☕Hollywood Theater Becomes Sports Hub 🏀

Good Morning Waco! This is The Waco Buzz, the newsletter that feels like rolling the dice and landing on Free Parking with a lot of Monopoly cash in the pot.

— Sam Harper

👕 The Waco Buzz Shirts — Open Until Aug 29
New shirts were released on Friday, and orders are already coming in (thank you!). This first run is only open until August 29. After that, it closes.
And remember: if I spot you in Waco wearing one, your coffee or cold one is on me.
👉 Grab your shirt before Aug 29

🤝 Welcome New Community Champions
A big thank-you to Arise Construction and Cromwell Commercial Group for jumping on board as the newest Community Champions. By partnering together, they’re helping thousands of locals stay connected, positive, and engaged in what makes Waco great, while continuing to build a stronger Waco for all of us.

🏀🏐Waco Warriors Take Over Former Hollywood Theater
The old Regal Jewel movie theater on Woodway Drive will become a multi-sport facility. Plans are still taking shape, but kids could soon play baseball, volleyball, and more under one roof.
Who are the Warriors? Founded in 2017, the Waco Warriors Sports Foundation is a nonprofit running more than 30 teams across five sports to impact young people through skills, coaching, and a focus on character, family, and leadership for the good of the community. Learn more.

More indoor fun for kids is a real need in Waco. Other than walking the aisles of Costco for free samples, what indoor activity do you think our city needs most?
👉 Reply to this email with your idea. The best one will be shared in Friday’s edition of The Waco Buzz.

💅 Polished Nail Club - A Lux Spa Experience Coming Soon
Coming soon in a brand-new building at 1001 Columbus Ave, Polished Nail Club wants to redefine nail care in Waco. Picture a membership-based, spa-style experience that treats your nails like artwork and prioritizes both client comfort and technician well-being. Grand opening is still TBD; follow along on Instagram. (They’re hiring!)

Youth Tutoring Business for Sale
A long-time Waco tutoring center with more than 4,500 students served is up for grabs. The price tag is $75K with about $38K in annual cash flow—cheaper than starting one from scratch. Perfect for someone who loves education and wants to scale a trusted local brand that’s already making an impact.

On the agenda for this week’s City Council meeting (August 19):

See full agenda

📍 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM at the Waco Convention Center – Bosque Theatre, 100 Washington Ave. Public welcome in person.

📆 Tuesday:

Lone Star Luncheon with Mack Brown & Vince Young @ Texas Sports Hall of Fame - 11:30 AM | Save Your Seat

Fabled Book Club: The View from Lake Como @ Fabled Bookshop & Cafe - 7 PM Registration

Beer Garden Yoga @ Brotherwell Brewing - 7 PM

Smarty Pints Trivia @ Southern Roots Brewing Co. - 7 PM

Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday @ Freight Bar - 7:30 PM

Open Mic Night @ Thrst Coffee - 8 PM

📆 Wednesday:

The Meetup @ Startup Waco - 9 AM

1000 Friends of Waco @ Baylor Club - 10:30 AM Registration

Story Time @ Fabled Bookshop & Cafe - 10:30 AM

Newcomers & Neighbors @ Baylor Club - 11:30 AM

Trivia Night @ Hemingway’s Watering Hole - 6 PM

Cocktails & Canvas: Celestial Blooms & Rosy Riffs @ The Will - 6 PM tickets

Slap Stix Trivia Night @ Torchy’s Tacos - 6:30 PM

Music Bingo @ Brotherwell Brewing - 7 PM

📆 Thursday:

WPN Third Thursday Game Night @ La Madeleine - 6 PM

Midnight Mustangs @ Waco Lions Den - 7 PM

Thursday Dance Hall Night @ The Will - 7 PM

Troubadour Tales Songwriter Series with Zak Webb, Logan Faukenberry & Mollie Daniel @ Texas Music Cafe - 8 PM Tickets

Baylor fans, the season kickoff party is here 🎉 Thursday, Aug 28, The Baylor Club is throwing its biggest Thursday Night Live yet—DJ Jenn, surprise guests, chef bites, and all the pregame energy before Baylor vs Auburn. Plus, it’s your chance to explore Club membership and see the newly renovated space inside McLane Stadium. Grab a ticket here.

🏢Cromwell Commercial Group - Your trusted partner to assist in finding and acquiring the perfect commercial property for your investment needs.
🏗️Arise Construction - Waco’s trusted commercial contractor, currently building the new Gibbons Island at Cameron Park Zoo.
🏠 Evergreen Enterprises - Honest, reliable, and on time general contractor
☕ Homestead Weekly Market – Saturday morning indoor market 10A-2P
⭐Adam Rogers - Texas Farm Bureau Insurance - Local, trusted guidance designed specifically for your family.

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⚽ Baylor Soccer – All Home Games Free!
All home matches at Betty Lou Mays Field are now FREE! This is a big deal as this is top-tier Division I soccer in Waco offering a perfect chance for any young sports fan to watch elite-level soccer live without you or your family spending a dime.

🏈 Baylor Football 2025 – Bears Are Back
Baylor finished last season strong and returns loaded for 2025. QB Sawyer Robinson throws for 3,000+ yards, RBs Bryson Washington and Dawson Pendergrass are back, and the defense has depth plus fresh talent from the transfer portal.

The Big Game: Auburn Football | Fri, Aug 29 | Berm seats available for $83
Fun fact: chrome helmets are back. Not just shiny, they’re a throwback nod to Baylor’s championship winning days a decade ago, and yes, they might make you feel 10% faster just by watching.

Thanks for reading the Waco Buzz today. Waco news doesn’t have to be boring, it can be smart, useful, and sometimes skibidi.(Even after they added it to the dictionary I have no idea what it means.)