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'More than just a job' | Waco Police hiring 911 dispatchers
WACO, Texas — Looking for a new job? The Waco Police Department may have one for you. Waco PD announced the department is currently hiring 911 dispatchers. According to the department, the position is "more than just a job, it's an opportunity to serve and protect your community". As...
Woodway Public Safety Department searching for missing teen
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Woodway Public Safety Department is asking for the public’s help finding missing 16-year-old Makayla Renee Parks. Authorities say she was last seen on Sunday, April 28, at around 6:00 p.m. in the 6400 block of Woodway Drive carrying luggage. Parks is described as being...
McLennan County Extension to host 'Food Preservation Workshop'
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting the “Food Preservation Workshop” at the Extension Office, located at 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 76710. Class will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This hands-on class will teach you to prepare and can food...
China Spring residents picks up the pieces following Friday’s tornado
CHINA SPRING, Texas (KWTX) - The tornado in China Spring left behind major damage, leaving residents to pick up the pieces and their wallets. Some neighbors said they’re meeting with insurance adjusters soon and are a little nervous about hearing how much this will all cost. Some residents said...
24th annual Black Glasses Film Festival sets stage for ‘a good time at the movies’
Baylor’s annual Black Glasses Film Festival is preparing to cast the spotlight on 13 student-directed film productions from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Waco Hippodrome Theater. Maverick Moore, senior lecturer in film and digital media and Black Glasses film programmer, said this year’s submissions may have...
Crawford volunteer fire department helps alert residents during severe weather over the weekend
CRAWFORD, Texas (KWTX) - Whenever there is an emergency, such as a tornado or flash flooding, you will likely hear the sirens going off. This is one of the ways cities warn their residents that there is danger nearby and to find somewhere safe immediately. According to McLennan county emergency...
VIDEO: Confirmed tornado spotted north of Waco
MOUNT CALM, Texas — A confirmed tornado was spotted in Hill County on Friday as tornado warnings were issued for many North Texas counties throughout the afternoon. Storm chasers Connor Bond and Rachel Burduroglu sent WFAA video of the tornado spotted just north of Waco. Watch the video below:
China Spring homeowners regroup after Friday’s severe weather
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Homeowners in China Spring are making some living adjustments as they regroup from Friday’s severe weather. Fences are still down, roofs are getting patched up, and homeowners say repairs are going to be a high cost. ,”I think it’ll be around $30,000,” said homeowner Bobby Jones. Jones has lived in […]
City of Waco addresses flood waters coming from McGregor Airport into Waco neighborhood
WACO, Texas — Since 6 News shared a story regarding major flooding behind a neighborhood in Waco, the City of Waco and the City of McGregor explained to 6 News what's being done to fix the problem. On the weekend of April 27, the Waco area and most of...
Worth the wait: Senior class perseveres through COVID-19 to graduation
After drive-thru high school graduations, less than usual freshman years and four years filled with world issues that sparked student protests, the class of 2024 is finally getting the normal graduation it has been waiting for. Look, everyone’s college journey is different, but it’s safe to say each member of...
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