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Waco Salvation Army needs summer volunteers
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Waco’s Salvation Army says it is in urgent need for volunteers to serve dinners throughout this summer. Volunteers are needed from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for dinner service at The Salvation Army Community Kitchen, located at 300 Webster Avenue. They can be 16 years of age with parental supervision while serving, or a minimum of 18 years of age. Volunteer needs run through the end of August.
Woodway girl bit by venomous copperhead in her own backyard: “my body felt like it was on fire”
WOODWAY, Texas (KWTX) - A 9-year-old Central Texas girl is recovering after a venomous copperhead snake bit her on a knuckle of her right hand two weeks ago in her backyard. Eden Sibley, a third grader at Live Oak Classical School in Waco, spent three days in the hospital and was given four anti-venom treatments.
'There’s no point in even trying to go': Organization looking to improve accessible parking in Waco
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Some of our neighbors are facing challenges finding accessible parking spaces in Waco. To help change that Mobilize Waco is asking you to help document the lack of accessible spaces in our area. Several people around our community have trouble finding accessible parking spaces around...
‘Stunning and sophisticated’ Butcher’s Cellar opens to the public in Waco area on May 17
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Butcher’s Cellar, a highly anticipated new restaurant from owners Matt and Tiffany Fatheree, of Waco’s The Findery, will officially open its doors to the public on Friday, May 17. The Fatherees collaborated with Hell’s Kitchen Chefs Alejandro Najar and Alyssa Osinga to open...
‘It’s kind of cliché, but it’s magical’: Baby vultures captivate community at Waco assisted living center
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A local independent and assisted living center has some temporary residents that are the talk of the facility; baby vultures. The two baby birds, named Tex and Tina, were born last month in open view in a courtyard in the middle of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community in Waco.
Targeted attacks on police officers are up; new federal laws proposed to protect law enforcement
CENTRAL TEXAS — The number of people targeting police officers has risen significantly according to the FBI. In Washington, D.C., lawmakers are discussing several new laws that would protect officers. 25 News Senior Reporter Lauren Adams did some digging into those new bills. Tracy O’Connor has been a Robinson...
Waco ISD Board to vote on last round of retention bonuses
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Waco Independent School District trustees were set to vote on one more round of retention bonuses in their scheduled Thursday night board meeting. Over the past three years, the Board has approved various retention incentives to keep qualified staff on board while addressing a changing economic climate.
Rain chances today, but a gorgeous weekend is around the corner
After a very busy period of severe thunderstorms, most of Texas got a break to start the week. But now the elements are coming together for another round of severe storms and heavy rain this afternoon into the evening. Areas to the north of the Austin metro will see the...
China Spring Education Foundation awards over 41K in grants to teachers
CHINA SPRING, Texas (KWTX) – Teachers at China Spring ISD were awarded more than $41,000 in grants on Wednesday, May 15. This amount is the most ever awarded by the district. Members of the China Spring Education Foundation went campus-to-campus hand delivering checks to teachers who were chosen to...
Waco ISD looks at flexible school day program
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – As part of a plan to reduce student drop-outs and keep students who face obstacles to staying in school, Waco Independent School District trustees will be looking at a program to allow students to adjust when they attend classes. The program would target students...
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