Fishing Takes Over Waco🎣

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🎨 First Friday + Fishing Weekend
This weekend feels like the unofficial start of spring in Waco. Downtown Waco is busy tonight because it’s First Friday. That means shops staying open late, specials across downtown, and a Dr. Seuss scavenger hunt where you can search for hidden characters and win prizes along the way. Magnolia kicks off their Spring at the Silos and the new “Bridges & Brazos” board-game mural on 7th Street gets its first public play tonight as part of the party.

Then Saturday and Sunday, Major League Fishing takes over Lake Waco. There’s also a Hunting & Fishing Outdoor Expo at the AC Hotel downtown, while Twin Bridges Park hosts a free fishing experience for families with rods, food, and kids’ activities. Academy Sports is running gift card giveaways and a kids’ casting competition too. Plenty to do if you’ve got kids with energy this weekend.

🎶 Concert season is lining up
Two music announcements this week. Brazos Nights released its 2026 schedule, bringing back the free riverfront concerts and fireworks nights at Indian Spring Park. Baylor also announced Baylor Backyard Live, a new pre-game concert series before every home football game this fall with live bands in the Baylor Backyard tailgate area.

🥤 Big gift for the Dr Pepper Museum
The Dr Pepper Museum just received a $1,023,000 commitment from the Hillman Family Foundation, one of the largest gifts in the museum’s history. The first project funded will be a 23-foot Dr Pepper bottle installation in the courtyard, debuting during the museum’s 35th birthday celebration in May.
Waco being the birthplace of Dr Pepper makes this extra fun, especially with the nod to the drink’s original 23 flavors built into the first $123,000 gift. 👉Read more.

⏰ Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday. Your phone will adjust automatically overnight… your oven clock and microwave, not so much. Set them forward before bed Saturday night and enjoy the longer spring evenings.

🐾 If your pet needs expert care, Ranch House Pet-Med offers comprehensive care from wellness to surgery, all right here in Waco. You can find them online, by phone at 254-544-1458, or at 149 Dosher Lane, Waco, 76712.

Meet Comet, a 4-year-old Goldendoodle weighing in at a very huggable 92 pounds. He’s fully grown, past the puppy chaos, and right in that sweet spot where you get a calm, loyal companion who still enjoys getting out for walks and playtime.

If you’re looking for a big, friendly dog who can be both a backyard buddy and a couch companion, Comet might be your guy.

👉 Meet Comet at Fuzzy Friends this weekend or learn more about him here.

Welcome to Open House, where this week’s home pairs early-1900s character with a fresh, modern remodel.

• 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,700 sq ft with a full 2022 renovation
• Quartz countertops, gas range, real hardwood floors, and vaulted ceilings with exposed beams
• Spacious concrete patio and low-maintenance turf backyard built for easy entertaining

Originally built in 1901, but with updated plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, so you get the charm without the hundred-year-old headaches.

👉 Take your best guess at the list price, then peek at the photos and answer here.

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🎈 Friday, March 6:

1st Friday Downtown Waco - ALL DAY

Cafe y Pan Dulce @ Southstate Bank - 9:30 AM

Local Author Book Signing @ Waco Welcome Center - 5 PM

Line Dancing Lessons @ The Will - 6 PM

Baylor Baseball vs Air Force @ Baylor Ballpark - 6:30 PM $3 Tickets for Service Members

Outdoor Family Movie Night - Prince of Egypt @ Journey Church - 6:30 PM

Chingo Bling & Raymond Orta Comedy @ The Hippodrome - 7:30 PM Tickets

FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC
Gordon Pyle @ BLVD Steakhouse - 6:30 PM
The Bohemian Pirates @ The Will - 8 PM
Markus Miller Live @ Encore Rooftop Bar - 8 PM
Collin James Band @ The Tavern - 8:30 PM
Lucas Jon Turner @ Freight Bar - 8:30 PM

🎈 Saturday, March 7:

Waco Downtown Farmers Market @ Bridge Street Plaza - 9 AM

Fish & Hunt Outdoor Expo @ AC Hotel - 9 AM

$1 Comic Sidewalk Sale @ Collect’Em - 10 AM

King’s Wings Grand Opening @ 4300 W Waco Dr - 10:30 AM

Central Texas Bunco Tournament @ Lee Lockwood Library - 11 AM

Major League Fishing Party @ Twin Bridges Park - 3 PM

Baylor Men’s Basketball vs Utah @ Foster Pavilion - 4 PM LAST REGULAR SEASON GAME Tickets from $17

Hooligan Night Bike Meet Up @ Route 77 Food Park - 7 PM

Brazos Theatre's Improv Comedy Show @ Waco Civic Theatre - 7:30 PM Tickets

Girls Night Karaoke @ Killer Crab - 8 PM

SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Pride & Joy @ The Backyard - 5 PM
Gordon Pyle in concert @ The BLVD Steakhouse - 6:30 PM
Chase Delao & Stephen Perez @ Barnett’s Whiskey House - 8 PM
The Texas Heatwave Band @ The Will - 8 PM
Missile Annie @ Twisted Sisters Patio Bar - 8 PM

🎈Sunday, March 8: International Women’s Day & Daylight Savings Day

Helberg BBQ Birthday Party @ Helberg BBQ - All Day starting at 10 AM

HomeGrown Sunday Market @ The Will - 1 PM

Baylor vs Air Force @ Baylor Ballpark - 1 PM Kids Under 12 Free

Major League Fishing Party @ Twin Bridges Park - 3 PM

Sales Distribution Manager at American-Amicable Group
The Waco company that calls the ALICO building home is hiring someone to help support its sales team and distribution partners. The role focuses on training agents, analyzing sales performance, and helping coordinate across teams. Best suited for someone with insurance or sales operations experience who enjoys building systems that help people succeed.

Marketing Coordinator at Waco Bodymend Company
One of Waco’s fastest-growing wellness groups is hiring someone to help tell the story across four local brands. The role includes social media, short-form video, events, and helping campaigns come to life. Good fit for someone creative who likes variety and wants to grow alongside local businesses.

Director of Operations at Central Texas Food Bank
The Central Texas Food Bank is opening a new Waco facility in 2026, and this role will help lead it. The position oversees warehouse operations, transportation, staff teams, and community partnerships serving nine counties across Central Texas. Big leadership opportunity for someone in logistics or operations who wants their work to directly impact the community.

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