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Police: Suspected racing ends in crash on Waco Drive
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Officers responded around 12:51 p.m. to reports of a vehicle driving recklessly and racing in the 4600 block of Waco Drive. According to information released by police, the driver lost control and spun out, striking two parked, unoccupied vehicles. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Keare Riley, was not injured and was reported to be okay.
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Man accused of stabbing mother in neck at Waco Target
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A man is accused of stabbing his mother in the neck at the Target store in Waco. The Police Department tells FOX 44 News that officers responded to an assault in progress in the 5400 block of Bosque Boulevard at approximately 2:23 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, they discovered […]
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Waco man who used woman to lure robbery victim pleads guilty
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco man who used a woman to lure a victim into a gang-related armed robbery in May 2024 and then bragged about it on social media pleaded guilty Monday to a first-degree felony. Eliseo Carr, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in exchange for a...
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Rising utility and gas prices squeeze Waco laundromat owner and her customers
WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Rising utility and gas prices are not just hitting households — local businesses that provide essential services to the community are feeling the squeeze, too. WATCH HERE:. Laurie Leonard, owner of The Laundry Room on Speight Avenue in Waco, says keeping the doors open...
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Turkey distribution at Caritas of Waco helps families prepare for Thanksgiving
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - TXU Energy and Caritas of Waco partnered Monday to distribute turkeys to Central Texas families ahead of Thanksgiving. TXU Energy donated 250 turkeys for the event at Caritas, 300 S. 15th St. The turkeys were offered on a first-come, first-served basis during morning and afternoon distribution periods.
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Miracles made closer: Two babies born this year in Waco’s first IVF clinic
WACO, Texas — After about five years of trying to have a baby, a Waco couple found fertility treatment close to home, and their son is one of the first two babies born through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, at a Waco fertility clinic. Victoria Morgan and her husband...
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WPD: Senior citizen set on fire after verbal altercation
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A 67-year-old Waco man has sustained third-degree burns after being set on fire following a verbal altercation. The Police Department tells FOX 44 News that officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Walnut Street at approximately 11:43 p.m. Friday regarding an unknown call. Officers arrived and discovered […]
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Barron’s Branch construction to cause road closures
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Construction is officially underway at Barron’s Branch, with crews beginning to uncover the long-buried creek as a major first step toward creating a new downtown Waco community space. The city says that starting on Monday, November 9, University Parks Drive will be fully closed between Washington Avenue and Bosque Boulevard […]
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Bitty & Beau’s Closing, New Coffee Shop with Same Mission Moving In
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Bitty & Beau’s, which employs adults with special needs, is closing on November 12th, but their mission is continuing on under a new name. Bitty & Beau’s opened in Waco back in 2021, and since then it’s been one of the few stable employment options for adults with special needs. […]
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Chip and Joanna Gaines List Waco Mansion for $7.4M
Chip and Joanna Gaines have listed a Waco mansion for $7.4 million, bringing the property into the public eye before its planned television debut. The more than 14,000-square-foot home stands on a 5.7-acre site at 5305 Hillcrest Dr., with views of Lake Waco. The European-style estate, known as Hawkesdene Estate,...
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Waco Mother Pleads for Help Finding Missing Autistic Teen, Second Time in a Month
A 16-year-old Waco boy with autism and intellectual disabilities was last seen Friday afternoon near the 1800 block of South Fifth Street not far from his family’s apartment on Baylor University’s campus. Avery McGarry stands about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs roughly 128 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown hair. He was wearing a gray fleece jacket when he disappeared, and authorities are asking anyone who spots him to call 911 right away.
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Helping Central Texas Veterans Find Their Next Career
Finding a job after military service can be challenging, but help is available. Jose Palacios and David DeBose from Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas discuss the 15th annual Hiring Red, White and You event, ways veterans can translate their military experience for civilian employers, and resources available to veterans and their families. The event takes place November 18 at the BASE at Extraco Events Center.