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Hey hey Waco! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Waco drug raid near schools led to two arrests.
  • How low Lake Waco is now—and what it means for you
  • How a $170 million project will soon reshape downtown Waco streets

Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Drug searches net cocaine,meth, weapons, cash-2 arrested (fox44news.com) — A major drug investigation in Waco led to two felony arrests and the breakup of an alleged distribution operation tied to homes near a neighborhood park, an after-school academy, and Baylor student housing. McLennan County deputies, SWAT, and Waco Police's Drug Enforcement Unit seized drugs, weapons, and cash, emphasizing their focus on protecting areas where children and students live and gather.
   

2. Lake Waco sits 4 feet below normal conservation pool level, rangers say (kxxv.com) — Lake Waco is currently four feet below its normal conservation pool, but all boat ramps and recreational areas remain open, according to U.S. Army Corps rangers. Officials blame heavy drinking water use and a hot, dry summer, and say they'll keep monitoring levels and weather so Waco residents can stay informed about any future restrictions or safety concerns.
   

3. Waco's $170 million Barron's Branch redevelopment project breaks ground (kxxv.com) — A $170 million Barron's Branch redevelopment is about to reshape downtown Waco, with construction starting in early October around University Parks Drive and moving through a 30-acre district. Residents should expect changing traffic patterns on streets like Jefferson, 4th, and 5th, while city leaders and locals anticipate new businesses, riverfront improvements, and a more walkable, destination-style downtown.
   

4. Stephanie Garber meets fans at Waco stop of book tour (baylorlariat.com) — Hundreds of readers packed the Waco Hippodrome Theatre to hear bestselling author Stephanie Garber discuss her new novella and tease future books, including a sequel to "Alchemy of Secrets." Hosted by Fabled Bookshop and Cafe, the event featured Q&A, prizes, glittery lemonade, and book signings that left many local aspiring writers feeling inspired.
   

5. Waco attorney Will Hutson appointed to replace retiring Virgil Bain as associate criminal judge (kwtx.com) — A Waco-based attorney, Will Hutson, has been appointed associate criminal judge for McLennan County, replacing long-serving Judge Virgil Bain at the end of September. Starting October 1, Hutson will handle bond settings, protective orders, and other key pretrial decisions that shape how local criminal cases move through the system.
   

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