Good Morning Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, your insider pass to what's fun, fresh, and worth checking out around town. Every issue features hand-picked events, local business spotlights, and hidden gems that make our city great.

Let’s get to it!
— Sam Harper

Delish magazine discovers Waco 🍴

The Senior Editor of Delish recently swung through town and compiled her list of 7 must-try spots when visiting Waco. The national food publication's stamp of approval is another sign that Waco's food scene is getting the recognition it deserves. Check out the seven spots here.

🥡 The Takeaway: When national food media takes notice, it means Waco's restaurant scene is officially on the map. Time to make those dinner reservations.

Meet the Bears is back! 🐻

Baylor football is hosting Meet the Bears on Saturday at 1 PM at the Allison Indoor Practice Facility. The event is free and fans can snag autographs from the entire 2025 roster. Plus there's a Fan Fest with inflatables and Baylor bookstore merchandise. It's the perfect way to kick off the season and get pumped for Bears football.

🥡 The Takeaway: Free autographs and fan activities? Count us in. This is prime family fun before the season officially starts.

Salad and Go expands in Waco 🥗

The salad chain is opening at 723 South 6th Street soon, but first they're hosting a friends and family event to train their crew. Here's your chance to help their team get ready for the grand opening on the 27th and score free healthy food while you're at it. Sunday, August 24 (11 AM - 2 PM) they’ll be serving salads and wraps, while Monday, August 25 it’ll be breakfast burritos and bowls (7 AM - 10:30 AM) plus more salads and wraps (5 PM - 8 PM). Each person gets one free meal and drink with an e-ticket, and you can bring up to 4 people per car. Grab tickets here.

🔎 What's Salad and Go? Think drive-thru salads and healthy options at fast-food speed and prices. They've been expanding rapidly across Texas,

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Katniss is a 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix (10 pounds and still growing) with a mix of curiosity and cuddles. She’s ready to explore her forever home and warm your lap. You can meet her this weekend at Fuzzy Friends Rescue.

Welcome to Open House, the only part of the newsletter that believes riverfront sunsets pair best with a glass of wine and a custom antler chandelier.

This week’s featured property comes with two homes, a concrete boat ramp, and decks practically begging you to sip a cold drink while watching the Brazos roll by. The main house flaunts vaulted hand-stained cedar ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, a 150-bottle wine chiller, and a gas log fireplace—basically, everything you need to impress dinner guests or just treat yourself. The guest house is fully renovated too, perfect for visitors or the in laws.

Here is the Zillow link if you want to check it out after guessing the sale price first!

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General Manager – BrightFarms
Did you know one of the nation’s flagship indoor greenhouses is right here in our backyard? BrightFarms grows fresh, sustainable leafy greens year-round in Lorena, and they need someone to lead the operation. This full-time role oversees production, safety, quality, and strategy in a high-tech, sustainable farm environment.
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Continuing Education Instructor – McLennan Community College
Teach short, business-focused courses for MCC’s Corporate Training program. Subjects include Microsoft Office, marketing, social media, business law, and more. This PT role is perfect for experienced professionals who want to share their expertise and help local businesses grow.
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🏠 Evergreen Enterprises - Honest, reliable, and on time general contractor
☕ Homestead Weekly Market – Saturday indoor market from 10A-2P
⭐Adam Rogers - Texas Farm Bureau Insurance - Local, trusted insurance guidance designed specifically for your family.

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