Waco Business News

02/29/2024

Congrats to Cameron Morris of for opening a second location this week in Nashville! And look at the other Waco legend who just dropped by…

01/29/2024

R.I.P. Patricia Chisolm-Miller, McLennan County Commissioner of Precinct 2. The featured guest on Episode 57 of Downtown Depot in February 2019, she was the first woman and first African-American woman elected to the McLennan County Commissioners Court.

I remember Pat telling stories about moving to Waco from Brooklyn in the 5th grade and how “cool” it was to be in school with only other black kids. Later in life, once she better understood segregation and its impact, she pursued political science and a life of public service. Her civil rights activism with the Rev. Wilbert Austin helped make Waco a more equitable place.

My condolences to her family and friends, Precinct 2, and the entire Waco community. Click the link in bio to hear her Downtown Depot interview.

10/17/2023

Happy 20th anniversary ! This weekend is Magnolia’s annual homecoming event that features a vendor fair, events with Chip and Jo, live music, daytime activities, and more. Locals are welcome!

It’s easy to think of Magnolia as a “celebrity” company, but it’s fueled by hundreds of everyday Wacoans working to beautify our city and the world. Come Silobrate their collective impact with me this weekend!

09/22/2023

Time to support some of Waco’s best businesses again!

Marilyn's Gift Gallery
Boardwalk on Elm
Brotherwell Brewing
The Waco Jockey Club
Street Dog Cafe
Bridge Street Farmers Market
The Brazos Event Center
OTB Cyclery
TFNB Your Bank for Life

Elm Avenue completely opened to traffic this week for the first time since early 2019, after some $21 million in public infrastructure work along the corridor.

09/02/2023

Hear from Angel and Thanh of in this week’s episode of Downtown Depot! Thanh, who is from Vietnam, is an community leader in Waco. Stream Episode 157 on NPR, Apple Podcasts & Spotify 🔗 in bio

08/08/2023

On this day, in 1950, Harmon Dobson opened a food stand at 2609 Ayers Street in Corpus Christi where he charged $0.25 per burger. Word soon spread about Harmon’s hamburgers, with the most common refrain being, “What…a…burger!”

73 years later, Waco’s favorite Whataburger fan Ashley Thornton was invited to HQ in San Antonio to celebrate !

08/04/2023

This stencil on the side of is one of ’s top 5 public art pieces in Waco. Hear her interview today on “Downtown Depot” for more about the Central Texas art scene, highlighted by this weekend’s opening exhibit of Kermit Oliver scarves at !

Downtown Depot airs Fridays at 11:30am & 8pm on 103.3FM. If you miss it live, search for “Downtown Depot” wherever you get your podcasts!

01/24/2023

I love walking into a and seeing other entrepreneurs already there supporting it! Congrats Andreas on opening Thrst Coffee at 15th & Colcord and shoutout Devin for always being so generous with your time and wisdom 🤝

12/29/2022

This East Waco project is going to the TIF board! Broadway Place on Elm would include 1- and 2-bedroom apartments as well as retail spaces. The $8.2M development has been recommended $350k in TIF funding, according to Rhiannon Saegert of .

I interviewed project developer Caitland Rodgers in Episode 131 of Downtown Depot in July. Click the link in bio to hear our full conversation and learn how her concept has evolved!

12/16/2022

My featured guest on Downtown Depot this week is former Baylor and NFL quarterback Cody Carlson! Cody shares lessons learned from his playing career, his continuing work with connecting Baylor athletes with local businesses, and his vision for equitably developing the bustling Elm Avenue corridor of East Waco.

Listen live today at 11:30 on 103.3FM, Waco’s ! If you miss the first airing, catch the rerun at 8pm or search “Downtown Depot” on your favorite podcast app

10/08/2022

Run, don’t walk!!