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Local man accused of strangling woman last Christmas, posting about it on Facebook won't face murder charges
WACO, Texas — The Waco man who reportedly choked his girlfriend to death in front of his kids last Christmas, will not face murder charges. The D.A. says he’ll only face aggravated assault charges. 28-year-old Kevin Eugene Reese is accused of strangling the mother of his two children,...
Felon sentenced to 45 years in prison in death of infant who died from head injuries, meth toxicity
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A four-time convicted felon entrusted to babysit a friend’s 5-month-old son was sentenced to 45 years in prison Monday in the July 2021 death of the boy, who died from blunt force head injuries and methamphetamine toxicity. Vinson Gerald Powers, 48, pleaded guilty to first-degree...
Gatesville man who stole produce truck and fired at officers during pursuit on I-35 sentenced to prison
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A former Gatesville man who stole a produce truck and fired shots at pursuing police officers during a chase on Interstate 35 in August 2023 was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday. Ryan Jacob King, 33, pleaded guilty Monday in Waco’s 19th State District Court...
City of Waco addresses flood waters coming from McGregor Airport into Waco neighborhood
WACO, Texas — Since 6 News shared a story regarding major flooding behind a neighborhood in Waco, the City of Waco and the City of McGregor explained to 6 News what's being done to fix the problem. On the weekend of April 27, the Waco area and most of...
China Spring residents picks up the pieces following Friday’s tornado
CHINA SPRING, Texas (KWTX) - The tornado in China Spring left behind major damage, leaving residents to pick up the pieces and their wallets. Some neighbors said they’re meeting with insurance adjusters soon and are a little nervous about hearing how much this will all cost. Some residents said...
Blackcats take on No. 8 Troy in bi-district playoffs
The Mexia baseball team got a tough draw in its first foray into the postseason playoffs in five years.The Blackcats will play state-ranked Troy in a best-of-three, bi-district series in Waco this week.The first game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Waco ISD Sports Complex. Game two is slated for 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Sports Complex. Game three, if necessary, will be played Saturday, May 4, at 3:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex.Mexia enters the matchup with a 13-10 overall record. They finished fourth in District 20-3A with an 8-6 slate.Troy is ranked...
Baylor sets the bar for Kade Phillips' official visits
To jumpstart a busy summer filled with official visits, Missouri City (Tex.) Hightower four-star cornerback Kade Phillips made his way to Baylor on Friday to get his closest look to date at the Bears' facility and his potential role on the team. Before Phillips travels to powerhouse programs like Texas,...
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