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Greater Jude Tabernacle second annual giveaway
The Greater Jude Tabernacle 2nd Annual Giveaway took place on April 13 at 135 County Road, Chilton. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free diapers and wipes, canned goods, personal hygiene and sundry products, candy, and gently used clothing and shoes were available, promoting sustainability and helping those in need. Chips, donuts, cookies, and plenty of cold water accompanied charcoal-grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. The best part? Witnessing a community fostering fellowship, seeing children at play, encouraging growth, and promoting outreach. Selflessly giving their time and talents, these volunteers connected with the Chilton community to make a real...
Weekend storm damage caused by 2 confirmed tornadoes in Central Texas
MANOR, Texas — Some Texans are still picking up the pieces after severe storms led to two confirmed tornadoes over the weekend. Sunday morning started with an EF-1 tornado ripping through parts of Manor and the ShawdowGlen area for nearly five miles, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Temple ISD teacher hoping to become America's Favorite Teacher
TEMPLE, Texas — Fourth-generation, Temple ISD teacher Jordan Beeman is hoping to win the America's Favorite Teacher contest where one educator will be gifted $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and a spotlight in Reader's Digest magazine. Beeman, who attended Temple ISD as a student, has been teaching at the...
Multiple vehicles struck during Temple shooting, police investigating
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - The Temple Police Department is investigating a shooting that struck multiple vehicles Saturday afternoon. On May 4, at around 5:30 p.m., officers were sent to the 1800 block of East Avenue K on reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, police say they found several vehicles...
Temple Police Department investigates aggravated assault, 2 injured
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Temple Police Department is currently in aggravated assault that left 2 injured Saturday night. Temple PD says that at around 10:12 p.m. on April 27, they were dispatched to the 1800 block of E Avenue K for reports of an aggravated assault. Once they got...
Blackcats halted by Troy in bi-district round of playoffs
The Mexia baseball team's first foray into the postseason playoffs in five years was a short one.Mexia lost to state-ranked Troy, 9-0, at Waco ISD Sports Complex on Friday night, May 3, to finish its season with a 13-12 record.Troy had beaten Mexia, 4-1, on Thursday and swept the best-of-three series.The game Friday was much closer than its 9-0 score indicated. The Blackcats stayed with Troy for five innings and trailed 1-0. But the Trojans pulled away with eight runs in the top of the sixth inning.For five innings, Mexia senior right-hander Brett Swift matched Troy's Joseph McMurtry pitch-for-pitch. The...
Clearing trend today, multiple chances for rain this week
TEMPLE, Texas — Today: Foggy start before a clearing; sunny this afternoon and 84. Winds light. Tonight: Partly cloudy, low 65. Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 65/84. A stray shower possible. Wednesday: Partly cloudy, 30% rain and storms, low 68 high 85. Thursday: 70% rain and storms, 68/83 and breezy southeasterly...
Two injured following shooting in Temple, police say
TEMPLE, Texas — Two people are injured after a shooting along the block of E Avenue K, according to Temple Police Department. TPD responded to the shooting at around 10:12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The shooting allegedly took place in the 1800 block of E Avenue K. According...
Car drives through Suzy Q's restaurant in Temple, authorities say
TEMPLE, Texas — A car reportedly drove through a local eatery in Temple on May 3, according to Temple Fire and Rescue. Temple Fire and Rescue said they responded to a report of a "vehicle vs. building" around 1:06 p.m. When crews arrived, they said they found a car completely inside Suzy Q’s Coffee Shop and Café in the Pecan Plaza shopping strip.
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