Whitney
LATEST NEWS
New Waco HS principal returns home to lead the Lions
There's an old adage, “there’s no place like home,” which holds true for newly-named Waco High School Principal Joseph Alexander, who has served in the Waco Independent School District in a number of positions for over 20 years.
‘Where’s the money going’: Residents of six San Antonio properties face potential water shutoffs
SAN ANTONIO – Hundreds of San Antonio families could see their water shut off as early as next week. The San Antonio Water System said on Tuesday that six multi-family properties were warned that they could be disconnected from the utility for unpaid bills starting the week of July 22.
‘It killed me inside’: Temple gym faces the sudden loss of beloved gymnastics coach
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - Heart of Texas Gymnastics is reeling after Coach Doug Dorn, who left an impact on many who attended the gym, suddenly passed away. 28-year-old Robert Douglas Dorn taught gymnastics at Heart of Texas for about 12 years. He’d been going to the gym since he was two years old, starting as a student.
Fort Cavazos officials searching for missing 15-year-old teen
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas (KWTX) - Fort Cavazos officials are asking for the public’s help finding missing 15-year-old Bryce Alexander Towns who officials say left his home voluntarily. Officials ask residents to check any surveillance footage from July 14 at around 11:00 p.m. onwards. Residents of teenagers near Shoemaker High...
Top-35 prospect Sebastian Williams-Adams planning visits with Kansas, Texas A&M and UConn
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2025 four-star power forward Sebastian William-Adams is in talks with Kansas, Texas A&M and UConn for official visits, he told ZAGSBLOG. “I haven’t scheduled any yet,” Williams-Adams said. “But I know I’ve talked with [them].” The talented forward has already unofficially visited Kansas and Texas A&M. He has also been hearing from Purdue and Auburn. He broke down all of these schools: Kansas: “My mom’s from Wichita, so Kansas in kind of home. And I’ve been up there on an unofficial visit. Everyone’s the same in his [Bill Self’s] eyes, it doesn’t matter. As long as you’re a college player he’s going to give you his all. You know, he holds no punches. So I really enjoy that about him. And I really admire that because he’s going to treat you like you’re the worst player on earth or the best player on earth. He gives you compliments, when he compliments you, it’s a big thing. So I just really liked seeing that, especially when I was on my unofficial.” On the unofficial visit to Kansas: “It was a game where the students had all left campus and it was against Yale. No offense to Yale, but it’s not like one of their big rivalry matchups. So I was just expecting a bit crowded, like the lower levels not the upper levels. But no, they packed that down. The alumni came back, all the people, donors, they came back. And they were all chanting ‘Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!’ And the Phog? I actually was like, ‘I would hate to be on the opposing team because I just know you can’t hear nothing.’ It was literally just a basketball filled place. They like live and die as Jayhawks so that was really amazing to see.” Texas A&M: “Since my freshman days, they’ve been in contact. They actually saw me first here at Peach Jam when I was 15. So ever since then its been kind of a building relationship. They always sure they keep in contact and they always make sure I know that I’m wanted there. Coach Buzz [Williams], I just like their hard nature of basketball. They get after it. They go and get rebounds. Their players they all are really committed to winning. They don’t really care about their role. They just all locked in. A lot of times they’re David in the Goliath situation and they always somehow manage to pull out the win, so that’s really nice about that school.” UConn: “I told you earlier I like winning. I hate losing so much. So the act they’ve won two national titles back to back, they’re aiming for a the third in a row. I mean that just, to me, speaks volumes about their program. The fact that they’re able to keep players, even if they’re not playing the most. They still brought them on the team trying to win. And like I said they develop pros and win championships, that sounds like the best of both worlds to me.” Purdue: “Ever since USA I worked with him [Matt Painter] when I went to the trials, and he and I have just kind of developed a bond. We have a lot of similar interests. He’s just kind of always made sure, he knows he came in my junior year, but has been making sure that he makes up for lost time. Making sure that I know I’m really wanted at Purdue. To have him consistently show up for me and tell me, not just on the phone, like ‘I’m there for you. I want you here.’ But to actually see him in person and he’s constantly reassuring me that he wants me to be there. So that’s really nice to be supported like that.” Auburn: “Yea coach [Bruce] Pearl, he’s a high energy guy. You know, 6:00 in the morning he’s going to give you his 100% same as 6:00 in the night. So just having that type of energy and just that kind of vibrant personality has kind of like drawn me towards him. Not to mention they develop a lot of similar guys to me, especially in the forward position. So definitely having that at Auburn and him being a main component of that is really interesting to see.” So far at Peach Jam, Williams-Adams has contributed 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game for JL3 Elite while shooting 52.4% from the field. He describes himself as a two-way player. “You know, very versatile forward,” Williams-Adams said. “I can bring the ball up when our point guard is out, rebound, get out, push it, just kind of a do it all type of player.” Williams-Adams is ranked the No. 35 overall prospect in the 2025 class by 247Sports. His favorite NBA player is Kawhi Leonard and his favorite artists is Tyler the Creator. A hidden talent of Williams-Adams is that he can play the Clarinet. “I had to quit because I couldn’t make any of the band concerts and stuff like that, but yea I was really talented at that back in the day,” he said. Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
MAP: 19,000 cars were reported stolen in San Antonio over 12 months. See where in searchable database.
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 19,000 car thefts were reported to San Antonio police over a 12-month period, according to records obtained and analyzed by KSAT. The thefts are so widespread that mapping one year of them covers the entire city of San Antonio, from Stone Oak to Brooks City Base and from La Cantera to The Forum.
Peyton Manning's Emotional Message to Arch Manning Playing in the SEC
Legendary Hall of Fame and former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning shared an emotional message to his nephew Arch Manning, who is poised to make his mark with the Texas Longhorns in the SEC. On Thursday afternoon, Manning joined the Pat McAfee Show to discuss Texas' entry into the SEC. ...
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Waco Sunrise Rotary Club donates $2k towards installation of little libraries in Bellmead
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The City of Bellmead recently received a $2,000 donation from the Waco Sunrise Rotary Club towards the installation of Little Free Libraries. The new little libraries have been installed outside of the Bellmead Civic Center and installed at Memorial Park which is in front of the Municipal Court.
Father disappears driving back to Austin after visiting children in North Texas
SOUTHLAKE, Texas - A father has been missing for seven months after visiting his children in North Texas. Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives. "I...
Young gymnast springs from Plano to Paris Olympics
The city of Plano announced July 1 that two young Planoites, Asher Hong and Hezly Rivera, will compete on the U.S. gymnastics team in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Asher Hong has had a passion for gymnastics since age 5, according to his father, Rick Hong.
Texas DPS driver license offices close due to tech issue Friday
DALLAS — Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices were closed across the state Friday morning due to a technical issue, officials said. Texas DPS officials posted on X that the agency's information technology teams were "working diligently on a fix, however there is no current estimate on when [offices] will reopen."
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.