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In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Waco hospital visits be out-of-network next month?
  • How a $10B data center could reshape Waco’s northern edge
  • How Waco’s Latino students keep Christmas traditions burning bright

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Market at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BCBS of Texas, Ascension Texas still in negotiations - Becker's Payer Issues (beckerspayer.com) — If you rely on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to see doctors at Ascension Providence in Waco, your coverage could end January 1 if new contracts aren’t reached. The insurer and Ascension Texas are still negotiating reimbursement rates, and without a deal several PPO, HMO, and Medicare Advantage plans would treat Ascension Providence as out-of-network.
   

2. Lacy Lakeview council votes to annex land for proposed $10 billion AI data center (kwtx.com) — Lacy Lakeview’s council has voted 6–1 to annex 520 acres in Waco’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near Elm Mott for a proposed $10 billion AI data center, drawing strong pushback from nearby residents. Neighbors worry about higher utility costs, pollution, and property impacts, while city leaders say the massive tax base could help cover millions in needed infrastructure repairs.
   

3. Latino students embrace cultural traditions during Christmas season (baylorlariat.com) — Waco’s large Hispanic and Latino community is highlighted through students’ Christmas traditions, from massive family tamaladas to multigenerational cooking marathons. Baylor students describe how these customs keep grandparents connected, preserve culture, and inspire calls for more visible Latino-focused holiday events on campus so local traditions feel better represented.
   

4. TikTok addiction can happen in as few as 200 videos, new research shows (kxxv.com) — A Baylor University study out of Waco warns that TikTok addiction can begin after watching as few as 200 short videos, potentially in under an hour. Researchers say this rapid-fire content erodes attention spans, mimics behavioral addiction patterns, and urge parents to delay kids’ access while current users set strict limits and watch for usage harming school, work, or relationships.
   

5. KSAT adds new meteorologist in latest shakeup (mysanantonio.com) — A familiar Texas forecaster with four years of experience chasing storms in Waco has joined KSAT12’s weather team in San Antonio. Meteorologist Elliot Wilson brings Central Texas forecasting expertise from his time here and in Oklahoma City, which KSAT leaders say will help the station better warn viewers about dangerous weather across the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 10
  • Baylor University Men's Basketball vs Norfolk State
    Foster Pavilion Waco, Texas,
    11:00 am
  • Kids Ornament Making
    Whitehall Center - at the Carleen Bright Arboretum , 9001 Bosque Blvd , Woodway
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday December 11
  • RHS JV Girls Basketball Tourn. @ Salado
    Robinson ISD Waco, TX 76706
  • Jan Brett Presentation + Signing FABLED BOOKSHOP
    Fabled Bookshop & Cafe , 215 S 4th St , Waco
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Repost.
    Are your dogs missing? They have collars and headed towards N 46th. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/zbk6X5DsRO (Nextdoor Cedar Ridge)
  • There is a colony of stray/ferals down the street.
    We leave food and water out throughout the day and into the evening for them to eat. We have added a cat apartment if any want to seek shelter. We… (Nextdoor Polo Park/Arrowhead Estates)
  • You're invited, Waco! Join us on January 16, 2026, at 10:00 am as we celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the @wacoSTEAMcenter! Enjoy a short program,... (X: cityofwaco)
  • Today, @POTUS and @SecRollins announced a $12 billion aid package to help farmers facing increased production costs and trade market disruptions... (X: TexasFarmBureau)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Carpet Clean Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Waco. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waco here.

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