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Alexa Conroy

Journalist · 15 articles indexed on Waco

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Bell County residents warned about jury duty phone scam targeting local numbers

Scammers are impersonating the Bell County Sheriff's Office, calling residents and claiming they missed jury duty and must pay a fine or face arrest.Watch Full Story Here: Bell County residents warned

KXXV · Jul 14, 2026 · safety

Feed the need: 25 News and Shepherd's Heart team up to fight summer food insecurity in Central Texas

As children lose access to school meals for the summer and grocery prices remain high,25 Newsis partnering with Shepherd's Heart for the annual "Feed the Need" food drive to help support local familie

KXXV · Jul 13, 2026 · local

A new rescue center in McGregor is giving more than 80 endangered lemurs a second chance

More than 80 endangered lemurs have found a new home in McGregor, Texas, where the Ringtail Ranch Sanctuary is taking shape as both a rescue facility and an education center.Watch full Story Here: A n

KXXV · Jul 9, 2026 · local

Fertilizer cost could drop after President Trump's proclamation to suspend tariff

President Donald Trump has taken steps to lower one of the biggest expenses for farmers and gardeners: fertilizer.A proclamation by President Trump temporarily stops extra taxes on certain fertilizers

KXXV · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Texas rancher insurance program draws French intern to Hillsboro for the summer

Livestock Risk Protection insurance is giving Texas ranchers a financial safety net when cattle markets shift and the federal program has drawn attention from as far away as France.Watch Full Story He

KXXV · Jul 7, 2026 · local

Boating safety tips in Central Texas ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Lakes across Central Texas are expected to see some of their biggest crowds of the year this Fourth of July weekend, and local boaters say a little extra planning can go a long way in keeping you and

KXXV · Jul 2, 2026 · local

McGregor resident launches mayor recall effort over water, transparency concerns

A McGregor resident is organizing a petition drive to recall the city's mayor, citing concerns over water management, public transparency, and recent industrial development, including a newly approved

KXXV · Jul 1, 2026 · business

Saharan dust moves into Central Texas, raising concerns for people with respiratory conditions

Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic and into Central Texas, and while most people will notice little more than hazy skies and colorful sunsets, doctors say those with underlying respira

KXXV · Jun 30, 2026 · local

Temple Mall closes over fire and safety violations

Temple Mall is temporarily closed after fire inspectors found multiple safety violations, including broken sprinkler systems, malfunctioning fire alarms, damaged exit components and electrical hazards

KXXV · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

Avoiding damage debt: What Central Texas homeowners should know about flood insurance

Many homeowners in Central Texas are discovering their standard insurance doesn't cover flood damage sometimes too late.Watch Full Story Here: Avoiding damage debt: What Central Texas homeowners shoul

KXXV · Jun 22, 2026 · weather

Central Texas families receive support from Midway ISD's summer meal program

Midway ISD is opening its cafeterias this summer, offering free breakfast and lunch to children in the community.For mother Ashley Rhodes, the free meals have become a regular part of her summer routi

KXXV · Jun 11, 2026 · schools

Texas DPS weighs in on Elm Mott residents' concerns about dangerous driving on FM 308

Residents along Farm Road 308, also known as Leroy Parkway, in Elm Mott are raising concerns about dangerous driving on the road and Texas DPS is urging the public to help by calling in reckless behav

KXXV · Jun 10, 2026 · traffic

Central Texas BBQ restaurants feel the squeeze of record beef prices

A West barbeque restaurant is adapting to record-high beef prices and bracing for the possibility they could climb even higher as New World Screwworm cases are confirmed in Texas.The average price of

KXXV · Jun 9, 2026 · business

More confirmed cases of New World screwworm reach South Texas, prompting warnings for McLennan County ranchers

Central Texas ranchers are being urged to take preventive measures as the New World screwworm has been confirmed in South Texas, with no cattle currently being imported or exported from affected areas

KXXV · Jun 8, 2026 · events

New World screwworm confirmed in Texas for the first time since 1966, raising concerns for cattle industry

A flesh-eating parasite has crossed into South Texas, but local ranchers say they have been preparing for this moment for more than a year.A case of the New World screwworm was found in a calf near th

KXXV · Jun 5, 2026 · local

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