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It’s Friday, Waco! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A federal courthouse for sale, a bull calf at a vet check-in, and an RC semi truck show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Behind the property transition: USPS listed Waco’s federal courthouse for sale, but officials say it will keep operating under a long term lease while JLL seeks an investor familiar with GSA tenants — learn what the sale means.
Mistaken identity at check-in: Overbooked Ramsgate Veterinary Clinic in Waco got a surprise when a client’s supposed cat turned out to be a newborn bull calf, which staff treated and sent home recovering — see how the team responded.
Practical tips for rural properties: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and MCC Continuing Education will host a Small Landowner Spring Workshop Series with Monday evening sessions on April 13, 20, and 27. Registration is $49 — find schedule and registration info.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛍 The Plaza Market: First Fridays @ Hotel Herringbone Plaza | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Do First Friday right at Hotel Herringbone’s open-air Plaza Market, where European plaza energy meets Texas manners, and admission is free. Hunt vintage finds, sip coffee or wine at Song Bird, then slide into Red Herring and finish on Lucky Buck’s rooftop. Passport not required.
🎬 Family Movie Night (Outdoors): Prince of Egypt @ Journey Christian Community | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Bring the crew to Journey for a free outdoor screening of The Prince of Egypt to kick off Spring Break. Pack chairs or blankets, enjoy free popcorn and bottled water, and chip in at concessions to back summer camp. The soundtrack still holds up.
🛍 Sidewalk Sale @ Collect ‘Em Again | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 AM – Austin Ave is calling with a one-day, $1 comic sidewalk hunt, the kind that makes your inner 12-year-old high five your thrifty adult self. Dig the boxes, fill the gaps, start something new, and tell the kids you’re building their library.
🐴 Lucky Charm Classic Horse Show @ Extraco Events Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Feel like the arena’s been missing you? Waco’s Lucky Charm Classic brings Appaloosa, all-breed, ranch, and inclusive EWD classes, plus plenty of dirt and bragging rights. Co-pointed by the Texas Appaloosa Horse Club and DalWorth ApHC, it’s family friendly, beginner friendly, and pure horse sense.
🚛 10th RC Semi Truck Show @ HobbyTown (Waco, TX) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Ever wanted to captain a big rig without the diesel fumes or a CDL? The RC semi truck show, from RC4WD and AMain Hobbies, rolls in with haulers and tight turns. Feeling bold and competitive? It’s $20 to run your own rig on the floor.
🎉 Community Day @ Legends Crossing | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Take a breather from the usual errands and pop into Waco’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Day. Get your team sorted, snag fundraising ideas, chat with the Care & Support crew, and feel useful. Sponsors for the 2026 walk get a spot, obviously.
🔮 Waco Metaphysical Fair @ Hilton Waco | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Think farmers market vibes, but for your soul, and with free admission. Swing by the Hilton Downtown for psychic readings, energy work, crystals, and all the woo that pairs with a Dr Pepper float. Bring your curiosity, leave with clarity, and maybe a shiny rock.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Waco report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 59%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 90%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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