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Waco, TX

Waco, Tx (FOX44) – Because of anticipated high temperatures, the City of Waco and Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will open a cooling center for residents from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 11at the City of Waco Multi-Purpose Center, 1020 Elm Avenue. Air conditioning, seating...

Cooling center to be open in Waco Sunday

Marlin, TX

MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) - The City of Marlin, in partnership with Apple-Sport car dealership, is opening its first splash pad for families to enjoy just in time for summer. “In the summer, our kids didn’t really have nothing to do, so we wanted to be able to get them something positive to do, so, other words, they didn’t get into mischief,” City Manager of Marlin Cedric Davis said. “It’s also something that the family can enjoy as a whole, and, that way, they can actually have family time.”

City of Marlin plans to open first splash pad

Bellmead, TX

Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) – The City of Bellmead has set Saturday as a time for a community wide cleanup and will be providing facilities to help citizens in getting it done. Dumpsters and special trucks will be set up at the Bellmead Civic Center parking lot at 3900 Parrish Street to accept items to be discarded. Service will be provided until all the dumpsters are full. There will be one set aside for tires, but they ask that tires not be brought still on the rims. Up to ten tires per household will be accepted.

Bellmead sets community cleanup for Saturday

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - An eye-catching sea of sunflowers off a busy highway in Central Texas is catching the eyes of everyone, and their dogs!. Yes, even man’s best friend is turning out to get pictures with the gorgeous patch of sunflowers stretching nearly 200 acres off Highway 84 as you leave Waco in the direction of McGregor.

Sea of sunflowers off Central Texas highway captivating locals and travelers

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Local Waco oddities and collectibles store, Skellington Curiosities, recently held a "Goth Girl Carwash" and it looks like it was a blast. I don't know about you guys, but I'm pretty sure Lubbock should just open one of these full-time because we've certainly got enough hot goth chicks and dirty cars to keep the money flowing!

[WATCH] This Goth Girl Carwash Makes Me Want To Visit Waco, Texas

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — Caritas of Waco and TXU Energy are joining forces to help people beat the heat this summer. As a state known for its blistering heat during summers, Texans are in need of a safe and cool relief for the months ahead. Partners TXU Energy...

TXU Energy and Caritas Help Central Texans “Beat the Heat”

US105

Changes are happening for SNAP benefits in Texas, and if you find your amounts going down or disappearing entirely, there is help available in Killeen-Temple, Texas. The new changes are part of the recent debt ceiling negotiations, and are in addition to the ending of the emergency benefits that Texans were receiving.

Losing SNAP Benefits In Texas, Here Is What You Do

Killeen, TX

KDAF

Three of the most wanted fugitives in Texas were arrested last month, according to a statement issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Three of Texas’ most wanted arrested

Austin, TX

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco physician has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Baylor Scott & White Health, alleging the huge health care provider is wrongfully withholding Medicaid reimbursement payments from him. Dr. Darrell S. Wheeler, who has been a neonatologist in Waco more than 30 years, is...

Waco physician sues Baylor Scott & White Health Plan over Medicaid reimbursements

Salado, TX

A Salado, Texas man was finally indicted this week in Bell County on a felony charge stemming from being arrested after a car chase in February of this year. The alleged car chase incident began within the city limits of Troy when the Troy Police Department attempted to pull over a vehicle that had been clocked at over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 35.

Salado Texas Man Finally Indicted Nearly Four Months After Being Arrested

Harker Heights, TX

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library, Activity Center and the Harker Heights Healthy Homes Division are proud to partner with Operation E.A.T, which is a newly-developed community youth feeding initiative. The mission of this initiative is to provide fresh, kid-inspired meals...

Operation E.A.T comes to Harker Heights

KCEN

KILLEEN, Texas — A woman in Killeen was reportedly taken to the hospital in stable condition after being shot, according to the Killeen Police Department. Police say the shooting occurred around 12 p.m. in the 3200 block of Cantabrian Drive on Thursday, June 8. According to police, the victim...

Woman shot, airlifted to hospital in Killeen

Minnesota State

Georgetown, TX

KVUE

GEORGETOWN, Texas — A company that inspects and repairs railroads is expanding its facilities to bring a massive global technology center to Georgetown. Loram is a rail inspection and maintenance company based out of Minnesota. It currently has offices in Georgetown, but there are big plans to expand with a 92,000-square-foot facility. One of the big things Loram plans to do is build special trucks.

