Downtown Waco is reopening, the crowds are returning and businesses are hiring! It’s a great problem to have. Peruse the list of hiring businesses below and share with friends. And if you’re with a downtown business with jobs available that you’d like us to add to this list, shoot us an email at [email protected] CLAY POT (4-8-21) – Hiring cooks,… Read More »
Mar
Mar
The 1-year anniversary of COVID life is upon us. It’s a different exact date for a lot of us, depending on the event, cancellation, change or conversation that occurred in our lives that made us realize things were about to be very different. For a lot of people, March 13 – Friday the 13th – was the day they got… Read More »
Mar
We figured it was time for a Downtown Waco roads update to give you an idea of what is closed or narrowed or changed in some way. Hopefully this will help you navigate when you come downtown for coffee, market and more. If we overlooked a downtown closure, let us know. University Parks Drive – U. Parks narrows a bit… Read More »
Mar
The completed Magnolia campus expansion is spacious and fun and NOW is definitely the time for locals to check it out before summer vacation crowds return. The Magnolia folks even helped us come up with some local pro-tips for Wacoans planning a visit. Waco Wednesday (and Tuesday!) – Tuesday and Wednesday typically have lighter tourist traffic, making them the perfect… Read More »
Feb
In the wake of the recent destructive winter storm, area leaders are working on a strategic recovery plan and they need YOUR HELP. They need individuals, organizations and nonprofits to 1. Report needs of the community and also 2. Give to the community, if they can. EVERYONE can play a role in recovery by either reporting their own needs or… Read More »
Jan
As managers of the Public Improvement District (essentially, the core of downtown), we’re always trying to think of ways we can make downtown better. Asking ourselves, is there something else we can clean, patrol or spread the word about to improve EVERYONE’s experience in Downtown Waco. That’s where all of you come in. We’ve created a super short survey to… Read More »
Jan
The new year brings with it a whole new life for the 500 block of Austin Avenue, in a big way. You’ve likely seen the renovation that’s been underway at what was formerly the Bank of America building on that block, 514 Austin Ave. The buildings flanking that historic façade, 510 and 518 Austin Ave., are being revamped and… Read More »
Nov
We’re excited to be able to continue this fun, family, holiday event for a fourth year. Whether you’re a Cocoa Crawl regular or a total newbie, we thought we’d break it down for you. We’ve made some changes to this year’s logistics in order to further space out folks and make the experience even safer. … Read More »
Nov
There are some new food trucks and trailers on the scene. Here are the details… Yaki, 618 Columbus Avenue. Slinging teriyaki boxes filled with rice, protein(or veggie), coleslaw and sauce. Enjoy your yaki box on the One Day patio. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. until whenever they sell out of… Read More »
Oct
Cool weather is just around the corner here in Waco, making it the perfect time to grab a hot drink to warm up with. Try all of the coffee shops downtown to find your favorite! Dichotomy Coffee and Spirits, 508 Austin Ave. Dichotomy’s calm atmosphere and variety of tables make it an excellent place to crank out some work. Need… Read More »
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