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As autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, Waco, Texas, transforms into a Halloween wonderland. Whether you're a local or just passing through, there are plenty of fun activities to get you into the Halloween spirit. From haunted houses to family-friendly festivities, here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating Halloween in Waco this year! more 1. Haunted Houses and Spooky Attractions Waco Haunted Tours Explore Waco's haunted history with guided ghost tours that delve into the city’s spooky past. These tours take you through historic neighborhoods and sites known for their eerie tales. It's a fantastic way to learn about local lore while getting into the Halloween spirit! 2. Family-Friendly Festivities Waco Pumpkin Patch Bring the whole family to the Waco Pumpkin Patch for a day of autumn fun! With activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking, it's a fantastic place for kids to enjoy the season. Plus, don’t forget to snap some pictures in the picturesque pumpkin fields! Boo at the Zoo Join the Waco Zoo for their annual “Boo at the Zoo” event, where families can enjoy a fun-filled evening with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more! The zoo will be transformed with festive decorations and special animal encounters. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! 3. Community Events Waco's Halloween Block Party Head to downtown Waco for the Halloween Block Party, featuring live music, food vendors, and a costume contest. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to mingle with locals and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Bring your best costume for a chance to win fun prizes! Trick-or-Treating in the Neighborhoods Many neighborhoods in Waco go all out for Halloween, with decorated houses and families ready to hand out candy. Take a stroll through the more festive areas, and let the kids experience the joy of trick-or-treating. Check local community boards for the best spots! 4. Seasonal Eats and Treats Halloween-Themed Cafés and Bakeries Don’t forget to stop by local cafés and bakeries that offer Halloween-themed treats! Look for spooky cupcakes, pumpkin spice lattes, and ghost-shaped cookies. Some popular spots, like the Magnolia Table, often get into the spirit with seasonal specials. Craft Breweries and Halloween Brews For the adults, several craft breweries in Waco release special Halloween brews this time of year. Check out places like Bare Arms Brewing or Pivovar for unique seasonal beers and enjoy a spooky night out with friends! 5. Outdoor Movie Nights Drive-In Halloween Movie Screenings Catch a classic horror movie at one of Waco's drive-in theaters. Many venues host Halloween-themed screenings, so grab your favorite snacks, pile into the car with friends, and enjoy a fright-filled night under the stars. Conclusion Waco, TX, offers a wide array of Halloween activities that cater to all ages and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for spine-chilling thrills, family-friendly fun, or tasty seasonal treats, you'll find something to enjoy this October. Gather your friends and family, embrace the spirit of the season, and make this Halloween unforgettable in Waco! Happy haunting! 🎃👻

(Credit: Midway Football) BK Ford has a long-standing commitment to supporting local and high school football in Central Texas. Over the years, we have proudly sponsored local athletic programs such as Midway, China Spring, and Robinson High Schools. Our goal is simple: to help our local athletes thrive. From providing resources to cheering them on, here's how we have stood behind our teams. Official Sponsors of China Spring and Robinson High Schools As the official sponsor of China Spring and Robinson High School athletics for over 3 years, BK Ford is honored to contribute to the success of these schools. We believe in the power of sports to shape young athletes into future leaders. By sponsoring these teams, we help give them the tools they need to perform at their best. From much needed equipment to quality uniforms, our focus is on helping athletes succeed. more Media Sponsorship and Recognition Beyond the field, BK Ford supports local football through media sponsorships. We proudly sponsor the Coach’s Show on ESPN, where local coaches share insights ahead of big games. We also back Sic’em 365’s Player of the Game segment, recognizing outstanding performances from Midway High School athletes. These partnerships highlight the best of Central Texas football and keep the community connected. Honoring Baylor’s Football Legacy (Scoreboard from "The Miracle on the Brazos" via Baylor University. Bird-Kultgen Ford sponsor seen center-left.) BK Ford’s ties to football run deep, extending to Baylor University’s historic “Miracle on the Brazos” over 50 years ago. In 1974, Baylor made an incredible comeback to win the Southwest Conference Championship in what still is known as one of the greatest moments in Baylor football history. That spirit of perseverance and teamwork lives on in our support for local football. Just as Baylor fought for victory, we continue to champion our local athletes, helping them strive for success both on and off the field. Committed to the Future At BK Ford, we don’t just sponsor football—we invest in the future of our community. High school football is more than a game; it’s a way to build character, promote teamwork, and bring people together. We are proud to support Central Texas athletes as they grow into tomorrow’s leaders. Whether you’re rooting for China Spring, Robinson, or Midway, BK Ford is here to celebrate every touchdown and every victory.

