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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has processed a total of 49 construction projects in McLennan County, Texas, in the first quarter of 2023. The projects range from new constructions to renovations and alterations, with a total estimated cost of over $209 million. These projects are expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the area, attracting more businesses and investment to the county. The TDLR’s review and approval process ensures that all construction projects adhere to state and local regulations, guaranteeing the safety of the community and the quality of the buildings constructed.

WACO, Texas — A house fire in Hewitt has brought in firefighters from Waco, according to the Waco and Hewitt Fire Departments. According to Waco FD, units assisted the Hewitt Fire Department with a mutual aid house fire in the 200 block of Crescent Dr. in Hewitt on Sunday, March 19.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco man who police say shot another man after an argument at a store in August 2021 was indicted on a murder charge Thursday. A McLennan County grand jury indicted Jeremiah Darnel Walker, 24, in the shooting death of 39-year-old Dusty Bethke Jr., who was found with a gunshot wound after crashing his car in the 3100 block of Daughtrey Avenue.

A new convenience store with retail lease spaces is coming to China Spring Road in McLennan County, Texas. The Time Mart project is currently under construction at 6601 N. River Crossing and is expected to be completed by October 24, 2023. The estimated cost for the project is $1,428,098. The...

Limestone County Judge Richard Duncan voiced concerns during a meeting Thursday, March 16, about some of the logistics at Old Fort Parker and is proposing the county take over the operation. The meeting was with Old Fort Parker Director Sarah McReynolds and her advisory board. "This is the history of Limestone County. This is one of the things that I think is very important that we preserve at all costs," Duncan said. "If Limestone County could take over management, not because I want to be in charge of it, but mainly because we could use [the] Road and Bridge [Department] more and...

Hewitt, Tx (FOX44) – An argument including a gun threat and a trashed apartment, along with outstanding DWI warrants, has a 30-year-old man in jail with a substantial bond set. Hewitt Police report Chad Alan Robison was arrested Wednesday outside an apartment in the 200 block of Ritchie Road....

HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) – Start your engines for one of the biggest annual events in the Hewitt community!. The Nacho Daddy Car Show & Concert will take place this Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Warren Park in Hewitt. The event is presented by H-E-B, and benefits Hunger Free MISD.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A 34-year-old Eddy man remains in the McLennan County Jail after his arrest Tuesday on charges he molested a young family member. Ronald Evans, who county records show works for the Brazos River Authority, was placed under $50,000 bond after his arrest on a second-degree felony indecency with a child by contact charge.

Waco, Tx (FOX44) – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a February 21st shooting that left a local man wounded. Joeangel Jeremiah Ramos was booked into the McLennan County Jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers were called to the...

Two people died and one was injured Tuesday, March 14, in a two vehicle crash on FM 45, three miles south of Brownwood. According to the Department of Public Safety report, the wreck happened at 8:29 pm. (corrected time) Killed in the accident were Kelly Pierre Caldwell, 53, of Brownwood,...

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — Banks all over the nation are holding their breath as the recent collapse of a national bank has sent shockwaves across the financial industry. It’s leaving many worried about what’s next to come. On Friday, March 10, the Silicon Valley Bank...

Everhome Suites, an extended stay brand dedicated to providing guests with precisely what they need, has announced plans to open a new location in Waco, TX. The new four-story building will be located at S. Jack Kultgen Expwy in McLennan County and is expected to begin construction on May 31, 2023, with an estimated completion date of September 9, 2024. The estimated cost for the new construction is $12.6 million.

Chopsticks, a locally owned and operated restaurant specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine, is set to open a new location in Hewitt, TX. The new eatery will be constructed at 507 Connie Dr. with a completion date of April 30, 2023. The estimated cost for the new construction is $750,000. The 3,829 square-foot restaurant will feature a dining area, kitchen, restrooms, storage, office, and parking.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - An eight-time convicted felon was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for badly beating a homeless man with a 3-foot metal pipe in August 2019. Jurors in Waco’s 19th State District Court deliberated about 30 minutes Wednesday before deciding punishment for James Randall Lehman, a 63-year-old construction worker.

BROWNWOOD, TX – Two drivers were killed in a head on crash Tuesday night on a Farm to Market road outside of Brownwood. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on Mar. 14, 2023 at around 8:36 p.m., Texas DPS were dispatched to FM 45, around 3 miles south of Brownwood, for the report of a major crash.

TROY, Texas (KWTX) - A Troy police officer who shot a woman who reportedly tried to back over him last year was cleared of wrongdoing Thursday, while the woman was indicted on felony charges. A McLennan County grand jury determined that officer Chadwick Krakowian committed no criminal wrongdoing when he...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing McGregor woman. Donna Ritchmond, 83, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Mar. 15 in McGregor. Ritchmond is described as approximately 5 feet tall, 180 pounds and was seen driving a grey 2019 Toyota Highlander with license plate #LPK2408.

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WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Killeen man, and a man and a woman from Bryan, Texas, remain in the McLennan County Jail after their arrests on aggravated assault and attempted kidnapping charges in a Sunday night incident on Ross Road in northern McLennan County. Michael Allan Hofstetter, 45, and Kayla...