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Waco woman stole more than $16K from Farmer Veteran Coalition using company credit card: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco woman stole $16,811.52 from her employer, Farmer Veteran Coalition, using a company credit card according to an arrest affidavit. Courtney Elaine McCoy is charged with theft with the value at $2,500 or more and less than $30,000 from a Non-Profit Organization and hindering secured creditors, according to the document.
Judge Derwood Johnson
Honorable Gene Derwood Johnson passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 95, in Waco, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. There will be a visitation the evening prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in the Garden Room at the Funeral Home.
Here's what Doc Anderson's immediate resignation means for McLennan County in Austin
It’s being called an old-fashioned political power move. State Representative Doc Anderson is stepping down giving his replacement a step up. Here’s what Doc's immediate resignation means for McLennan County in Austin. Christopher DeCluitt is the chairman of the McLennan County Republican Party. He tells 25 News he...
Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns, Abbott calls special election
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. 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.
Waco sportswriter John Werner, wife Karen Werner dead after alleged double shooting
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Former Waco Tribune-Herald sportswriter John Werner and his wife Karen Werner have died after an alleged double shooting on Monday, Aug. 12, the McLennan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) confirmed to 6 News. According to the Sheriff's Office, John Werner, 67, and his wife Karen, 65,...
Goliad County Sheriff speaks McLennan County Republican Club’s monthly luncheon
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The McLennan County Republican Club held its monthly luncheon on Aug. 15 with guest speaker Sheriff Roy Boyd of Goliad County. Sheriff Boyd spoke about the current working with Operation Lone Star Taskforce, a collation of sheriff’s departments working together to stop illegal immigration and drugs crossing into Texas from Mexico.
These are the highest-paid school superintendents in Central Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released data on public school superintendent salaries from the 2023 to 2024 school year – and it shows that the top earners in Central Texas aren’t necessarily in charge of districts with the highest number of students. According...
Democratic state Rep. Doc Anderson quits
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s everyday magazine, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. Democratic representative from Waco named Charles” Doc” Anderson, who opted not to run for reelection this year, announced on Thursday that he would be stepping down as soon as possible.
Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force helps identify stolen cars in Central Texas
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Texas is one of the leading states in auto thefts, and according to the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force, vehicle identification number (VIN) swapping is a growing issue that’s now spreading to Central Texas. Just this week, investigators with the task force, along...
Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns
Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, R-Waco, holds a sign that reads, “Here we are still on the job for the people,” on the House floor on July 14, 2021. (Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up...
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