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Standoff with shooting suspect leads to evacuations in Lampasas
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Police evacuated residents in the northwestern part of Lampasas Thursday afternoon after the suspect in a shooting barricaded himself inside a residence, The Lampasas Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. At approximately 2 p.m. on July 25, police were alerted to multiple shots fired in...
Aryan Brotherhood of Texas member dodges possible life prison term in race-related jail assault
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and an eight-time convicted felon dodged a potential life prison term Thursday after the victim of a savage race-related jail assault was deported and not available to testify against him. Travis Lee Leighton, 37, had been charged with...
First Edition Bookstore on Avenue D to hold grand opening
Located at the corner of Avenue D and Main Street, in one of the former Ledger Furniture storefronts, First Edition Bookstore opens its doors each day to customers, offering a book for just about anyone and everyone. Owner Mario Vasquez opened the doors to First Edition at the end of...
Gold Burger Diner brings retro dining experience to downtown Georgetown
Gold Burger Diner opened to customers in Georgetown in mid July. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Retro burger joint Gold Burger Diner opened at the Georgetown Square in mid-July. What’s on the menu. The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including burgers and southern classics like liver and onions and chicken...
Second person found guilty in Waco murder case
Another suspect is facing a prison sentence related to the murder of Waco resident Elizabeth Romero, according to a press release from the office of District Attorney Dustin H. Boyd. Gatesville resident Erin Bailey Finchum, 37, was found guilty by a Coryell County jury on Monday for the offense of...
Marlin residents expected to give away more than 400 backpacks full of supplies for local students
MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — "This is just one of giving back to the community and helping the kids as they head back to school,” said President of the Marlin Juneteenth club, Hermetta Paul. As Marlin residents prepare to head back to school in August, local businesses are banding...
More art to come in Temple as part of the I-35 East-West Gateway Project
TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — A new piece of art has caught the eyes of many Central Texans — it's a part of the I-35 East-West Gateway Project. The project started in October 2023 as part of the city's Strategic and Comprehensive plan to encourage public art and design throughout neighborhoods, helping to keep Temple beautiful.
Natural Grocers moving into vacant CVS pharmacy building on Valley Mills in Waco
WACO, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Natural Grocers is looking to move into the old CVS building in Waco at 601 N Valley Mills Drive. Katie Macarelli, Director of Public Relations for Natural Grocers, said the grocer has applied for a building permit for tenant improvements and expects the store to open sometime in the next six months.
Waco woman arrested after assaulting neighbor, breaking into her home for ‘messing with her baby daddy’: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco woman was arrested after assaulting her neighbor, breaking into her home and ripping down her security cameras for “messing with her baby daddy,” according to an arrest affidavit. Elexus Williamson, 25, is charged with burglary of habitation, according to the affidavit. On...
UPDATE: Bryan police identify person of interest in connection to burglary at local school
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Bryan Police Department (BPD) has identified a person of interest in connection to a burglary at a local elementary school. Police put out a community alert around noon Thursday, asking for the public’s help in either identifying or locating this man. He was identified just a couple of hours later.
Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with free, discounted deals
SAN ANTONIO – It’s never a wrong time to eat wings, especially on National Chicken Wing Day. Several restaurants will offer discounts and free wings for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. You can grab a bite or two at participating restaurants celebrating the day. Applebee’s: You...
The City of Hillsboro works on getting new stores in outlet mall
HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — The Hillsboro Outlet Mall can become what it once was, filled. And city officials are doing their best to make that happen. City officials said they have a ten year plan to revive the mall. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:. "I think the last time I shopped here...
San Antonio is the No. 1 aging-friendly city in the US
San Antonio's abundance of aging-friendly homes makes it the No. 1 destination for baby boomers looking to relocate, according to a new report. Why it matters: Nationwide, there's a shortage of homes with features an aging population wants. Only 43% of all multistory homes have both a bedroom and a...
Austin's 'HOME' policy to add residential housing options expands this summer
Dozens of residential projects under Austin's new HOME allowances are proposed or in progress around the city. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) Austinites will soon begin seeing more varied types of housing in their neighborhoods under both phases of HOME, or Housing Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, rolling out this year. HOME was...
Local senior still hurting after alleged attack by ‘high-five’ robbery suspects
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A local senior who says he was the victim of the so-called “high-five” robbery suspects is still hurting from the attack earlier this month. Jose Santos Hernandez still had bruises on his hands and a bandage covering what he says was a serious cut on his elbow Thursday morning.
Former ESPN collge football analyst says Oklahoma is a better program than Texas
In 2023, the Texas Longhorns finally lived up to the hype that’s driven the program for much of the last decade. They won the Big 12 (their fourth conference title) and they made the College Football Playoff (their first appearance). Now, they’re one of the favorites to contend for the SEC title after coming in second in the SEC media poll last week.
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