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Austin Lewis shifts into coaching role at Baylor
Injuries hampered Austin Lewis’ college football career after his record-setting display in high school at David Crockett, but there’s a healthy outlook for his future in college football. Lewis was hired by Baylor in May as a strength coach for the football program.
Temple fire responds to brush fire started from leftover storm debris
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - Temple Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire that started from debris left over from recent storms. On July 20, at around 2:40 p.m., crews responded near Landfill Road on reports of a brush fire. When crews arrived, Temple fire says they noticed large amounts...
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Finds a Buyer for Famous Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has found a buyer for his charming home in Waco, Texas, and they're getting a nice discount on the famous property. According to online property sites, the carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Magnolia Network's Renovation Road first listed his house for $650,000 on April 8, 2024. He reduced the asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and subsequently accepted an offer. The deal went into pending status on June 27.
Penguins seen as attendance bait as city reins in Cameron Park Zoo subsidies
Waco city officials hope an expansion that opens next month with a penguin exhibit and education center will help Cameron Park Zoo boost attendance and relieve its dependence on operating subsidies from the city’s tax-supported general fund. The city gave the zoo a record $5.8 million subsidy in the...
LETTERS: Waco ISD needs robust search for superintendent; assassination assumptions; Woodway senior standout
One of the most important responsibilities of a board of trustees is before you with the hiring of Waco ISD’s next superintendent. I encourage you to search deep and wide. If the search timeline needs an extension to ensure our community has dynamic finalists, please do so. Waco ISD deserves a superintendent with commensurate experience who can hit the ground running because they know the lay of the land. I am confident you will address any conflicts of interest and ensure that all board members are present to vote.
Temple woman accused of shooting at women in Killeen faces trial
A Temple woman who is accused of shooting at two women in Killeen during a child custody-related incident almost four years ago, is set to face a jury this week. Kyia Brownlee, who also is known as Kyia Withers, 30, was indicted by a Bell County grand jury on Dec. 16, 2020, on two charges: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, which is a second-degree felony, and deadly conduct by discharge of firearm, a third-degree felony.
Waco-area news briefs: Film festival's BBQ and back-to school picnic set for Friday
The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival will host its fifth annual Community Barbecue & Back-To-School Picnic from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Texas State Technical College, 3801 Campus Drive. The event is a community celebration that will feature free barbecue, the distribution of free backpacks, school supplies...
WSHOF CLASS OF 2024: Condrey part of title teams at Eufaula and Baylor
Terran Condrey, a star on Eufaula’s 2008 state girls basketball championship team and a key part of Baylor University’s national championship squad in 2012, was hesitant to play on the high school varsity level as an eighth grader. “Coach (Michael) Smith basically grabbed me from the eighth grade,...
Texas Man Shoots Wife In Head During Horrific Murder-Suicide
In a tragic twist of fate, a domestically violent relationship in East Texas ended when a husband shot his wife in the head and then turned the gun on himself during a murder-suicide. EAST TEXAS SHOOTING IN THE NAME OF LOVE. The fatal incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on July...
Aranda, Bears happy to be cashing out in recent recruiting wars
SAN ANTONIO — Lately Baylor has managed to pick some recruiting fights, and the Bears have won their share of them. Bears coach Dave Aranda has been honest and up front with what has served as the knockout punch in those squabbles. As Randy Moss once put it, it’s...
Ice cream manufacturing facility coming to Nolanville
Aronka’s Five Star Creations is coming to Nolanville as an ice cream manufacturing facility. The Nolanville City Council approved the lease request by Arokna Robertson to bring her custom ice cream business to Nolanville at Thursday’s meeting.
Dave Aranda press conference at Texas High School Coaches Association annual convention (July 22, 2024
Aranda, Bears happy to be cashing out in recent recruiting wars. Lately Baylor has managed to pick some recruiting fights, and the Bears have won their share. Dave Aranda has been honest about what has served as the knockout punch.
'Very unusual circumstances' | Texas professor explains context, future possibilities after historic week in 2024 presidential election
TEMPLE, Texas — It has been an eventful week in American politics. On Saturday, July 13, a gunman attempted to assassinate former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, killing one attendee and injuring two others. A little over a week later on Sunday,...
New principals in Waco ISD, Midway ISD
Crestview Elementary School's new principal this fall will be Nancy Alvarado, who spent the last two years as assistant principal. “I am passionate about education and dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for every student,” Alvarado said. “I look forward to working with families, community partners, and staff to ensure that Crestview Elementary continues to inspire students to learn, grow, and succeed.”
Heights council to hold public hearing on charter amendments
The Harker Heights City Council will consider a variety items during its regular meeting Tuesday. Following a lengthy consent agenda during which the council will consider amending roles, terms and appointments to several city committees and boards, the council will conduct a public hearing on possible amendments to the city charter.
Talk of the Neighborhood: Marlin ISD leader named Region 12 Superintendent of the Year
The Texas Association of School Boards has named Marlin ISD Superintendent Darryl Henson as the Region 12 Superintendent of the Year. A local committee reviewed nominations from Central Texas school boards to select the award winner "based on leadership skills, dedication to improving educational quality, student performance, and commitment to public involvement in education," according to a TASB press release.
Waco-area Democrats line up behind Kamala Harris after Biden bows out
McLennan County’s only delegate to next month’s Democratic National Convention says she’s closing ranks with her peers in transferring her support from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris for the party’s presidential nomination. “She’ll be able to rally support and constituents that the Democratic...
Inflation, sales tax revenue affect Temple budget
Lagging sales tax revenue and inflation are affecting revenues and expenses as the city of Temple moves closer to adopting its fiscal year 2025 budget. City manager Brynn Myers presented the proposed budget, which includes $126,361,352 in revenues and $130,302,652 in expenditures, to the Council on Thursday evening.
Mike Copeland: Neighbors for AMC cinema; solar farm near Mart; Baylor expert on CrowdStrike; plus Zinkpower, Conn's, Waco Surf
For years, the AMC movie theater at 333 S. Valley Mills Drive had no neighbors. The 16-screener did have what some might consider a prime location all to itself. That changed when Dutch Bros. Coffee opened on a far-flung outparcel, securing the land with help from agent Randy Reid. "I've...
14-year-old charged in fatal alcohol-related crash, Bellmead police say
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The Bellmead Police Department says they’re investigating after a 14-year-old was charged in an alcohol-related crash that left one bicyclist dead. Police say on July 14, a 14-year-old was driving a vehicle when they hit 67-year-old bicyclist Dennis Welch, who died as a result of the crash.
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