https://waconews.org/ https://waconews.org/og-image.png Waco News https://waconews.org/news/former-priest-anthony-odiong-found-guilty-on-all-counts https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-29-183315.png?w=900 Former priest Anthony Odiong found guilty on all counts WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — UPDATE: Former Catholic priest Anthony Odiong has been found guilty on all counts. The jury found him guilty of one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Bigamy against Jane https://waconews.org/news/many-wacoans-showed-up-to-leave-their-mark-today https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Community-Paint-Day.jpg?w=900 Many Wacoans showed up to leave their mark today WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Community Paint Day event, organized by Creative Waco, took place from 10 a.m. to noon today, Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the Brookview Hills neighborhood of town. This free, https://waconews.org/news/fox-44-invites-you-to-love-thy-neighbor https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2025/10/Love-Thy-Neighbor-cropped.jpg?w=491 FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor' CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls Counties who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighb https://waconews.org/news/scout-troop-308-retires-worn-us-flags-at-wacos-rosemound-cemetery https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Boy-Scout-Troop-308.jpg?w=900 Scout Troop 308 retires worn U.S. flags at Waco's Rosemound Cemetery WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Scouts from Troop 308 of Waco accepted worn-out American flags earlier today, Saturday, May 30, 2026, and retired them in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code and Scouting America https://waconews.org/news/waco-expert-discusses-crucial-seo-strategies https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/03/Chuck-RYK.jpg?w=858 Waco Expert Discusses Crucial SEO Strategies WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Getting yourself or your business known in the age of the internet is atop of many personal and business lists to succeed, and the pace of changing technology can be a challenge https://waconews.org/news/from-thailand-to-texas-how-a-waco-chefs-journey-embodies-the-american-dream https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/fccc4e4b-9f18-48af-a1f5-9a4b2983b434/20260530T021027/fccc4e4b-9f18-48af-a1f5-9a4b2983b434_750x422.jpg From Thailand to Texas: How a Waco chef's journey embodies the American dream Chef Bang's journey from poverty in Thailand to a Thai restaurant in Waco is entering a new chapter as he and his wife prepare to open their first brick-and-mortar. https://waconews.org/news/texas-am-routs-texas-state-17-2-as-weston-moss-dominates https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7c64e4b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x630+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F32%2Fe2%2Fd0cc1d2141bfbe94e035eaae192d%2F6a1bb807c91c9-preview.png Texas A&M routs Texas State 17-2 as Weston Moss dominates Texas A&M defeated Texas State 17-2 in an NCAA tournament regional game, powered by a dominant pitching performance from Weston Moss and a 20-hit offensive attack that broke the game open with a 5-run https://waconews.org/news/warm-and-wet-conditions-fuel-mosquito-boom https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a663bd6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fea%2F62%2Fd3c4034447dd9ca0ea698effc66b%2Fpic.jpg Warm and wet conditions fuel mosquito boom Recent rainfall may be providing relief from the heat, but it's also creating the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes across the area. Mosquitoes breed in standing water Recent rain and warm tempe https://waconews.org/news/a-texas-town-hopes-a-new-data-center-will-pay-to-fix-its-cracked-streets-and-leaking-pipes https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260416_JH_Lacy-Lakeview_18.