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Targeted attacks on police officers are up; new federal laws proposed to protect law enforcement
CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — 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...
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...
District Attorney donates forfeited funds to Waco police for auto data investigative package
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - In this modern world of never-ending technological advances, law enforcement agencies know they also must continue to evolve to keep pace with the criminal element. That’s why McLennan County District Attorney Josh Tetens is dipping into his asset forfeiture fund to buy new software and hardware...
Friday Night Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
There is a low chance for a couple isolated thunderstorms along/north of I-20 this afternoon and evening. Severe weather is not expected, however IF thunderstorms develop gusty winds and hail would be possible. Tomorrow will begin a much needed several day reprieve from the daily rain chances. Expect high temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s by Saturday afternoon.
Defensive gem helps Baylor hold off Ragin' Cajuns in regional final nailbiter
It sure looked UL’s scrappy left fielder Maddie Hayden had delivered like she had so many times before. Down by a run in the sixth inning, Hayden singled to center with one out and a runner on second, but Baylor center fielder Taylor Strain had other ideas. Strain gunned...
Police: 18-year-old shot, killed on S. 12th street in Waco, suspect on the loose
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department released the identity of the 18-year-old who died following a shooting on South 12th Street Monday afternoon. Waco Police say Anthony Powe was gunned down outside an apartment complex in the 900 block of S. 12th Street before 12:30 p.m. Officers tried to perform life-saving measures before he was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Waco GoodFellas hosting crawfish boil to raise money to help families in need
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A local nonprofit that’s been helping struggling families for over three decades is hoping for a big financial boost this weekend at a Crawfish boil. The Waco GoodFellas is hosting the Crawfish boil at Lakeside Bar in Waco from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and all proceeds will go to funding the nonprofit’s mission of helping families in need, especially around Christmas time.
Lake officials prepping for summer drought after heavy rainfall
BELTON, Texas — The recent heavy rainfall has more than filled a number of Central Texas lakes after several years of them being at low levels. As of May 13, Belton Lake is at 100% capacity and the Waco Lake is 37% over capacity. The U.S. Core of Engineers...
Baylor delivers knockout with seven-run second inning to send top-seeded UL to loser's bracket
All of the excitement of a raucous NCAA softball regional crowd was gone in less than two innings. The Baylor Bears staggered top-seeded UL with a precision bunting game, and Aliyah Binford delivered the knockout punch with a grand slam to highlight a seven-run second inning in an 8-0 run-rule victory over the Ragin’ Cajuns on Saturday at Lamson Park.
Woodway girl bit by venomous copperhead in her own backyard: “my body felt like it was on fire”
WOODWAY, Texas (KWTX) - A 9-year-old Central Texas girl is recovering after a venomous copperhead snake bit her on a knuckle of her right hand two weeks ago in her backyard. Eden Sibley, a third grader at Live Oak Classical School in Waco, spent three days in the hospital and was given four anti-venom treatments.
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