Ashley Ruiz
News Producer
Waco-Killeen-Temple
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Ashley is a Central Texan through and through. She grew up in an itty-bitty town between Austin and Houston called Giddings. After high school, Ashley attended Texas State University in San Marcos, where she studied Broadcast Journalism.
After college, Ashley worked in radio, at Audacy in Austin, Texas. When she had her fill of working in promotions, she moved back home to write commercials and become an on-air-personality at a little radio station in Brenham, the home of Bluebell ice cream.
In her free time, Ashley loves to explore Waco, and the surrounding areas, with her shih-tzu Remington. If you see her at a coffee shop, be sure to say hi!
Ashley's always looking to try something new. If you know of a good hole-in-the-wall or have a news tip... shoot her a message by email or on social media.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:49 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
According to authorities, the man withdrew a firearm from a holster on his hip.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:28 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Police search for a suspect after a man and a woman were shot Wednesday night.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
2 children killed, 2 adults seriously injured in multi-vehicle accident.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:39 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Rabies confirmed in a Gatesville raccoon.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:29 AM CST
|By Ashley Ruiz
The Temple Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that has left one person wounded.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Ashley Ruiz
The Harps say it was a "difficult decision", and thank everyone for their support over the years.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 9:52 AM CST
|By Ashley Ruiz
A man is dead, after being ejected from his vehicle during an accident on eastbound SH 9.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 5:09 AM CDT
|By Megan Boyd and Ashley Ruiz
What you need to know before you cast your ballot.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 4:53 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
The family’s cat was treated for smoke inhalation.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2022 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
The 15-year-old may be driving a white Ford Expedition.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 6:17 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Both the driver, and passenger, were hospitalized.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
He was last seen in the 2700 block of West Ave R.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 9:39 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
No injuries sustained in early morning structure fire
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 2:07 PM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Authorities have arrested Norman Nyamandi, 19, in connection to an early morning fatal crash Saturday morning.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz and KWTX Staff
A vehicle crashed into a pedestrian and left the scene,
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Local man accused of sexually abusing and exploiting 4 children.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 5:02 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Officers responded at around 2 a.m. Aug. 14 to a single-vehicle accident on the Interstate near exit 299.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 4:42 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
The suspect took cash, and fled the scene on foot.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 4:58 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
A man sustained life-threatening injuries after getting shot in Temple.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
The Temple Police Department has identified Casey Allen Stodgell,29, as the crash victim killed in a multi-vehicle accident Tuesday morning.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:25 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Authorities are working to determine if both shootings are connected.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 4:27 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was struck by the gunfire.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
One injured in the 700 block of N. Main St. in Temple.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
The Waco Police Department on Monday identified the man who died as a result of injuries sustained in a wreck on Saturday, June 16.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT
|By Tommy Witherspoon, Ashley Ruiz and Megan Boyd
KWTX has learned police were sent a screenshot from one of the girl's Snapchat stories with the message “help.”
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Northbound Highway 84 is reopened, after a car fire.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:50 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Waco fire forced to return to house fire after it rekindles.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: June 10, 2022
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 9:17 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: May 20, 2022
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:51 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz and Alfonso Rosales
Good News Friday: May 20, 2022
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 8:56 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: May 13, 2022
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 8:54 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: May 6, 2022
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: April 29, 2022
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 8:22 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: April 22, 2022
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 8:22 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: April 15, 2022
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 8:28 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: April 8, 2022
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:22 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: April 1, 2022
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 1:21 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Man surrenders to police after an hour and a half standoff.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 8:21 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: March 25, 2022
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 8:23 AM CDT
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday for 3/18/2022.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 1:34 AM CDT
|By Ashley Ruiz and Arlett Ramirez
Waco Police arrested a suspect after two women were fatally shot Monday night.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 8:11 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday- March 11th, 2022
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 8:06 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday- March 4, 2022
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 8:12 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday- February 25th, 2022
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 8:37 AM CST
|By Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday- February 18th, 2022
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 8:16 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday- February 11th, 2022
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 8:29 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday: February 4, 2022
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 7:53 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday is sponsored by Zimmerman Law Firm.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 8:15 AM CST
|By Arlett Ramirez and Ashley Ruiz
Good News Friday is sponsored by the Zimmerman Law Firm.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 7:23 AM CST
|By Ashley Ruiz
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