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Six Lorena student athletes take part in school’s signing ceremony
LORENA, TX (FOX 44) — As the school year nears its close, Lorena High School held a signing ceremony on Wednesday, as six more student athletes took the next step in their athletic journeys. The six Leopards to put to paper on Wednesday were:. Clifton George – University of...
VIDEO: Confirmed tornado spotted north of Waco
MOUNT CALM, Texas — A confirmed tornado was spotted in Hill County on Friday as tornado warnings were issued for many North Texas counties throughout the afternoon. Storm chasers Connor Bond and Rachel Burduroglu sent WFAA video of the tornado spotted just north of Waco. Watch the video below:
TPWD Confirms Presence of Six Juvenile Alligators in Brazos River near Waco
Waco residents and visitors to the Brazos River might want to be on the lookout for the local wildlife, as six juvenile alligators have been confirmed to be living in the waters there. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) made the announcement after monitoring the area over the past year. These gators, which measure between one and four feet long, seem to be growing up in Central Texas, according to KENS 5.
Crawford volunteer fire department helps alert residents during severe weather over the weekend
CRAWFORD, Texas (KWTX) - Whenever there is an emergency, such as a tornado or flash flooding, you will likely hear the sirens going off. This is one of the ways cities warn their residents that there is danger nearby and to find somewhere safe immediately. According to McLennan county emergency...
What you need to know about Saturday’s election
Mclennan County, TX (FOX 44) – Jared Goldsmith is Mclennan County’s election administrator. He says, early voting saw low numbers. “A lot of important elections are going on around the county. So, hopefully we’ll see a lot of people come out and vote on election day,” he says.
Strong rainfall, flooding lead to road closures in Lorena
LORENA, Texas (KWTX) - The Lorena Fire Department in Central Texas shared photos of a massive sinkhole on a local road after the area received “anywhere from four to six inches of rain in a short amount of time.”. “There are still some closed roads so please do not...
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...
McLennan County Extension to host 'Food Preservation Workshop'
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting the “Food Preservation Workshop” at the Extension Office, located at 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 76710. Class will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This hands-on class will teach you to prepare and can food...
Bremond’s season continues after a 16-2 win over Mumford in the area round
NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) - Bremond beat Mumford 16-2 in the area round of the high school softball playoffs in Navaosta Tuesday night. The game was knotted at zero until Bremond plated four in the third. Mumford answered in the home half of the third scoring two runs. Bremond advances to...
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...
Community members celebrate the 75th anniversary of the D Brown Library
Community members in Rosebud gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the D Brown Library. That library opened its grounds in 1949 and holds lifelong memories of those in the community.
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