Diamond Divas Pageant — A Waco First

'I turned my pain into purpose to become a beauty queen'

Shuffled between houses and struggling to find stability, the idea of becoming a beauty queen was an outlandish ambition for ...

Diamond Divas Pageant — A Waco First

Call it a “first-ever” for Waco — as in the Diamond Divas Pageant, presented by Mercy House Assisted Living & Memory Care. The Diamond Divas Pageant will be held on September 18, ...

Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest

Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but ...

Kate Middleton Followed This Strict Royal Beauty Rule to Honor King Charles’ Wishes

It is not a hidden fact that there are some standard beauty rules for the members of the royal family, especially when it ...

Cameron Park Zoo Butterfly Garden Set to Reopen to the Public

Cameron Park Zoo has announced the reopening of its newly-refreshed Junior League of Waco Butterfly Garden this Labor Day ...

Sandwiched between Austin and Waco is Texas' underrated city with lake fun and tasty eats

On a road trip between Austin and Waco, make a stop for lunch at an underrated city with delicious eateries and lakeside ...

'Everything but fresh meat.' Smith's Waco Market celebrating 50 years

A community celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Smith's Waco Market will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 30 at the ...

5 Male R&B Groups of the ’90s That Aren’t Recognized Enough for Their Greatest Hits

Various male R&B groups of the ’90s birthed many babies and boombox bops that are living-proof today. If Guy didn’t have our ...

Quote Of The Day By Joanna Gaines: Her Main Interior Design Inspiration

When Joanna Gaines is stuck on a project, she doesn't head to Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration. Instead, she does something way more brilliant.

Chip Gaines Lands First Solo Hosting Gig in New Magnolia Network YouTube Series

Chip Gaines is flying solo for his latest project! The home renovation pro will star in his own Magnolia Network YouTube Original series, ‘Pretty Good Advice,’ starting Aug. 17. The show will feature ...

Waco-area news briefs: Hewitt Chamber hosts State of Midway ISD luncheon Sept. 17

Cultivate Waco will host an Extreme Puzzle Competition from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in its new home at 924 Austin Ave., Suite 100.

Waco-area news briefs: 44th Greater Southwest Jet Rally starts Thursday

The Pet Circle Regional Animal Center's adoption center will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, but intake will be closed.

Waco Midway Panthers 2026 Season Preview

Joe Gillespie has hit the ground running at Midway, leading the Panthers to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2018-19. One thing that is missing from those two campaigns is a ...

Inside the Waco child sex abuse case Ken Paxton’s office agreed to settle for one day in jail

State Rep. Pat Curry, R-Waco, at right, speaks about the plea agreement in the Adam Hoffman case during a press event at the McLennan County Courthouse last Friday. Also shown are, from left, state ...

WACO Aircraft Abruptly Closes Factory

WACO Aircraft Corp., along with Centennial Aircraft Services and Dimor Group Inc., abruptly ceased all aircraft production and maintenance operations at its Battle Creek, Michigan factory. The closure ...

Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer”

MacLemore appointed federal magistrate in Waco

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A veteran attorney with extensive experience in both civil and criminal cases who has courtroom appearances in more than 100 Texas counties, in each federal district court in ...

Alligators make a rare appearance in Waco, Texas—again

"There are few gators in the Brazos in Waco. Have been for quite some time," Michelle told Chron. "Mostly you'll find them basking on the banks away from people. They never bother anyone." Brian ...

10 reasons why Waco is a great way to spend a long weekend

After spending just two days in Waco, it is easy to see why it is called "the Heart of Texas." With its oak-tree-lined streets and picturesque views of the Brazos River, the charming city exudes the ...