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Good Morning Waco! This is The Waco Buzz, the local newsletter that feels like catching the smell of cookies baking in the oven.

Over 250 of you said you’re excited about the Date Night Passport and I’m just as excited to say it should be headed to the printer next week. Stay tuned!

Let’s get to it!
— Sam Harper

Cromwell Commercial Group is Central Texas’ trusted partner for commercial real estate brokerage and property management. With more than 180 years of combined experience, the Cromwell team brings unmatched market insight, strong relationships, and proven results to every deal.

From retail, industrial, and office space to investment properties and land development, Cromwell Commercial Group delivers the strategies and access clients need to succeed. Backed by data, experience, and a commitment to client success, Cromwell is where opportunity meets expertise.

👉 Check out available properties and contact a Cromwell broker today to secure the right property for your business.

Coolest Summer Since 2007 ☀️

Remember last year when we all thought we’d melt into the pavement? This summer’s been the opposite. Waco has only logged five 100-degree days so far—the fewest since 2007.

Experts say we can thank a rainier spring and a lucky break from the dreaded “heat dome.” Translation: our yards stayed greener, our ACs ran a little lighter, and for once, Labor Day felt (almost) tolerable.

Kangaroos, YouTube, and Waco Wildlife 🦘

Here’s a sentence you don’t hear every day: two kangaroos were hopping down a Waco street this week. They’d escaped from Waco Wildlife Rescue, where local YouTuber Ben (yep, the one with 3.25M subscribers) runs a certified wildlife rehab and farm sanctuary.

Waco PD eventually “got a jump on the situation” (their words) and brought the kangaroos home safely. The rescue says the animals are fine and they’re tightening up those gates before the next video goes viral.

Dog of the Week: Sperry 🐶

Sperry is a 5-year-old, 18-pound Cardigan Welsh Corgi mix with short legs, big ears, and an even bigger heart. He’s available for adoption now through Fuzzy Friends Rescue.

If you’ve been looking for a sidekick with a permanent smile, Sperry might be your guy. Meet him here.

What would you do with $1.7 billion in Waco? 💰

Saturday’s Powerball drawing could crown a new billionaire—$1.7 billion with a B is on the line. And it got me thinking…

If you hit the jackpot and suddenly got to shape Waco’s future, what would you put the money toward? A Brazos Riverfront that rivals San Antonio, Cowboys Stadium 2.0, a Waco subway system, or just handing Trader Joe’s and Costco a blank check to finally show up?

⛳Bootstrap Classic — Startup Waco’s first annual charity golf tournament at Ridgewood Country Club, October 13th, promises caddies, swag, and championship-level play—all to fuel bold new businesses in Central Texas. Register your team or sponsor a hole → bootstrapclassic.com

🎭Baylor New Play Initiative— Four brand-new works premiere Sept. 26–28 at Baylor’s Mabee Theatre, each vying for the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize. Be among the first to see tomorrow’s award-winning playwrights in action—early-bird packages start at $50 → get your tickets

🎙️ Middle Class Matters Podcast —Launching Saturday, Sept. 6. Waco mother-daughter duo Renae and Brooke tackle the real struggles (and blessings) of America’s middle class—family, finances, faith, education, and more. Expect honest conversations, inspiring guest stories, and spiritual encouragement with a Southern dose of sass, heart, and truth. Check out the trailer here → Spotify | Follow @mcmatterspodcast

Today’s Open House isn’t just any listing, it’s the most expensive home sold in Waco in August. You’ll find it out in Crawford, sitting on more than five acres with every amenity you can imagine .Amenities include:

👉 Take your guess before peeking at the answer and photos here.

🏠 Evergreen Enterprises - Honest, reliable, and on time general contractor for all your home needs.
⭐Adam Rogers - Texas Farm Bureau Insurance - Local, trusted insurance guidance designed specifically for your family.
🏢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.

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📆Friday:

Café y Pan Dulce @ Camp Fimfo - 9:30 AM

Central Texas Watercolor Society Book Signing & Happy Hour @ The Olive Branch - 4:30 PM

Skill Builders: Leatherwork Basics @ Mayborn Museum Complex - 6 PM Tickets

Bob Ross Paint & Sip @ Texas Music Cafe - 6 PM Tickets

Live Music

Willie Snell @ The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro - 6 PM
DJ Sweetest T @ Marie’s Wine Bar - 6:30 PM
Sloppy Joe Trio @ Union Grove - 7 PM
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray @ Uncle Worm’s Smoke House - 7 PM
Sami Brown @ Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar - 8 PM
Darrin Morris Band @ The Will - 8 PM Tickets
Pecos & The Rooftops @ Backyard Bar Stage & Grill - 8:30 PM Tickets

📆 Saturday:

6th Annual Beast of the Brazos Open Water Swim @ Indian Spring Park - 7 AM Registration

China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market @ China Spring United Methodist Church - 9 AM

Waco Downtown Farmers Market @ Bridge Street Plaza - 9 AM

Fair Trade Workshop: Sashiko/Boro Stitch Workshop @ World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market - 10 AM

Car Meet Up@ Tuff Shed Woodway - 10 AM

Homestead Weekly Market @ Homestead Heritage - 10 AM

1-Year Anniversary Party @ Pet Circle Regional Animal Center - 11 AM

3rd Annual Texas Elvis Weekend @ Waco Convention Center - 2 PM Tickets

To Kill a Mockingbird (matinee) @ Waco Civic Theatre - 2:30 PM Tickets

Artisan Market @ 421 S 11th St - 5 PM

1-Year Anniversary Celebration @ The Performing Arts Community Center - 6 PM Tickets

Improv Comedy Show @ Brazos Theatre - 7:30 PM Tickets

To Kill a Mockingbird @ Waco Civic Theatre - 7:30 PM Tickets

LIVE MUSIC

Clay-Dawg @ The Will - 2 PM
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray @ Barnett’s Whiskey House - 5:30 PM
Luck of the Draw with Darryl Worley @ BASE at Extraco - 6PM
Live Jazz Saturday with the Pat McKee Trio @ Segovia Wine Bar - 7 PM
Rewind Party Band @ The Will - 8 PM
Reverend Nathon Outlaw Blues @ Texas Music Cafe - 8 PM Tickets
Dad Rock Night: Council Hill with Ghost Dance Band @ Backyard Bar Stage & Grill - 8 PM Tickets

📆Sunday:

Waco Wild West Bicycle Tour @ Heritage Square - 7 AM Register

Wheels & Wine Car Meet @ Waco Winery & Vineyards - 10 AM

Homegrown Sunday & Outdoor Market @ The Will - 11 AM

Sunday Sessions: Matt Doering @ Waco Surf - 2 PM

To Kill a Mockingbird (matinee) @ Waco Civic Theatre - 2:30 PM Tickets

2nd Annual Thank You! Lee Lockwood Fundraiser @ Lee Lockwood Library and Museum - 3 PM Tickets

A Memorial Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne @ Backyard Bar Stage & Grill - 7 PM Tickets

👨‍💻 Software Support Specialist @ AxisCare
Help home-care agencies run smoother. AxisCare wants a tech-savvy problem solver to support their users across the country while based right here in Waco with solid pay and full benefits. Apply here.

🥐 Store Manager @ Silos Baking Co. (Magnolia)
Lead the team that keeps Joanna Gaines’ famous cupcakes and cookies flying off the shelves. Magnolia is hiring a store manager for Silos Baking Co., with pay in the $47K–$70K range and plenty of hands-on leadership in the kitchen. Apply here.

If you do take this job, my only request is that you put in a Magnolia Cupcakes vending machine that’s open 24/7.

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