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 A Texas town hopes a new data center will pay to fix its cracked streets and leaking pipes Lacy Lakeview, a Waco suburb, said it is considering a data center project in efforts to boost their spending power to repair aging roads. https://waconews.org/news/arbo-best-2026-draws-hundreds-to-local-arboretum https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Arbo-Fest-1.jpg?w=640 Arbo Best 2026 Draws Hundreds To Local Arboretum WOODWAY (FOX 44) -- Hundreds of Central Texans converged upon Woodway for "Arbo Fest 2026" at the Carleen Bright Arboretum on Saturday (May 30, 2026) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors from all over Cent https://waconews.org/news/texas-am-baseball-faces-in-state-rival-texas-state-with-regional-final-berth-on-the-line https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e4e94f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2F36%2Ff7c4b16b4bf3838ad3b5a36fa0d2%2Ftamu-bball-miss-st-pic.png Texas A&M baseball faces in-state rival Texas State with regional final berth on the line Texas A&M and Texas State meet at Blue Bell Park with a College Station Regional final berth on the line. The winner advances to the next round of the tournament. Aggie Regional Game 2 PreviewThe Bobc https://waconews.org/news/ice-sued-over-inhumane-conditions-at-camp-east-montana-in-west-texas https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20250709-Camp-East-Montana-ICE-PR-09.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 ICE sued over “inhumane” conditions at Camp East Montana in West Texas The El Paso tent camp has seen at least three detainee deaths, a measles outbreak and nearly 50 detention standards violations in less than a year of operation. https://waconews.org/news/robinson-baseball-advances-to-state-championship-with-game-3-win-in-semifinals https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/fc87c12e-5c89-45d6-a630-dcb65efe0341/20260530T014555/fc87c12e-5c89-45d6-a630-dcb65efe0341_750x422.jpg Robinson Baseball advances to State Championship with Game 3 win in semifinals Robinson Baseball defeated Wimberley in Game 3 of the State Semifinals to earn their spot in the state championship. https://waconews.org/news/wimberly-baseball-evens-the-series-against-robinson-in-game-two-of-state-semifinal https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/dda6ded2-91be-4338-8c1f-23ea1cbd8ef9/20260529T233210/dda6ded2-91be-4338-8c1f-23ea1cbd8ef9_750x422.jpg Wimberly Baseball evens the series against Robinson in game two of state semifinal Wimberley evened the series against Robinson in Game 2 of the State Semifinal, forcing a Game 3. https://waconews.org/news/former-waco-priest-anthony-odiong-convicted-of-sexual-assault https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/2db19e41-e173-43c5-9405-c40d90121cc9/20260529T220350/2db19e41-e173-43c5-9405-c40d90121cc9_750x422.jpg Former Waco priest Anthony Odiong convicted of sexual assault Former Waco priest Anthony Odiong was found guilty on all charges by a McLennan County jury. https://waconews.org/news/anthony-odiong-trial-day-3-former-waco-priest-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-live-updates https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/eb21591a-4d3b-44f9-a317-8f4654fc725d/20260528T152835/eb21591a-4d3b-44f9-a317-8f4654fc725d_750x422.jpg Anthony Odiong trial Day 3: Former Waco priest found guilty of sexual assault | Live Updates Former Waco priest Anthony Odiong has been found guilty on three counts of sexual assault in McLennan County. https://waconews.org/news/baylor-football-adds-home-and-home-series-against-maryland https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/b94bae76-13bb-41c8-8108-670d121db39f/20260425T203347/b94bae76-13bb-41c8-8108-670d121db39f_750x422.jpg Baylor football adds home-and-home series against Maryland The Bears will square off against Big 10 opponent Maryland for the first time since 1956. https://waconews.org/news/cameron-park-zoo-reimagines-its-future-after-the-death-of-beloved-elephant-tembo https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84296b5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/792x416+0+18/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8e%2Fd7%2F7fa3f1d64beba58d298beb3e1dde%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-30-at-1-25-30-pm.png Cameron Park Zoo reimagines its future after the death of beloved elephant Tembo Cameron Park Zoo is entering a new era following the death of Tembo the elephant, who died of old age in December, marking the end of the zoo's elephant program.Watch the full story here: Cameron Park https://waconews.org/news/midway-softball-falls-short-in-state-title-game-against-pearland https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/060bd09/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5712x2999+0+107/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8a%2F23%2Fe8445bc740a6bb79f9d873f864ce%2Fimage-18.jpg Midway softball falls short in state title game against Pearland Midway softball falls short of being crowned back-to-back champions.Watch full story here: Jonesboro softball three-peats; Midway softball's comeback falls shortIt