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Ken Paxton’s office rejected Rep. James Talarico’s open records request for communications tied to the Adam Hoffman plea deal in Waco.
The McLennan County Courthouse in Waco was evacuated and closed after a bomb threat call was reported from inside.
The State Bar of Texas lists former Waco attorney Adam Dean Hoffman as not eligible to practice law after a guilty plea to sexual crimes against a child.
A Waco man, Robert Navarro, died after being beaten on a sidewalk, and police arrested Jonathan Ready on aggravated assault charges.
A 17-acre grass fire near Itasca in Hill County was contained after a multi-agency response, with crews mopping up hot spots.
Central Texas stays in the upper 90s Wednesday through Friday with no rain expected, though isolated afternoon storms may occur this weekend.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10pm Sunday for McLennan and nearby Central Texas counties, including Waco.
Bellmead police seek a suspect accused of shoplifting from H-E-B who allegedly nearly hit a pedestrian while fleeing in a Subaru.
A car crashed into a Waco restaurant on N. Valley Mills Drive and Waco police reported no injuries.
A downtown Marlin restaurant closed after a hit-and-run damaged its building and awning, allowing rainwater to enter and crack floors.
A Bellmead man was sentenced to eight years for possessing child pornography and online solicitation of a minor.
Waco Police say Robert Navarro died July 3 after being found beaten near Clay Avenue and South 5th Street, with Jonathan Ready arrested.
Interstate 35 southbound in Waco is shut down near Valley Mills Drive after a truck spill, with motorists rerouted and no injuries reported.
State Rep. James Talarico criticized Ken Paxton’s office for refusing to release records tied to a child sexual abuse plea deal.
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s office rejected State Rep. James Talarico’s open records request for communications tied to the Adam Hoffman plea deal.
TxDOT fully closed the FM 308 bridge over White Rock Creek near Elm Mott indefinitely for repairs.
McLennan County mugshots are generally public records, but access and removal depend on privacy protections and legal exceptions.
Waco will end separate green-cart yard-waste pickup on Oct. 5 and move most residents to gray carts, with a possible $11 monthly fee.
TxDOT says a major next-year traffic shift for the I-35 My35 rebuild in Waco will move drivers to new northbound lanes.
Lavonia city officials awarded the Phase 1 construction bid for upgrading the water treatment plant to increase raw water withdrawal capacity.
McLennan Community College board is considering a property tax increase to cover a $3.1 million state funding cut, with a vote set for Aug. 25.
USCIS approved EB5 United’s Rural TEA project Cormont at Deer Valley under Form I-956F on April 29, 2026.
Cornerstone Caregiving is relocating its global headquarters to downtown Waco’s Insurors of Texas Building with plans for 300 jobs by 2032.
Waco Pride Network abruptly dissolved and ended all LGBTQ+ events and programming in Waco due to volunteer staffing challenges.
Waco Indie announced dates, venues, and a lineup for its 2025 independent film festival in Waco from July 16-25.
Ringtail Ranch Sanctuary in McGregor is sheltering over 80 rescued endangered lemurs while working toward USDA certification and a fall 2026 public opening.
Grace Fain Steenbergen of Pine Bluffs graduates from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Waco police dispersed a large crowd after a Fourth of July gathering downtown near 2nd Street and Franklin Avenue, with no major injuries reported.
A French intern will spend the summer in Hillsboro participating in a Texas rancher insurance program.
Pet Circle Animal Shelter in Waco lowered its volunteer age requirement to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to help during summer staffing shortages.
Waco’s Fourth on the Brazos fireworks at McLane Stadium are set to be broadcast live by KWTX starting at 9:35.