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Killeen traffic stop takes officers on a pursuit leading to confiscation of drugs and a weapon
KILLEEN, Texas — A traffic stop near East Elms Road and Levy Lane in Killeen ended in a pursuit that led to police officers finding an array of drugs and a weapon on July 22, according to the Killeen Police Department. KPD said officers saw a rifle "in plain...
‘It’s going to stop an intruder’: Calvert ISD changes exterior windows to ensure student, staff safety
CALVERT, Texas (KBTX) - While school districts across the country have vowed to make safety a top priority after more than 1,200 school shootings just within this decade, Calvert ISD is doing so by changing out its windows. This summer Calvert ISD took steps to make its schools safer by...
Standoff with shooting suspect leads to evacuations in Lampasas
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Police evacuated residents in the northwestern part of Lampasas Thursday afternoon after the suspect in a shooting barricaded himself inside a residence, The Lampasas Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. At approximately 2 p.m. on July 25, police were alerted to multiple shots fired in...
Aryan Brotherhood of Texas member dodges possible life prison term in race-related jail assault
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and an eight-time convicted felon dodged a potential life prison term Thursday after the victim of a savage race-related jail assault was deported and not available to testify against him. Travis Lee Leighton, 37, had been charged with...
Officers across Central Texas to serve for at Texas Roadhouse Thursday
Across Central Texas in Killeen, Temple and Waco, Texas Roadhouse is hosting "Tip A Cop", allowing law enforcement to serve customers from 5 to 9 p.m. — the fundraiser supports Texas Special Olympics.
First Edition Bookstore on Avenue D to hold grand opening
Located at the corner of Avenue D and Main Street, in one of the former Ledger Furniture storefronts, First Edition Bookstore opens its doors each day to customers, offering a book for just about anyone and everyone. Owner Mario Vasquez opened the doors to First Edition at the end of...
Second person found guilty in Waco murder case
Another suspect is facing a prison sentence related to the murder of Waco resident Elizabeth Romero, according to a press release from the office of District Attorney Dustin H. Boyd. Gatesville resident Erin Bailey Finchum, 37, was found guilty by a Coryell County jury on Monday for the offense of...
I’m raising my husband’s ex-wife’s baby – we took him in at 11 days old & I’ve never met his real mum
A woman is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Chrissie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021 to say his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was extremely unwell...
Purchase of Dairy Queen BLIZZARD will support local Children's Medical Center
TEMPLE, Texas — Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day offers a chance to make a difference in children's health, by purchasing a BLIZZARD Treat at participating Dairy Queen locations. For each BLIZZARD Treat sold, $1 or more will be donated to McLane Children's Medical Center through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Waco woman arrested after assaulting neighbor, breaking into her home for ‘messing with her baby daddy’: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco woman was arrested after assaulting her neighbor, breaking into her home and ripping down her security cameras for “messing with her baby daddy,” according to an arrest affidavit. Elexus Williamson, 25, is charged with burglary of habitation, according to the affidavit. On...
UPDATE: Bryan police identify person of interest in connection to burglary at local school
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Bryan Police Department (BPD) has identified a person of interest in connection to a burglary at a local elementary school. Police put out a community alert around noon Thursday, asking for the public’s help in either identifying or locating this man. He was identified just a couple of hours later.
Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with free, discounted deals
SAN ANTONIO – It’s never a wrong time to eat wings, especially on National Chicken Wing Day. Several restaurants will offer discounts and free wings for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. You can grab a bite or two at participating restaurants celebrating the day. Applebee’s: You...
The City of Hillsboro works on getting new stores in outlet mall
HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — The Hillsboro Outlet Mall can become what it once was, filled. And city officials are doing their best to make that happen. City officials said they have a ten year plan to revive the mall. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:. "I think the last time I shopped here...
San Antonio is the No. 1 aging-friendly city in the US
San Antonio's abundance of aging-friendly homes makes it the No. 1 destination for baby boomers looking to relocate, according to a new report. Why it matters: Nationwide, there's a shortage of homes with features an aging population wants. Only 43% of all multistory homes have both a bedroom and a...
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join the SEC this ...
Austin's 'HOME' policy to add residential housing options expands this summer
Dozens of residential projects under Austin's new HOME allowances are proposed or in progress around the city. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Austinites will soon begin seeing more varied types of housing in their neighborhoods under both phases of HOME, or Housing Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, rolling out this year. HOME was...
Local senior still hurting after alleged attack by ‘high-five’ robbery suspects
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A local senior who says he was the victim of the so-called “high-five” robbery suspects is still hurting from the attack earlier this month. Jose Santos Hernandez still had bruises on his hands and a bandage covering what he says was a serious cut on his elbow Thursday morning.
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