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Marlin man charged with manslaughter after elderly woman killed in collision

The Waco Police Department is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a woman and sent a toddler to the hospital.
Lee Jordan Murrow, 31,

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Jo Ann Fey Named Lone Finalist for Killeen ISD Superintendent
Killeen ISD board names Jo Ann Fey as lone finalist for superintendent position

National

Raul Meza Jr., 62, is facing charges in the deaths of his roommate, Jesse Fraga, and Gloria...
Texas girl’s killer faces new murder charges, may be ‘serial killer,’ police say

National

According to the Memphis Police Department, the children were home alone when the fire started.
4 young children killed in apartment fire sparked by rigged wire, investigators say

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Keishaw Aquino-Rodriguez (left) and Alex Cruz (right)

Man wanted in Killeen animal cruelty case arrested in Ohio; extradition to Bell County inevitable

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Madison Herber
You may remember the name Samsonite. He’s a pit bull that was rescued in Killeen in 2021 after being found severely burned and discarded in a dumpster.

Local

David Christopher Boen

‘It broke my heart’: Damaging testimony in trial of ex-police officer accused of fondling boy at wedding reception

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Tommy Witherspoon
David Christopher Boen is on trial in Waco’s 19th State District Court.

News

Texas welcomes world’s largest controlled environment agriculture lettuce facility

Texas welcomes world’s largest controlled environment agriculture lettuce facility

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jasmine Lotts
A 150-million-dollar controlled environment agriculture facility for leafy greens sits right here in Central Texas and is almost ready for production throughout the state.

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Texas House swiftly passes property tax bill, abruptly adjourns

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By JOSHUA FECHTER AND ALEX NGUYEN
The move, basically telling the Senate to take the House bill or leave it, could exacerbate already heightened tensions at the Capitol.

Local

Georgetown Railroad will become hike and bike trail

City of Temple plans to transform historic railroad into hike and bike trail

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ally Kadlubar
The City of Temple is converting the historic Georgetown Railroad into a hike and bike trail that will eventually connect Belton and Temple.

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Ex-juvenile correctional facility employee asking for probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing underage inmate

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Tommy Witherspoon
Judge Susan Kelly of Waco’s 54th State District Court will sentence Smith Aug. 16.
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According to a district audit, a majority of the Class of 2023 either didn’t complete or failed...
Marlin High School reschedules graduation ceremony after only 5 of 33 seniors found eligible to graduate
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Nurse charged with DWI after leaving shift at hospital
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Cameron Chamberlain, wife of missing Fort Cavazos soldier, found dead, post officials say

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Central Texas foster family raises awareness during National Reunification Month

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Second man arrested in Killeen animal abuse case

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One person dead in Franklin power plant explosion

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Mexia man who fired weapon in residential area surrenders after standoff with police

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWTX Staff
Mexia police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of E. Titus at about 1:30 p.m. on May 31.

State

Ector County Sheriff's Office narcotic investigation

ECSO: $35,000 worth of drugs and weapons seized from Odessa residence

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
ECSO Special Investigations Unit, conducted a narcotics investigation at 8213 W University, Wednesday.

Local

Nicholas Ramirez

GoFundMe set up for family of young man struck, killed by vehicle in Belton

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Angela Bonilla
A GoFundMe has been made for Belton resident Nicholas Ramirez, 23, the victim who was struck by a vehicle Friday morning.

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Woman killed in Killeen rollover was speeding, not wearing seatbelt: police

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KWTX Staff
Police identified the woman killed in a rollover Monday.

Local

An explosion at the Oak Grove Power Plant in Franklin was reported Wednesday morning

One person dead in Franklin power plant explosion

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:26 AM CDT
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By KWTX Staff and Alex Fulton
Robertson County First Responders responded to an explosion Wednesday morning at the Oak Grove Power Plant in Franklin.

National

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second rape...

‘That ’70s Show’ star Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A jury found ‘That ‘70s Show’ star Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of rape in a retrial where Scientology played a key role.

Local

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Rockdale suspect charged with aggravated assault, attempted capital murder

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Angela Bonilla
A suspect is in custody following an overnight standoff with Rockdale Police.

