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Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Ex-John Deere dealership employee in Waco pleads guilty to embezzling more than $76,000 (kwtx.com) — A former employee of Waco’s United Ag and Turf has pleaded guilty to felony theft after investigators said she embezzled more than $76,000 from the local John Deere dealership. She’s agreed to pay restitution, and a Waco judge will decide in July whether to accept a plea deal that would place her on 10 years of deferred probation.
2. School bus safety incidents prompt reminders for drivers (kwtx.com) — School bus safety is under renewed scrutiny in Waco after several recent crashes and close calls, including incidents involving nearby districts. Waco ISD transportation leaders and Waco police are urging drivers to slow down, obey bus laws, and remember that one careless move around a bus can endanger children and staff. The story also explains exactly when Texas drivers must stop for buses.
3. New Skate Parks Coming to Waco, Texas' Wave Pool (skateboarding.com) — Waco Surf is set to become a long-term home for Swatch Nines, with two permanent skateparks planned on-site by 2027 that locals will be able to ride year-round. The October 8–10, 2026 Swatch Nines Surf & Skate event will showcase new rider-designed features, helping cement Waco as a destination for innovative skate and surf sessions.
4. Last team in: McLennan Softball reacts to making NJCAA World Series (kxxv.com) — McLennan Community College’s softball team in Waco just learned they’re headed to the NJCAA World Series, sparking an emotional celebration at Northwood House. Players and coaches say they’re embracing an underdog mentality, proud to represent Central Texas and determined to prove themselves on the national stage.
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