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Belton business owner charged with Indecent Assault
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A Belton business owner has been arrested and is charged with Indecent Assault. Police say DeMarr Lowe Thomas is the owner of The Retreat Therapeutic Massage, located at 2150 N Main Street. The incident occurred in late June 2024, while he was giving a massage at his business. This is the third separate victim to come forward.
Waco gang members sentenced to prison for various crimes, eligible for parole in 7 1/2 years after plea deal
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Two men identified by police as Waco gang members were sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to dealing drugs and other crimes. Judge Thomas West of Waco’s 19th State District Court sentenced Omarion Haynes, 21, and Damondre Maurice Williams, 24, after approving their plea agreements with the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office.
Beloved Central Texas sno-cone stand closes for the summer
TEMPLE, Texas — Every summer since 1975, Tommy Bowling's Jolly Trolley Sno-Cones business has been making sno-cones for people in the Temple and Belton community. Bowling is originally from Hereford, a small town near Amarillo, but Temple has been his home for over 30 years. "I would do sno-cones...
Massage parlor owner charged in indecent assault case, Belton police say
BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - Belton police on Tuesday, July 2, arrested DeMarr Lowe Thomas, owner of The Retreat Therapeutic Massage in Belton, on a charge of indecent assault. The assault happened in late June 2024 while Lowe was giving a massage at his business, police said, adding, “This is the third separate victim to come forward.”
Note: Bankruptcy forces Consignment Furniture Showroom to close its doors in Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Consignment Furniture Showroom, located at 7524 Bosque Boulevard K in Waco, closed its doors on July 2. “Consignment Furniture Showroom is out of business,” a note on the door states, “A bankruptcy trustee will be contacting all interested parties.”. Others signs taped to its...
Change of the guard: Newman Smith tabs Harker Heights’ Wilder as head volleyball coach; Bookman leaves Creekview for Garland Lakeview Centennial
Alina Wilder made the tough decision to leave her hometown of Killeen to become the next head coach of Newman Smith’s volleyball team. The hiring was made official by Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD on June 24.
West Texas boy meets namesake, former NFL player during little league game in Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - An 11-year-old boy from West Texas named Carder got a chance to meet his namesake, former NFL player and TCU All-American linebacker Tank Carder, in an almost unbelievable set of circumstances that played out in Waco on a little league baseball field. Carder McClymond was with...
'Every little bit helps' | Belton church asking for donations for their annual backpack giveaway
BELTON, Texas — A church in Belton is on a mission to help students in need. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is giving away backpacks full of supplies to Belton students. It's part of their yearly event called "Back To School With God". Pastor Patrick Russell says the church...
Layne’s Chicken Fingers wants up to 25 locations in Austin area
As Shahroz Khan assessed which franchise to open between Raising Cane’s, Chick-fil-A and Layne’s Chicken Fingers, he landed on the third option, going into the venture with seven of his cousins who plan to open 15 locations from Austin to Waco, the Austin Business Journal reports.
Baylor equestrian completes coaching staff for 2024-25
The Baylor equestrian program has announced the addition of three new members to its coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, including assistant coaches Grace Boston and Bobbie Piddock, and Director of Operations Leah Ely. Boston will serve as the assistant coach for Jumping Seat, Piddock will serve as the assistant...
Shy and tired ‘Bernie’ finally rescued after years of neglect from Laredo field
For years, neighbors in the area of Burlington, Texas had been calling Laredo Animal Services about a quiet and shy mixed breed pup known as “Bernie.” He had been severely neglected and ignored; left with only the bare necessities to maintain life; his home had been near a pile of trash. Good Samaritans would see him, sneak him some treats and water and repeatedly call authorities for help. No one came.
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