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Updated: 2 hours ago
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The state reported more than 7,300 new cases of COVID-19 and the regional count rose by almost 400 on the first day of the long Independence Day weekend Friday.
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A local call center that employed hundreds of area residents closed unexpectedly Friday as the Texas-based company that operated it announced that it’s ceasing operations.
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A woman who’s accused of helping her boyfriend dismember and bury the body of a 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier was transferred Friday from Bell County to McLennan County to face federal charges.
Updated: 8 hours ago
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The driver of an 18-wheeler led officers from multiple agencies on a chase through multiple Texas counties early Friday.
Updated: 10 hours ago
An early-morning shooting Friday sent one man to a local hospital.
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A multi-vehicle accident Friday backed up traffic on southbound Interstate 35.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order Thursday requiring residents of all counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases to wear face coverings in public areas that includes fines for violators.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Paul J. Gately
Area hospitals are managing the surge in COVID-19 cases in some area counties, but planners are considering what to do if they no longer can.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Rissa Shaw
With dozens of jailers quarantined for COVID-19,, inmates at the McLennan County Jail are now being tested for the virus, too.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By AP
A woman became verbally abusive and spit on the counter of a Texas 7-Eleven after being told she needed to wear a face mask in order to make a purchase.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Staff
Another local mayor wants to require residents to wear face masks in public when social distancing isn’t possible.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Staff
Researchers are looking for hundreds of volunteers for major local COVID-19 study.
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Glenn and Gertrude Richardson’s 72nd anniversary is Friday. Glenn passed away on June 1, and Gertrude passed on June 2.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Pete Sousa
Donnie has been in the foster care system for years, but that hasn’t put a damper on his sense of humor.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Ke'Sha Lopez
A lack of paper towels, buildup on a microwave and pantries and a missing thermometer caught the eye of inspectors in this week’s Restaurant Report Card.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 3:25 PM CDT
|By Staff
KWTX and III Corps and Fort Hood are joining forces to celebrate America's independence with a one-hour patriotic special featuring a tribute to everyday heroes followed by a 30-minute fireworks spectacular.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Megan Vanselow
Some Belton residents are planning a parade of their own to mark the Fourth of July after the city’s traditional century-old event was canceled because of concerns about the new coronavirus.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By AP
Officials say several college students threw “COVID-19” parties as a contest to see who’d get the virus first.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Staff
Two people are dead after an exchange of gunfire in an area subdivision.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 9:55 AM CDT
|By Staff
An ex-local teacher charged with improper relationship between educator and student had “sexual contact” with a male student about 15 times, according to an arrest warrant affidavit released Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Megan Vanselow
A suspect was in custody Thursday in connection with an attack on a local woman who was stabbed by a man who entered her home through a window.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press
Fort Lauderdale police posted a video on its official YouTube channel Wednesday that shows Florida police officers laughing and celebrating after shooting rubber bullets at a protest last month in which a Black woman was shot in the face and seriously injured.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Gordon Collier
A local arts group is stepping up to help area performers left struggling by restrictions intended to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By Staff
Another popular annual festival has fallen victim to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 10:36 AM CDT
Walmart is transforming 160 of its store parking lots into drive-in movie theaters starting in August.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:16 AM CDT
Blue Bell is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with milk and cookies, bringing back a fan favorite that has not been available in stores for several years.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By REESE OXNER
Nationwide, coronavirus transmission rates among children have appeared to be low, partly explaining the push to reopen schools. But Texas day cares are seeing cases increase quickly.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Joe Villasana
The mayor in this Central Texas city issued a local disaster declaration that mandates the use of face masks in all commercial buildings where social distancing is not possible.