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I-35 closed through Lorena for crash
LORENA, Texas (KWTX) - Traffic is heavily backed up on and around Interstate 35 through Lorena after a wreck at mile marker 321 at 6:30 Thursday morning. Lorena Fire Department says I-35 southbound would be closed while crews worked to clear the wreckage. No word on injuries associated with the...
Friday Night Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected on Mother’s Day, but the severe weather threat is low. Some storms could become strong with threats for hail, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the 70s. Storms will be exiting the area to the east on Monday.
Waco bug companies get service calls due to severe weather and flooding
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — The amount of rain we’ve received this spring is bringing out a lot of creepy crawlers. The humidity isn’t helping either and bug companies are having to take specific work calls due to flooding. Bug companies in our area are receiving service...
Yelp's 'Top 100 Barbecue Spots 2024' list names two Central Texas restaurants
BELTON, Texas — If you're a native Texan, chances are you have a love and chronic hankering for some delicious barbecue. While most of us have our own "Best" barbecue spots, Yelp did some research around the US and compiled their Top 100 BBQ Spots 2024 list and it names two Central Texas spots!
Waco Fire's Technical Rescue Team reminds people about flood safety
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Many areas of Central Texas are still flooded after heavy rainfall over the last two weeks and the ground completely saturated, meaning any more rain could lead to flash flooding. According to the national weather service, most vehicles can lose control in as little as six...
Local flower shops report lower sales ahead of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and that means that some of the busiest places right now are flower shops. Just like many other businesses right now, flower shops are also feeling the impacts of inflation with the rising costs of flowers and supplies. Bretne is the manager of Flower...
New Baylor alumni share life goals post-graduation
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — 3,500 Baylor graduates are walking across the stage this weekend armed with necessary skills to take on the world. Some of these students like Kyle Pizzichillo graduated high school during covid and is now entering life outside the classroom. “I graduated in 2020 and I didn’t really get a ceremony. […]
Waco Mayor Dillon Meek reflects on his term as mayor, passing torch to mayor elect Jim Holmes
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Waco Mayor Dillon Meek is passing the torch to Mayor-elect Jim Holmes as his term is coming to an end. Voters elected Holmes to replace Meek, who chose not to run for re-election. Meek served on Waco’s city council from 2015-2020 and has been mayor since...
WVU’s Lily Haught sets personal best in Waco
The West Virginia University track and field team completed the first day of the 2024 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Waco, Texas on Thursday night. Freshman Lily Haught notched a personal best in the women’s 400-meter hurdles late into the evening with a time of 1:02.23.
Waco man stole iPhone 8 at gunpoint, threatened Facebook sellers who refused to meet with him via messenger: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Arturo Israel Moreno, 24, is charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon after he stole an iPhone 8 from a Facebook seller at gunpoint, an arrest warrant states. The armed robbery happened on March 9 at the URSA Apartments located in the 2200 block of...
Bobblehead featuring piece of court from Baylor 2021 Men’s Basketball Championship go on sale
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is selling officially licensed Baylor Bears 2021 Men’s Basketball Game Used Championship Court Bobbleheads. The bobblehead features Baylor’s mascot, Bruiser, standing on a piece of the court that Baylor played on when they won the 2021 Men’s...
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