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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.
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...
Triple digit days for now, but a few changes possible by late next week
SAN ANTONIO – Hope you’re having a great start to the weekend and are managing to stay cool!. More copy and paste weather will continue in the near-term, with another high temperature near 100° expected again Sunday. We’ll start off the morning near 80° with a few early clouds, then plenty of sunshine takes over in the afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will likely approach the 105°-107° range for a few hours with winds generally out of the southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
San Antonio school faces "catastrophic" AC failure, teacher faints from heat
SAN ANTONIO - Earlier today, Hot Wells Middle School faced an air conditioning malfunction that affected parts of their building. The issue, which was initially reported in two separate wings of the building, did not impact the gym or other cooler areas. SAISD officials confirmed they were addressing an ongoing...
San Antonio jazz events combine music's beauty with Japanese Tea Garden's serenity
Despite the heat, the calendar claims autumn is just around the corner. One of autumn’s best local attributes is the Japanese Tea Garden’s Jazz in the Garden, which brings live, local jazz artists to play in that one-of-a-kind setting. The San Antonio Park Foundation’s Mary Jane Verette said...
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