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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...
Multiple units fight early morning structure fire in Robinson
ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) - Around 12:01 a.m. a large structure fire broke out south of town in the 1700 block of S Robinson Dr., according to Robinson Volunteer Fire Department. Crews from Waco Fire Department and Lorena Volunteer Fire Department were also on scene. At 12:45 a.m., Robinson VFD said...
Bellmead woman stabbed boyfriend with kitchen knife: affidavit
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - Sandra Mata, 44, is charged with family violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon resulting in serious bodily injury after she stabbed her boyfriend in his abdominal area with a three-inch kitchen knife, an arrest warrant affidavit states. The attack happened on April 20 at...
Women stole more than $3,000 in merchandise at Bellmead H-E-B, police say
BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The Bellmead Police Department is attempting to identify two female suspects who stole more than $3,000 in store merchandise from a local H-E-B, a police department Facebook post states. The women can be seen in store security footage images provided by police. The suspects were last...
Multiple stolen firearms, evidence of drug distribution found after standoff in Robinson
ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) - A single car-crash which then turned into a standoff led police to find multiple stolen firearms and evidence of drug distribution on Sunday morning. Around 7:26 a.m. the Robinson Police dispatch got a call about a single-vehicle crash in the 800 block of East Moonlight Drive. When officers arrived at the scene they didn’t find anyone in the vehicle. They did find a stolen handgun and open containers in the vehicle.
Suspect charged in Sunday morning’s SWAT standoff in Robinson
ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) - The Robinson Police Department identified Moises Ramirez, 33, as the man charged in a single-vehicle wreck that escalated into a police standoff that eventually led to the discovery of multiple stolen firearms and evidence of drug distribution. Ramirez was hospitalized in the wake of the standoff...
Waco woman threatened man with knife while he was repairing apartment unit: police
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Waco police arrested Andrea Nicole Boyce, 34, on April 20 and the woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she threatened a man working on repairs inside “her apartment” unit, an affidavit states. Police responded to the call shortly before...
Duke transfer commits to Baylor
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Duke transfer point guard, Jeremy Roach, committed to Baylor. Roach is one of the top point guards in the transfer portal. He brings experience and depth to the Baylor roster. Roach started 108 games over four seasons for the Duke Blue Devils, even helping Duke reach...
Cowboys flip 4-star quarterback Adam Schobel from Baylor
Oklahoma State has its quarterback for the 2025 Class. On Monday morning, the Cowboys flipped four-star quarterback Adam Schobel from Baylor, giving OSU its eighth commitment of the Class of ’25. Schobel, a three-year letterwinner at Columbus High School in Columbus, Texas, has played under his father, Matt Schobel, the past three seasons. He is rated as the No. 270 overall recruit in his class and the No. 43 prospect in the state of Texas, according to 247Sports.
General Election candidates in Waco speak directly to the public during forum hosted by Hispanic Leaders’ Network
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - KWTX had a full house Monday night of candidates and interested voters as early voting started. Election Day is a little under two weeks away and the Hispanic Leaders’ Network in Waco wants the public to be informed. The organization hosted the “Meet the Candidates”...
Williams breaks National record again, Barton Track results
For the second consecutive week Cedricka Williams rewrote the national discus record among six highlighted efforts within the 5th ranked Barton women's track and field team results at the Michael Johnson Invitational over the weekend in Waco, Texas. Williams continued her freshman progression tacking on eight additional inches to her...
Driver in critical condition following accident on I-35 in Robinson
ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) - A driver was left in critical condition after losing control of their vehicle and crashing into a center barrier on I-35 Saturday afternoon. On April 20, at around 12:30 p.m., Texas DPS troopers responded to a crash on I-35 near mile marker 329 in Robinson. Texas...
Waco considers year-round water conservation plan as Lake Waco reaches full capacity
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — It’s Earth Day and the City of Waco says Lake Waco is at full capacity. Six months ago, Lake Waco was sitting at 55% capacity. Despite this good news Waco council members are considering a year-round conservation plan. The City of Waco says...
Affidavit: Waco woman struck manager with her car after brother was fired
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Jerkayla Leaks, 19, is charged with aggravated assault after she drove her car into a manager who fired her brother from a security job, an arrest warrant states. The assault happened on April 10 at a facility in the 2500 block of E. Lakeshore Dr. According...
Waco High School is making progress!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Independent School District hosted a special tour to show off the progress of Waco High School. The new campus is 350,000 square feet, and will be large enough to accommodate 2,150 students. The campus is set to open in time for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
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