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Sheriff confirms ‘multiple fatalities’ in flood-stricken Kerr County, TexasUpdated: 6 hours ago|By Joe VillasanaPeople who live along the Guadalupe River are being asked to move to higher ground immediately as a result of flooding, the City of Kerrville said. Trump is expected to sign his huge bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House July 4 picnic Updated: 1 hour ago|By The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic. Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with UFC fight at White HouseUpdated: 15 hours ago|By The Associated Press and DARLENE SUPERVILLE and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressThe White House UFC fight would be one of many events held across the country. Restaurant Report Card for Waco and Central Texas: 7.3.25Updated: 20 hours ago|By Ke'Sha LopezFour popular Waco, Texas restaurant failed food safety inspections. . Police: Ohio man drove 19 hours to meet with 14-year-old girl in Cameron, TexasUpdated: 17 hours ago|By Joe VillasanaAuthorities in Milam County worked with the FBI to arrest an Ohio man who traveled 19 hours to Central Texas to meet with a 14-year-old girl.KWTX 10 Day Forecast County Burn Bans Pollen Count Popular Articles Father shot, killed his 3-week-old baby girl with crossbow, authorities say Truck driver arrested for falling asleep, causing wreck that killed 5 near Terrell, Texas DPS says Community rallies around Goldthwaite High School graduate in ICU after collisionLATEST VIDEOThe 106th City of Belton 4th of July ParadeKerrville, Texas devastated by floodingH-E-B’s Chef Randy shares 4th of July cookout ideasTemple Fire & Rescue gears up for 4th of July celebrationsMORE NEWS Waco mother charged after non-verbal child with autism found walking alone wearing only a diaperUpdated: 24 hours ago|By Joe VillasanaAngel Rosales, 28, is charged with endangering a child, a state jail felony, according to online records. Waco man struck disabled neighbor with tire iron, police sayUpdated: 23 hours ago|By Tommy WitherspoonRichard Dwayne Bogans, 57, was charged with injury to a disabled individual. Felon charged after alleged threats during traffic stop led to heavy Waco police responseUpdated: 22 hours ago|By Joe VillasanaJody Sitton was charged with resisting arrest and parole violation, online records show. Grand jury indicts Waco man in deaths of seven puppies at his homeUpdated: 22 hours ago|By Tommy WitherspoonA McLennan County grand jury indicted German Hernandez Moreno, 35, on eight third-degree felony counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals. ‘Too young for this’: Brazos Valley heat stroke survivor shares message after medical scareUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM CDT|By Donnie TuggleHeat-related illness can develop quickly during outdoor activity. Inside the drill: Officers sharpen school safety tactics at Midway ISD elementary schoolUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM CDT|By Madison HerberMore than a dozen Hewitt police officers are taking over South Bosque Elementary School, not for an emergency but for critical training. ‘Fine as hell’: Man accused of sending money to daughter via PayPal in exchange for sexy photos charged with groomingUpdated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM CDT|By Joe VillasanaA man accused of sending his daughter money via PayPal in exchange for photos of a “sexual nature” allegedly told a detective it was okay because she was 17. ‘Blessed to be able to move again’: Teen firefighter from Downsville, Texas recovering after rollover crashUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM CDT|By Jessica RajkumarClayton Parum, a firefighter with the Downsville Volunteer Fire Department, was injured in a rollover crash. Driver arrested after high-speed chase and crash in BeltonUpdated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 6:01 AM CDT|By Bruclyn TribbleA high-speed chase through Belton ended with the arrest of a 31-year-old man driving a stolen car, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. Waco man gets probation in sexual abuse of 9-year-old relativeUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM CDT|By Tommy WitherspoonA Waco man was placed on felony deferred probation Wednesday for molesting a 9-year-old family member in 2017. Public Wi-Fi networks, phone charging stations can lead to stolen informationUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM CDT|By Nate SmithAugustin Lara, who works in cybersecurity at Texas State Technical College, says this is often due to a scam where people create a network that looks identical to a safe and trusted Wi-Fi network. Central Bell County Fire and Rescue sells fireworks to raise money, promote safetyUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM CDT|By Adam SchindlerFirefighters and auxiliary members are working at the Pink Ruster stand near Airdale Rd. and I-14 in Belton.MORE NEWS Texas lawmakers update sexual assault laws, allowing more survivors to pursue justiceUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM CDT|By Jessica Shuran Yu, The Texas TribuneAfter three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws. Mexican national pleads guilty in Waco court to possessing bogus green card purchased onlineUpdated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM CDT|By KWTX StaffJuana Maria Garcia-Rosales was arrested in Temple on May 15. Waco man found incompetent to stand trial in murder of parents to remain under state psychiatric careUpdated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM CDT|By Tommy WitherspoonCapital murder defendant Matias Maltos Saucedo will remain under psychiatric treatment at Rusk State Hospital. Experts concerned about New World screwworm outbreak as threat gets closer to TexasUpdated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM CDT|By Isabella QuintanillaHere in Central Texas and across the state officials are now preparing for an outbreak of the New World screwworm, a parasite currently plaguing Mexico and South America. Porkchop the service dog gives veteran the ability to work, brings joy to Texas A&M Central Texas campus Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM CDT|By Adam SchindlerRetired Army veteran David Allen suffered a spinal injury while in the Army and relies on his service dog, Porkchop, for help. Baylor’s Gabe Craig carved an unconventional path to baseball success Updated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM CDT|By Royden OgletreeA pandemic, two different stints in junior college, and a condition that has caused major league pitchers to retire are all just bumps in the road for Gabe Craig, who ended his college career with one of the best seasons in Baylor Baseball history. Community rallies around Goldthwaite High School graduate in ICU after collisionUpdated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM CDT|By Cris CordovaA recent high school graduate from Goldthwaite is fighting for her life in the intensive care unit of a Fort Worth hospital. ‘It takes me back’: Central Texas veteran explains how PTSD and fireworks don’t mixUpdated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM CDT|By Adam SchindlerFourth of July celebrations are just days away and that means the night sky will be lit up by fireworks.Waco man consumed alcohol, smoked marijuana before car wreck with unrestrained child in backseat: affidavitUpdated: Jul. 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM CDT|By Joe VillasanaJulio Madrigal was charged with driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15. Two Perspectives: Texas ‘Bible Bills’ to bring 10 Commandments, prayer periods to schoolsUpdated: Jun. 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM CDT|By Jessica RajkumarSenate Bills 10 and 11 are ready to go into effect on September 1st, bringing the Ten Commandments and prayer periods to classrooms across the state. 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