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WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Electrolit, a sports drink brand, announced it is planning to bring a $400 million manufacturing facility to Waco in early 2026.

The company said it has a partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. that will help it respond to the rapidly growing demand for Electrolit across North America.

“We’re excited to announce our new U.S. manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in our growth and commitment to quality. We are immensely grateful to all our U.S. consumers for their continued preference and support. Your trust and loyalty have been pivotal to our success. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to providing the best hydration solutions in the market and are confident that the years ahead will bring even greater innovations and improvements. Thank you for being a part of the Electrolit family,” said the Electrolit Team.

Electrolit has acquired land in the heart of Waco’s largest industrial park, Texas Central Park.

The company says its decision to build its facility in Waco is due to the regional economic development between the City of Waco, McLennan County, the Waco Industrial Foundation and the Greater Waco Chamber.

“Attracting a business like Electrolit meets the economic development objectives of our City by bringing in a quality business, a great management team, a significant financial commitment, and good jobs that help provide financial security to our Waco residents,” said City of Waco Mayor Jim Holmes. “Electrolit also has a track record of support and involvement in the local community, and we look forward to this business being a part of all the great things going on in Waco.”

This facility is set to employ over 200 skilled professionals and technicians.

“This announcement substantiates our success in creating an inviting environment where a skilled workforce, strategic location, and an inviting community culture can provide McLennan County with a competitive advantage in recruiting great companies, such as Electrolit,” said McLennan County Judge Scott Felton. “We are so thrilled to have Electrolit make Waco and McLennan County its home.”

Electrolit says the site will incorporate non-virgin and recycled packaging materials to comply with the state’s plastic usage regulations.

“Stellar and Electrolit have a mutual commitment to innovation and forward-thinking design, which will drive the creation of the Waco facility,” said Brian Kappele CEO of Stellar. “Setting a new standard for efficiency and environmental responsibility, this project exemplifies Stellar’s dedication to excellence and our ability to deliver top-tier solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while keeping the environmental considerations front of mind.”

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WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Back on October 6, 19-year-old Jakayla Gardner Carr was ripped away from her mother, Roshaunda Carr because of epilepsy.

Now, Carr only has the memory of her daughter with many talents.

“Jaykayla didn’t give up, she fought effortlessly. She was a diva, she rapped, she sung, she wrote music,” said Carr.

Carr said Jakayla battled the disease since she was 11 and eventually would have weekly seizures that wore on her body.

“There were days that I knew she was tired from having seizures. She would have them in school, at local restaurants here in Waco, she would have them in the car,” said Carr.

Carr said on the morning of October 6, she texted Jakayla reminding her when to take her medicine, but when she got no response, her heart started racing.

“I got up. That’s when I checked on her and that’s when I found her. She passed away in her sleep from a seizure,” said Carr.

Carr said the University High School senior was the type who would help the homeless, the elderly and stand up for people being picked on.

Carr said Jakayla poured into others, so it was only right to pour into a community that she represented the most by starting the Kayla’s Place 19 nonprofit.

She said it would be a center where the epilepsy community can come together with around-the-clock counseling and medical staff.

“I want to give other people who did not have an outlet outside of home to go to, to relax, to forget for a moment they’re battling epilepsy. A lot of times they sit and lock into the fact that they have epilepsy and give up,” said Carr.

She said what gives her peace is knowing Jakayla is proud of Carr for turning her pain into a purpose, while keeping her memory alive.

“I know that Jakayla would want me to continue this for her. I know that she would want me to make sure no one else would have to go through seizures, epilepsy, and fighting on the daily basis and not have an outlet,” said Carr.

Family members are still looking for volunteers to help make this dream come to life.

Carr says you can email her at kaprii38@yahoo.com or call her work phone at 254-405-1431

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What is the best internet provider in Waco?

Looking for the best internet service provider in Waco, Texas? CNET’s broadband experts have reviewed providers in the region to help you find the best plan for your needs. When it comes to fast and reliable internet service in Waco, CNET's top pick is Spectrum. It offers unlimited data and decent first-year pricing to go with fast speeds. There's no contract requirement either. Your next best bets are Astound Broadband and Nextlink.

Astound offers some of the most affordable broadband in Waco with a plan that starts at 300 megabits per second at just $20 a month, including equipment. Need speed? AT&T Fiber offers symmetrical speeds up to 5 gigabits per second -- the fastest plan in the area.

Best internet in Waco

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Waco

The best internet deals and top promotions in Waco depend on the discounts available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Waco internet providers, such as Nextlink and Astound Broadband, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, including AT&T and T-Mobile, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, our guide on the best internet deals has you covered.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What's a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Waco

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the providers' sites and mapping information from FCC.gov.

