Hannah Hall
KWTX Morning Reporter
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Hannah Hall joined KWTX in July 2020 as a morning reporter. She previously reported in Harrisonburg, Virginia for two years.
It’s been a tough year and a half in the classroom for both students and teachers, but a local organization is working to bring together ways for kids to learn this summer, while still having some fun.
Fans lined up outside Waco stores to get their hands on some brand new national championship gear after Baylor defeated Gonzaga to win the NCAA National Championship.
A man found dead along a Central Texas highway had been seen hitchhiking earlier in the day, authorities said Tuesday.
A recent CDC study has found the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are highly effective in protecting people from getting the virus. As it turns out, some of that study was done right here in our backyard.
Tuesday was National Doctor’s Day, and while this past year was difficult for all healthcare workers, a local doctor said it has also been a rewarding year.
Local investigators Monday identified a man who was struck and killed on Interstate 35 by an 18-wheeler whose driver did not stop.
A warm bed, shelter and food in the fridge are things that can be taken for granted at times, but they can be hard to access for homeless young adults in the community.
A Central Texas animal shelter is housing 200 animals and continues to fill up in the wake of the historic February freeze.
A crash involving an Amazon truck caused backups Thursday morning on Interstate 35 in Central Texas.
Authorities spent a second day Wednesday recovering “tons” of stolen items from a rural Central Texas home following the arrest of the resident late last week.
Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of love from a four legged friend. A local school district is working with Tarleton State University to bring that to students.
Moving to a new place can be difficult, especially when you don’t know anything about your new home. The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce is hoping to make the transition easier for soldiers coming to Central Texas with a series of videos.
It’s an exciting time for basketball in Waco, with both Baylor basketball teams heading to the NCAA tournament. But the basketball fun won’t end, even when March Madness does, thanks to a new team in the city.
A Central Texas hospital was locked down Wednesday as police searched for a suspect after an assault.
About four in ten adults experience some kind of sleep issue during a year, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only brought on more problems. A new sleep center in Waco is ready to help people get better rest.
Drivers on southbound I-35 in Waco will notice some major changes beginning Tuesday night as southbound travel lanes will be shifted onto newly constructed lanes.
The state's education commissioner has made a decision that should take some pressure off Texas public school districts.
A stretch of northbound Interstate 35 was closed down Monday morning after a multi-vehicle crash.
A local research institute has created a program to help parents deal with the stresses of the pandemic
There’s been a big spotlight on police officer training over the last year, and the Belton Police Department is bringing in a new program it hopes will continue to build community trust.
A teenager who was critically wounded in an early-morning shooting has died at a local hospital.
One Central Texas city is stepping up to help residents who are struggling to complete applications for assistance from FEMA in the wake of the historic winter storm.
Belton ISD wants to gather feedback from the community as it looks toward the next steps for the district. In order to do that, Belton ISD is holding several community forums for people to share their thoughts.
There was a big push for people to get flu shots this year because doctors were concerned about the possibility of twin pandemics, but doctors just aren’t seeing many flu cases this year.
Police are trying to identify a suspect after an early-morning shooting at a bar that sent a man to a local hospital in critical condition.
Two weeks after freezing temperatures rolled in, one of the largest school districts in the state are heading back to the classroom Thursday morning.
One Central Texas teenager is dead and a second was jailed Wednesday after an early-morning shooting.
The fire still burns caused by an incredible explosion in Milam County is still burning Wednesday morning.
After last week’s winter storm, Baylor Scott & White said there is an urgent need for blood and platelet donations.
Water issues have been front of mind for many in Central Texas this week, but those concerns aren’t going away soon, according to a local plumber.
The recent winter weather has disrupted the vaccination process for the area, but the Waco-McLennan County Health District is working to get vaccines out to people.
After lots of ice and sleet, the roads around Central Texas aren’t in the best condition, but TxDOT is working to clear the roads.
Caritas of Waco was helping get food on people’s tables long before the pandemic started. Since COVID-19 started spreading, Caritas has been working hard to keep up, and it’s looking for some extra help.
When the pandemic started, the need for foster families across Texas did not stop, but the state needed to find a new way to host information meetings.
Nearly a year into the pandemic, and events are still not back to normal, but a local film festival is getting creative to make the best of it.
The construction along I-35 in Waco has been challenging for drivers in the area, but it has also impacted local businesses.
The Alzheimer’s Association in Waco said dementia is already isolating, even before a global pandemic. Almost a year after the COVID-19 pandemic started, it’s not clear what the impact on people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers will be.
Tax season is right around the corner, and when you sit down to knock them out, you might notice a few changes from last year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the shortage of nurses, but Tarleton State University hopes a $1.5 million gift for nursing scholarships will help students overcome the financial barrier of attending school.
When it’s time for soldiers to leave the army, many say it’s hard to take the next step in life. There’s a program for Fort Hood soliders to get them started on a new path.
If you visit the Dr Pepper Museum in downtown Waco, you probably think you’ll just learn about the soda. But according to museum staff, there is also a spooky side, and you can see it in one of their ghost tours.
Healthcare and the COVID-19 vaccine are priorities for new president Joe Biden, and it’s something the Waco community is talking about as well.
Inauguration Day is usually full of tradition and symbolic ceremonies, but this year those traditions will look a bit different.
The pandemic pulled back the curtain on the problems people have getting online. Some rural areas struggled to access the basics, once the world went virtual last March. However, the state legislature is considering some solutions.
COVID-19 has stopped people from celebrating many things this past year, but it can’t stop the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A local group that looks out for homeless youth is expanding its reach.
School districts make a lot of decisions that affect students, but they’re not always involved in the process. Belton ISD is hoping to get their students more involved in district decision through a a student council.
The Salvation Army does a lot of good in Waco and the surrounding areas, and the organization is able to do so much good partially because of the help it gets over the holidays. However, the red kettle collection was affected by the pandemic, like many other things this year.
One Central Texas school superintendent is encouraging teachers to help their students understand what happened in Washington, D.C. as pro-Trump demonstrators stormed the U.S. Capitol.
It can be a struggle for military spouses to find jobs, but through the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership, more companies are promising to hire them.