Loram plans to build 92,000-square-foot facility in Georgetown

Cedar Park, TX

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Akira Ross, 24, was pumping gas at a station in Cedar Park, an Austin, Texas, suburb, when she was shot and killed by a stranger, police say

A Woman, 24, Was Fatally Shot at a Texas Gas Station. Her Family Believes It Was Because She Was Gay

MCGREGOR, Texas (KWTX) - McGregor and Waco city officials met again Wednesday to discuss and ultimately approve the rezoning of an 88-acre lot next to the McGregor Executive Airport, which is proposed to become an upscale development. Currently, the zoning for the vacant space, which is nestled right off of...

McGregor, Waco officials vote to recommend approval of rezoning for upscale development on HWY 84

Oklahoma State

Bell County, TX

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - A Bell County jury on Friday, June 9, unanimously sentenced convicted killer Cedric Marks to death in the brutal killings of Marks’ ex-girlfriend and her friend in 2019. Marks - who acted as his own defense attorney - on May 24 was found guilty of...

‘Justice was served’: Jury sentences convicted killer Cedric Marks to death

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Mentorship is defined as the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person, who is involved with a company, or an educational institution. I feel that plenty of people here in the city of Killeen definitely fit that description and that truly makes my heart smile. I’m very excited to announce that the city of Killeen has launched a youth empowerment program to help disadvantaged children.

Have You Heard About New Youth Empowerment Program In Killeen, Texas?

Bryan, TX

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Bryan man is lucky to be alive after a vehicle crash in Burleson County on Monday morning. David Muñoz was on his way to work at the time of the crash. His fiancé, Daniela Cerrillo, says she only found out something was wrong when she got a call from his co-worker. David has spent every day in the hospital since the accident and his family is currently by his side.

Bryan man injured in crash near Caldwell has to postpone wedding this weekend

Leander, TX

Leander, TX — Avery Winkelman, an 11-year-old 6th grader from Leander, is a true fighter. Battling a rare disease, she recently underwent a major surgery at Cincinnati Children's called a TPIAT, where almost five of her organs were removed. Avery's journey would not have been possible without the tremendous support from her community and a special program.

TEAM AVERY: Leander community rallies around 11-year-old who just had 5 organs removed

Beverly Hills, TX

BEVERLY HILLS, Texas (KWTX) - A Central Texas couple has been arrested after allegedly shooting their neighbor’s dog Tuesday morning in Beverly Hills. Bobby Chandler, 64, and Angelita Chandler,70, have been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals, tampering with evidence, and possession of marijuana. A citizen of Beverly Hills...

Central Texas couple arrested for cruelty to non-livestock animals after shooting neighbor’s dog

TEMPLE, Texas — Belton Independent School District and the City of Temple teamed up to conduct an active shooter training exercise on June 7 to help better protect local schools. According to a statement by the City, the tabletop exercise was intended to enhance safety and security measures in...

Belton ISD and City of Temple join forces for active shooter safety exercise

Hewitt, TX

KLST/KSAN

HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) – While some high school students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, a Midway High School student is completing an intensive Navy program. Cecilia Winters is taking part in an eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at Delaware State University. She will earn […]

Midway HS student chosen for Navy Summer Flight Academy

BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – If you’re looking for a job in Bell County, there are two school districts that can help!. The Temple Independent School District will be hosting a job fair this Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Temple ISD Administration Building, located at 401 Santa Fe Way. The district is looking to hire for all positions for the 2023-2024 school year.

Central Texas school districts hosting job fairs

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The City of Killeen says the fire has been contained, and area roads have reopened to the traveling public. This comes after the Killeen Police Department announced Wednesday morning that some road closures were in effect due to a structure fire. Officers temporarily closed both eastbound and westbound lanes on Rancier Avenue, between Alexander Street and Stewart Street.

Killeen structure fire leads to road closures

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A 23-year-old man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Killeen. Killeen Police say that officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway at approximately 4:18 p.m. Saturday in reference to a major crash involving a pinned driver. When officers arrived, a driver and passenger of a vehicle involved were both transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Man dead, woman injured in Killeen crash

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - Cedric Marks, convicted in the murders of his ex-girlfriend and her friend, on Wednesday called himself to the stand to testify in his own defense as the state seeks the death penalty. The Killeen Daily Herald reported Wednesday that Marks recounted his multiple romantic relationships in...

Report: Convicted killer Cedric Marks calls himself as a defense witness during sentencing phase

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Still Hungry? Here Are 15 More Underrated Restaurants In Temple, Texas

A while back we asked fellow Central Texans one simple question. What are some underrated restaurants in Temple? While originally we only thought 15 places to...

Still Hungry? Here Are 15 More Underrated Restaurants In Temple, Texas

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