was a tough game in the beginning as https://waconews.org/news/arbo-best-2026-draws-hundreds-to-local-arboretum https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Arbo-Fest-1.jpg?w=640 Arbo Best 2026 Draws Hundreds To Local Arboretum WOODWAY (FOX 44) -- Hundreds of Central Texans converged upon Woodway for "Arbo Fest 2026" at the Carleen Bright Arboretum on Saturday (May 30, 2026) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors from all over Cent https://waconews.org/news/brian-bachmann-park-restrooms-locked-after-fire-related-vandalism-reported https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/ff/54/fd9df51f4cb9914649bfb81335ca/screenshot-2026-05-28-at-10-13-29-pm.png Brian Bachmann Park restrooms locked after fire-related vandalism reported Visitors at Brian Bachmann Community Park in College Station are dealing with locked restrooms after a string of vandalism forced city officials to close them until further notice.Watch the full story https://waconews.org/news/robinson-delivers-in-the-clutch-to-book-first-state-title-appearance-since-2017 https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/robinson-dogpile.jpg?w=900 Robinson delivers in the clutch to book first state title appearance since 2017 GEORGETOWN, Texas (FOX 44) -- With a runner on third and no outs, chants of 'Eddie' rained down on Eagle Field as Eddie Villareal got the Rockets out the jam and sent the Rockets to the state champion https://waconews.org/news/community-walk-planned-in-brazos-county-to-keep-search-for-missing-nicole-winder-alive https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/4a/14/250c637843c086c4c7ecb22b49c4/screenshot-2026-05-29-at-9-20-02-pm.png Community walk planned in Brazos County to keep search for missing Nicole Winder alive Nicole "Nikki" Winder, 53, has been missing since February, and community members in Brazos County are refusing to let her case go cold.Watch the full story here: Community walk planned in Brazos Coun https://waconews.org/news/fox-44-teams-with-carter-bloodcare-for-score-for-life-blood-drive https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/carter-bloodcare-score-for-life-2026.jpg?w=523 FOX 44 teams with Carter BloodCare for 'Score for Life' Blood Drive WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: We asked Central Texans to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in the lives of others, and the results are in! We at FOX 44 once again teamed up with Carter B https://waconews.org/news/three-peat-jonesboro-softball-takes-home-the-state-title https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3838a10/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5f%2F9c%2F3fecab2c44a88bbe52b6d284625b%2Fjonesboro.jpg THREE PEAT: Jonesboro softball takes home the state title The Lady Eagles are once again state champions.Jonesboro got off to a very slow start as Brookeland scored five runs in the bottom of the second.They would climb back by scoring three in the third and https://waconews.org/news/texas-am-baseball-rallies-from-5-run-deficit-to-beat-lamar-7-5-in-regional-play https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c6ff974/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1956x1027+0+37/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Ffc%2Fdacaaed24f9e836fc2ea2a9cc070%2Fresize-1.png Texas A&M baseball rallies from 5-run deficit to beat Lamar 7-5 in regional play Texas A&M baseball erased a 5-run deficit to defeat Lamar 7-5, advancing to the winner's side of the regional bracket. Aggie Baseball Regional OpenerThe Aggies trailed 5-0 heading into the bottom of t https://waconews.org/news/txdot-to-remove-northbound-i-35-bridge-over-irving-lee-street https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/f7260f81-793d-4753-b354-953c1a0139b2/20260529T173957/f7260f81-793d-4753-b354-953c1a0139b2_750x422.jpg TxDOT to remove northbound I-35 bridge over Irving Lee Street Drivers can expect closures beginning June 4 as TxDOT begins the final northbound bridge removal process per the My35 Waco South Construction Project. https://waconews.org/news/tstc-waco-shares-the-benefits-of-trade-school-education https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/tstc.jpg?w=900 TSTC Waco shares the benefits of trade school education WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school educati https://waconews.org/news/robinson-baseball-advances-to-the-state-championship https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2005632/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F48%2F85%2F5cc26d684e02829b7ff1d5e48afa%2Frobinson-pic.jpg Robinson baseball advances