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Man accused of abusing young girl for years
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A 42-year-old man has been brought from El Paso to face charges of sexually abusing a young girl over a period of several years. Timothy Wayne Jones was arrested by an outside agency and extradited to McLennan County to face charges. He was booked into the local jail on Tuesday.
Affidavit: Waco man assaults wife after argument over him sending money to young woman
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco man was arrested for pushing his wife to the ground and injuring her after the couple got into an argument about the man sending money to a young woman online, an affidavit alleges. Charles Hayes, 74, is charged with injury to an elderly person...
Mother reaches settlement with Midway ISD after son hit by school bus
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Midway school officials are in the process of settling a negligence lawsuit with the mother of a 12-year-old Midway Middle School student who was hit by a bus while crossing the street in November 2023. Lacy Baldwin, the mother of the student, filed suit against the...
Waco business reacts to TikTok ban
Waco, TX (FOX 44) – Now that the fate of TikTok, in the U.S. is in jeopardy, many small business owners might have to resort to other platforms to connect with customers. TikTok serves as a cost-effective tool for getting more eyes on smaller companies. Roni’s Mac Bar in Waco constantly tries to grow their […]
Bellmead man brutally attacked girlfriend; victim could lose eyesight in right eye, affidavit states
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - Corey Jarrell Davis, 33, is charged with aggravated assault resulting in great bodily injury after he brutally beat his girlfriend, causing injuries so severe, the woman could end up losing eyesight in her right eye, a criminal complaint affidavit states. On April 13, the victim reported...
Missing Uber driver from Kosse found dead in Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Veronica Rowe, a missing Uber driver from Kosse, was found dead in her car at the Flying J Truck Stop in Waco on April 22, according to her family. They said no foul play is suspected at this time. Rowe’s family told KWTX that the 54-year-old...
Central Texas Comic Con returning to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – It’s time once again to suit up for a weekend of fun!. The Central Texas Comic Con is returning to the Heart of Texas! The event will take place this Saturday and Sunday at the BASE at Extraco Events Center, located at 4601 Bosque Boulevard.
Wednesday Evening Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
An active weather pattern will persist into the weekend with on and off storm chances each day. Some storms will be severe with large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes possible. You may need to adjust weekend plans accordingly, especially if they’ll be outdoors.
Suspect sought in burglary of coin-operated machine
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Bosque County Sheriff’s Office needs your help searching for a suspect in the burglary of a coin-operated machine. The burglary occurred at the Bosque Mini Mart in Laguna Park, located at 365 TX-22, early Tuesday morning. If you recognize the individual...
No. 2 China Spring Baseball secures District Championship with a win over Salado
CHINA SPRING, TX (FOX 44) — The second-ranked China Spring Baseball team added another District Championship to its trophy case on Tuesday night, as the Cougars beat Salado 3-1. With the win, China Spring ends the season with a 24-4 record and a perfect 8-0 mark in district play. The Cougars will now look to defend their 4A State Championship as they get set to start the postseason.
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