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Applebee’s in Waco permanently closing
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Applebee’s Bar and Grill located on Valley Mills Dr. is permanently closed. On April 29, Applebee’s closed it’s doors and thanked the Waco community for their patronage. Applebee’s also apologized to valued customers for any inconvenience the closing may have caused. Applebee’s...
Have you seen this person? Waco Police asking for help locating missing 36-year-old woman
WACO, Texas — Have you seen this woman? Police and family members are searching for a missing Waco woman who was reportedly last seen on Saturday, April 27. According to Waco Police, 36-year-old Daniella Castro was last seen around 3:40 p.m. near the 3200 block of Marlin Hwy, wearing a pink shirt with black tights.
Gatesville man who stole produce truck and fired at officers during pursuit on I-35 sentenced to prison
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A former Gatesville man who stole a produce truck and fired shots at pursuing police officers during a chase on Interstate 35 in August 2023 was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday. Ryan Jacob King, 33, pleaded guilty Monday in Waco’s 19th State District Court...
Felon sentenced to 45 years in prison in death of infant who died from head injuries, meth toxicity
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...
City of Waco addresses flood waters coming from McGregor Airport into Waco neighborhood
WACO, Texas — Since 6 News shared a story regarding major flooding behind a neighborhood in Waco, the City of Waco and the City of McGregor explained to 6 News what's being done to fix the problem. On the weekend of April 27, the Waco area and most of...
Suspect sought in Lacy Lakeview bicycle thefts
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) – The Lacy Lakeview Police Department needs your help identifying a suspect in a series of bicycle thefts. The department has noticed these thefts recently posted in the Lacy Lakeview Neighborhood Watch Facebook page, with who appears to be the same suspect in each case.
'It's like a rushing river' | Excessive flooding in Waco neighborhood
WACO, Texas — Waco home owners are concerned about excessive flooding in their neighborhood when rainfall comes. Monique Duquette lives on Sunrise Lane and says the flooding has been a problem since 2021. "We get the heavy rain and when it rains heavy, we get water excessive water flow...
Happy birthday, Willie Nelson: Music legend turns 91
AUSTIN, Texas - Central Texas music legend Willie Nelson is celebrating his 91st birthday on Monday. Nelson was born in 1933 in Abbott, Texas, a small town about 25 miles north of Waco. His actual birthday is April 29, but he was born so late at night that the county...
China Spring homeowners regroup after Friday’s severe weather
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Homeowners in China Spring are making some living adjustments as they regroup from Friday’s severe weather. Fences are still down, roofs are getting patched up, and homeowners say repairs are going to be a high cost. “I think it’ll be around $30,000,” said...
China Spring residents picks up the pieces following Friday’s tornado
CHINA SPRING, Texas (KWTX) - The tornado in China Spring left behind major damage, leaving residents to pick up the pieces and their wallets. Some neighbors said they’re meeting with insurance adjusters soon and are a little nervous about hearing how much this will all cost. Some residents said...
Game Changers: A look at the rise of viewership in women’s basketball
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - It’s only just the beginning. A new chapter for the sport of women’s basketball. For the first time ever, this year’s women’s college basketball title game drew a larger audience than the men’s. 14.8 million tuned into the men, while a record 18.8 million watched the women, making it the most watched basketball game, college or professional, in the last five years.
VIDEO: Tornado reportedly touches down near Waco
A tornado touchdown was confirmed southeast of West Texas Friday afternoon, the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office told KCEN TV. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning was in effect for McLennan County until 1:15 p.m. A Tornado Watch was issued for several Central Texas counties Friday. The...
Two indicted in 11th St. shooting that left man paralyzed
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A McLennan County Grand Jury has returned multiple indictments against two men arrested in a shooting on North 11th Street in Waco which left a man paralyzed. Nineteen-year-old Antonio Renovato, Jr. and 18-year-old Lara Ramiro were each named in three different counts of aggravated...
Waco police searching for missing teen
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Police Department is searching for missing 15-year-old Janessa Weeks-Spears. Police say Weeks-Spears was last seen on April 22 at around 8:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of Eas Live Oak Street. She was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, navy blue shirt and khaki...
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