to the State Championship Robinson Rocket baseball is launching to the State Championship.The Rockets beat Wimberley in game one on Thursday and it let to a decision on Friday.Wimberley came out swinging in game two in a domin https://waconews.org/news/local-thai-restaurant-brings-first-brick-and-mortar-to-wacos-riverfront-development https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cf4a78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1282x673+0+21/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2Ffe%2F238a6d364d078b3d72a8455a3922%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-29-at-5-17-26-pm.png Local Thai restaurant brings first brick-and-mortar to Waco's riverfront development A local Thai restaurant is expanding into its first brick-and-mortar location along Waco's riverfront development after the closure of one of its two locations. Curry Up and Wok This Way, a local Thai https://waconews.org/news/waco-regional-airport-seeks-federal-grant-to-attract-new-airline-and-expand-flight-options https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/dedb0ac/2147483647/strip/true/crop/792x416+0+14/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe0%2F21%2F7f56a07e46eab80061de6455df6e%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-29-at-4-26-02-pm.png Waco Regional Airport seeks federal grant to attract new airline and expand flight options Waco Regional Airport is applying for a federal grant that could bring up to $1 million in funding to help attract a new airline and expand destinations for Central Texas travelers.Watch the full stor https://waconews.org/news/connecting-the-community-grimes-county-amateur-radio-group-unveils-communications-trailer https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/62/1e/629e0a5047aaa94416ba563d0524/screenshot-2026-05-29-at-3-53-49-pm.png Connecting the community: Grimes County amateur radio group unveils communications trailer Grimes County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, known as ARES, has unveiled a new communications trailer designed to keep lines of communication open during emergencies and natural disasters.Watch the https://waconews.org/news/live-from-waco-is-sure-to-bring-the-comedy https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/pacc.jpg?w=900 'Live from Waco' is sure to bring the comedy! WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - This Saturday night, the Performing Arts Community Center will be "Live from Waco"! This is an Saturday Night Live-inspired sketch comedy show written and performed by Waco tale https://waconews.org/news/jury-reaches-verdict-in-father-odiong-sexual-assault-trial https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/94485ab/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F91%2Fc1%2F5e02ce144f408dab43269095b951%2Fwork-landscape-graphics-2.png Jury reaches verdict in Father Odiong sexual assault trial A jury has returned with a verdict of guilt on all counts in the 19th District Court trial for a former Waco priest accused of sexual assault.Following an indictment in 2024, Anthony Odiong faced thre https://waconews.org/news/rehabilitation-project-on-fm-219-in-bosque-county-to-begin-monday-june-1st https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/TxDOT-Waco-District.jpg?w=900 Rehabilitation project on FM 219 in Bosque County to begin Monday June 1st WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Have you ever heard the saying "There are three seasons in Texas: Summer, Next Summer, and Road Construction?" — Texas Humor In all seriousness, the season of road construction https://waconews.org/news/baylor-football-announces-home-and-home-series-with-maryland-for-2027-and-2028 https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7e3678a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4096x2150+0+563/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F72%2F27%2F821511a0464389e3dc2f0295e8f7%2Fbaylor-helmets.jpeg Baylor football announces home-and-home series with Maryland for 2027 and 2028 Baylor's 2027 schedule adds another as the Bears announce a home-and-home series with Maryland for the 2027 and 2028 season.The Bears take this series as a replacement after they mutually agreed with https://waconews.org/news/shockwaves-across-the-state-hill-county-residents-continue-opposition-to-proposed-data-center-develo https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/10f721c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2258x1185+0+135/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F8a%2F648e112d4e62b9090da6374e895a%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-29-at-12-54-04-pm.png 