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Fire crews extinguish multiple fires in Coryell County
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — Local fire departments have successfully extinguished two fires in Coryell County after a coordinated response on Saturday, August 17. The Flat, Oglesby, and Gatesville fire departments responded to a structure fire on South State Highway 36, across from the Flat Post Office, according to firefighters.
Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns
(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE) - State Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, a Waco Republican who opted not to seek reelection this year, announced Thursday he is stepping down immediately rather than serving out the remaining months of his term. A press release from Anderson’s office said he moved to retire...
Multi-county law enforcement collaboration ends Texas standoff peacefully
REAGAN, Texas — Following a tense four-hour standoff, fugitive Joseph Grams, age-year-old from Reagan, Texas, was apprehended by law enforcement without incident at his home. The operation on Thursday involved coordination between Falls, Robertson, and McLennan County sheriff's offices. The standoff, which drew significant resources from multiple counties, ended...
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Paw Community opens new location in Lacy Lakeview
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (KWTX) - With a new dog park and dog wash, Paw Community is fulfilling their goal of a bigger location that caters to dogs and their owners. The grand opening invited the community to see the new location and featured free micro chipping, dog adoptions and treats for pets.
Road to Red Zone: Belton welcomes new competition
BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — For Belton's 2024 season, they have a young streak of Tigers that are bringing a lot of liveliness to fall football practices. "I think we're looking great. We're bringing a lot of energy and we're kicking, we're starting off strong from spring again and it's just, we're trying to hit it hard," said senior, Josiah Martinez.
Waco Youth Council Seeks New Members to Represent City’s Youth
WACO, TX (FOX 44)— For 25 years, high school students in Waco have served as a vital voice for their peers through the Waco Youth Council. As an advisory board to the city council, the Youth Council offers positions for motivated students to help address and tackle youth-related issues within the community. Open to all […]
TSTC’s Waco campus celebrates new graduates
(WACO, Texas) – More than 450 graduates from Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus received associate degrees or certificates of completion at TSTC’s Summer 2024 Commencement held Friday, Aug. 16, at the BASE at Extraco Events Center in Waco. “It’s the best night of the year,” said...
Waco Police looking for help finding 22-year-old believed to be in Mesquite
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department needs your help finding a missing 22-year-old last believed to be in Mesquite. According to police, Niana Sunday was reported missing by her family on Aug. 15. She is described as standing 5'4" tall, weighing 240 pounds, and having black hair and brown eyes.
Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
The wildfire threat will remain elevated for areas near and west of I-35/I-35W as a result of low afternoon humidity and temperatures up to around 15 degrees above normal. Avoid outdoor burning, dragging chains from vehicles, tossing lit cigarettes, or any other activity that may start a wildfire.
Waco man arrested after allegedly robbing a store, assaulting his girlfriend in separate incidents
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco man was arrested after robbing a store and assaulting his girlfriend in separate incidents, affidavits allege. Rapheal Jermain Marshall, 34, is charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and assault of a family member with previous conviction. On March 19, the affidavit says...
Police pursuit in Lorena leads to drugs being found, police say
LORENA, Texas — A police pursuit in Lorena led to illegal drugs being found on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to the Lorena Police Department. Lorena PD stated Officer Greer stopped a vehicle on I-35 in the early morning of Aug. 15, but the driver "sped off" as Greer got out of his vehicle, leading to a chase.
Students scared and parents concerned after Belton ISD school bus incident
BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - The sight of students screaming in fear shocked parents, when a routine bus drop off from James L. Burrell elementary in Belton ISD got delayed by over an hour. According to parents, the bus driver failed to drop off students at their homes and refused to...
Central Texas community raises $140k with steer auction to fund scholarship in memoriam of Lott teen
CAMERON, Texas (KWTX) - A community in Central Texas raised $140,000 during a steer auction to fund a scholarship in memoriam of 18-year-old Ace Ashford of Lott who tragically died on Monday. Ashford, a recent graduate of Rosebud-Lott High School, was reportedly working on a sick calf when the horse...
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