It’s Sunday, Waco. The World Cup kicks off Thursday for the first time on American soil since 1994. Thirty-two years. One hundred and four games. The whole world watching the same thing at the same time, starting this week.
In today’s Sunday Sip:
⚽World Cup starts Thursday — best spots to watch in Waco
🚀Robinson Rockets win the State Championship
📅Three events to circle this week
🏡Home of the Week: 3201 Edward Drive
📌 Community Bulletin Board
See you out there!
— Sam Harper
TOGETHER WITH CHEVY OF WEST
Mario Bonaccorso, Parts & Service Director at Chevrolet of West
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Chevy of West now offers a complimentary multi-point inspection with every service visit, catching safety issues and recalls before they become problems.
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⚽ Where to Watch the World Cup in Waco
The five-week tournament opens on Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa at 2 PM CT on Fox. Free on Tubi too, if you don't have cable.
USA plays their first game Friday, June 12 against Paraguay at 8 PM CT on Fox. Also free on Tubi and Peacock. The full group stage schedule for the Americans: June 19 vs. Australia (2 PM CT) and June 25 vs. Turkey (9 PM CT).
The closest live games are at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. But watching with a crowd is half the experience, and Waco has some good options this week:
Barnett's Whiskey House — two massive outdoor screens, great sound, and enough room to bring a crowd.
Southern Roots Brewing — Waco Soccer Club is hosting organized watch parties here all tournament. Good energy, soccer-specific crowd.
Dancing Bear Pub — neighborhood pub that reliably shows international soccer. Wide craft beer selection, comfortable.
Slow Rise Pizza — laid-back, family-friendly, and a good call for afternoon games with kids.
Freight Bar — typically a Baylor crowd, but they're going full family mode all summer. This weekend kicks off Freight Family Summer with movies, World Cup watch parties, pizza, and yard games in the yard. Friday they're showing Will Ferrell’s Kicking & Screaming at 6 PM, then USA vs Paraguay at 8 PM. Personal favorite is their basketball connect four game.
One more thing worth knowing: Canales Furniture is running a World Cup promo through Tuesday. Buy furniture between June 6-10, and if both Mexico AND the USA each score in the first 15 minutes of their opening games, your entire purchase gets reimbursed. Anyone who knows who Mattress Mack is knows exactly how this works.
📅 Events to Circle This Week
🌊 Dive-In Movie Night: Finding Nemo
Saturday, June 13 | Dusk | AC Hotel by Marriott
Float and watch Finding Nemo under the open sky. Kids $5, adults $10. Poolside bar, ocean-themed snacks. One of those summer nights that's easy to say yes to.
🎇 Freedom Ball
Saturday, June 13 | 6-10 PM | BASE at Extraco Events Center
An evening honoring active-duty service members, veterans, and Gold Star families. Dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and a live auction. Proceeds fund aviation scholarships for Central Texas students, with priority for military dependents.
🤠 Home on the Range
Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM - 3 PM | Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
The annual living history event with the Texas Top Guns, the Legends of the Texas Rangers, and Texas Ranger Terry Snyder leading talks at 10:30 AM and 2 PM. New this year: Waco PD, Waco Fire, and DPS Troopers bring vehicles and booths for kids. If you have a Waco-McLennan County Library card, admission is free.
🚀 Robinson Rockets: State Champions
📸Baylorfans.com
Friday night, the Robinson Rockets beat the Brock Eagles 3-1 to win the program’s first ever state baseball championship.
Congrats to the Rockets, their coaches, and every Robinson area family who followed this team all season.
🏡 Home of the Week
3201 Edward Drive
Listed by Kristin Hooper of The Agency Waco
Welcome to Home of the Week, the only section of this newsletter where a custom sauna and zero neighbors counts as a responsible Sunday morning daydream.
Today's home is in the Cameron Park area on a tree-covered lot with no back or side neighbors and views from nearly every window.
Amenities include:
4 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,525 sq ft
Owner's suite with heated floors, illuminated mirrors, and a custom walk-in closet
Custom sauna, game room, sunroom, and dedicated office
👉 Take your best guess at the list price to have your own private park inside Cameron Park, then peek at the answer here.
📌 The Bulletin Board
Waco Buzz Field Trips — Should We Do This?
Waco has some places most of us have never been to let alone had a behind the scenes tour of — SpaceX, Amazon, the Mammoth Site, Magnolia, Cameron Park Zoo. I want to organize small group behind-the-scenes tours where you show up, meet new people, and learn more about places we drive past all the time.
Would you be interested in something like this?
WM Dentistry: Smile Forward
Every June, Dr. Jeremy Morgan at WM Dentistry gives away a full smile transformation to one person in Waco. Applications for 2026 are now open through the end of the month. Nominate yourself or someone you love at wmdentistry.com/smile-forward.
Become a CASA Volunteer
Kids in foster care in McLennan County need one consistent adult in their corner. CASA volunteers are trained advocates who show up for a child in court and in their community. Time, consistency, and the willingness to show up can make a world of difference.
Learn more at casaforeverychild.org
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