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Local leaders travel the globe to combat human trafficking
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A McLennan County judge and a prosecutor traveled the globe recently to join forces with Asian officials in the worldwide battle to curtail human trafficking. Judge Gary Coley Jr. of Waco’s 74th State District Court, McLennan County Assistant District Attorney Liz Buice, Unbound Now founder Susan...
Dozens gather for McLennan County peace officer memorial service
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Dozens gathered at Indian Spring Park in Downtown Waco for the annual McLennan County Peace Officer memorial service. The event is held to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our area. Bagpipes filled the void as families and first responders gathered to give flowers to the heroes written […]
McLennan Co. D.A.’s Office solves 16-year-old hit-and-run case
Waco, TX (FOX 44) – The McLennan County District Attorney’s Office has closed a 16-year-old cold case involving the death of Bree Breichner. Breichner died in a hit-and-run crash in Bruceville-Eddy in 2008. She was 17 years old. Gregory McLean accepted a plea deal to serve four years...
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