LATEST NEWS
City council votes on super ditch in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Texas — "Nearly all of us drove by and saw the flooding when their you know, driveways are disappearing, it is coming in their head and I just thought to myself, I would not... I can't imagine what it would be like to buy a new home and it flooded within a few months," Interim Mayor of Hillsboro Lee Ann Richmond said.
Waco man attempted to strangle woman, struck their child during physical altercation: affidavit
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Andrew Brian Martin, 30, of Waco, was arrested and charged with assault/family violence and endangering a child after a physical altercation with the child’s mother, an arrest warrant affidavit states. At about 3:30 a.m. on April 15, Waco Police Department officers responded to a report...
'We're going to have to do what we have to do to manage' | West family weighing options following drastic increase in property appraisal
WEST, Texas — Seemingly across the board in McLennan County, home valuations are on the uptick, and the same holds true for one couple who saw their property value jump nearly two-thirds in the past year. "We have a deck, we have a shop and no matter what we...
Thrice convicted gang member accused of pistol-whipping, threatening to kill Waco woman to be released from jail
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A parolee and prison gang member charged with pistol-whipping and threatening to kill a Waco woman is set to be released from jail soon after his conviction on a lesser offense. Jurors in Waco’s 54th State District Court deliberated about an hour Tuesday evening before finding...
Slim odds for rain Tuesday morning
25 WEATHER — We had the clouds break up as the day went on today, but we may not be so lucky tomorrow. Clouds should hang on through most of Monday, but temperatures will still be able to reach the low-80s. Southerly winds will continue at their usual pace. On Monday evening, there is still some potential for storms to develop in west Texas. It is doubtful that any of those will make it here, and if they do, it would be by Tuesday morning in a very weakened state.
Terry Black’s BBQ opening in downtown Waco this week
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The famous Texas barbecue restaurant, Terry Black’s BBQ, known nationwide, is set to open its fourth location Friday in downtown Waco, bringing its craft barbecue and homemade sides to the Central Texas area. “We’re cooking on thousand-gallon offset propane tanks out there and doing it...
Governor declares disaster in seven counties
Seven East Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continue to affect homes, businesses, and the agriculture industry throughout those regions. The counties in the Governor’s declaration include: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler counties. “The State of Texas continues working...
Waco Police Department celebrates success of 65th Citizens Police Academy graduates
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department proudly celebrates the graduation of the 65th Citizens Police Academy. Throughout the duration of the academy, participants were immersed in a learning experience, gaining insights into the inner workings of law enforcement. From understanding departmental protocols to hands-on demonstrations, the graduates delved...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.