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Waco Salvation Army needs summer volunteers
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Waco’s Salvation Army says it is in urgent need for volunteers to serve dinners throughout this summer. Volunteers are needed from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for dinner service at The Salvation Army Community Kitchen, located at 300 Webster Avenue. They can be 16 years of age with parental supervision while serving, or a minimum of 18 years of age. Volunteer needs run through the end of August.
Bullard softball is headed back to Regional Final after 3-2 win over Robinson
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) — The Bullard Lady Panthers are headed back to the Regional Finals after getting a walk-off victory at home over the Robinson, 3-2, in Game Two of the Regional Semis on Friday. Bullard will now get ready to take on Liberty, who knocked the Lady Panthers out of the postseason a year […]
Waco ISD Board to vote on last round of retention bonuses
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Waco Independent School District trustees were set to vote on one more round of retention bonuses in their scheduled Thursday night board meeting. Over the past three years, the Board has approved various retention incentives to keep qualified staff on board while addressing a changing economic climate.
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Storm chances return Wednesday night, with more widespread showers and thunderstorms expected on Thursday. Severe storms will be possible during the period. Locally heavy rainfall would reaggravate flooding concerns across the region.
Two $4,000 scholarships from Southern Careers Institute still up for grabs in Waco
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department's Community Opportunity Event may be over, but there is still a chance for Central Texans to win scholarships from the Southern Careers Institute (SCI). Southern Careers Institute is offering two $4,000 scholarships for those who are looking to continue their education at...
Body identified after being found along Brazos River in Waco
WACO, Texas — The body that was found along the Brazos River, just north of Jacob's Ladder, in Waco Friday morning was identified as a Bellmead missing man. Around 8:17 a.m., the Waco Police Department received a call about a body found along the river. Later that day, police...
Ascension hospitals experiencing delays after ransomware attack
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Over the past few days KWTX has gotten multiple reports of longer than normal wait times at Ascension Providence. But we haven’t been able to confirm exactly how long those times are. Ascension hospitals across the state and nation are experiencing delays due to a...
McLennan Community College returns to NJCAA World Series
WACO, Texas — McLennan Community College took down Midland to clinch the Region V championship and a berth into the NJCAA world series. "Our entire mentality this entire year has been next guy up, next guy up, and picking each other up," head coach Tyler Johnson said. "It was...
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Warm temperatures and high humidity will push afternoon heat indices to around 100 degrees for the majority of the region on Tuesday. While ambient temperatures will be a bit lower, it will feel quite hot. With plenty of end of school outdoor activities this time of year, make sure to beat the heat by drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing, and taking breaks indoors.
Waco HS on alert because of police activity at construction site
Waco (FOX 44/KWKT) — Waco High School went into a secure position Monday morning because of a police activity. Secure position means students and staff stay indoors and the doors remain locked. The secure position was lifted later in the morning. Waco High School Principal Sterlin McGruder sent an...
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