'Shockwaves across the state': Hill County residents continue opposition to proposed data center development Hill County residents once again packed the Commissioners Court on Friday to voice concerns about proposed data center development and urge county leaders to maintain restrictions on future projects.W https://waconews.org/news/hill-county-being-sued-over-data-center-moratorium https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/ebd1786e-f0ad-44e9-9806-f64847aa3f3f/20260528T230924/ebd1786e-f0ad-44e9-9806-f64847aa3f3f_750x422.jpg Hill County being sued over data center moratorium A company is suing Hill County and three members of the Commissioners Court over a temporary ban on data center development. https://waconews.org/news/carleen-bright-arboretum-preparing-for-arbo-fest-2026 https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/arbo-fest.jpg?w=730 Carleen Bright Arboretum preparing for Arbo Fest 2026 WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - An annual springtime celebration in Woodway is almost here! The Carleen Bright Arboretum is getting ready for Arbo Fest 2026! The event will take place from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m https://waconews.org/news/birkes-tosses-complete-game-as-robinson-takes-game-one-over-wimberley https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/b93865ff-79d2-4043-b013-17d9ec607db4/20260529T032533/b93865ff-79d2-4043-b013-17d9ec607db4_750x422.jpg Birkes tosses complete game as Robinson takes game one over Wimberley Cayden Birkes tossed a complete game as Robinson beat Wimberley 5-1 in Game one of the 4A D1 state semifinals Thursday night. https://waconews.org/news/sailor-accused-in-angelina-resendizs-death-may-get-40-year-sentence-in-plea-deal-family https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e610721/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fca%2Fc0%2F13624ace4910b3668086ac3d9e5b%2Fresendiz16x9.jpg Sailor accused in Angelina Resendiz's death may get 40-year sentence in plea deal: Family Jermiah Copeland, the sailor accused of killing Petty Officer Angelina Resendiz in late May or early June 2025, may enter a plea agreement next month, according to the attorney representing Resendizs https://waconews.org/news/leave-your-mark-on-waco-with-community-paint-day https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/art.jpg?w=599 Leave your mark on Waco with Community Paint Day WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It's time for Creative Waco to bring its ArtPrenticeship mural to life, and you're invited to help! The Community Paint Day event will be taking place from 10 a.m. to noon Satur https://waconews.org/news/a-taste-of-paradise https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/surfing.jpg?w=900 A Taste of Paradise Waco, TEXAS (FOX 44) -- May is 'A-A-P-L heritage month' -- a time to celebrate the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities … That continue to shape the story of America.From family traditions https://waconews.org/news/bell-county-farmer-urges-action-on-rising-costs-ahead-of-texas-senate-race https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1bd66bb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1320x693+0+13/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd1%2F60%2F48fdb4b34c3abf86c6d5fdb5d8e5%2Fimg-4069.jpg Bell County farmer urges action on rising costs ahead of Texas Senate race A Bell County rancher with 55 years of experience says rising production costs are pushing farmers out of business and wants politicians to act. https://waconews.org/news/the-waco-bridge-hosts-forum-on-data-center-concerns-and-ai-impact https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/pic_07dbd0.jpg?w=641 The Waco Bridge Hosts Forum on Data Center Concerns and A.I. Impact Waco, TX (FOX 44) -- The Waco Bridge hosted a free public forum called Data Center Impacts at McLennan Community College's Cameron Hall. The discussion featured local leaders and environmental experts https://waconews.org/news/key-witness-doesnt-show-for-odiong-trial https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-185114.png?w=900 Key Witness Doesn't Show for Odiong Trial WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Wednesday's portion of the Anthony Odiong trial began with a bombshell after key witness, and victim, A.W. went M.I.A. A.W. was meant to be the first witness of the day but didn https://waconews.org/news/mitch-thompson-to-return-as-baylor-baseball-head-coach https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f2734cf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5a%2F5e%2Feacd9f7d4da1b93ee49c0c67ae19%2Fmitch-thompson-pic-fix.jpg