Texas Trip · May 15

Friday · May 15

Departing

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Southwest Flight 1447

Outbound · Nonstop · 2h 50m

SNA

Orange County

7:50 AM

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NONSTOP

AUS

Austin, TX

12:40 PM

Passengers 5 passengers · Choice fare

Note Add KTN numbers when checking in for TSA PreCheck

Sunday · May 17

Returning

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Southwest Flight 1766

Return · Nonstop · 3h 15m

AUS

Austin, TX

7:00 PM

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NONSTOP

SNA

Orange County

8:15 PM

Drive Allow ~1.5 hrs from Waco → Austin airport

May 15 – 17

2 nights

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco

Check In: Fri May 15 · Check Out: Sun May 17

Hilton Confirmation #

84979088

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Address 2500 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX 76706

Check In 4:00 PM Friday, May 15

Check Out 11:00 AM Sunday, May 17

Phone +1 254-752-4400

Honors # 1523147062

📍 Navigate to Hotel

Drive from Austin Airport → Waco: About 95 miles, roughly 1.5 hours on I-35 North. You'll arrive well before 4 PM check-in if you explore Austin for a couple hours after landing at 12:40 PM.

Saturday · May 16

The Big Day 🎓

🎓

Baylor University Commencement

Hankamer School of Business

Ceremony 2:30 PM · Saturday, May 16

Venue Ferrell Center, Baylor University

Address 1900 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706

Phone +1 254-710-1000

Tip Plan to arrive by 1:45 PM — large crowds expected, parking in surface lots next to Ferrell Center

📍 Navigate to Ferrell Center

Saturday Schedule: Morning free (Silos open 9 AM–6 PM — perfect for a morning visit!). Grab lunch near campus, then head to the Ferrell Center. The hotel is only about 10 minutes away.

Friday · May 15

~2 hrs after landing

You land at 12:40 PM and need to be in Waco by 4 PM. That gives you about 1.5–2 hours to grab lunch and see a bit of Austin. Here are friendly options for your group!

South Congress Avenue (SoCo) 🌟

Neighborhood Stroll

Austin's most iconic stretch — quirky boutiques, boot shops, murals, and great food all in a walkable strip. Perfect for a quick taste of Austin's personality. Easy for all ages and very accessible.

Address S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

📍 Navigate to South Congress

ATX Cocina 🌮

Restaurant

Upscale modern Mexican in downtown Austin — beautiful presentation, gluten-free menu, lively but not too loud. Reviewers rave about the carne asada and handmade tortillas. Note: opens at 4 PM Fridays — great for dinner if you return to Austin!

Address 110 San Antonio St #170, Austin, TX 78701

Hours Opens 4 PM Fri · Better for a quick SoCo bite at lunch

📍 Navigate to ATX Cocina

Upstairs at Caroline 🍽️

Family-Friendly · Games

A 4.9-star downtown gem with great food, rooftop views, and games like foosball and Jenga. Multiple reviewers mention it was perfect for families with teens — Carter would love it! Open from noon on Friday.

Address 109 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701

Phone +1 512-982-6766

📍 Navigate to Upstairs at Caroline

Quick Plan: Land 12:40 PM → rideshare to SoCo (15 min) → walk around and grab lunch → head to Waco by 2:00–2:30 PM → arrive hotel ~4 PM.

Waco Extras

When time allows

These are bonus stops — no pressure to fit them in, just handy to have if you find yourself with spare time!

Magnolia Silos ✨

Chip & Joanna Gaines

The iconic home of Fixer Upper — beautifully landscaped grounds, the Magnolia Market, food trucks, and the famous silos. Saturday morning is the perfect window — open at 9 AM, just a short drive from your hotel before the 2:30 ceremony.

Address 601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706

Hours Mon–Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Closed Sundays

Rating ⭐ 4.6 · 2,975 reviews · Free admission

📍 Navigate to Magnolia Silos

Suggested Saturday Flow: 9:00 AM → Magnolia Silos (right when they open — less crowded!) → 11:30 AM → Lunch near campus → 1:45 PM → Arrive Ferrell Center → 2:30 PM → 🎓 Graduation!

TSA PreCheck ✅

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Known Traveler Numbers

Add to Southwest reservation at check-in

👩 Tiffiny McMillion Webster

TE01425656

Expires: April 10, 2031 · Eligible to renew: October 10, 2030

👦 Carter Vaughn Webster

TE01425684

Expires: April 10, 2031 · Eligible to renew: October 10, 2030

Status ✅ Approved

How to use Enter your KTN when booking or during online check-in on Southwest.com to unlock the TSA PreCheck lane

Reminder: TSA PreCheck means no removing shoes, laptops, or liquids for Tiffiny and Carter. For Mom (79) and Aunt (75), they may qualify for TSA expedited screening for seniors even without PreCheck — ask at the checkpoint!

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