UNDERWALKER
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Brandon Michael Davis was sentenced to life in prison for the 2025 shooting death of Dustin Nobles in Waco.
Bellmead police arrested James Michael Jackson for allegedly robbing and assaulting a woman with punches and a bite during an August theft in a Motel 6 lot.
Texas DPS announced a $6,000 reward for Waco fugitive James Michael Jackson Jr. wanted for robbery and parole violation.
A Bellmead woman was arrested after authorities say six children ran into traffic unattended while she was at a neighboring residence.
Central Texas faces a squall line of severe thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday morning with greatest risk in western and northwestern counties.
Pasture mealybug infestations and dry conditions are reducing hay production in parts of Texas while other areas fared better.
McLennan County officials warn scammers spoof sheriff’s numbers and use inmate booking data to demand money for fake release programs.
A Waco jury acquitted Diego Hernandez of indecency with a child by contact involving two family members.
McLennan County charged former West EMS treasurer Christopher Michael Chadwick with allegedly embezzling about $23,000 from a volunteer organization.
Akylon Benson was extradited to McLennan County after a Montgomery County capture on charges tied to probation violations.
A Waco man was sentenced to 22½ years for the 2023 shooting death of Michael Everett Jr. at an apartment complex on North Sixth Street.
A Waco habitual offender pleaded guilty to meth possession and was sentenced to eight years in prison under a plea deal.
Jaylen Daeshawn Solomon was arrested in Bellmead after assaulting his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to punch her again.
Hillsboro’s Economic Development Corporation received a $5 million grant to reconstruct Industrial Loop/Old Dallas Highway for economic growth.
Pat Curry celebrated his reelection to Texas House District 56 in McLennan County at an Urban Air party.
Jeremy Davis defeated Donis “DL” Wilson in McLennan County Precinct 2, taking back a commissioners seat for Democrats.
Voters across Arkansas’ River Valley headed to polls Tuesday for the midterm election after strong early turnout.
Waco approved nearly $1 million for new sidewalks and improved lighting along Jackson Avenue to make downtown pedestrian travel safer.
McLennan County set a midterm record with over 56,000 early in-person voters as immigration, education, and DACA drove choices.
A man died after being struck by two vehicles in Waco, underscoring TxDOT warnings about deadly pedestrian conditions in October and November.
Waffle House plans a new location at 722 S. 7th Street in Waco near Baylor University, with construction starting September 2027.
The Brazos Bulletin episode highlights local updates including a World Cup Café anniversary and analysis of November 2026 races.
Alice Curtis, a 1952 Baylor alumna, plans to attend her 79th straight Baylor homecoming game in Waco.
KWTX’s Food For Families one-day food drive returns Nov. 20, 2026 with drop sites across multiple Central Texas counties.
Robinson ISD voters rejected an $81.2 million bond to replace Robinson Junior High and fund districtwide safety and facility upgrades.
McLennan County Democrats held a watch party celebrating local support for statewide Democratic wins, including Talarico and Hinojosa.
Waco’s Mars factory marked its 50th anniversary after opening in 1976 at 1001 Texas Central Parkway.
Waco’s Silent Book Club meets monthly for low-pressure reading and optional conversation, drawing participants seeking offline connection.
Waco Transit is offering free Election Day bus rides, Lyft discounts, and other help options for voters needing transportation to polls.
A roundup highlights cultural and art updates, including teamLab planning its first U.S. permanent museum opening in Southern California.
Waco’s Día de los Muertos celebration returned downtown Saturday with a parade, a new Brazos River route, and an evening festival at Indian Spring Park.
The Waco Antique Farm Machinery Club held its first Crawford “tract-or-treat” at Tonkawa Falls alongside a fall tractor show and trick-or-treat activities.
Waco police identified James Brown, 59, as the pedestrian killed in an Oct. 27 collision with a Dodge Ram on N. Valley Mills.
around Waco · the next two weeks, filtered to taste