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Owners of a bar less about a mile away from Waco Regional Airport are unsure what to expect for business Saturday ahead of former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally, but they are hoping the expected large crowd will help their small business.

A nonprofit in Whitney, known as Veterans Pardners, is helping veterans in rural Hill County communities who may not have access to a variety of resources.

A group of Waco developers are moving forward in converting the former historic Anheuser-Busch building into a flourishing market, aiming to cater to locals and bring them to the booming downtown area.

A Central Texas teen who was in foster care now has a place to call home, and her adopted mother actually found her by watching a KWTX report all the way in Ohio.

Belton ISD is partnering with the City of Belton to implement road closures in front of two Belton schools on N. Blair St. downtown.

Freight Icehouse and Yardbar in Waco is hosting a family-friendly ‘Lucky Leprechaun Party” with the goal of raising money for The Cove nonprofit organization that helps youth experiencing homelessness.

City of West officials and residents headed down to the state capitol Wednesday to showcase the city’s Czech heritage.

The recent train derailment in Ohio, which led to a toxic chemical release, and the derailment in Oklahoma have spiked a Central Texas resident’s concerns about the track that runs behind his home.

About 600 Midway High School Seniors will be scattered across the Waco and Hewitt areas Wednesday to participate in community service at nearly 20 different locations.

The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport will be adding some energy-efficient improvements using the $5 million grant the airport received from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program.

The Wolfe family needs to purchase a new wheelchair accessible van for little Addie.

A new nonprofit in Freestone County, Going Ballistic, is aiming to supply rural county law enforcement with lifesaving equipment to prevent tragedies like the Uvalde school shooting.

Central Texas skateboarders are excited to use the revamped skate park at Conder Park in Killeen.

The City of Waco recently launched the Balance the Budget Simulator to gather residents’ input on projects that will go into the budget proposal for the Capital Improvement Plan.

The Barrow Brewing Company’s first Texas Pizza Fest in Salado started as local businesses coming together for a fun Saturday afternoon; however, it became a big event with an overwhelming response from the area.

Crews from Central Texas Fire Departments are tackling thousands of acres of wildfires in West Texas after a Texas program deployed the crews to help with massive wildfires across the state.

A group of Central Texas law enforcement officers teamed up to start the Heart of Texas Public Safety Historical Center, a nonprofit and educational center that will honor public safety officers and educate the community about their importance.

The City of West will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday night to discuss an ordinance that could prohibit overnight parking in downtown West year-round or the day of the city’s Westfest Parade.

Valley Mills residents have been struggling with water leaks and boil water advisories recently, but that's about to come to a close as a federal project to bring high-speed internet to the area is almost complete.

A new group is uniting Black fathers together to support and encourage one another to spend quality time with their children by hosting activities, gatherings and its first Father Daughter Dance.

The City of Lott is hopeful that two local best friends’ downtown project will revamp the city and possibly save the city from financial struggles.

As some Central Texas communities continue to recover from the recent ice storm, Gov. Greg Abbott added Falls County to the state’s disaster declaration while also requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for federal assistance.

A McGregor resident is sharing her love of Carnival season and Mardi Gras by decking out her front yard in a unique way, hoping to enlighten the community about the world-wide traditions surrounding the holiday.

A KWTX viewer anonymously donated two weeks of free hotel stays to a Temple family who lost their home in a fire during the recent ice storm.

After receiving a failing Global credit rating for years, the City of Marlin announced their rating improved to an A-plus, helping the city receive and move forward with grants and bonds like the street repair bond.

Following the results of a recent district-wide survey, Killeen ISD is moving to the next phase of taking actions based on those results, and one of the next steps is improving the culture and climate of the workplace for staff.

Central Texans are receiving their Valentine’s Day arrangements all day, but those bouquets are more pricey than usual.

Waco High School students will see a change in safety procedures Monday morning after Waco ISD administration stated recent incidents sparked these concerns.

After three years of waiting for the relaunch of the Starbucks Coffee Academy, a Mexia Starbucks employee went through an extensive program to become a Starbucks Coffee Master, receiving the coveted ‘black apron.’

The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is visiting the Waco Veterans Affairs Regional Office Thursday for the PACT Act hiring event.

The City of Temple released statements from the Mayor and Chief of Police Tuesday night.

The City of Marlin declared a local state of disaster Monday evening, hoping to receive funding to recover from last week’s winter storm.

Marlin ISD welcomed students back to school Tuesday after campuses lost power for about five days during and after the winter storm.

Texas Parks and Wildlife awarded the City of Belton a $750,000 grant to fund a city park surrounding the historic standpipe water tower landmark.

The McGregor Volunteer Fire Department is putting on a unique type of fundraiser this year, including a ‘dinner with giraffes’ auction and a Valentine’s Day Experience raffle at Blue Hills Ranch.

Thousands of Central Texans remain without power this morning as crews continue to restore power following damages from the winter storm.

A handful of school districts across Central Texas delayed the start of the school day and reopened mid-morning Thursday; meanwhile, many school districts remained closed.

After receiving a lot of calls and emails concerning lights at Long Branch Park, the City of Killeen announced plans to upgrade the 35-year-old, dysfunctional lights for daily use of the tennis and basketball courts.

The Central Texas Girl Scouts are back again selling cookies throughout the area, and Waco’s Girl Scout troop is partnering with local coffee shop, Dichotomy, to create a cookie-inspired latte.

Marlin residents could soon start seeing progress of a multi-million dollar grant awarded to the city four years ago to improve murky water, corroded pipes and flooding in the city.

The City of Waco along with other organizations and corporations in the area, including Keep Waco Beautiful, kickstarted the Glass for Good program in the community to make it easier for residents and businesses to recycle glass materials while also helping the environment.

The City of Waco announced one of the many up-and-coming projects downtown; the AC Marriott will be joining the handful of hotels downtown, benefitting both visitors and locals.

The nonprofit, Greater Waco Sports Commission, is reopening applications for its Team Waco program for training and competing in the Ironman, and the organization hopes to also expand its outreach to help more amateur athletes in the community.

After Gov. Greg Abbott announced banning TikTok on government-issued devices, some Central Texas colleges and universities implemented policies to block the usage of the video-sharing app on campus, while others are continue to discuss possible policies.

Baylor’s Planetary Research Group is starting off the semester with a $260,000 grant from NASA to assist in research about the light-colored volcanoes on the moon.

Loads of Cedar pollen continue to blow through Central Texas, and the severe drought in the summer and extremely low temperatures in December may cause higher levels of cedar pollen and more cases of cedar fever.

The Killeen Service Platoon is partnering with the city of Harker Heights to restore parts of Carl Levin Park, hoping to bring the community together in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of community service.

Copperas Cove High School students are learning and applying their skills by running a coffee shop for the school.

The Bowen Family Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network to help fund an industrial kitchen for DOBEY Drop-In Center for youth experiencing homelessness.

The 2021 freeze affected many Central Texans, but the effects from the freeze are still lingering for two new Temple residents.