Asian Leaders Network - Waco

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Love to see local AAPI-owned businesses being highlighted in the news! Check out this piece by KWKT FOX 44 about L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - Waco and the exciting Pokémon and card trading + games community event they’re hosting this weekend at their restaurant! Quote from the piece:

“I want the word to get out further that like we are really here truly representing the aloha spirit, not only in authentic Hawaiian food, but in our customer service and in our vibe as well”, Lucy Hao, Co-Owner of L&L Hawaiian BBQ said.

https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/a-taste-of-paradise/

Waco, TEXAS (FOX 44) — May is ‘A-A-P-L heritage month’ — a time to celebrate the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities … That continue to shape the story of Americ…

05/21/2026

Missed the May ALN mixer? 🌞

Our next one is this summer on Sunday, July 19th 2-5pm at Cha Community boba tea cafe at 1001 Franklin Ave in downtown Waco. Save the date and join us for a come & go style Board Game & Boba afternoon - complimentary appetizers (vegan options available!) sponsored in-kind by Cha Community. 🧋🥟🍵

Bring your favorite board game you’d like to play with friends. RSVP by July 12th by DM-ing us or emailing [email protected] with the total # of people in your party so we can plan seatings + snacks! ♣️♥️✨

05/20/2026

Stay in the know! ✨

05/19/2026

🎮🚀 Calling all high school gamers!

The Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center is working to launch a FREE high school esports team this summer, featuring PC gaming, coaching, competitive teams, streaming, and production opportunities. Anticipated start date in mid-June.

📲 Interested? Fill out this short survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfq_2jYcMfNIUHEOQvUZ0PHsfvm0heoX9h6WKDc4P3C-JZQ/viewform

05/16/2026