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State

Austin Police arrest teenager in brutal baseball bat murder

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KWTX Staff
The killing happened at the E Z Stop convenience store in the 1200 block of Kramer Lane.

Local

Copperas Cove ISD program pays for paraprofessionals’ college tuition

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Alex Fulton
CCISD’s Rising Instructors Soaring in Education (RISE) program is helping paraprofessionals finish out their college degrees for free and teach.

Local

Waco felon gets eight years in prison in sexual assault of incapacitated woman

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Tommy Witherspoon
The state waived a habitual offender designation as part of the plea deal.

State

Texas father accidentally shoots 9-year-old son, killing him

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Annie Gimbel
Law enforcement officials are investigating after a father accidentally shot his 9-year-old son on Aug. 9, killing him.

Local

Texas felon gets life in prison in brutal sledgehammer killing of Waco cousin

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Tommy Witherspoon
A six-time convicted felon who served time for multiple assaults was sentenced to life in prison Thursday in the beating death of his cousin in Waco.

Local

Driver attempting to pass several vehicles in a no-passing zone collides with pickup: DPS

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KWTX Staff
Both drivers were transported to Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest in Waco.

Local

Texas felon sentenced to life in prison for murdering cousin with sledgehammer

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tommy Witherspoon
Six-time convicted felon had been visiting his cousin in Waco for about a month when the murder happened.

State

A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By PATRICK SVITEK
Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

State

Texas gas prices lowest in the nation under $4

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Angela Bonilla
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.49 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel while the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.99.

Local

‘Without you, there would be no other professions’: Retired educator gives teachers advice about burnout, starting new school year

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Ally Kadlubar
A retired teacher gives teachers advice about starting a new school year and preventing burnout as a new year is not only hard and exciting for students but also teachers.
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Crime

Search underway after wanted sex offender flees from East Texas deputies

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
Cruse was last seen wearing black pants and blue shirt. He has a teardrop tattoo below his left eye, and full body tattoos from the neck down.

Local

Waco: Suspension Bridge restoration nearing completion

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Rissa Shaw
Now that the structural system on the historic bridge has been replaced, city officials say ‘the end is near.’

Local

‘What would I need to take’: Volunteer group to offer class helping with emergency response

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Michael A. Cantu
Of the many concerns about emergencies popping up, one of the more prominent right now, is wildfire danger.

Local

Central Texas man charged with intoxication manslaughter in wreck that killed brother

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
Man seen in Snapchat video with alcoholic beverages and doing donuts in pickup prior to deadly wreck, affidavit states.

Education

First year teachers hoping to avoid burnout as school year approaches

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:50 PM CDT
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By Conner Beene
Teachers return to the classroom at College Station ISD and are hopeful that this will be a school year they never forget.

Local

Love Temple TX: Nonprofit raises funds to fight hateful speech, send a positive message

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Josh Bowering
After an ad ran in a local paper condemning certain members of the community, a new nonprofit used their resources for good, letting everyone know they’re loved no matter who you are.

Local

Health officials explain how to get monkeypox vaccine in Central Texas

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Alex Fulton
Cases are rising but right now only a select few can get the monkeypox vaccine in Central Texas.

Local

Parents, school board member raise concerns about safety of new Waco ISD school design

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Katie Aupperle
Parents and board members are coming forward with concerns about the proposed design concept for the new schools to be built for Waco ISD.

News

Laredo officials address losing a million dollars in phishing scam

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Brenda Camacho
KGNS broke the news of a cyber scam that cost Laredo one-million in taxpayer dollars.

Local

Two additional cases of Monkeypox confirmed in McLennan County

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
The newly confirmed positive cases are two unrelated adult men, officials said.

National

President Biden signs PACT Act into law

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By David Ade
Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

News

Finalists named for H-E-B Quest for Texas Best 2022

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By KCBD Staff
H-E-B names its top 10 contestants for the Quest for Texas Best competition.

State

Texas state police can keep Uvalde records secret for now, judge rules

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By ZACH DESPART
A state district judge ruled Wednesday that the Department of Public Safety does not have to turn over records related to the Uvalde school shooting.

Local

City of West to host Rodeo Aug. 11-13

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By KWTX STAFF
The City of West will host their 75th annual “West Rodeo” from Thursday to Saturday at the West Fairgrounds.

Crime

Former Fort Bliss soldier pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a child

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Angela Bonilla
According to court documents, between November 2014 and December 2015, Lehew engaged in the continuing sexual abuse of a six-year-old child at a residence located on Fort Bliss. During this period, Lehew was an active-duty soldier stationed at the military installation.

Local

Waco family of 3 dies in fiery head-on collision with 18-wheeler

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:59 PM CDT
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By KWTX STAFF
Texas DPS Troopers responded to a major crash at 2:10 p.m. Aug. 9 involving a passenger car and a truck tractor semi-trailer.