Mitch Thompson to return as Baylor baseball head coach Baylor Athletics confirms to 25 News that Mitch Thompson will return as the head coach of Bears baseball. Baylor is coming off a 29-27 season and a win against BYU in the Big 12 Tournament. https://waconews.org/news/hill-county-residents-react-to-100-million-lawsuit-filed-against-county-judge-commissioners https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/22b8c88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1140x599+0+44/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F91%2F34%2Fea6186d54c19bbfa6e83949c45d0%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-28-at-5-43-35-pm.png Hill County residents react to $100 million lawsuit filed against county judge, commissioners Hill County officials are facing a $100 million lawsuit after voting to pause data center development. Residents are speaking out — here's what they want from their leaders. https://waconews.org/news/franklin-high-school-baseball-dominates-state-semifinal-opener-9-0 https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/caad8a5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc3%2F6f%2F94adf49e45b883f8b7b1dd224a1d%2Ffranklin-baseball.png Franklin High School baseball dominates state semifinal opener 9-0 Franklin High School baseball won Game 1 of the state semifinals 9-0 behind a dominant outing from pitcher AJ Phillips. https://waconews.org/news/jesus-put-it-on-my-heart-central-texas-man-catches-catfish-to-feed-wacos-homeless-community-every-we https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb8b18a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/748x393+0+5/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa8%2F4c%2F22c55655494c8aed2155724589f9%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-28-at-5-48-35-pm.png 'Jesus put it on my heart': Central Texas man catches catfish to feed Waco's homeless community every week Danny Moseley catches catfish and serves weekly meals to Waco's homeless through his mission, Feeding Mouths. https://waconews.org/news/confused-about-big-bend-area-border-wall-plans-heres-where-things-stand https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22083713/MarfaBBBorderWallExplainer.webp Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand. Since news first surfaced late last year that border walls could be built for the first time in the Big Bend region of West Texas, the story has been marked... https://waconews.org/news/cipher-digital-eyes-riesel-for-data-center-proposal https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/56c8203/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd4%2F58%2Fc8f390534a52906a508ba4650114%2Ftexas-data-centers.png Cipher Digital eyes Riesel for data center proposal McLennan County Commissioner D.L. Wilson says Cipher Digital approached him about a data center near Riesel, TX. https://waconews.org/news/roll-up-your-sleeves-at-the-score-for-life-blood-drive https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/bd.jpg?w=900 Roll up your sleeves at the 'Score for Life' Blood Drive WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - One of the biggest sporting events in the world is coming to Texas this summer. And with nearly four million visitors expected, the need for blood will be crucial. We at FOX https://waconews.org/news/board-of-regents-approves-nearly-1-billion-operating-budget-new-ai-centered-masters-degree https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pat-neff-lariat-1536x1078-1.jpg Board of Regents approves nearly $1 billion operating budget, new AI-centered master's degree The Baylor Board of Regents approved a $982.2 million operating budget for 2026-27 and a new master's degree in artificial intelligence during its regular May meeting Thursday, as university leaders c https://waconews.org/news/the-general-who-left-boot-prints-on-central-texas https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/VOV-GENERAL-ROBERT-M-SHOEMAKER-WEB.jpg?w=900 The General Who Left Boot Prints On Central Texas WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fort Hood does not exactly blend into the background around Central Texas. With more than 40,000 soldiers tied to the installation, the post has shaped generations of families, https://waconews.org/news/neighbors-seek-to-delay-765-kv-transmission-line-hearing-over-notification-claims https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cc41159/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd5%2F07%2F03a5efe74fa7bf734043f0e3fd97%2Ftransmission-line.jpg Neighbors