But it doesn't end there. We use the FCC's website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to "yes" on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds, and also consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

Internet providers in Waco FAQ

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Waco, due to its wide coverage and simple service details. Speeds range from 500Mbps to 1,000Mbps, and unlimited data is included in the monthly cost.

Yes. However, just two fiber providers exist in Waco -- AT&T Fiber and Pavlov Media -- and only half the households in the area will be serviceable for fiber connectivity, according to the FCC.

AT&T Fiber offers the speediest plan in Waco: 5,000Mbps for $245. Astound Broadband takes second place with its 1.5Gbps plan, costing $55 monthly.

There’s no two ways about it: Waco’s dining scene is thriving. From casual cafes with a focus on local ingredients to quirky food trucks turning out top-notch Cambodian cuisine, the city is packed with plenty of interesting places to dine.

Whether heading off to college at Baylor University, shopping at Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Magnolia Market, or just passing through, these restaurants are essential Waco dining destinations. Ranging from beloved burger joints to trendy all-day eateries, succulent smoked meats to tacos, there’s so much more here to look forward to than meets the eye.

Is your favorite Waco eatery missing from this map? Drop us a line and let us know.

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This East Waco barbecue joint has been a staple for decades, serving its first diners in 1919. Order smoked brisket and bologna by the pound, or consider the Waco Tornado, a giant pile of corn chips topped with chopped brisket, sausage, pinto beans, and cheese.

This small Korean eatery absolutely isn’t putting on airs, and is one of only a few places in Waco to find solid bulgogi, kalbi, funky kimchi, and a great double cheeseburger in the same place. The fries are absolutely all over Instagram.

There’s so much more in Waco than just burgers and barbecue, and spots like D’s Mediterranean are proof. Keep it light with crunchy falafel, beef kebabs, and (of course) plenty of hummus. If greasy diner fare is what you seek, D’s also serves fried catfish, burgers, and chicken fried steak.

Sometimes a good old fashioned steakhouse is the only thing that will do. DiamondBack’s has that, plus wine flights, a brand new cocktail menu, sushi, and hatch green chile meatballs that will put hair on anyone’s chest.

A Waco institution since 1975, Schmaltz’s has moved around a few times, but the sandwiches have always been the same. The bread at this no-frills spot is baked in-house, then piled high with pastrami, salami, corned beef, or deli meats.

This cozy Vietnamese spot serves pho, vermicelli bowls, and other favorites, but the real star of the menu is the namesake clay pot dishes. Order up chicken curry or Stan’s clay pot, a unique bowl packed with veggies and protein awash in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. Pair with a bubble tea for the perfect lunch.

Get ready y’all because fine dining has made its way to Waco. This Mediterranean restaurant serving shared plates is under the care of executive chef (and owner of Milo’s) Corey McEntyre and chef de cuisine Joel Garza, is was formerly at Uchi and St. Philip in Austin. It also has the city’s first seafood bar, serving oysters and crudo, as well as its first chef’s table. Oh, and there’s live music from the piano in the center of the room most evenings.

Hit this mezcaleria up for brunch daily until 3 p.m. or dinner from then until close. The menu draws inspiration from all around Mexico, incorporating seafood from the coast, street food from Mexico City, and even Tex-Mex. And its happy hour is legendary.

This quirky spot serves up a small menu of Cambodian favorites, like yellow chicken curry, grilled pork sandwiches, and ridiculously crispy egg rolls in Union Hall. Order the lemongrass beef stir fry, and crank the heat level up to five for a seriously spicy lunch.

Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Milo All Day boasts a bright, locally influenced menu with tons of culinary creativity. Enjoy smoked pork chops, roast chicken, or keep it light with a bowl or salad.

A favorite of locals and tourists alike, Vitek’s is a Waco institution. If the infamous Gut Pak, a massive pile of smoked meat, Fritos, cheese, beans, pickles, and barbecue sauce, is a little too overwhelming, a simple brisket sandwich will totally hit the spot.

This Mexican restaurant focuses its menu on Tex-Mex, with some nods to coastal Mexican cuisine that feature Gulf seafood and Mexico-City style street tacos and a mean hamburgusa. Try the agave mahi mahi for a dish that takes you on vacation or a plate of mole barbacoa brisket that melds Texas and Mexican favorites.

It might be a bit of a misnomer, but at least Health Camp’s burgers are good for the soul. This old-school spot serves up a perfectly greasy burger, tots, and fries, and the super-thick milkshakes are substantial enough to almost qualify as a meal.

Magnolia Table, now a longtime destination of tourists on the Fixer Upper circuit, has added dinner service to its offerings. The new menu is made up of dishes from Joanna Gaines’ three cookbooks and includes offerings such as sausage-stuffed mushrooms, orange-glazed salmon with balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, and a bavette steak frites made with 44 Farms beef and topped with chimichurri.