Military

Lawmakers demand change as civilians are hit with “exorbitant” medical bills for emergency treatment at military facilities

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By TORI B. POWELL
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are calling on the Department of Defense to address its lack of financial relief provided for citizens who receive emergency treatment at U.S. military facilities.

State

Texas woman rescued from car moments before it’s swallowed up by sinkhole

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:52 PM CDT
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By LI COHEN, CBS News
A woman trapped in her car was rescued just moments before her vehicle was mostly swallowed up by a sinkhole.

State

Midland Sheriff issues First Day of School picture warning

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Macia
Criner says what can start off as social media stalking can turn into something more dangerous and so it’s better to be safe and limit the personal information you post.

State

Texas deputies searching for woman who allegedly sold rental car for more than $22K

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Angela Bonilla
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman connected to a car scam.

Local

Killeen Police search for missing woman last seen Aug. 2

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
Kayla Camille Kelly, 20, was last seen Aug.2 and reported missing Aug. 8.

Local

Summer hiring event in Belton helps fill job positions for almost 70 companies

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:28 AM CDT
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By Ally Kadlubar
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas is hosting their annual summer hiring event at the Bell County Expo Center Assembly Hall today as the Central Texas economy continues to grow, leaving an increase of job openings in the area.

State

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport evacuated

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:24 AM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
The Austin-Bergstrom Airport evacuated due to a fire alarm early Wednesday morning.

State

“He has total veto power”: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texas’ troubled power grid, sources say

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By MITCHELL FERMAN
Locked in a potentially tight reelection race and facing criticism over the grid’s 2021 collapse, the governor is exerting unprecedented influence over what the state grid operator shares with the public — and who will be its next CEO.

Local

Waco: Zoo expansion project $10 million short

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:31 AM CDT
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By Rissa Shaw
Inflation is taking its toll on one of the top tourist attractions in Central Texas.

Local

Man charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old Bryan girl one year later

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Conner Beene
JaQuan Harris was involved with a 14-year-old minor for four months during the summer of 2021

Local

‘High alert’ in Killeen as the possibility of wildfires creeping into residential areas remains

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Michael A. Cantu
Many fire departments are putting in more hours than they have in the past and for the most-part Central Texas has been spared from any major damage.

Local

Arrest made in Elm Mott game room shooting

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
Deputies arrested the alleged gunman in the shooting that left a person wounded at a game room in the area.

Regional

A&M Forest Service: firefighting aircraft crashes in Lake Livingston

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Katherine Griffith
The Texas A&M Forest Service says the pilot is being treated at the scene after being quickly rescued by citizens in a private boat and taken to shore.

Local

Triple digit heat has caused a vineyard’s grapes to ripen all at once

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Josh Bowering
The heat and drought we've been dealing with has affected water usage, its increased the fire danger and now is affecting how long it takes for certain berries to become ripe.

Politics

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By BEN FINLEY, The Associated Press
Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything.

Politics

Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By PATRICK SVITEK
The governor said Tuesday he has agreed to debate O’Rourke, his Democratic opponent, on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley.

Local

Texas felon accused of killing cousin with sledgehammer claims self-defense

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Tommy Witherspoon
Jurors in Waco’s 19th State District Court got crash courses in crime scene investigations and graphic autopsy results Tuesday during the second day of David Earl Johnson’s murder trial.

State

Police arrest 12 sex offenders in Operation Lubbock Tornado

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Natalie Faulkenberry
After a month-long operation, officers with the Lubbock Police Department have arrested 12 registered sex offenders.

Local

Deputies in Central Texas find body of man inside tent along I-14 near Fort Hood

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the body of a man was found Tuesday morning.

State

Texas father convicted of fatally shooting his 2 daughters

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A suburban Dallas man who evaded arrest for more than 12 years after being accused of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters in 2008 was convicted Tuesday in their killings.

Local

DPS identifies driver blamed for pursuit that ended in fiery wreck

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
An individual is in custody after a vehicle pursuit ended with a car erupting in flames.

State

Sextortion: Texas man who posed as teen to get nude photos of girls sentenced on child porn charge

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By KWTX Staff
A man convicted of posing a teenager in an effort to solicit sexually explicit images from underage girls has learned his punishment.

State

Texas men convicted in sex slave case sentenced to a combined 25 years in prison

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By Joe Villasana
The disturbing case involved a human trafficking victim advertised as a sex slave in a social media post.

State

Twice accused of sexual assault, he was let go by Army commanders. He attacked again.

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By VIANNA DAVILA, LEXI CHURCHILL AND REN LARSON
A first-of-its-kind analysis reveals that soldiers in the Army are more likely to be locked up ahead of trial for drug offenses than for sexual assault under a system that gives commanders control.
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