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Police: Suspected racing ends in crash on Waco Drive
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Officers responded around 12:51 p.m. to reports of a vehicle driving recklessly and racing in the 4600 block of Waco Drive. According to information released by police, the driver lost control and spun out, striking two parked, unoccupied vehicles. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Keare Riley, was not injured and was reported to be okay.
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Waco man who used woman to lure robbery victim pleads guilty
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco man who used a woman to lure a victim into a gang-related armed robbery in May 2024 and then bragged about it on social media pleaded guilty Monday to a first-degree felony. Eliseo Carr, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in exchange for a...
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Local gang member placed on probation in beating of Waco couple outside taco stand
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - One of four alleged gang members charged in the brutal beating of a Waco couple outside a Waco food truck in October 2023 was placed on deferred probation Tuesday. Tyrell Deontae Reese, 30, pleaded guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity, a first-degree felony punishable by...
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WPD: Senior citizen set on fire after verbal altercation
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A 67-year-old Waco man has sustained third-degree burns after being set on fire following a verbal altercation. The Police Department tells FOX 44 News that officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Walnut Street at approximately 11:43 p.m. Friday regarding an unknown call. Officers arrived and discovered […]
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Friendship Villa planned to bring affordable housing, support services to Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A proposed affordable housing development in Waco would combine 65 apartments with support services for residents seeking to live independently. Friendship Villa is planned for an empty lot at 2001 South 18th St., next to the Waco ISD Transportation Center. The project is expected to cost about $20 million.
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Waco police take over investigation into disappearance of 16-year-old runaway reported missing near Baylor University
Waco, TX – The Waco Police Department has taken the lead investigative role in the search for 16-year-old Avery McGarry, who was reported as a runaway after last being seen carrying a green suitcase and wearing a dark-colored backpack. McGarry was reported missing to the Baylor University Department of...
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Waco man marks 50 years working at Oakwood Cemetery
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Joe Cervantez has worked at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco for 50 years. For half a century, he has helped make sure everything is ready when families arrive to say their final goodbyes. “This is something I’ve always loved to do and something I’ve always done,” Cervantez...
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Bitty & Beau’s Closing, New Coffee Shop with Same Mission Moving In
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Bitty & Beau’s, which employs adults with special needs, is closing on November 12th, but their mission is continuing on under a new name. Bitty & Beau’s opened in Waco back in 2021, and since then it’s been one of the few stable employment options for adults with special needs. […]
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More closures on Hwy 6 twin bridges Tuesday night
Waco, Tx ( FOX44) – Because weather delayed work scheduled for Monday, the twin bridges over Lake Waco were to be closed Tuesday night for transporting concrete bridge caps. The caps are part of the reconstruction of the bridges. Due to the size of the precast bridge caps, temporary rolling closures of State Highway 6 […]
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Rising utility and gas prices squeeze Waco laundromat owner and her customers
WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Rising utility and gas prices are not just hitting households — local businesses that provide essential services to the community are feeling the squeeze, too. WATCH HERE:. Laurie Leonard, owner of The Laundry Room on Speight Avenue in Waco, says keeping the doors open...
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Turkey distribution at Caritas of Waco helps families prepare for Thanksgiving
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - TXU Energy and Caritas of Waco partnered Monday to distribute turkeys to Central Texas families ahead of Thanksgiving. TXU Energy donated 250 turkeys for the event at Caritas, 300 S. 15th St. The turkeys were offered on a first-come, first-served basis during morning and afternoon distribution periods.
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Bosqueville twin brothers place first and second at UIL State Cross Country meet
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KWTX) - Bosqueville twin brothers Cristiano and Juan Tinoco placed first and second at the UIL state cross country meet in Round Rock on Friday, Nov. 6. Cristiano finished with a time 16:14.2, while Juan finished just four seconds behind with a time of 16:18.4. The brothers...