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Waco City Council approves fiscal year 2025 budget
WACO, Texas — The Waco City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during yesterday’s meeting, on Wednesday, August 28. Despite ongoing inflation and reduced tax revenues, the tax rate remains at its lowest point in over 16 years, building on historic property tax exemptions for homeowners, senior citizens, and the disabled, along with three consecutive years of tax rate cuts.
Short Lived Thunderstorms and the Science Behind It
West Texas for the past week has experienced small systems lately called Air Mass Thunderstorms with low coverage and they are quick popcorn showers. When it comes to the coverage, Meteorologists call these "pops" also known Probability of Precipitation which is the likelihood of precipitation at any given point in our forecasted area. When it comes to the short-lived storms, these are common during hot summer days more specifically in areas that have a decent amount of humidity and instability.
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Scattered showers and storms are expected again on Thursday with the higher coverage across the far eastern/southern zones. No severe weather is expected though gusty winds and heavy rain may accompany any more robust storm. High temperatures will be again in the low to mid 90s.
Franklin Supermarket hosting donation drive benefiting Robertson County first responders
FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) - A Robertson County business wants to help keep local first responders safe. Community members can buy a pack of water or Gatorade from the Franklin Supermarket to donate to volunteer fire departments across the county. The drive will benefit the Franklin, Easterly, Wheelock, Blackjack and Seale-Round...
UTA Athletics Brings Roadshow to River Walk in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - The inaugural UT Arlington Athletics Roadshow made a stop in downtown San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday night with an event at the Lone Star Cafe. The night featured former UTA football and basketball student-athletes that shared stories about their time on campus during the 1970s and 1980s, and also discussed ways they can help the athletic department from afar.
Local rural areas experiencing broadband issues
"If you had any kind of power outages or internet outages they would not take any type of excuse or notations," said a father and resident of Hillsboro, Alan Singleton. Singleton says he was let go a few weeks ago. His work-from-home job tightened up on their rules asking all...
Best ways to stay safe on Lake Waco this Labor Day weekend
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - With a visitation increase expected at Lake Waco over Labor Day weekend, park rangers have safety tips for people looking to hit the lake. “We hope they come out and celebrate while prioritizing safety,” Lake Waco Park Ranger Cara Neimeitz said. Neimeitz said the most...
City of Hillsboro looks to offer more waste management options to residents
HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — More services could mean happier residents, and the City of Hillsboro wants to search for better solid waste companies to service residents. "All of the glass, bottles, jars, and everything you have is going to go to the dump," said Liz Schneider, a resident of Hillsboro.
1 resident shares his experience regarding water issues in Brandon
BRANDON, Texas (KXXV) — The Brandon-Irene Water Company is working on getting their water back to fully running for residents but as for this weekend, residents may experience water interruptions. The main water line system is down. Residents say water bill is high even with service issues. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Dalvin Cook signs with NFC team
Dalvin Cook has found a new home as the 2024 NFL season draws nearer. Cook agreed to a deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, according to the running back’s agent. Four-time Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook is signing with the #Cowboys, per his agency LAA. Cook was waiting for the right opportunity and always... The post Dalvin Cook signs with NFC team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Humane Society of Central Texas and The City of Waco have mutually decided to part ways — the Animal Welfare Board figures out what the future looks like for the animals in need
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Members of the community showed up at an Animal Welfare Broad meeting with concerns about the dogs at risk of possibly being euthanized now that the city is taking over. One community member, Ian Camacho is a member of what he calls the ‘Waco Animal Group’. They’re new and they’re […]
KWTX kicks off football season with Xtra Point High School Football Show
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - High school football kicks off across Central Texas this week and KWTX has you covered starting with a high school preview show that airs Wednesday evening. The KWTX High School Preview Show will air Wednesday following the 6pm newscast from 6:30 to 7 p.m. KWTX will...
West bakery preps thousands of Czech pastries for Westfest weekend
WEST, Texas (KWTX) - Slovacek’s, a family owned business off I-35 in West, is one of the bakeries preparing thousands of kolaches and klobásníky for the upcoming Czech festival, Westfest. Slovacek’s owner, Ray Rabroker, said the bakery is preparing about 2,500 kolaches for the annual festival that...
Scam Alert: Local woman shares how to prevent falling victim to scams
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Waco Police Department receives around 30 to 35 reports of scams each month — some of those recent scam numbers have been reported by one local woman who shares her story of being scammed and how she is working to prevent that from happening to others in our community.
West daycare employee arrested after allegedly injuring child while trying to restrain them
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A daycare employee in West was arrested for injuring a child after reaching out her arm and making contact with the child’s chest while trying to restrain them, an affidavit alleges. Mildred Franks, 60, is charged with injury to a child with reckless bodily injury.
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