Giving Back This Holiday Season At BK Ford, we love giving back during the holiday season. This year, our team proudly partnered with Toys for Tots, contributing to their mission of delivering joy to underprivileged children across our community. Employees donated, businesses chipped in, and families united to brighten Christmas mornings for those in need. Join us in spreading Christmas cheer, whether through a toy donation, a helping hand, or simply sharing the joy. Every bit makes a difference!

The winner of the Shepherd’s Heart Car Raffle was drawn on September 4th, and the new owner was announced at Bird-Kultgen Ford on Friday, September 10th. more The lucky winner, Debra Romero, was surprised when she arrived at the showroom and was handed the keys to the 50th Anniversary Mustang Convertible. She was excited to be the winner and even more excited to be part of a fundraising campaign that helped raise money to feed hungry people. The mission of Shepherd’s Heart is to feed, clothe, empower, and advocate for families in need. Bird-Kultgen Ford enjoyed partnering with Shepherd’s Heart again this year to help the nonprofit raise over $47 K for their mobile food pantry. The raffle was a huge success, and BK Ford is grateful to have been a part of it. Special thanks to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. Your generosity and support were essential to the success of this campaign, and all proceeds will help Shepherd's Heart continue to fight hunger in Central Texas.

In case you missed it, we had a fantastic event for the new 2021 Bronco reveal at Bird-Kultgen Ford. Ford launched the sixth generation of the Bronco on July 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Ford partnered with Disney to stream the reveal on ABC, ESPN, the National Geographic channel — as well as on Ford's YouTube account. more In anticipation of the reveal, we invited local Bronco enthusiasts to join us for a Watch Party. Each of them brought their classic Broncos by the showroom and allowed us to tour them for a Facebook Live broadcast as we counted down to the reveal on live TV.During the Live event, we gave away some cool Bronco merchandise and played trivia. Here are a few fun Bronco trivia facts: The original code name for the Bronco project was G.O.A.T. G.O.A.T is an abbreviation for Goes Over Any-type of Terrain (all new Broncos will have GOAT capabilities) The 2021 Bronco will be the 6th Generation of Bronco In 1969, Bronco won the legendary Baja 1000, and is still the only production vehile to do so All Broncos are Built Wild™ in Wayne, MI and the new Bronco Sport will be built in Hermosillo, Mexico. We loved sharing the Bronco reveal with our followers and look forward to taking you on a test drive of the Bronco Sport when it arrives this Winter and the Bronco (2-door and 4-door) when it arrives in the Spring. If you are as excited as we are for the Bronco, you can reserve your Bronco today. Your refundable $100 deposit saves your model selection and reserves you a spot. Then you can rest easy knowing that all reservations will be completed before stock units begin. We expect the reservation to be finalized in late summer for Bronco Sport and December for Bronco. [gallery link="file" size="medium" ids="208,209,213,216,207,210,214,212,211"] Special thanks to Ann Harder and 360 Solutions. Ann came by to host her podcast, Central Texas Living, along with our FaceBook Live event. She has a large following for her podcast and we were appreciative that she shared in our event. 360 Solutions was on hand for filming, photography and event coordination.

