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McLennan County business news & data

County seat: Waco · Population (2024 est.): 270,358 · Core 254 county

254 rate centers: Axtell; China Spring; Crawford; Eddy; Gholson; Hallsburg; Leroy; Lorena; Mart; McGregor; Moody; Riesel; Rosenthal; South Bosque; Waco; West

21
state construction filings ($31,816,186)
117
new sales tax permits
49
new companies chartered
11
new TABC licenses
$5,125,848
Sept. mixed beverage sales (176 locations)
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In the news

254 Biz newsletter: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

A $550M data center shell in Hutto, a $20.5M Bell County annex, Temple's sales tax jump and 552 new sales tax permits across the 254.

Permits and filings: Austin Retina, Central National Bank and a $20.5M Bell County annex lead October's state filings

Owners registered 39 projects worth about $119.9 million with the state in McLennan, Bell and Coryell counties from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28.

Last call, first call: The Beltonian Theatre, Thai Cafe and The Cave among October's new TABC licenses

TABC issued 41 new permits and licenses in the 254 area from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, and 29 more applications were pending.

Who poured the most: The Backyard tops Waco and Cadence Bank Center leads Bell County in September drink sales

The top mixed-beverage sellers in McLennan and Bell counties in September, from Comptroller gross-receipts reports.

Permits & filings

Costs, square footage and dates are owners' estimates filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TABS accessibility registrations) and may change.

RegisteredCityProject / ownerEst. costSq. ft.
2026-10-28WacoAustin Retina Associates
Ara - Waco, LP		$8,000,00014,845
2026-10-20WacoCentral National Bank - 4901 Bosque Renovation
Central National Bank		$5,800,00016,466
2026-10-01WacoBruiser Hangar
Freeman Holdings of Waco, LLC		$5,000,00025,707
2026-10-27WacoRiverway Phase 1A
CC Waco 521 Land Holdings GP, LLC		$4,000,00020,000
2026-10-08McgregorAllied West Expansion B & Annex
MSH Investments, LLC		$1,500,00041,820
2026-10-28WacoGeoQuest - Manufacturing Building
GeoQuest USA, Inc.		$1,116,1868,000
2026-10-26WacoCornerstone Caregiving - 2nd Floor Renovation
Cobra Kai Ventures		$1,000,00015,840
2026-10-12Waco47575 7-11 Waco Tx @ Lake Shore Dr & Steinbeck Bend Dr
Dm Investment Properties LLC		$950,0004,756
2026-10-06WacoAlliance Bible Church Waco Front Entry and Renovation
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Waco Texas		$800,0001,524
2026-10-06WacoSCOOTER'S COFFEE
Fairgrounds Ventures II LP		$650,0001,253
2026-10-20WacoCasey's General Store #04820 - Waco, TX
Fikes Wholesale		$550,0004,792
2026-10-22WacoThe Lariat of Waco
Martin Inderman Development		$450,0008,721
2026-10-05WacoSPX Waco Dr
Fairgrounds Ventures II, LP		$350,0004,000
2026-10-20WacoDOCK DOOR RETROFIT 2026 AUS3
Usre Diana, LLC		$300,0001,403
2026-10-08WacoJersey Mike's Bellmead Waco
Biljo Properties II LLC		$300,0001,296
2026-10-02MartCasey's General Store #4789 - Mart
Casey's Marketing Company		$250,0003,259
2026-10-23WacoRenovation to Flint Hills Resources
Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi LLC		$200,0002,400
2026-10-05WoodwayShops at Hewitt Suite renovation
$200,0002,000
2026-10-14WacoErnesto Fraga St Reconstruction
City of Waco		$170,00018,700
2026-10-01WacoNicki Wilson
Old Briarstone LLC		$150,0004,195
2026-10-22WacoTrain Waco
Waco Centre AL LLC		$80,00039,996