This very curated and eye-catchingly decorated restaurant is blooming out in the ‘burbs of Waco (only a 15 minute drive from Downtown). Owners Matt and Tiffany Fatheree joined up with a pair of chefs featured on Hell’s Kitchen, Alejandro Najar and Alyssa Osinga, to create the Butcher’s Cellar. The menu, which is focused on sharable dishes, features a killer lobster tagliolina, crunchy shrimp toast, and various cuts of steak and select seafood dishes.

This East Waco barbecue joint has been a staple for decades, serving its first diners in 1919. Order smoked brisket and bologna by the pound, or consider the Waco Tornado, a giant pile of corn chips topped with chopped brisket, sausage, pinto beans, and cheese.

This small Korean eatery absolutely isn’t putting on airs, and is one of only a few places in Waco to find solid bulgogi, kalbi, funky kimchi, and a great double cheeseburger in the same place. The fries are absolutely all over Instagram.

There’s so much more in Waco than just burgers and barbecue, and spots like D’s Mediterranean are proof. Keep it light with crunchy falafel, beef kebabs, and (of course) plenty of hummus. If greasy diner fare is what you seek, D’s also serves fried catfish, burgers, and chicken fried steak.

Sometimes a good old fashioned steakhouse is the only thing that will do. DiamondBack’s has that, plus wine flights, a brand new cocktail menu, sushi, and hatch green chile meatballs that will put hair on anyone’s chest.

A Waco institution since 1975, Schmaltz’s has moved around a few times, but the sandwiches have always been the same. The bread at this no-frills spot is baked in-house, then piled high with pastrami, salami, corned beef, or deli meats.

This cozy Vietnamese spot serves pho, vermicelli bowls, and other favorites, but the real star of the menu is the namesake clay pot dishes. Order up chicken curry or Stan’s clay pot, a unique bowl packed with veggies and protein awash in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. Pair with a bubble tea for the perfect lunch.

Get ready y’all because fine dining has made its way to Waco. This Mediterranean restaurant serving shared plates is under the care of executive chef (and owner of Milo’s) Corey McEntyre and chef de cuisine Joel Garza, is was formerly at Uchi and St. Philip in Austin. It also has the city’s first seafood bar, serving oysters and crudo, as well as its first chef’s table. Oh, and there’s live music from the piano in the center of the room most evenings.

Hit this mezcaleria up for brunch daily until 3 p.m. or dinner from then until close. The menu draws inspiration from all around Mexico, incorporating seafood from the coast, street food from Mexico City, and even Tex-Mex. And its happy hour is legendary.

This quirky spot serves up a small menu of Cambodian favorites, like yellow chicken curry, grilled pork sandwiches, and ridiculously crispy egg rolls in Union Hall. Order the lemongrass beef stir fry, and crank the heat level up to five for a seriously spicy lunch.

Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Milo All Day boasts a bright, locally influenced menu with tons of culinary creativity. Enjoy smoked pork chops, roast chicken, or keep it light with a bowl or salad.

A favorite of locals and tourists alike, Vitek’s is a Waco institution. If the infamous Gut Pak, a massive pile of smoked meat, Fritos, cheese, beans, pickles, and barbecue sauce, is a little too overwhelming, a simple brisket sandwich will totally hit the spot.

This Mexican restaurant focuses its menu on Tex-Mex, with some nods to coastal Mexican cuisine that feature Gulf seafood and Mexico-City style street tacos and a mean hamburgusa. Try the agave mahi mahi for a dish that takes you on vacation or a plate of mole barbacoa brisket that melds Texas and Mexican favorites.

It might be a bit of a misnomer, but at least Health Camp’s burgers are good for the soul. This old-school spot serves up a perfectly greasy burger, tots, and fries, and the super-thick milkshakes are substantial enough to almost qualify as a meal.

Magnolia Table, now a longtime destination of tourists on the Fixer Upper circuit, has added dinner service to its offerings. The new menu is made up of dishes from Joanna Gaines’ three cookbooks and includes offerings such as sausage-stuffed mushrooms, orange-glazed salmon with balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, and a bavette steak frites made with 44 Farms beef and topped with chimichurri.

This very curated and eye-catchingly decorated restaurant is blooming out in the ‘burbs of Waco (only a 15 minute drive from Downtown). Owners Matt and Tiffany Fatheree joined up with a pair of chefs featured on Hell’s Kitchen, Alejandro Najar and Alyssa Osinga, to create the Butcher’s Cellar. The menu, which is focused on sharable dishes, features a killer lobster tagliolina, crunchy shrimp toast, and various cuts of steak and select seafood dishes.