BK Ford is proud to have helped lead Ford Day November 19 th at Texas State Technical College! We had over 200 students in attendance from Waco and University High School’s automotive programs as well as current TSTC automotive technology students. Representatives from Ford, Ford’s Diesel Division, as well as Ford’s Part supplier, Concho, were in attendance. Additionally, we had an amazing display of over 15 classic and brand-new Ford vehicles on display, from a classic 1960’s Bronco to brand new Mustang GTs, SuperDuty Platinums, and even a top fuel dragster! more Both high schools mentioned above now offer dual-credit courses with TSTC, and that TSTC courses can earn credit with Ford’s technician certification programs as well?  For individuals interested in the automotive space, the future is extremely bright and more attainable than ever!  With numerous educational programs available in both hands-on and online platforms, plus the support of local businesses to assist you in your training journey, achieving your certifications and accomplishing your goals can be done faster than ever before.  Bird-Kultgen hires interns, part-time positions, and full-time technician positions.  We are looking for enthusiastic students and candidates who are lifelong learners, enjoy tackling difficult projects, love building things and finding solutions, and are passionate about creating, selling and supporting innovative Ford products. Those who joined us for Ford Day at Texas State Technical College heard from various Bird-Kultgen Ford employees who love to chat about the different automotive and technology related careers.  BK Ford is more than your local Waco dealership. We are a growing team of problem-solvers and do-ers; colleagues who are committed to giving back to their community and ensuring every friend and customer drives safely and confidently in their vehicles. If you missed us on Ford Day, or would like to learn more about openings at BK Ford, visit our Careers Page to learn more about opportunities for our interns and recent graduates, as well as certified and experienced technicians. Additionally, you can check out a video recap of the event here. Thanks so much to Waco ISD and TSTC for bringing their automotive students, fellow dealers Sykora Family Ford and Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln for their help, and our partners at Ford Motor Company! We are excited about the future of automotive technicians and can't wait to work with these students some day!  We’d like to leave you with the following quote from Jack Kultgen from his time at TSTC, “As fast as we can train automotive mechanics, there’s jobs waiting for them.”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which ignites a worldwide wave of rosy pink in an effort to increase awareness of the disease as well as fund research efforts to combat it.  BK Ford is taking time this month to do our part in the fight against breast cancer.  All month long we’ll be: more - Wearing pink around the dealership - Making over our Social Media accounts to feature our pink logo and awareness ribbons - Putting pink Bird-Kultgen license plates on all of our vehicles - Participating in the Waco Race for the Cure now known as the More Than Pink Walk that supports breast cancer research According to healthfinder.gov, Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Currently there is insufficient knowledge on the causes of breast cancer, therefore, early detection of the disease remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control.  The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.  A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s most receptive to treatment. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early.  Here are some ideas on how you can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer: - Support select foundations that help those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services. - Encourage your friends, family and coworkers to wear pink and make a donation - Test drive an F-150 or even a 2020 Explorer with pink BK license plate, and tag BK Ford on Facebook explaining what Breast Cancer Awareness month means to you - Organize a workplace or social raffle with special pink prizes wherein all monies earned from raffle tickets are donated to breast cancer research - Spread the word about mammograms, and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved - Sponsor a male coworker to do something daring in pink – the bigger the sponsored donation, the more creative the outfit! Breast Cancer Awareness month reaches beyond wearing pink.  It’s following through with actionable choices that increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment, as well as palliative care, of individuals with this disease.  BK Ford supports those who have been impacted by breast cancer, and we encourage our fellow community members to help us raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early.

In Texas, football is king.  Have you seen an amazing performance on the field? In support of high school football’s best, we need you to nominate a player for Ford's Built Ford Tough Player of the Week. more Ford takes time to recognize individuals that are Built Ford Tough Elite high school athletes that are all-stars on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.  These young athletes are role models for their peers and exemplify what it means to be a driven and successful team player.  Through nominations submitted to Ford’s Player of the Week program, Ford celebrates not only the player, but the person and the influence they have in making their communities a better place to live and grow. You can follow along with Ford’s Player of the Week here, and even nominate your own suggested Player of the Week.  These nominations acknowledge the individuals’ awards and accolades, outstanding plays and statistics, the school and community organizations they represent, and their hometown pride. Every nomination counts toward recognizing the effort put forth by these athletes, and BK Ford will join you in cheering them on each week. Football also means tailgating. Now that September is here, we know you are headed to your favorite Friday Night Lights high school game, to Baylor Bear country, down the road to watch Texas or the Aggies, or north to cheer for the Cowboys. When you need to haul gear, extra fans, or tailgate supplies, BK Ford’s line up of cars, trucks and SUVs has the space to get it all done for you. True sports fans know that any suitable tailgate party first requires the right car, truck or SUV – something that’s Built Ford Tough.  The perfect tailgate vehicle should offer roomy seating, plenty of storage space for essential equipment such as coolers, grills, tables and chairs, exceptional technology for streaming your favorite music or pre-game station, and even some additional outlets or power converters for those extra Game Day accessories. So, before you paint your face up for our favorite team, raise your Bear Claws in the air and belt out your best rendition of ‘That Good Old Baylor Line,’ hold up those horns or get ready to yell like only Aggies can, stop by Bird Kultgen Ford to check out our extensive line-up of new and used Ford vehicles. Happy tailgating, and cheers to a great football season ahead!

