FOOD & DRINK
Dr Pepper soft drink may have been named for Dr. Charles Pepper of Christiansburg, Virginia
Dr Pepper is the oldest soft drink in the United States. It was created, manufactured, and sold by pharmacist Charles Alderton in 1885 from Morrison's Old Corner Drugstore in Waco Texas. The store owner Wade Morrison is believed to have named the product in honor of Dr. Charles Pepper, a Christiansburg, Virginia pharmacist whom Morrison worked for as a young pharmacy clerk.
KWTX@4: ‘The Bachelor’ alum, Waco influencer discusses experience on show and new book ‘The Love Everybody Wants’
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Alabama native Madison Prewett Troutt is best known for being a runner up on the 24th season of “The Bachelor.”. She is an author, speaker, and influencer who has amassed 3.2 billion followers on social media, particularly, for her faith-based content. Now a Waco resident,...
Cubs up close: Indy, Belle adjust well, ‘climbing and thriving’ on campus
LTVN’s George Schroeder brings you inside the bear habitat. Kenneth Prabhakar | Photo Editor. Judge Indy and Judge Belle have been on campus for over a month, and they are taking well to Baylor while showing off their distinct personalities. Dakota Farquhar-Caddell, associate director of Student Activities, said Indy...
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza in Waco: Home for the Holidays Gift Market
Get ready to kick off the holiday season early with the Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Waco! This unique shopping event will take place from Fri, Sep 29 at 10am to Sun, Oct 01 at 5pm at the Waco Convention Center, located at 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701.
Papa Jack’s earns spot on Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas”
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Tucked away in a strip center off of East Waco Drive, just before you get to Martin Luther King Jr. Bvld., is Papa Jack’s Barbecue. If you didn’t know it was there, you might miss it. But as it turns out, Papa Jack’s was...
The Best Home Remodelers in Waco, Texas
Waco is a small, bustling town situated in the heart of Texas. With its growing job market, Waco provides plenty of opportunities for young professionals and families who are looking for an affordable place to settle in, start a new life, and raise a family. The city offers its residents a more reasonable cost of living, which also includes lower home prices compared to other cities in the state.
Weekend Music Extravaganza at Barnett's Whiskey House in Downtown Waco
Looking for a way to spice up your weekend? Look no further! The renowned J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House, located in the heart of downtown Waco, Texas, is hosting a spectacular event - Live Music Today. From Thursday, Sep 28 at 10pm to Sunday, Oct 01 at 1am, you can enjoy live music on their patio, featuring new local and Texas music artists each week.
Get ready to groove at the CTJS Jazz Jam - an afternoon of musical magic awaits!
Prepare your senses for a spectacular display of musical talent as the Central Texas Jazz Society (CTJS) brings its monthly Jazz Jam to a brand new venue. The much-anticipated event, the CTJS Jazz Jam, is slated to take place on Sun, Sep 24 from 1pm to 3pm.
Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Hispanic Heritage at the Mayborn Museum
Join us this weekend for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mayborn Museum. This enriching event will take place on Saturday, September 30th, from 1pm to 2pm at the Mayborn Museum Complex, located at 1300 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76706. Admission is free, making it a perfect outing for families.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Pets Up for Adoption in Hewitt, TX
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Hewitt.
Central Texas woman celebrates turning 100-years-old
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - A Central Texas woman is celebrating turning 100-years-old. Jewel Mitchell lives at the Atrium Nursing Home in Bellmead. Thursday she was surrounded by her friends, family and church as they celebrated the milestone with her. Jewel said she asked God to get her this far, and...
Changes made to Waco, Killeen Farmers Markets
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – The Waco and Killeen Farmers Markets are still going strong, but there’s been a few changes in their operations. In Waco, the regular market hours have returned, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Vendors are still ready with locally-pastured meats and produce, as well as artisan foods and bakery items. Feel free to brring the family and enjoy the local music during the fall season!
Taste of Waco
Whether your food tastes run from Southern classic to Asian to cultural fusion, you’ll find something to like at Waco’s Restaurant Weekend, slated for the weekend of September 29 to October 1. Carole Fergusson founded and coordinated the first Waco Restaurant Week in 2019, with the event taking...
Waco glows with the unveiling of I-35 Underpass Artistic Illumination
WACO, Texas — The city of Waco is set to embrace a new era of artistic illumination as local artists, Creative Waco, the City of Waco, and the Texas Department of Transportation join hands to celebrate the unveiling of the I-35 underpass public art illuminated globe sculptures. This unveiling is scheduled for Sept. 22.