🗳️ Did you get your sticker?

Good morning, Waco! This is The Waco Buzz, the local newsletter that feels like walking into the polling place and finding no line.

In today's edition:
🗳️ Election Day in Waco
🍼 A first for Waco families
🏛️ City Council Agenda Preview
🏀 Baylor Basketball Season Begins
🎤 Midweek Events and Live Music

Let's get to it!
- Sam Harper

Camp Fimfo Waco is bringing country music to the Campitheater® Nov. 13-14, with a two-night concert weekend featuring Casey Donahew, Corey Kent, Kin Faux, Huser Brothers and Bryce Leatherwood.

Think live music under the stars, family time and a little escape from the everyday. Camp Fimfo is a local outdoor resort with cozy cabins, RV sites, mini golf and plenty of ways to make a weekend of it.

We're giving three readers the chance to experience it! One grand prize winner will score a two-night cabin stay PLUS four VIP weekend passes. Two additional winners will each get two VIP weekend passes. Whether you're there for the music or the memories, this is a great way to spend a weekend in Waco.
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🗳️ Go Vote
If you've had your fill of campaign commercials, unsolicited texts and enough yard signs to start a small political convention, good news: Election Day is here.

We don't cover politics, but we do believe knowing what's happening on your ballot is part of being an informed Wacoan. There's quite a bit to sort through this year, so here's the short version:

McLennan County voters will weigh in on races ranging from U.S. Senate and Congress to governor, state leadership, local judges and county commissioners.

One thing worth knowing before you head to the polls: You'll see Texas Senate District 22 listed twice. That's not a printing error. Sen. Brian Birdwell stepped down, so one race fills the remainder of his current term (through January 11), while the other determines who serves the next full term.

A few things before you go:

The ballot is a long one. Take a few minutes to review it before you arrive. Get ready to see a sea of "I Voted" stickers on your friends, neighbors and all over your social media feeds. Election Day's unofficial uniform is about to make its annual appearance.

👉 Find your sample ballot and polling locations here.

🍼 A first for Waco families
On a completely different note, there's some good news for Waco families who have been waiting a long time for it. A baby girl and baby boy have arrived after IVF treatment at Deerwood Waco Fertility Clinic, making them the first babies conceived through IVF in Waco, according to KCEN.

Until now, patients seeking IVF have often had to make repeated trips to Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin or Houston for treatment. Having a lab right here in Waco means more of that journey can happen close to home, without adding hours on the road to an already emotional process.

Dr. Lacy Kessler hopes the births encourage other families facing infertility to explore their options. Learn more about Deerwood Waco.

💬 Community Corner: The Waco Buzz Parents edition got a 95% approval rating over the weekend. That's a pretty good sign we're onto something, so I'm adding it to the 2027 lineup!

One thing to know: this won't go to everyone who gets the regular Buzz. When it's ready, we'll let you know how to sign up if you'd like to receive it.

Want to help build it? I'm looking for people with ideas, connections, and local businesses interested in sponsoring the launch. If that's you, hit reply. I'd love to talk.

Waco to Chicago, $240. Fly round-trip on American Dec. 5–12, then spend a week working remotely or exploring the Windy City under its famous Christmas lights. Make time for Yolk, one of my favorite breakfast spots in the country, and pack a real coat. 👉 Check flights*
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🏪 Two Recent Openings
Bosque Spirits opened over the weekend at 220 Lake Air Dr, in the old Pickup Outfitters building. Pilates & Strength Haus opened a couple weeks ago at 5100 Franklin Ave, in the same spot as Yoga8 👉 See the schedule

🏢 Welcome to the Neighborhood, Mallory Horn
New neighbors on Valley Mills: State Farm agent Mallory Horn opened her office at 919 N Valley Mills Dr, Suite A, in the same building as the Wacoan magazine offices. “What started as a goal has become a reality,” she wrote.

