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A Texas A&M administrator, Darvis Griffin, was arrested on a warrant and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child.
Texas A&M IT executive Darvis Griffin is jailed after being arrested on continuous sexual abuse of a young child charges.
A five-vehicle crash on SH 171 near County Road 4223 killed a couple and left a 12-year-old in critical condition.
Waco police say a traffic stop uncovered evidence connected to a 2025 killing.
Central Texas forecasts call for storms moving in from the north tonight, with fading expected between 8 p.m. and midnight.
Fire crews responded to a 33-acre grass fire at a solar farm complex near HCR 4323 in Hillsboro and contained it.
Waco police arrested Tyrese Clark on Sept. 9, charging him with murder in a Sept. 21, 2025 shooting that killed Elijah McIntyre.
A child e-bike rider was struck by a car Thursday morning in Robinson at West Tate Avenue and South Old Robinson Road, sustaining minor injuries.
A Robinson ISD student suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike, and police issued traffic-safety reminders.
A Waco girl’s family reported fearing authorities due to legal status, in connection with allegations of continuous sexual abuse by Nathaniel A. Zavala-Perez.
Texas DPS troopers arrested a Lubbock man in Waco after finding 133 pounds of marijuana and $6,804 in his truck during a traffic stop.
An Arlington couple was killed and two others critically hurt in a multi-vehicle crash near Hillsboro involving a tractor and a Ford Fiesta.
Lorena police used ALPR technology to locate a vehicle-stealing robbery suspect within 90 minutes after a robbery call on I-35.
Judge Virgil Bain will retire from McLennan County’s associate criminal court, with four attorneys seeking his successor.
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and challenger Rebecca Cooke urged more review and transparency for proposed high-voltage transmission line routes after alternative paths were raised.
TxDOT proposes a Business US 77 makeover in Waco from I-35 to FM 434 with pavement repairs, bridge replacements, and a shared-use path.
A water-line break near Hotel Herringbone disrupted Zuke’s Tea Bar in downtown Waco and compounded losses from South Fourth Street construction closures.
Lone Star Transmission will hold a public meeting in Mount Calm on a proposed 345-kilovolt line connecting a planned Mercury Solar Three facility.
Bellmead City Council voted to keep two Flock cameras installed, citing help in solving vehicle thefts and locating someone threatening suicide.
Waco begins the $167 million Barron's Branch transformation as drainage and utility work starts, with a planned Sept. 24 groundbreaking and park buildout.
Robinson will install six new tornado-warning sirens, replacing old ones and tying into the McLennan County emergency system.
Waco’s local film makers cite incentives and technology as driving growth, with new production efforts like Mujer Collective’s short film Life Support.
Waco residents report Labor Day gas prices averaging $3.72, about $1 higher than last year, affecting holiday travel costs.
Baylor Army ROTC held its annual 9/11 Stair Climb at McLane Stadium, drawing hundreds to honor first responders with a 2,071-step tribute.
University Barbershop in Waco is offering free haircuts to first responders during the September 11 anniversary week.
Residents in Valley Mills question Flock Safety cameras installed by McLennan and Bosque counties, saying they raise privacy concerns.
Waco Civic Theatre stages “Come From Away,” sharing Gander, Newfoundland’s post-9/11 kindness story.
Central Texas food banks report rising food insecurity as demand increases and SNAP changes reduce purchasing power for families in multiple counties.
Baylor Buddies connects Baylor student volunteers with at-risk Waco elementary through high school students for weekly in-school mentoring and activities.
A San Antonio-area rescue dog and Dallas-area girl honored as ASPCA Humane Awards recipients for animal and human heroism.
Methodist Children’s Home in Waco plans to break ground this fall on a 22-unit housing complex for young adults, targeting readiness by January 2028.
Westfest in West, Texas kicked off its 50th year of Czech heritage celebration with a parade and runs through Sunday with music, food and polka.
around Waco · the next two weeks, filtered to taste