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WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Zachary Alan Bridger, 30, a convicted felon, is facing a slew of charges after he violated a protective order, kidnapped his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and threatened kill her and then himself if she called police for help, court documents state. On March 11, officers with the...

MART, Texas — Following severe weather conditions, Mart ISD has announced that buses will not be running Thursday afternoon. All children will need to be picked up at their school's dismissal time. Dismissal times:. Elementary: 3:25 p.m. High School: 3:35 p.m.

TSTC and the City of Waco have joined forces to create accessory dwellings to accompany homes in Waco.

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Waco’s annual Brazos Nights concert series returns this Friday with some Cinco de Mayo fun!. The event will take place in downtown Waco’s Indian Spring Park. The evening will feature artists. representing Texas music and Hispanic heritage. The schedule...

Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after entering a plea to charges he fired at officers as they pursued a vehicle which was reported stolen. McLennan County District Attorney Josh Tetens said Ryan Jacob King will have to serve...

Looking at the next 48 hours, it looks like we will ahve two shots for storms across the area – neither chance for rain looks particularly potent. The first shot for rain will be leftovers from yesterday’s storms across parts of central and west Texas. These storms will be decaying as they get into the area, but will still feature some brief heavy rain, gusty wind and lightning.

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...

WACO, Texas — Looking for a new job? The Waco Police Department may have one for you. Waco PD announced the department is currently hiring 911 dispatchers. According to the department, the position is "more than just a job, it's an opportunity to serve and protect your community". As...

Ready to cast ballots! Heather Healy is breaking down the choices you'll have to make when you go to the polls on Saturday, May 4.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A local mom says it wasn’t planned but she has quite the birth story to tell after her daughter was born in the middle of the total solar eclipse. Iris Morena was born to proud parents Angelica Enriquez and Daniel Moreno, of Waco, April 8 at 2:50 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco weighing six pounds, four ounces and measuring 19 inches.

6 News partnered with Literacy Connexus and Transformation Waco for the inaugural book drive.

For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. While drier air may creep back in from The Trans Pecos, Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips expects rainfall to still be possible. With most areas becoming free from rain this morning, an impulse of drier air with less cloud coverage will allow higher temperatures today in the 80’s and lower 90’s, close to normalcy. Westerly winds in the west will dry things out, but south-southeasterly winds will keep conditions humid in The Basin. As the two air-masses collide later today, strong thunderstorms capable of briefly producing heavy rainfall, large hailstones, frequent lightning bolts, and strong wind gusts will be possible. Then, a quick-moving high pressure system will reside above West Texas tomorrow with clearer skies, lower temperatures, and more-humid air.

Aggieland Express Car wash is donating 100% of proceeds to the Salvation Army's Food Pantry this week.

Drafts and lotteries are not just for fans to see who the next stars on their favorite team are; it's also for collectors to see what the next big card to collect is.

Mclennan County, TX (FOX 44) – Jared Goldsmith is Mclennan County’s election administrator. He says, early voting saw low numbers. “A lot of important elections are going on around the county. So, hopefully we’ll see a lot of people come out and vote on election day,” he says.