Hannah Hall
KWTX Morning Reporter
KWTX
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Hannah Hall joined KWTX in July 2020 as a morning reporter. She previously reported in Harrisonburg, Virginia for two years.
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After a tough journey in the foster system, Braxton Calvert found the family he's always wanted, and now it's official.
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On average, the Waco Police Department gets as many as three mental health calls a day, sometimes more. Now, the department is teaming up with Prosper Waco to make sure the community is getting the right help.
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A two-day search for a parolee who cut off his ankle monitor ended after a short chase and a 90-minute search Tuesday.
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A report early Tuesday morning of gunfire at one apartment complex near a local campus led to a drug arrest at a second complex nearby.
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Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting in late June in the parking lot of a local nightclub that left three people injured.
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Those “we’re hiring” signs are everywhere in Central Texas, and the city of Waco has one of its own. Now, they are hoping to make the application process easier for people who want to work for the city.
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The Temple Police Department said pay can be a reason why it can be hard to recruit new police officers, and right now, city council is looking at some possible raises.
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For weeks now, Congress has been hammering out a massive spending bill that would include infrastructure improvements. It’s a priority for President Joe Biden, but at least one local leader is showing his support.
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Killeen ISD is looking to fill more than 400 jobs, and the district hopes a job fair, with on-site interviews, will encourage people to apply for positions.
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Officers arrested a woman and recovered a vehicle taken from a local company after a brief pursuit.
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Police are investigating a late-night shooting in the playground area of a popular local park that left a woman injured.
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A Central Texas police department is facing the same hiring challenges as retail businesses and restaurants.
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Waco is getting almost $35 million from the stimulus package passed earlier this year, and now the city is working on how best to spend it.
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Nolanville wants to bring improvements and more affordable housing to one of its neighborhoods, and it has a new way to help that along.
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Temple College is one step closer to expanding its health sciences program, thanks in part to a grant from the federal government.
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Texas lawmakers returned to the Capitol Thursday in Austin to tie up some legislative loose ends.
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Tourism was almost completely shut down during the pandemic, but somehow, Waco Tours has come back better than ever after the crisis.
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It’s likely you, or someone you know, has taken care of a loved one on a long-term basis. According to AARP, people spend around $7,000 a year as caretakers on average.
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A house fire that broke out Tuesday morning near a local elementary school is being investigated as a possible arson.
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Across the state, STAAR scores were much lower than in 2019, especially for virtual learners, and that was the case in Central Texas as well.
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Fireworks and pets just don’t mix. The Humane Society of Central Texas said you can still have fun this holiday weekend, but there are a few things you can do to keep your pets safe and calm.
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Authorities have identified a Central Texas man who died after his pickup veered off a curve on a rural road and crashed into a fence.
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Even though life is getting back to normal, a local expert said adults and kids may still struggle with their mental health.
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Transitioning out of the military can be difficult, but a program from Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense hopes to make that easier.
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The city of Killeen is updating the comprehensive plan, and as part of that, it’s looking for feedback from residents. This week, people have a unique opportunity to get out into the city to participate.
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There are more than 900,000 jobs available in Texas, according to job sites from the Texas Workforce Commission, and a local program is helping people get more training to fill those positions.
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When you think of protective services, many may think about children, but similar services are available for adults.
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Central Texas teachers are getting a chance to learn more about what it’s like working in other industries.
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Time is running out to give your thoughts on a new bus route in the city of Waco.
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Forty years ago, three teenagers--Carl Baker, Anthony Freeman and Steve Booker--drowned while in custody of the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. The teens are known as the Comanche Three, and forty years after their death, the memories are still strong for Baker’s family.
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City staff started work on plans to convert Franklin Avenue into a two-way street to help with traffic, but after some initial work, it looks like the city will be pressing pause.
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The temperatures are toasty outside, and to help conserve energy, ERCOT is asking Texans to turn up their thermostats, but that may be a tough pill to swallow for some.
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City Center Waco has a new vision for downtown, including a plaza and walkway between Magnolia and downtown. If the plan is approved by city council, people could see changes as soon as next week.
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The Texans Recovering Together program has offered free counseling resources for over a year, and now, people in the community will be able to get that help into next year.
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Police have arrested a teenager in the shooting death of a local high school athlete and say the shooting was likely accidental.
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A foundation is working on a project aimed at expanding internet access to Central Texas residents.
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Life is returning to normal as COVID cases continue to drop, but people, especially veterans, could struggle to get back into that old routine. However, there is plenty of help available in the community and around the state.
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Virtual learning certainly came with its challenges this year, but a local school district had planned to make it an option again next year. Now, that’s not going to happen.
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According to AAA, the Lone Star State leads the country with the highest number of summertime crash deaths involving teen drivers.
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The Texas unemployment rate was down to 6.7 percent in April, but hundreds of thousands of jobs are still unfilled. If you need employment, the state has a new way to help.
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Waco is already home to plenty of statues and murals, but a local organization is working on a plan to bring even more art to the city.
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After more than 25 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove finally has a place to call its very own.
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One in five adults live with a mental illness. That’s according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and a local organization is bringing in a new way to train the community to help in times of crisis.
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This weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re breaking out the grill for the first time in a while, a local chef has some safety reminders.
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Since the pandemic started, the Waco Bicycle Club said there has been an increase in the number of people getting into cycling. While the club said that’s a positive thing, there are some safety tips cyclists can keep in mind to stay safe on the road.
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A Central Texas woman whose son drowned several years ago has made it her mission to advocate for water safety.
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Even though there were fewer drivers on the roads last year, TxDOT said more people died in crashes. Now, they’re reminding people to buckle up.
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A shooting during an argument Monday morning at an apartment complex sent a woman to a local hospital in serious condition.
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Summer camps and activities are filling up fast, but there’s a new soccer league coming to Central Texas.
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Sometimes a little help is all you need, and a Waco neighborhood is coming together to help a veteran with needed repairs.