seek to delay 765 kV transmission line hearing over notification claims Opponents of a 15-county high-voltage transmission line project say they were improperly notified about proposed routes and are now pushing to slow down the hearing. https://waconews.org/news/i-love-being-a-bosqueville-bulldog-lady-bulldogs-season-ends-against-ganado https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e36469/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fad%2Fdb%2Fa73092ca48118e9498fd424f48f3%2Fbosqueville-softball-pic.jpg 'I love being a Bosqueville Bulldog': Lady Bulldogs season ends against Ganado The Bosqueville Bulldogs magical season ends in a 5-2 loss to Ganado. The Lady Bulldogs softball team made it to their first state championship since 2008. https://waconews.org/news/robinson-horse-sanctuary-on-brink-of-closure-amid-rising-gas-hay-prices https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/4c74f8af-f510-4b44-9815-010086ad969c/20260528T132834/4c74f8af-f510-4b44-9815-010086ad969c_750x422.jpg Robinson horse sanctuary on brink of closure amid rising gas, hay prices A horse sanctuary near Waco that has given dozens of abandoned and abused horses a second chance at life is now fighting for its own survival https://waconews.org/news/perfect-pet-meet-sploot-and-tobi https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/b460c652-5202-4847-ba11-c9abd13f2b00/20260528T101302/b460c652-5202-4847-ba11-c9abd13f2b00_750x422.jpg Perfect Pet: Meet Sploot and Tobi! Meet Sploot and Tobi, the adorable perfect pets from Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco who are looking for their loving forever homes. https://waconews.org/news/robinson-baseball-embracing-brotherhood-ahead-of-state-semifinals-showdown-with-wimberley https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/ee7c6dff-7a83-4d66-bd86-79de76aa5faa/20260528T034347/ee7c6dff-7a83-4d66-bd86-79de76aa5faa_750x422.jpg Robinson baseball embracing brotherhood ahead of state semifinals showdown with Wimberley Robinson will open its Class 4A DI state semifinal series against Wimberley at 6 p.m. Thursday in Georgetown, with a spot in the state championship on the line. https://waconews.org/news/trial-begins-for-former-mclennan-county-priest-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-multiple-women https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/ed87280a-804b-4a6f-b0c3-93489f05491e/20260527T192919/ed87280a-804b-4a6f-b0c3-93489f05491e_750x422.jpg Trial begins for former McLennan County priest accused of sexually assaulting multiple women Anthony Odiong is accused of taking advantage of his position to sexually assault multiple women. His trial began this week. https://waconews.org/news/recent-rainfall-raises-lake-waco-levels-officials-urge-caution-on-the-water https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/bc0954c7-9d0a-4afa-8ce6-fb27ade8d4d3/20260528T021129/bc0954c7-9d0a-4afa-8ce6-fb27ade8d4d3_750x422.jpg Recent rainfall raises Lake Waco levels, officials urge caution on the water Heavy spring rainfall has pushed Lake Waco more than a foot above its normal level, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the lake is fully operational. https://waconews.org/news/witness-testimonies-begin-in-waco-priest-trial https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-195345.png?w=900 Witness Testimonies Begin in Waco Priest Trial WACO, Texas (FOX 44)— Disgraced Catholic Priest Anthony Odiong's trial officially kicked off Tuesday morning. Tuesday saw a jury of 12 and two alternates chosen out of 100 potential jurors. Tuesday mo https://waconews.org/news/step-into-a-lost-ocean-world-at-baylors-mayborn-museum https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/m.jpg?w=900 Step into a lost ocean world at Baylor's Mayborn Museum WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlant https://waconews.org/news/cash-found-during-traffic-stop-brings-money-laundering-charge https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/CUERVO-RAQUEL.jpg?w=575 Cash found during traffic stop brings money laundering charge Hewitt, Tx (FOX44) - Nine bundles of cash found hidden in a car during a DPS traffic stop have led to money laundering charges against a 65-year-old woman who was driving the car. An arrest affidavit https://waconews.org/news/data-centers-bring-fire-safety-concerns-to-central-texas-as-ai-boom-drives-expansion https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/83/a2/8d0462434033be55477571bd13fe/screenshot-2026-05-27-at-10-11-45-pm.png Data centers bring fire safety concerns to central Texas as AI boom drives expansion Texas A&M researchers