTZ Celebrating the Release of “A History of the Waco Mammoth Site: In Pursuit of a National Monument”   WACO, Texas (April 12, 2023) – The Waco Mammoth Foundation announced today that a book-signing event will be held with authors Calvin Smith and David…

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2nd Annual Boots, Lace, & Pearls Gala

By Austin Johnson | March 7, 2024 |

The Waco Police Association is teaming up with emergency responders in the Heart of Texas region to host the second annual Boots, Lace & Pearls Gala. Our aim is to honor and acknowledge the exceptional emergency responders who serve Central Texas. This event supports the emergency responder assistance fund, which helps police officers, firefighters, EMTs,…

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Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk for Waco

By Becky Aydelotte | August 16, 2022 |

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, has announced that it will hold the Central Texas MORE THAN PINK Walk today. This year’s MORE THAN PINK community walk event is starting at the Texas Farm Bureau Campus in Waco. This community walks is made possible by the volunteer committee Waco to provide a…

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Mission Waco Mission World Race ONE

By Austin Johnson | February 15, 2024 |

Join us on Saturday, April 27th, for a chip timed 5K or 1-mile Fun Run.  Race proceeds help fund a number of MWMW programs and brings together our neighbors and the Waco community, including  local college students. This year will be our 12th year of fun! Visit www.missionwaco.org/raceone to register and for more information.

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