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Have you seen this person? Waco Police asking for help locating missing 36-year-old woman
WACO, Texas — Have you seen this woman? Police and family members are searching for a missing Waco woman who was reportedly last seen on Saturday, April 27. According to Waco Police, 36-year-old Daniella Castro was last seen around 3:40 p.m. near the 3200 block of Marlin Hwy, wearing a pink shirt with black tights.
China Spring homeowners left with pricey repairs after tornado
CHINA SPRING, Texas (KWTX) - China Spring homeowners say Friday’s storm was unlike anything they’ve ever seen before and will cost a pretty penny. Some in Wortham Bend Estates, one of the neighborhoods hit the hardest, say the damages could cost them thousands of dollars. On Saturday a...
VIDEO: Tornado reportedly touches down near Waco
A tornado touchdown was confirmed southeast of West Texas Friday afternoon, the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office told KCEN TV. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning was in effect for McLennan County until 1:15 p.m. A Tornado Watch was issued for several Central Texas counties Friday. The...
TPWD Confirms Presence of Six Juvenile Alligators in Brazos River near Waco
Waco residents and visitors to the Brazos River might want to be on the lookout for the local wildlife, as six juvenile alligators have been confirmed to be living in the waters there. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) made the announcement after monitoring the area over the past year. These gators, which measure between one and four feet long, seem to be growing up in Central Texas, according to KENS 5.
Midway ISD: Shelter-In-Place order no longer in effect
WACO, Texas — A Shelter-In-Place order is no longer in effect for Midway ISD after a Tornado Warning in the area expired. A Tornado Warning was in effect for McLennan County until 12:45 p.m. The storm was moving east, northeast at about 45 miles per hour. It included ping...
Waco fire assisting multiple agencies with structure fire at Ameritube factory
HILLSBORO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Fire Department says it is assisting multiple agencies with a major emergency structure fire at the Ameritube factory in Hillsboro. Waco fire says 15 departments are working together to contain the fire and the fire is still active. No injures have been reported at...
Two indicted in 11th St. shooting that left man paralyzed
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A McLennan County Grand Jury has returned multiple indictments against two men arrested in a shooting on North 11th Street in Waco which left a man paralyzed. Nineteen-year-old Antonio Renovato, Jr. and 18-year-old Lara Ramiro were each named in three different counts of aggravated...
Central Texas Comic Con returns in Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Central Texas Comic Con is back for its third year. Voice actors from iconic shows were ready to meet fans, and many families were waiting in line to take pictures with their favorite characters. Comic con fans who frequent these conventions dress up as their...
Man accused of abusing young girl for years
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A 42-year-old man has been brought from El Paso to face charges of sexually abusing a young girl over a period of several years. Timothy Wayne Jones was arrested by an outside agency and extradited to McLennan County to face charges. He was booked into the local jail on Tuesday.
Waco Police asking for help locating 15-year-old girl; Last seen on Saturday
Waco Police are asking for the public's help in locating missing 15-year-old Janessa Weeks-Spears, who was last seen around 8 a.m. in the 1000 block of East Live Oak Street on Saturday, April 22.
Yoemen top McGregor, fall to Rockdale
The Cameron Yoemen baseball team got a big win and a loss in district play over the last week. They hosted the McGregor Bulldogs on Friday, April 19. Cameron was victorious over McGregor, winning 11-3. The Yoemen scored first in the top of the first inning with one run. Kason Goolsby led off with a walk then went on a base running spree. He stole second base, advanced to third base on a wild pitch, then scored on a steal of home plate. McGregor answered back in the bottom of the first inning with two runs to take a 2-1 lead, both...
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