Local

David Christopher Boen

Trial underway for ex-Clifton police officer in alleged sexual abuse of boy at wedding reception

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Tommy Witherspoon
A 21-year-old man testified David Christopher Boen plied him with alcohol and sexually abused him seven years ago.

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Cole Smith overcame struggles with reading to finish nearly 50 books in a single year!

Central Texas boy overcomes reading struggles, finishes nearly 50 books in a year

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:40 PM CDT
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By Julie Hays
A Central Texas preteen who once struggled to read is now a certified book worm.

Local

Gregory Emerson Williams, 56, was set to stand trial in Waco’s 54th State District Court on...

Waco man sentenced in stabbing of stepson, aggravated assault of ex-wife

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Tommy Witherspoon
A Waco man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Monday for stabbing his former stepson and for trying to slash his ex-wife’s neck with a box cutter while she was at work.

State

Stephen Paul Brinson, a.k.a “Steve-O,” 18, is facing up to 40 years in federal prison after he...

Texas teen ‘Steve O’ pleads guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Joe Villasana
The admitted fentanyl trafficker was responsible for distributing thousands of counterfeit pills across North Texas.

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Waco driver of car that crashed into home held on $20K bond

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:28 AM CDT
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By Ally Kadblubar and KWTX Staff
Car crashes into home on the 3100 block of Cove Ave. around 3:30 a.m.

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The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts June 1.  Here is a look at what is...

2023 Hurricane Season Preview

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Brady Taylor and Sean Bellafiore
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is forecast to be an average year when it comes to the number to Tropical Storms and Hurricanes we are expected to see. Meteorologist Sean Bellafiore talks about what is likely to impact the hurricane season forecast.

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Driver accused of pointing firearm at another driver during road rage incident

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Justin Dorsey
A Bryan man is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, after police say he threatened another driver with a gun during a road rage incident.

State

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Lawmakers approve school safety bill that would require an armed person at every Texas campus

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By BRIAN LOPEZ
The bill comes in response to the Uvalde school shooting last year that left 19 children and two adults dead.

Local

Harker Heights graduate joins Killeen Fire Department

Harker Heights High School graduate trades in cap and gown for helmet and uniform

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:13 AM CDT
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By Ally Kadlubar
A Harker Heights High School graduate is trading in her cap and gown for a uniform and helmet, joining the Killeen Fire Department right out of high school.

State

Justin David Garcia, 25, and Brandy Nicole Laurel, 24, have been charged with grievous bodily...

Texas toddler hospitalized with fractures on his legs, head concussion

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
Justin David Garcia, 25, and Brandy Nicole Laurel, 24, are accused of grievous bodily injury to a child, after an investigation that began at the beginning of May when authorities were notified when the boy arrived at a local hospital with “various injuries to the head and face,” said Sheriff Javier Salazar.

Sports

Sophomore Dean Hannah breaks out the Cougars in practice on Monday as China Spring preps for...

China Spring to play Taylor in the Regional Finals after making school history

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:10 AM CDT
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By Chad Vautherine
China Spring is in the 4A Regional Finals after setting a school-record of 33 wins in a single season.

Local

The competition started out with around 1,000 moms who were nominated and Leah McGrady ended up...

Killeen mom of identical triplets competes in National Super Mom contest

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Alex Fulton
The competition started out with around 1,000 moms who were nominated and Leah McGrady ended up making the top 100.

Local

His parents, Gorden and Virginia Chamberlain, say they found Craig with a few bruises on his...

Parents of missing Fort Cavazos soldier say tip led them to their son

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT
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By Alex Fulton
His parents, Gorden and Virginia Chamberlain, say they found Craig with a few bruises on his body but no major injuries.

Local

American Alligator found in Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir

Protected species of alligator found in McLennan County

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:22 AM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
Texas Game Wardens were called to Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir, Saturday morning, after someone spotted an American Alligator, a protected species.

Sports

Ryan Jacobs, Aidan Witt, and Anthony Ho hold up the hardware after winning the State...

Midway eSports team crowned State Champions

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:19 PM CDT
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By Chad Vautherine
Midway junior Ryan Jacobs and seniors Aidan Witt and Anthony Ho are Texas state champs in the game Knockout City.
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