Sales tax allocations, October 2026

CityCountyOct. 2026Oct. 2025ChangeYear to dateYTD change
WacoMcLennan$5,187,526$5,014,957+3.44%$51,664,679+1.26%
WoodwayMcLennan$453,080$384,532+17.82%$3,853,739+1.19%
BellmeadMcLennan$446,651$452,615-1.31%$4,594,501+0.17%
HewittMcLennan$428,205$340,515+25.75%$4,204,392+13.93%
RieselMcLennan$274,437$12,668+2066.39%$403,220+161.96%
RobinsonMcLennan$230,518$221,174+4.22%$2,366,737+7.35%
WestMcLennan$139,949$79,057+77.02%$973,662+8.35%
Beverly HillsMcLennan$75,734$71,390+6.08%$752,299-1.44%
LorenaMcLennan$54,327$55,902-2.81%$631,084-11.45%
MoodyMcLennan$19,174$23,423-18.14%$216,762-0.05%
MartMcLennan$13,307$13,621-2.30%$146,070+4.65%

New sales tax permits (businesses)

Sole proprietors and other individuals are left out on purpose; only businesses registered as corporations, LLCs and similar entities are listed.

DateCityOutletType
Oct. 24, 2026WacoSora Cafe By MarilynRestaurants & food service
Oct. 23, 2026Waco1155 Distributor Partners - Dallas, LLCWholesale (durable)
Oct. 23, 2026WacoCord Communications, Inc.Education
Oct. 23, 2026WacoDarby And SonFood manufacturing
Oct. 23, 2026WacoGraceful Senior Transition SolutionsPersonal services
Oct. 22, 2026Lacy LakeviewCentex Pawn Lacy LakeviewGeneral merchandise
Oct. 22, 2026McgregorSorta Fine Jewelry CO LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 21, 2026WacoVeteran Mobile ServicesProfessional services
Oct. 21, 2026WacoO'flaherty Finance CorporationOther
Oct. 21, 2026WacoTrash Cab Solutions LLCOther
Oct. 21, 2026Elm MottOlivera Auto Sales LLCAuto dealers & parts
Oct. 20, 2026WestPorch & Pantry Co.Misc. retail
Oct. 20, 2026WacoMama Bear MahjongNon-store retail
Oct. 20, 2026LorenaJlb Ventures & Holdings LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 20, 2026HewittCustom Integrators LLCSpecialty trade contractors
Oct. 20, 2026WestRunco Services LLCOther
Oct. 20, 2026Eddy3.owens Construction, LLCSpecialty trade contractors
Oct. 20, 2026WoodwayDival LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 20, 2026WacoPark Place WacoReal estate
Oct. 19, 2026HewittMidway Nutrition, LLCRestaurants & food service
Oct. 19, 2026WacoHtx Material HandlingWholesale (durable)
Oct. 19, 2026McgregorRepublic Site Services LLCRental & leasing
Oct. 17, 2026McgregorPaw&about LLCMisc. retail
Oct. 17, 2026WacoD1 Training WacoHealth & personal care stores
Oct. 17, 2026WacoQuick Track 59Gas stations
Oct. 16, 2026China SpringAqua Edge, LLCRepair & maintenance
Oct. 16, 2026WacoHarris Brothers ElectricSpecialty trade contractors
Oct. 15, 2026WacoGracefullyWholesale (durable)
Oct. 15, 2026BellmeadMiddle Texas ShedsRental & leasing
Oct. 15, 2026WacoSimply IrresistibleGeneral merchandise
Oct. 14, 2026WacoLa Hacienda San Diego, LLCRestaurants & food service
Oct. 14, 2026LorenaStuffies-n-stuffNon-store retail
Oct. 14, 2026WacoCanales FurnitureFurniture
Oct. 13, 2026LorenaStuffies-n-stuffHobby, music & books
Oct. 12, 2026HewittLowry Morris ConstructionSpecialty trade contractors
Oct. 10, 2026WacoSpringhill Suites By Marriott Waco WoodwayLodging
Oct. 10, 2026WacoFranklin Belt Company LLCClothing & accessories
Oct. 10, 2026WacoSora Spa & Studio LLCPersonal services
Oct. 9, 2026WacoCasa EspanolaRestaurants & food service
Oct. 9, 2026WacoDragsteerNon-store retail
Oct. 9, 2026WacoMetz Socket LLCRestaurants & food service
Oct. 9, 2026WacoLocal Waco, LLCGrocery & food stores
Oct. 9, 2026LorenaGarrett & The Swinging Doors LLCPerforming arts & sports
Oct. 8, 2026WoodwaySmelscer Plumbing, Inc.Specialty trade contractors
Oct. 8, 2026HewittHotsy CarlsonWholesale (durable)
Oct. 8, 2026WacoNimbuswatchOther
Oct. 8, 2026BellmeadCardie, LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 8, 2026LorenaThomas Coleman Holdings, LLCProfessional services
Oct. 7, 2026RobinsonWaco Memorial ParkPersonal services
Oct. 7, 2026RobinsonChapel Hill Memorial ParkPersonal services
Oct. 7, 2026WacoWilkirson-hatch-bailey Funeral & CremationsPersonal services
Oct. 6, 2026WacoAjm Food MartGrocery & food stores
Oct. 6, 2026HewittWako Kitchen CORestaurants & food service
Oct. 6, 2026HewittHoop Waco LLCRental & leasing
Oct. 6, 2026WacoTg WacoAmusement & recreation
Oct. 5, 2026RobinsonNextier Construction, LLCBuilding construction
Oct. 3, 2026AxtellFly'n V Land Services LLCSpecialty trade contractors
Oct. 3, 2026WacoRangeland Oil Tool, L.l.c.Other
Oct. 2, 2026WacoUvlit Optical, LLCNon-store retail
Oct. 2, 2026LorenaPat's Legacy GownsRental & leasing
Oct. 2, 2026WacoDme Express, LLCRental & leasing
Oct. 2, 2026Beverly HillsLiberty Fuels #22Gas stations
Oct. 1, 2026WacoEverhome Suites WacoLodging
Oct. 1, 2026LorenaAir Bc, LLCOther
Sept. 30, 2026Lacy-lakeviewMake It Important LLCRestaurants & food service
Sept. 30, 2026WacoYd Life Is Magic LLCNon-store retail
Sept. 30, 2026WestDollar General Store #31926General merchandise
Sept. 30, 2026WacoIbrows StudioPersonal services

