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Texas - Sen. Ted Cruz sharply criticized Tucker Carlson after the conservative commentator interviewed Hunter Biden, arguing that the former...

Commissioner Miller pledges to take a close and careful look at the issue of mRNA vaccines in livestock, state officials say

Texas agriculture commissioner Miller applauds Trump administration action protecting livestock and wildlife, says more aggressive response is still needed

Texas - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised federal agencies for issuing an Emergency Use Authorization for a wound spray...

TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050

I-35 mainlanes reopen ahead of schedule in Waco as construction work continues

Waco, TX - Northbound and southbound I-35 mainlanes between New Road and 12th Street in Waco have reopened ahead of...

Waco Fire Department responds to 2nd-alarm house fire on Colcord Avenue

Waco, TX - Waco Fire Department responded to a second-alarm house fire in the 2900 block of Colcord Avenue. The...

Waco Teenager Sentenced to 14 Years for Gang-Related Shooting

Waco police arrest 43-year-old man after fatal shooting leaves 49-year-old dead, suspect quickly arrested on Alexander Avenue

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department arrested 43-year-old Michael Calhoun following a fatal shooting Sunday night that left a...

“Ken Paxton gave him a sweetheart deal,” Talarico accuses Texas attorney general of hiding details after defendant was released

Senate candidate Talarico claims “a white Texan vote matters more than Black and brown neighbors,” calls “racist” redistricting map responsible for diluting voting power

August 8, 2026

Texas - Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said he believes recent changes to voting rights protections and Texas’ redistricting...

“They both love the Ayatollah,” Sen. Cruz responds to rumors Tucker Carlson will run for president, says “he could team up with Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed”

August 8, 2026

Texas - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz responded to speculation about Tucker Carlson potentially running for president in 2028, suggesting Carlson...

HPD Bike Relay Team completes ride to Niagara Falls for blood cancer awareness

August 7, 2026

Houston, TX - The Houston Police Department Bike Relay Team successfully completed a long-distance ride from Houston to Niagara Falls,...

City of Waco Housing and Community Development invites qualified organizations to submit applications to receive funding from the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program

Waco proposes $733.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 with focus on public safety and infrastructure

August 7, 2026

Waco, TX - Waco City Manager Ryan Holt presented the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget to the Waco City Council...

Waco Fire Department to celebrate the grand opening of Fire Station #15 with ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20

Waco Fire Department invites residents to join 6th annual Citizen Fire Academy

August 7, 2026