Nate Smith
News Reporter/Producer
Waco, Texas

Nate Smith is a Baylor Alum from Porter, Texas who decide to extend his stay in Waco by joining KWTX as a News/Digital Content Producer.
During his time at Baylor, Nate spent time working for the school newspaper, the Baylor Lariat, in addition to interning for KWTX.
When he's not at work, you can probably catch Nate spending time outdoors with his beloved Red Heeler Reba, fishing, hanging out with friends and family, or watching sports.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Nate Smith
A viral internet trend has Left kia and Hyundai owners increasingly vulnerable to car theft.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 7:44 AM CST
|By Nate Smith
This year, probably the most notable new addition to the fair, is actually it’s schedule.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Nate Smith
A group in Belton is looking to pass a law that changes the limitations on alcohol sales in their city.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 12:23 PM CST
|By Nate Smith
The foundation has a program called saving 22, which is dedicated to giving veterans the resources necessary to pursue an artistic outlet.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Nate Smith
Between now and Christmas, the food care center in Killeen is preparing to give out over 2500 holiday meals.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 10:01 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
the exhibit includes a variety of interactive games that allow people to immerse themselves into the world of dairy farming.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
All weekend, Calina Mishay will be painting a 10-12 foot tall pair of boots near the BASE and gate one at the fair.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
His service will be on Saturday Oct. 14 in the Lorena High School Performing Arts Center starting at 3:00 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
If you’re a foodie, Waco may be the place to be this weekend as a familiar tradition resumes following a four year hiatus.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Starting on October tenth, the relationship clinic will host a weekly group therapy session designed specifically for black men, called “the brothers”.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Concerned residents say that part of the highway has become a hot spot for car accidents.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Tucked away in a strip center off of East Waco Drive, just before you get to Martin Luther King Jr. Bvld., is Papa Jack’s Barbecue.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
While both the fair and rodeo remain largely unchanged, the event’s organizers did make a few additions in hopes of improving your experience on the fairgrounds.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Friday morning, the 1st Cavalry Division capped off their 102nd birthday celebration at Fort Cavazos.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith and Joe Ashley
While the officer was attempting to do a traffic stop, he was involved in a crash with a red compact car that was going eastbound on Poage Avenue.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 9:07 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
The Coryell County Sherriff’s office says they recovered a un-used explosive device off of State Highway 36 near Flat Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 4:37 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
After an outage early Sunday morning, the Waco Police Department says that their 9-1-1 and non-emergency phone systems have been restored.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
The Texas regulatory consistency act, which critics have nicknamed the “death star” bill, lets the state override local ordnances in areas like agriculture, finance and occupations code.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Sept. 1 marks the start of the 2023-24 dove hunting season.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Waco Police Department officers are currently on the look out for the suspect in a shooting that occurred overnight.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 10:15 AM CDT
|By Megan Boyd and Nate Smith
Police chase ends with suspect in custody after he fired at officers in pursuit down the interstate.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:26 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
3,650 miles is the distance from Kempner, Tx to Maui. Although she couldn’t be much further from her home, Maui native Angelina Cain is still feeling the pain of watching a place she holds close to her heart go up in flames.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
They hosting defending state champion China Spring, and they’re not only preparing for a potential record crowd, but for record high temperatures as well.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
By design, water is supposed to be pumped from the Bosque River, into the wetlands, and eventually back into Lake Waco. However, the water levels in the bosque are so low, that water isn’t making its way into the wetlands, so it never gets to the lake.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Despite popular belief, dry weather doesn’t mean you’re off the hook when it comes to protecting yourself from mosquitos.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
In Texas, newly passed house bill 114 requires that students who sell, give, have or use a vape within 300 feet of school property be sent to a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP).
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 9:31 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office made a trio of arrests in connection to stolen equipment from United Rentals early Sunday morning.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
The heat causes issues ranging from turbulence while the plane is in the air, to restrictions on how much fuel or cargo a plane can hold, and even has an impact on how many passengers are allowed to board a flight. This is due in large part to thin air changing the amount of weight it’s safe for your plane to carry.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
The Book Cellar in Temple in business for nearly half a century, but according to a Facebook post made by their owner, they’re worried that they’re going to have to close their doors soon.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 10:34 AM CDT
|By Nate Smith
The Texas A&M Forrest Service says the fire is 80% contained.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Nate Smith
Another major road block is being cleared in an effort to build a major East to West interstate through Central Texas.