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Woman dead after her car was hit by a train near Wortham, DPS says
WORTHAM, Texas — A woman is dead after her car was hit by a train while crossing the tracks near Wortham, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). According to DPS, Troopers responded to a crash on CR 1001 near SH 14, north of Wortham, around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
Victim identified in deadly multi-vehicle crash near I-35
WACO, Texas — A 71-year-old passenger is dead following a crash involving three vehicles in Waco. Waco police said Jane Shwarz was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that took place on Wednesday, May 15. According to the Waco Police Department, they were called to a crash that took place...
Ex-Baylor basketball standout Carlos Briggs charged with 2nd DWI, alleged cocaine possession
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Carlos Mitchell Briggs, 61, a former standout basketball player with Baylor University, was charged with his second DWI and two counts of possession of a controlled substance after his arrest following a traffic stop in Waco, arrest warrants state. Briggs, who already had a DWI conviction...
Waco police asking for help finding friends, family of nonverbal man
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding friends or family of a nonverbal man. Police says the man can’t speak and they’re unsure who he is. Police are looking for additional information to help reunite the man with friends...
Targeted attacks on police officers are up; new federal laws proposed to protect law enforcement
CENTRAL TEXAS — The number of people targeting police officers has risen significantly according to the FBI. In Washington, D.C., lawmakers are discussing several new laws that would protect officers. 25 News Senior Reporter Lauren Adams did some digging into those new bills. Tracy O’Connor has been a Robinson...
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...
Salvation Army Community Kitchen urgently needs volunteers for the summer
WACO, Texas — Salvation Army faces a shortage of volunteers to serve meals during the upcoming summer months. The Salvation Army Community Kitchen is located downtown at 300 Webster Ave. However, with the departure of Baylor University students for the summer, the kitchen finds itself with a significant decline...
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