Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Luxury community takes shape: Waco Surf announced earlier this month a 450-acre Desperado community with 3D-printed homes, a second wave pool, golf, trails, pickleball, and a spa. Move-ins are planned for summer 2027 -- see what's planned and when.

Funding gap prompts tougher steps: Waco Regional Airport plans tighter parking enforcement after up to 40% of travelers skipped new fees. Officials may add gate arms, ticket violators, or tow cars to protect funding -- see what's being considered.

Partnership expands transitional housing: Waco is providing nearly $1 million to Creekside Village for water upgrades and up to 20 homes with services for homeless veterans, with first move-ins expected in coming weeks -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Quick nature reset: Trade screen time for river overlooks at Cameron Park, where two rivers, breathtaking cliffs and a National Recreation Trail System make it easy to squeeze in a walk, ride or 23-hole disc golf round between errands. The three playgrounds keep kids smiling while you reset this week.

Local suds worth sipping: If you haven’t popped into Waco Ale Company lately, their Waco-exclusive brews like Cameron Park Kolsch, Cali Bimbo West Coast IPA, and the rotating New Waco Haze are tasting great right now. Locally owned, friendly vibes, easy downtown hang that makes weeknights feel like Friday.

Curiosity break this week: On Baylor’s campus, the Mayborn Museum Complex packs hands-on discovery rooms, Central Texas natural history, and an 1890s Historic Village into one easy win for a midweek reset. Bonus, it’s a Smithsonian Affiliate, so you’ll casually impress the kids, your date, or just yourself.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🎨 Wonder: District Art Night @ Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Think your fridge art peaked in 1998? Swing by Rapoport Academy’s district art night on Elm Ave for student work from Pre-K to seniors, a community mural you can help paint, a student-run art market, and dinner that funds the arts. Free, family-friendly, genuinely sweet.

📅 1st Friday Downtown @ Downtown Waco | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Closest thing to a luau without leaving the loop. First Friday goes full May Lei Day, with downtown boutiques running deals, food and drinks on every corner, and live music floating through the blocks. Wear your loudest florals, no passport required.

🌱 Annual Plant Sale @ Westview Village Shopping Center | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – This annual Master Gardeners plant sale is the Super Bowl for green thumbs, and it funds their work. Swing by Westview Village, next to Michael's on Valley Mills, grab a cart, a friend, and plants these folks raised, then watch your yard stop judging you.

🎉 Mayfest 2026 @ St. Jerome Catholic Church | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re here for the Knights’ brisket or the Blessed Mother, St. Jerome’s Mayfest is a parish party. Browse crafts, jog the Marian fun run, let the kids roam, then hit the beer garden, talent show, and live auction before a procession and Mass.

🧘 Waco Wellness Festival | Spring Edition @ Northern Gateway Park | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Grab your mat and mosey to the Waco Wellness Festival, where 30 vendors, workout classes, and feel-good testimonials make self-care oddly fun. Sample, stretch, then enter raffles for wellness prizes. It’s like a farmer’s market for your joints, and your mood.

💎 66th Annual Gem & Mineral Show @ Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Think you’ve seen every shiny rock in Central Texas? The 66th Waco Gem & Mineral Club Show is back at Lee Lockwood with vendors slinging crystals, minerals, and fossils, plus free fossils for kids 12 and under. Cheap entry, big nostalgia, no quartz quiz.

📸 Pay What You Can Photoshoot @ Hannah McCabe Photography | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Get some proof you all exist in the same decade with a 30-minute, pay-what-you-can photoshoot at 1701 Trading Post Road. First come, first served, with 5 to 10 edited images, families up to six, and Mommy and Me. Book now, pay day of.

This 4-bed, 3.5-bath Waco standout pairs refined finish-out with a lakefront setting on Chimney Ridge. The kitchen shines with a gas range, imported granite, and two dishwashers, while Paris-sourced hardware adds character. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Lake Waco inlet views backed by 16 acres of private land. Outdoor living boasts a deck, pool, cabana, and fire pit.