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A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
CrowdStrike incident forces DPS to close all driver's license offices in Texas on Friday
Due to ongoing technology issues, the Texas Department of Public Safety has closed all of its Driver License Offices across the state as of Friday. According to a news release from the DPS, the technical issue is related to the global CrowdStrike incident, which forced DPS to cancel all scheduled driver's license appointments on Friday. ...
Elite Track Athlete Heads to State Meet
TAKING HOME THREE MEDALS from the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Regional Track & Field Meet held, in Waco on July 12-13, 2024, is 13-year-old Imani Brackens, of Fairfield. As a member of Prime Elite Speed Development, Imani participated in this summer track development program for area youth, based in...
Stoney Brook Senior Living hosts Carter Blood car for blood drive
HEWITT, Texas (KWTX) - Stoney Brook Senior Living hosted Carter BloodCare outside their community in Hewitt for a blood drive. One blood donation can help save three lives. The group invited the community to join them in bringing that number up. There’s no age restriction on donating. Carter Site Supervisor...
Connally Cadets boast several former players featured in College Football 25 video game
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Connally football boasts a long list of former players that are featured in the new College Football 25 video game. Former Cadets Kobe Black, Jelani McDonald, and Tre Wisner suit up for the University of Texas, Kiefer Sibley for North Texas, Kavian Gaither for Sam Houston, and Korie Black for Oklahoma State.
‘Fixer Upper’ Chip Gaines Advocates For Kids With Passion Project
Recently, Fixer Upper star, Chip Gaines showed off a big passion project that hit near and dear to his heart. Collaborating with Bobcat Company, he lands a community makeover that allows him to advocate for kids. Kids Are A Huge Passion For Joanna And Chip Gaines. Undeniably, both Fixer Upper...
City of Waco budget proposes increase to monthly utility bill
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Waco homeowners could see an increase in their monthly utility bill — the increase would come out to an additional $7.38 a month. The increase in monthly fee's would go towards replacing the City of Waco's "aging" and "decaying" infrastructure. From 2023 to 2024...
'This could have been much worse': Woman recovering from concussion after another reported random attack at Palladium
SAN ANTONIO — Pulled by the hair and punched in the head. That's what one woman says she experienced while waiting for a movie to start at a San Antonio theater. The victim shared her story exclusively with KENS 5 under condition of anonymity. The victim, who calls this...
Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floor
SAN ANTONIO – Reused single-use containers, employees not washing their hands, and cooked beans kept on the floor are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants that could make you sick. Behind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates health inspections...
Community comes together after Buffalo Coach’s Wife dies
BUFFALO, Texas (KBTX) - The Community is coming together after Buffalo High School football coach, Austin Ashley, lost his wife, Amanda Ashley, unexpectedly last week. KBTX went to Buffalo and spoke to Buffalo High School Principal, Lu Olvera, and Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Jamin Savell about the Ashley family.
Marine veteran receives mortgage-free home in Heath
HEATH, Texas - A veteran who was catastrophically injured during a training exercise received a mortgage-free home in Heath on Friday. The accessible smart home will allow Staff Sergeant James Carey lead a more independent life. Carey joined the Marine Corps in 2005. He was deployed to Iraq for a...
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