🐦 Bluebird Art and Apothecary
A new shop is opening Friday at 1525 N. 6th St. Blue Bird brings together 100% pure linen clothing, accessories and a little something extra: an on-site stylist to help you put together a head-to-toe look. Opening weekend includes 50% off select items, daily tea tastings and a drawing for a $100 gift certificate.
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 12–9 PM; Sunday, 1–6 PM. 👉 Follow @bluebirdwaco

🍔 Union Hall Shake-Up
Armstrong's Bayou Cafe has left Union Hall after a three-year run. The owners are renovating their own brick-and-mortar location. In the meantime, the Armstrong's Bayou Express food truck is parked at The Feed Lot in Hewitt. Stop by Tuesday or Wednesday for free cheesecake with any basket or pasta order. I'm excited for them.

New at Union Hall since we last mentioned it: Willie Sue's Burger, Krazy Dogz and Turkey Leg Shack.

With daylight saving time behind us, we're getting home after dark a little more often. That's a good time to think about what your home looks like at night.

Lumos Outdoor Lighting designs and installs custom outdoor lighting for Waco homes, highlighting everything from architectural details and landscaping to walkways and outdoor living spaces. Family-owned and locally based, Lumos offers free design consultations to help you see what's possible.

Explore their work.*

🏛️ City Council meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday's meeting:

The meeting has a 3 PM work session and 6 PM business session at the Bosque Theater, 100 Washington Ave. Watch live at MyWacoTV.com.

👉 See the full agenda

Baylor basketball is officially back. The Bears have already knocked off the No. 1 and No. 3 teams in exhibition games, and now the games count. With both teams opening their seasons at Foster Pavilion and Homecoming week underway, there's plenty of reason to get out and support the Bears.

🏀 Basketball: New season, fresh start. Both teams kicked off the regular season last night at Foster Pavilion. The women host Central Arkansas Thursday at 7 PM, then Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Sunday at 2 PM, with postgame autographs. The men take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff Friday at 4 PM, followed by Yale next Tuesday, Nov. 10.

🏈 Football: The Bears head into Homecoming with some momentum after taking down UCF last Friday. Iowa State comes to McLane Stadium Saturday for an 11 AM kickoff. A win would make for quite a Homecoming weekend. Tickets from $17.

⚽ Soccer: Baylor hosts Houston Thursday at 7 PM at Betty Lou Mays Field.

Tuesday, November 3:
Readers Meet the Author: Bruce Longenecker @ Moody Library, 5:30 PM
Bingo Night @ Jorge’s Waco, 6 PM
Beer Garden Yoga @ Brotherwell Brewing, 7 PM
Smarty Pints Trivia @ Southern Roots Brewing Co., 7 PM
Trivia Waco @ Billy Bob’s Burgers China Spring, 7 PM

Wednesday, November 4:
The Meetup @ Startup Waco, 9 AM
Trivia Night @ Dog Haus, 7 PM
Music Bingo @ Brotherwell Brewing, 7 PM

Thursday, November 5:
🍽️ It’s Green + Gold Day: specials at Waco restaurants all day, including $2 scoops of green and gold ice cream at Heritage Creamery. See the full list
Veterans Breakfast @ Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9 AM
Protect Yourself Conference @ STEAM Center, 9 AM
Story Time @ Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 10:30 AM
Baylor Club Open House @ Baylor Club, 5:30 PM
Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons @ Hotel 1928, 6:30 PM
Pigskin Revue @ Waco Hall, 7 PM
Epiphanies New Play Festival @ PACC, 7:30 PM
John Lomax III @ Texas Music Cafe, 8 PM

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🛞 Chevy of West's Tire Fresh Start Event is on. Owner Leo Pacheco and General Sales Manager Mark Varia are offering buy 3, get 1 for $1 on select tires with installation, plus offers on brakes, shocks and struts, and tire sensors.*

Thanks for reading The Waco Buzz today. If you found something helpful, please share it with someone who is going to wear their "I Voted" sticker all day, toss the shirt in the laundry basket without realizing it's still on there, and not rediscover it until it's a million crumpled wet pieces of paper hiding throughout the entire load.

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