Good day Waco! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Waco's movie making industry poised for massive growth, empowering local talent (kwtx.com) — Waco's growing film scene is opening real opportunities for local creators, from new incentives and grants to the expanding Waco Independent Film Festival and its screenplay rebate program. Local filmmakers highlight how easy it is to shoot in town, and residents can even jump in by joining Waco Indie's Horrify horror-film speed contest starting September 26, with public screenings on October 10.
2. Robinson will install 6 emergency sirens after more than a year without any (kxxv.com) — Robinson is finally installing six new emergency sirens after more than a year without any working warning system, and they'll be tied into the Waco-controlled McLennan County network for automatic tornado alerts. For Waco-area residents, that means stronger, faster severe-weather warnings across neighboring communities, improving regional safety when the National Weather Service issues alerts.
3. Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway day to day after ankle injury in season opener (fox44news.com) — Baylor fans in Waco are watching closely as starting quarterback DJ Lagway is listed day to day after hurting his right ankle in Saturday's one-point loss to Auburn. Coaches say he'll join walkthroughs while they monitor his status and work on fixing a sputtering running game before this weekend's matchup.
4. Texas labor unions mark Labor Day, election season kickoff (kwtx.com) — Labor unions marked Labor Day with events across Texas, including a Central Texas luncheon in Waco that honored the workers who keep communities running. Local labor leaders used the Waco gathering to emphasize support for middle-class workers as election season begins, encouraging residents to remember how unions advocate for everyday livelihoods.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Waco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Waco Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.