☕This Waco restaurant is only open 2 nights a week. People are losing their minds over it.

Good morning, Waco. Spring Break just started, the clocks jumped forward, and somehow we're all still standing.

Here’s everything you need to know…

— Sam Harper

If you’ve driven past HOTWORX in Woodway and wondered what’s going on in those glowing sauna rooms, one class people keep talking about is Hot Pilates.

It’s 30 minutes inside an infrared sauna doing slow, controlled core work. Low impact. High burn. And you walk out drenched and feeling like you actually accomplished something.

Members love it because it’s easy on the joints, builds lean muscle, and fits into a busy schedule. Early morning before work, quick lunch break, or late-night workout. The classes run all day so you can book when it works for you.

And right now they’re running a Spring Into Sweat sale for Waco Buzz readers:

• $1 to join (normally $99)
• Only pay prorated dues for the rest of March
• April is completely FREE

If you’ve been meaning to try it, this is about as low-risk as it gets.

Go find out what the post-Pilates sauna glow is all about at HOTWORX Woodway.
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We sprang forward on Sunday and landed straight in Spring Break week in Waco. Schools are out, the weather suddenly feels like spring, and a lot of parents are now asking the same question: what do we do with the kids this week?

If you need some inspiration, here’s a solid list of spring activities around Waco including parks, outdoor spots, and family-friendly things happening this week.

🎭 Waco Civic Theatre Just Announced Their 2027 Lineup
Les Misérables. Phantom of the Opera. The Producers. Chances are at least one of these already means something to you between a school trip, a family memory, a soundtrack you still know every word to. They're coming to Waco's own stage. Your neighbors, bringing three of the most loved musicals ever written to life right here. The Civic Theatre is swinging big. Check out the full lineup here.

🤝 Community Corner
The first Social Studies event last week was a full room and a genuinely great night. Dr. Stephen Sloan walked us through 150 years of Waco history and it turns out this city has been hiding some stories. The Yankees once played here. Waco had a functioning red light district for nearly four decades. The kind of local history that makes you look at familiar streets differently on the drive home.

We're doing it again. Soon.

Next up is a different kind of history — the kind being made right now. Dr. Leslie Hahner is a Baylor professor whose research on propaganda and how images shape public opinion has landed her in The Atlantic, BBC World News, and TEDx. She studies how people get persuaded without realizing it, which feels like a pretty relevant skill set in 2026. Here's the twist: you pick what she talks about.

On the 18th, we’re launching something new for founders, investors, and builders downtown. Hosted at Humidor on Austin, the Downtown Strategy Roundtable is an intentional gathering for founders, operators, and investors who are actively shaping Waco’s future. The goal is simple: connect the people building things in this city and create space for conversations about where Waco goes next.

It’s free to attend, but space is limited. 👉 Register here

Waco (ACT) → Cancún, Mexico (CUN) for $487 round-trip

Cancún is one of the easiest international getaways from Waco — one stop, and you're trading Central Texas for turquoise water and an all-inclusive resort. At $487 round-trip, it's hard to justify not at least looking.See Flight Deal →

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🍗 Kottage Korean Wings Getting Buzz

Kottage Korean Wings has been quietly earning a reputation among local foodies — and a recent Reddit review pushed them into the conversation in a bigger way. Gochujang-glazed wings, crispy fries, the kind of word-of-mouth that builds without any advertising. The 8-piece is $16 — gluten-free, fried in beef tallow, served with pickled Korean radish. Get the gochujang sauce. They're only open Friday and Saturday evenings for curbside pickup, which somehow makes people want it more. Worth planning your weekend around.

🌭 Wienerschnitzel Already Expanding
They haven't been back long and they're already building a second location. Wienerschnitzel is converting a former bank (and most recently a pharmacy) in Lacy Lakeview at 1207 N. Loop 340 — $1M renovation, construction starting April 1. It'll sit right in front of the new Academy Sports going into the old K-Mart space. That entire corridor is quietly becoming something worth paying attention to.