New TABC licenses

IssuedCityBusinessType
Oct. 26, 2026WacoDFW CyclonesNonprofit temporary event
Oct. 23, 2026RieselRiesel Fair AssociationNonprofit temporary event
Oct. 23, 2026WacoKesbiWine & beer retailer (off-premise)
Oct. 20, 2026WacoContract Transportation Systems CoCarrier
Oct. 20, 2026Lacy LakeviewOcean 15Package store (wine only)
Oct. 16, 2026WacoWaco Civic TheatreNonprofit temporary event
Oct. 15, 2026RieselRiesel Fair AssociationNonprofit temporary event
Oct. 14, 2026WacoGarden City GroceryWine & beer retailer (off-premise)
Oct. 13, 2026RobinsonCasey's #4765Package store (wine only)
Oct. 6, 2026China SpringSt. Philip Catholic ChurchNonprofit temporary event
Oct. 2, 2026AxtellBig A's RestaurantPrivate club

Pending TABC applications

FiledCityApplicantApplied for
Oct. 21, 2026WacoCasa EspanolaFood & beverage certificate, Mixed beverage
Oct. 8, 2026WacoGreater Waco Legal ServicesNonprofit temporary event
March 17, 2026HewittSocial HousePrivate club

Top mixed beverage sellers, September 2026

#LocationCityGross receipts
1The BackyardWaco$209,788
2George'sWaco$158,511
3Scruffy Murphy'sWaco$144,729
4Tia Juanita's Fish Camp WacoWaco$121,702
5Blacks Beverage COWaco$121,089
6Hotel Herringbone, LLCWaco$116,371
7Oakley'sWaco$110,449
8George's Restaurant & BarWaco$109,987
9Bubba's 33Waco$108,832
10Cricket Grill And Draft HouseWaco$107,432

County total: $5,125,848 from 176 locations (August: $5,462,539 from 193).

Data window: Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2026 unless noted. Sources.