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Waco Lifestyle News

For readers in Waco, this page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, home habits, hobbies and the everyday choices that shape daily life. Reporting follows how these subjects change and the factors that influence the way people live in the city.


Real Estate

Live Poll

Do you think home prices in your area are getting better or worse?

Residential

Gaines Sell Hillcrest Estate, Seek $7.39M Buyer

Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling their Waco Hillcrest Estate and marketing their nearby Mansion at 5305 Hillcrest Drive.

Gaines Sell Hillcrest Estate, Seek $7.39M Buyer

Food and Drink

Dining Out

Waffle House Plans Second Waco Restaurant

A project filing with Texas regulators outlines a new Waffle House location at 722 S. 7th St. near downtown.

Waffle House Plans Second Waco Restaurant

Pets

Live Poll

Should universities invest more to prevent recurring power outages caused by local wildlife?

Wildlife

Squirrel Causes Power Outage at Baylor University

A squirrel triggered a local blackout on Tuesday after interfering with power lines near campus.

Squirrel Causes Power Outage at Baylor University

Culture

Awards

Midway JROTC Honored at District Veterans Day Event

The district's ninth annual Veterans Day ceremony at Midway High School recognized local veterans and the school's national-ranked Marine Corps JROTC program.


Family

Eldercare

Waco Man Arrested After Assaulting Parents

A 28-year-old man remains in custody following a violent domestic incident at a home on Summer Avenue.

Waco Man Arrested After Assaulting Parents

More in Lifestyle

Day to day, that means local cultural shifts, family time studies, home maintenance and ownership patterns, and emerging consumer habits. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to track how people manage their daily routines. Economic pressures often force families to shift how they spend their time and resources, which remains a constant theme across the region. Regional traditions and the influence of nearby universities frequently drive changes in local habits and preferences.