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'It's like a rushing river' | Excessive flooding in Waco neighborhood
WACO, Texas — Waco home owners are concerned about excessive flooding in their neighborhood when rainfall comes. Monique Duquette lives on Sunrise Lane and says the flooding has been a problem since 2021. "We get the heavy rain and when it rains heavy, we get water excessive water flow...
Woodway Public Safety Department searching for missing teen
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Woodway Public Safety Department is asking for the public’s help finding missing 16-year-old Makayla Renee Parks. Authorities say she was last seen on Sunday, April 28, at around 6:00 p.m. in the 6400 block of Woodway Drive carrying luggage. Parks is described as being...
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.
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...
Waco police searching for missing teen
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Police Department is searching for missing 15-year-old Janessa Weeks-Spears. Police say Weeks-Spears was last seen on April 22 at around 8:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of Eas Live Oak Street. She was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, navy blue shirt and khaki...
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...
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...
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...
Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
Strong or severe thunderstorms will continue mainly east of I-35 through the morning hours. Storms are redeveloping this afternoon, mainly along and east of I-35, and additional severe weather including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible. All storms will exit the area to the east later this evening. Patchy fog may develop tonight, primarily in Central TX.
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...
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...
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