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their inaugural Waco Under 40 event on September 12, 2019 at the Phoenix Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Bird Kultgen Ford is the proud event sponsor! more Waco Under 40 celebrates active leaders under the age of 40 from McLennan County. The luncheon event is an opportunity for the best and brightest from a diverse group of professions to gather and receive much-deserved recognition. “The Waco Chamber will use this event to recognize rising young leaders who have distinguished themselves in their careers and in the community. In addition to honoring the recipients, the event is intended to help motivate young people throughout our area to become community leaders as well as provide an avenue for people over 40 to come and celebrate, encourage and share knowledge with the young leaders of Waco.” Nominees represent young leaders whose talent and outstanding efforts in their professions and community involvement creates a lasting positive impact.  They’ve integrated their personal and professional values, shining as leaders in their industry and using their personal time to give back to the community. They strive to make Waco a better place to live. Nominees for this event we selected via community member nominations, and Bird Kultgen is proud to sponsor an event that highlights these young professional trailblazers. The luncheon will feature a keynote speaker, honoree celebration and lunch. Tickets are available here. For more information contact Brittany Knight at 254-757-5605 of bknight@wacochamber.com. WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST WHERE: The Phoenix Ballroom, LLC 401 S 3rd St Waco, TX 76706

Bird Kultgen Ford is proud to once again sponsor the Special Olympics – Texas Spring Games this month in Waco!  This unique event is an excellent opportunity to experience excitement and community involvement with our partnership with Special Olympics – Texas.  Special Olympics works to transform lives through the joy of sport, each and every day.  They empower athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life.  Those are values Bird Kultgen Ford is honored to support and highlight. more The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and their community. The movement is also about working together with others, gaining self-confidence and learning additional skills that make it possible for our athletes to become significant and productive citizens of our communities. Please join Bird Kultgen Ford at Connally High School Saturday, April 27 th as we support our local Special Olympics athletes and community members as they compete in the 2019 Spring Games event! Donations Special Olympics Texas is a registered 501(c)(3), non-profit organization supported by private donations from individuals, corporations and organizations throughout the state. Visit their website for helpful information on how donations are utilized. Donations can be made online here. Volunteer Needs / How to Volunteer Volunteers with Special Olympics – Texas include students, senior citizens, business groups, professional individuals, civic organizations, families, amateur and professional athletes, and coaches, just to name a few! No experience required; however, you must be at least 15 years of age, unless accompanied by an adult. Volunteers participate in an orientation prior to working with our athletes. To register as a volunteer for the Spring Games event, please contact Tommy Smith tsmith@sotx.org Special Olympics-Texas Spring Games Saturday, April 27 th 9AM-2:30PM Connally High School – Mac Peoples Stadium 200 Cadet Way Waco, TX 76705

Spring has sprung here in Waco, and we couldn’t be more excited!  We’re readying our fleet of vehicles with Ford’s newest makes and models, finishing our spring cleaning and clearing out the old to make room for the new.  We love Waco in the springtime, and have compiled a list of a few of our favorite Central Texas spring activities. more Climb into a new Ford Explorer with friends and family and head to the Heart of Texas Airshow (April 6 – 7) at Texas State Technical College, TSTC Waco. This airshow showcases high-altitude aerobatics starring expert pilots and daring skydivers- a perfect outing for the whole family. This year they are featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35! Take the fuel-efficient Ford Escape on a tour through Central Texas in pursuit of picturesque blooming Bluebonnets, which came early this year and are expected to be a best ever blooming.  Bluebonnets and other colorful wildflowers cover the rolling hills of the Lone Star State, and Waco is the perfect starting point for your tour.  Cruise any farm-to-market road or highway near Waco between February and April and you’re sure to get that spectacularly colorful photo op.  Be sure to check out Miss Nellie’s Pretty Place in Cameron Park and Indian Springs! Waco’s spring weather is a treat so we believe it’s best to get out there and enjoy it! There are endless ways to explore the outdoors no matter what level adventurer you are, and with the convenience of Ford’s SUV’s and Truck lineup, hauling your gear and chauffeuring your loved ones has never been simpler. Rent a kayak or standup paddleboard from Pura Vida Paddle or Waco Paddle Company and float along the Brazos River under Waco’s historic bridges. Or hike and bike on Cameron Park’s 15 miles of winding trails that take you up 100-foot bluffs overlooking Waco’s two rivers. Spring is also one of the top seasons for fishing at Lake Waco and the Brazos River as largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish are at their most abundant, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife. Before you set out on your spring adventures, make sure you’re in the right vehicle to take you there.  Visit Bird Kultgen Ford and value your trade-in vehicle.  We’ll help find you the right mode of transportation.  From the fuel-efficient Ford Escape and EcoSport to the larger capacity Ford Explorer and Expedition, Ford’s lineup of SUV’s and Trucks have something for the adventurer in everyone.