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Here's the flood status of the 'swollen' Brazos River in Waco
WACO, Texas — If you've driven through Waco and caught a glimpse of the Brazos River, you might be alarmed as it is most definitely swollen and has lots of debris flowing through. After heavy rain both in the river's basin and locally, the Brazos River did enter into...
Bellmead police searching for driver involved in hit-and-run
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The Bellmead Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run on Thursday. Police say the hit and run occurred on May 2, at around 1:00 p.m. on Harrison Avenue. A witness described the driver of the vehicle as...
Man caught in online solicitation sting gets 60 years
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A 48-year-old man who traveled to McLennan County to meet who he thought was a 16-year-old girl for sex has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Justin Uriah Seeger was also sentenced on additional charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Aryan Brotherhood member arrested in Waco in 2021 sentenced
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — A man arrested in early 2021 will spend a combined 140 years in prison for multiple crimes, according to the McLennan County District Attorney's Office. In early 2021, Justin Uriah Seeger, 48, contacted a young girl in Waco on Facebook and began sending sexual messages,...
Waco ISD teachers surprised with grants from Waco ISD Education Foundation
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Teachers at Waco ISD received a pleasant surprise Friday as more grants were awarded from the Waco ISD Education Foundation. Grants were initially awarded on Thursday and continued into Friday. In total, $150,000 in innovative teaching grants were given out. Grants awarded ranged from $530 up...
Group questioning firing of Lacy Lakeview police chief
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) – A state-wide law enforcement group has questions about the firing of Lacy Lakeview Police Chief Jeron Barnett. CLEAT, which stands for Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, sent a letter to Lacy Lakeview Mayor Niecey Payne – recommending she hire a third-party neutral investigator to look into allegations of a hostile work environment in the Police Department. This comes after the City Council to uphold City Manager Calvin Hodde’s firing of Barnett on Tuesday.
Marijuana, cash, gun seized near a Waco daycare
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Just short of a pound of marijuana, over $2,000 cash and a handgun were all recovered near a Waco daycare facility after police stopped to talk with a man on the street. Police report that they were engaged in what was termed a “consensual...
Gators stalking the Brazos River in Waco
Alligators inhabit the Brazos River, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is monitoring six juveniles lurking in Waco. A photograph showing a small gator held aloft in a fishing net, illegally caught according to state officials, is making the rounds online. Questions have arisen about the threat the gators...
Former city councilman Jim Holmes wins the mayoral seat in Waco
WACO, Texas — Former Waco city councilman Jim Holmes was elected as the next Mayor of Waco following Saturday's general election. He ran against Aubrey Robertson, an attorney, and Eric Brown, a business consultant.
Lightning possible cause of large house fire Thursday morning
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Fire Department is currently on scene of a large three-story house fire in the 100 block of Old Steinbeck Road where crews have had trouble getting water to the structure due to a long driveway on the property. Officials confirm to KWTX the residents...
Central Texas nonprofit aimed at impacting children with terminal illnesses, disabilities holds first fundraiser
ELM MOTT, Texas (KWTX) - A Central Texas man who has funded a nonprofit to the tune of $20,000 a year or more out of his own pocket in order to bring smiles to the faces of kids and their families facing hardships is finally holding the nonprofits first fundraiser.
Connally ISD proposes $60 million bond for new elementary school
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Saturday is the May election and Connally ISD is one of many school districts hoping to pass a bond to help students. The bond is worth $60 million with plans to construct a new elementary school. It’s their third election attempt to have one....
Bears break out the brooms on senior day
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The seven Baylor seniors couldn’t have pictured a better way to end their time in the green and gold at Getterman Stadium, completing the sweep of the Houston Cougars with a 6-0 win Saturday afternoon. The Bears honored seven seniors ahead of their final game at Getterman, with the players’ […]
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