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WACO, TX - On the day after angry rioters spurred on by President Donald Trump’s claims of election fraud stormed...

Local News

Historic building renovation brings excitement to surrounding businesses

WACO, TX — The historic building, previously known as the Bank of America building, and before that the Strand Theater,...

Education

Baylor University extends test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022, 2023

WACO, TX – As SAT/ACT testing availability remains challenging for high school students due to COVID-19, Baylor University has announced...

Texas

Texas COVID-19 death toll tops 29,000, McLennan County’s tops 300, hospitalization rates remain high

Texas - The statewide COVID-19 death toll increased to more than 29,300 Friday, McLennan County’s rose to more than 300...

Politics

Local leaders push for audit of election results

WACO, TX – With just hours to go before electorates are expected to confirm President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory in the...

Local News

Flames engulf storage building in local neighborhood

WACO, TX - Flames engulfed a storage building Friday evening in a local neighborhood. A law enforcement officer spotted the...

COVID-19

McLennan County’s COVID-19 death toll tops 300 with six more deaths

WACO, TX - The death toll attributed to COVID-19 in McLennan County soared past the 300 mark Friday with six...

Crime

Central Texas Food Bank seeking volunteers for food distribution events

WACO, TX – The Central Texas Food Bank needs volunteers to assist with its upcoming events. At these special food...

Education

Baylor to require weekly COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff during spring semester

WACO, TX — Baylor University has announced it will require weekly COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff during...

Texas

Congressional Democrats from Texas call for Trump’s impeachment