Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Mayor Meek announced the news during his State of the City speech on Sept. 25 where he stated that he will not be running for mayor or any other political office.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized $7.1 million in cocaine and heroin at the Pharr International Bridge.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred Monday.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 3:08 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
A Texas woman has been accused of embezzling nearly $800,000 from her employer in Montgomery County for years.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Texas Historical Commission unveiled a historic marker in Groesbeck Saturday.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:18 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Mexican singer Peso Pluma has canceled his shows across the United States following threats from a drug cartel in Tijuana, according to reports from The Los Angeles Times.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Armed Forces Medical Examiner, based on the Army CID investigation and autopsy results, ruled Basaldua-Ruiz’s death a suicide, states Army CID in a news release.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Sgt. Willie J. Baty, who was killed during the Korean War, will be buried Sept. 15 with the Tree of Life Funeral Directors performing graveside services preceding the interment.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Kahlis Willis, 18, is charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of Freddrick Johnson, 12, following an argument Monday evening.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 1:22 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Chuck E. Cheese is giving away over 500 kids’ birthday parties during its debut Chuck E. Cheese Big Day of Birthdays to celebrate the time of year with the most birthdays.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 1:06 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Killeen ISD announced William Baker is the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources as he will succeed David Manley, who retired from KISD.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 2:12 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
A total of 23 people are injured after a vehicle crashed into a Denny’s Restaurant in Rosenberg, Texas.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 7:13 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
A total of 19 men have been arrested following a prostitution sting operation by the Waco Police Department along with other law agencies in the area.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 8:46 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for the aggravated robbery of two elderly women.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:56 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Gas prices fluctuate heading into a busy Labor Day weekend as crude prices jump following Hurricane Idalia’s wake, according to AAA Texas.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Through an app-exclusive offer, fans can enjoy a Blizzard Treat at participating locations for 85¢.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Thomas Wayne Schauer,42, was indicted Aug. 23 on charges of arson, a second-degree felony, that occurred July 26, 2022, along State Highway 317 in Temple, resulting in an approximate $842.65 in property damage.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The suspect is currently being held on a $1 million bond in the Bell County Jail.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Anyone with information is to call (254) 298-5500.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Two southern Arizona teens were sentenced in federal court on June 21, and July 26, respectively, following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that 150 Texas public schools have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2023-2024 school year, including 11 in Central Texas.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
City of Killeen is hosting a “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Aug. 24 at the KISD Pratt Learning & Leadership Center at the 505 block of East Jasper Road.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Gatesville Police Department received a call at 1:10 p.m. Aug. 22 to the area in the 400 block of State School Road.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The fire began around 3:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in the area of Hard Bargain, CR147, 146, 145, 132 and 62 in Gatesville.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:59 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Cameron Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla and KWTX Staff
Fire Chief Steven Wentrcek stated that when their crews got to the scene, the building was fully engulfed and additional calls from surrounding areas were called for help.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla and Joe Villasana
Police in the Houston area have identified Juan Carlos Garcia-Rodriguez as the person of interest in connection to the murder of 11-year-old Maria Gonzalez, who was found deceased by her father on Aug. 12.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 1:09 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Flores-Vasquez was arrested during a joint operation by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Department of Public Safety on Aug. 11 at Hyde Park Market in the 4429 block of Duval Street.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
A federal grand jury in Austin returned an indictment Tuesday charging a Manor man with wire fraud.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Midway Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved an unprecedented 18.5-cent drop in the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) tax rate.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:56 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Copperas Cove High School released students early Wednesday after a gas leak was detected.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 2:23 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Two Killeen schools have new leadership as the new school year begins for Killeen Independent School District.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Jaiden McGrew, 17 is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Killeen Police Department is asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a burglary case that occurred in April.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Five individuals were arrested by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office during a drug bust done in Central Texas.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:52 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate Highway 45, just south of Centerville.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 10:31 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Out of 77 school districts across the 12-county education service area of Region 12, one Central Texas educator was selected for the top elementary teaching award.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Back to school is around the corner and many events are happening throughout Central Texas for students and their parents.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla and KWTX Staff
Investigators with the Killeen Police Department and K9s are looking for possible human remains.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Two Central Texas cities have announced conservation methods due to being now in Stage 2 for drought response.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.49 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 10 cents more than on this day last week, and is 18 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Killeen Police Department is asking for the community’s help in a credit card abuse case.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the Zippy Food Mart located at 5201 Trimmier Road in reference to a burglary of a building.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 2:17 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Texans can get qualifying items in-store, online, by telephone, mail, custom order, or any other means, however, the sale must take place during a specific period.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 1:52 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Back to school is around the corner for many families across Central Texas, here are some resources to help students and their families to adjust to the school year.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:01 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Houston Police Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for a robbery by force.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
Police say Zavala Lopez admitted to leaving the baby face down in the toilet and did not check for signs of life or try to do CPR, according to KHOU.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 1:14 PM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Temple Police Department is offering a free event for children and parents with schools starting around the corner.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 8:57 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
The Killeen Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack and stroke.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:43 AM CDT
|By Angela Bonilla
National Whataburger Day honors what the founder, Harmon Dobson, started over 70 years ago while looking toward a bright future.