Baylor Hosts Dinner With the Livingstones
Students gathered on Third and Fourth streets for a free meal from 22 Waco food trucks during Homecoming week.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Dining Out
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Baylor University held its annual Dinner with the Livingstones on Tuesday night, offering students a complimentary meal from 22 Wacoan food trucks. The event took place on Third and Fourth streets, just outside Allbritton House.
Why it matters
The dinner was established to bring students together and build relationships across the university community. Its placement during Homecoming week ties the gathering to a central campus tradition.
The meal was provided by 22 Waco food trucks at no cost to students on Third and Fourth streets. Attendance numbers and the total cost of the event were not disclosed in the available information.
The players
Linda Livingstone
Linda Livingstone is the president of Baylor University, who established the Dinner with the Livingstones event after her 2017 inauguration.
Brad Livingstone
Brad Livingstone serves as First Gent of Baylor University and shares campus residence with President Linda Livingstone.
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian research university in Waco, Texas, that hosts the annual community dinner for students.
The details
President Linda Livingstone established the dinner following her 2017 inauguration, and it remains an annual fixture. The President and First Gent Brad Livingstone have their primary residence on campus, and the event is held just outside Allbritton House.
Timeline
2017: Linda Livingstone is inaugurated as Baylor president and the dinner is established.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Dinner with the Livingstones is held on campus during Homecoming week.
Campus Tradition
The dinner was launched in 2017 alongside Linda Livingstone's inauguration as Baylor president and has continued as an annual Homecoming fixture. It extends that inaugural effort to connect students with the university leadership through shared meals.
Waco residents and food truck operators were directly involved, as 22 local trucks supplied the meal. Students attending Homecoming received a free dinner without needing to purchase food on campus.
The takeaway
Campus community events that pair food with direct access to leadership can help students feel more connected during busy weeks. Local food trucks offer an accessible way to bring diverse dining options to a group setting.
Further reading
Explore more local options in our Dining Out section for Waco.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source.
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