Christopher Williams
Sports Reporter
Waco, Texas
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Chris Williams is joining KWTX after spending two years covering news and sports in Nebraska.
Though Chris has never actually lived in the Lonestar state, he has Texas in his blood. His dad was born and raised in San Antonio and played college football at Trinity... his mom spent part of her childhood in El Paso... and his brother, Zac, got his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Baylor.
Before starting his on-air career, Chris attended Chapman University where he was captain of the football team, helping the Panthers win two SCIAC conference championships.
Chris is excited to be telling the stories of student athletes across central Texas.
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The Robinson little league softball team is just one win away from the Little League World Series.
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“Let us play!” That’s the message from the Tri-Lakes softball team that was set to represent Colorado in the Southwest Regional Little League Softball World Series in Waco this week.
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The big-12 could be going down in flames with Texas and OU jumping ship... so what does that mean for Baylor?
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A new central Texas sports club is helping instill confidence in area youth.
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Despite his 6′3, 250 pound frame, unbelievable career statistics at Parkview Christian, and an athletic scholarship from Angelo State, CJ Lanehart feels like he has a lot to prove.
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Duel on the Brazos has been around for over four decades, and Texas drag boat racing has deep roots in Waco.
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Day one of Big 12 Media Days is in the books, with coaches and athletes tackling COVID Vaccinations, NIL guidelines, and Spring training camp.
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“K’s for Keegan” is a running group that raises awareness about the importance of being an organ donor. The idea continued to grow until Madeleine and her husband discovered a way to include Keegan in the events.
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The Robinson Rockets are combining new technology with a new mindset to bring that Summer training to a new level.
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The 97th installment of the Belton Independence Day Rodeo is in the books.
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Connally hires from within to fill head coaching vacancy
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One of the most decorated high school football players in central Texas is officially taking the next step in his career.
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A Harker Heights teen came up just short of the Olympics this year, but she already has her sights set on 2024.
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The Knights were one of just 64 teams from the entire state to qualify for the Division one state 7-on-7 football competition in College Station this weekend.
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12-year-old becomes one of Baylor baseball's biggest fans, collecting autographs from every starter on the team.
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On Father's Day, a local basketball star talks about what it means to play for her Dad
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Four area baseball players represent the region in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches' Association All-Star game.
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Crusader Stadium at UMHB will soon have a video board that covers over 2,000 sq. ft.
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When the Bible Camp she grew up going to was canceled, Taylor Rountree sprung into action and created her own camp that combines basketball practice with bible study.
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Midway hires former assistant coach to come back and lead the football program.
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The FCA All-Star games provided special opportunities for athletes in central Texas.
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A historic season for the Hubbard baseball team has come to an end.
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After COVID canceled a promising season last year, the Bulldogs are finally making the trip to Round Rock for the state tournament.
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A pair of brothers teamed up to take home the gold medal in tennis doubles this year.
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Baylor opens up the Big-12 Baseball tournament with a loss to Texas Tech
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Lake Belton is one series win away from making it to the state semifinals in its inaugural season.
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The Crawford baseball and softball programs are pushing each other to continue impressive playoff runs.
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The Highlanders are preparing to travel to Grand Junction for the JuCo World Series
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McLennan Community College completed a series sweep over Cisco to secure a spot in the Junior College World Series.
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Bell County opens new exhibit to honor the area's sports legends
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A year ago, he could barely walk. This month, he became a state champion high-jumper.
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The Bosqueville baseball team is proving to be one of the best teams in the state - while also making a case for the most fun team.
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Two of central Texas's largest football programs are strapping on the helmets and pads and getting after it in Spring Football Camp.
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A former Temple football star is heading to the NFL, inspiring the current Wildcats along the way.
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Troy baseball’s ascent to the top of class 3A shows a successful culture that goes well beyond the 28-win season the team just put together. This is Head Coach Steve Sebesta’s 17th year leading the program, and though they just wrapped up one of the best regular season’s in school history, his team is not satisfied just yet.
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There is a new woman in charge of the Lady Bears! Baylor University announced that it has hired former WNBA Head Coach Nicki Collen to run the program.
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A Central Texas football star who played collegiate football for the Texas Longhorns has been drafted to play professional football.
A milestone for Baylor head softball coach Glenn Moore - 800 wins with the program. Moore was hired in 2000. Since then he has amassed 800 wins, with 392 losses.
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Within hours of Kim Mulkey announcing her departure from Baylor, a class of 2023 commit reopened her recruiting. That recruit isn’t the only person with questions about what the Lady Bears look like without Mulkey. The world of college basketball is waiting to see: is Baylor still a powerhouse without Mulkey at the Helm?
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The Heart of Texas’ Fellowship of Christian Athletes held it’s annual Victory Bowl Banquet, honoring the players, coaches, and cheerleaders that have been selected for this year’s Victory Bowl.
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The answer has remained the same during Spring camp, as Quarterbacks Jacob Zeno, Gerry Bohanan, Blake Shapen, Kyron Drones, and Brandon Bass all compete for the job.
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Locals who enjoyed the new attraction raved about everything from the food, to the full-service bar, to the spatial golf bays.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove is hosting its first annual golf tournament this Friday.
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The twins were inseparable, constantly practicing and pushing each other to be better. Despite all the hours spent together, they couldn’t be more different on and off the diamond, and you would never guess they’re related.
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Baylor’s volleyball season is over after a tough loss at the hands of fifth-seeded Nebraska.
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On the heals of the Men’s Basketball National Championship, the Baylor Volleyball team is set to begin a postseason run of it’s own.
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Long before he brought the National Championship trophy to Waco and won back-to-back Big-12 Coach of the year awards, Scott Drew was playing coach on the playground.Coach Drew’s childhood friend Scott Johnson says, “As kids he would try to corral us and give us plays to run. It just comes naturally. And we all did it!”
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A local non-profit called ‘Destined for Greatness’ teaches kids basketball skills, along with life skills.