☕ 7 Brew Opens Second Waco Location
Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew officially opened its second Waco-area location yesterday. You’ll find it next to Hobby Lobby and Slim Chickens, adding another fast caffeine option along Valley Mills.

🇭🇳 Rosita’s Honduran Restaurant Rebrand
Family-owned Rosita’s Honduran Restaurant (formerly Antojitos Centroamericanos) is hosting a rebranding celebration Saturday, March 21 from 11 AM–2 PM at 1409 N 25th St. The event will include food tastings and a ribbon cutting as the restaurant celebrates a new chapter while honoring its roots.

🤸 Sky Zone Waco Getting Closer
Signs and social accounts are now live for Sky Zone Waco, the city’s second trampoline park. It’s opening Summer 2026 at 5050 W. Waco Dr. in the former Burlington Coat Factory space, with the goal of being ready right around summer break.

🌳 Parks Projects Moving Forward
Waco Parks Director Jonathan Cook has a full slate this year as several major park projects move toward completion. Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park and China Spring Park are both set to open this year, and City Council recently approved a $744,000 contract to replace the splash pad and pavilion at Chapel Park. ($)

✈️ Volunteers Needed at Waco Airport
The Waco Regional Airport is looking for volunteers for a full-scale emergency exercise on April 15 from 8 AM–12 PM. Participants will act as simulated passengers or family members to help first responders practice emergency response procedures, and volunteers will receive T-shirts, food, and prizes for helping out. Register here.

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Looking Ahead

📅 FIRST Robotics Competition – Waco District Event
High school robotics teams from across Texas will compete March 19–21 at the Extraco Events Center, building and programming industrial-size robots to battle in fast-paced alliance matches. Keep an eye on Waco High’s Team 2950, the Devastators, as they compete on their home turf.

🚛 2X Monster Truck Live Tour
Monster trucks are rolling into Heart O’ Texas Speedway on Saturday, March 21for a full day of jumps, racing, and stunts. The family-owned, veteran-owned tour promises the kind of loud, dirt-flying action monster truck fans (and kids) love. Tickets

🚵 Cameron Park Blowout MTB Race
One of the region’s biggest mountain bike races returns to Cameron Park on Sunday, March 22, with hundreds of riders competing across multiple divisions throughout the day. Hosted by The Bear Mountain, the race showcases why Waco’s trail system is considered one of the best spots in Texas. Register or Volunteer here.

🏀 Baylor Men’s Basketball (16–15)
The Bears closed the regular season with a dominant 101–75 win over Utah at home. The victory also marked Coach Scott Drew’s 500th career win, another milestone for the coach who rebuilt Baylor into a national power. Now it’s tournament time. Baylor opens the Big 12 Tournament today in Kansas City against Arizona State at 11:30 AM. The Bears beat the Sun Devils a couple weeks ago at home. The reality: winning the Big 12 Tournament is Baylor’s only path into March Madness. Saying a prayer now.

🏀 Baylor Women’s Basketball (24–8)
The Bears were upset by Colorado in the Big 12 Tournament, extending their current skid to two games. Not ideal timing, but Baylor still enters the NCAA Tournament later this month with the roster and record to make a serious run. Sometimes a stumble in the conference tournament resets the focus before the games that actually matter.

⚾ Baseball
Baylor swept Air Force at Baylor Ballpark over the weekend.

Next up: Sam Houston on Tuesday at 6:30 PM — it's $2 Tuesday, meaning tickets, hot dogs, and drinks are all two dollars. West Virginia comes to town this weekend for a three-game series.

Sixty-five degrees, two-dollar hot dogs, and live baseball on a Tuesday night. There are worse ways to spend an evening.

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🐶Enjoy your yard again without the cleanup. Scoopy Doo Waco is offering Waco Buzz readers a free first scoop—no contracts, no pressure.

🔥Spring Into Sweat at HOTWORX Woodway: $1 to join (normally $99), prorated March dues, and April FREE. Stop by 13701 Woodway Dr. or call (254) 870-4508 to claim it.

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