and Bryan fire officials are preparing for fire risks as data centers expand across Texas. https://waconews.org/news/waco-raceway-reopens-amid-ongoing-contaminated-fuel-complaints https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/552b342/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1170x614+0+11/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fce%2Ff3%2F6544f46b431b9a8e16b8bf0a4673%2Fimg-5224.jpg Waco Raceway reopens amid ongoing contaminated fuel complaints Drivers impacted by suspected contaminated fuel at a Waco Raceway say they’re still dealing with repair costs and waiting for reimbursement as the state investigates complaints. https://waconews.org/news/100m-lawsuit-filed-against-hill-county-officials-over-data-center-moratorium https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3a77468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/640x336+0+12/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsharing.3newsnow.com%2Fsharewxyz%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F09%2F28%2FGeneric-gavel-jpg_1475090603693_47061163_ver1.0_640_480.jpg $100M lawsuit filed against Hill County officials over data center moratorium Sources provided 25 News with a copy of the lawsuit, which seeks to have the Hill County Green Energy and Data Center Moratorium declared void and its enforcement blocked immediately https://waconews.org/news/grimes-county-commissioners-hear-public-comment-on-spacex-terefab-and-appoint-committee-for-tax-brea https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/61/00/761ac045425fb042682cbbdb1fdf/screenshot-2026-05-27-at-3-56-59-pm.png Grimes County commissioners hear public comment on SpaceX Terefab and appoint committee for tax break Grimes County commissioners hear public comment on SpaceX Terefab project and appoint committee to oversee possible tax break https://waconews.org/news/foster-pavilion-to-host-rising-country-star-braxton-keith https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6021.jpeg Foster Pavilion to host rising country star Braxton Keith The low hum of steel guitars and neon-lit nostalgia will soon echo through Foster Pavilion. On Oct. 2, Baylor will trade sneakers and basketballs for cowboy boots and two-stepping when rising country https://waconews.org/news/one-last-practice-bosqueville-softball-gets-ready-for-state-championship https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/f5/af/61c2c13440628384ba31775676f0/other-pic.jpg One last practice: Bosqueville softball gets ready for State Championship The final countdown for the finals is here for Bosqueville softball. The Lady Bulldogs look to claim their first state title since 2007, the same team that head coach Raygan Barron played on https://waconews.org/news/blood-evidence-confirmed-in-nikki-winder-disappearance-case https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1120549/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1042x547+0+20/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2F4b%2Fd40544fe490e9a6fbc8c91c79046%2Fscreenshot-2026-03-27-at-5-46-10-pm.png Blood evidence confirmed in Nikki Winder disappearance case Laboratory testing confirms blood found at Texas property belongs to missing woman Nicole "Nikki" Winder, as investigators continue searching for Polaris UTV connected to her February disappearance. https://waconews.org/news/two-arrested-in-nolanville-i-14-shooting https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2967528/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediaassets.kxxv.com%2Fimages%2F15383066_G.jpg Two arrested in Nolanville I-14 shooting Police say they've arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that happened in March 2026 on eastbound Interstate 14 in Nolanville. https://waconews.org/news/killeen-resident-battles-repeated-power-outages-calls-on-oncor-to-find-lasting-fix https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8f7a6b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2Ffc%2F343c2c044f7096ede806ba0d36a0%2Fpic-poweroutage-052726.jpg Killeen resident battles repeated power outages, calls on Oncor to find lasting fix A Killeen woman who has dealt with frequent power outages for more than two years says she fears what summer heat could mean for her and her neighborhood. https://waconews.org/news/seasonal-summer-blend-fuel-will-push-prices-higher-for-central-texas-drivers https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2d2e38/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3300x1733+0+234/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F6a%2Fcc%2Fcb35df534a95a6242b4355c04d78%2Fap24039760183428.jpg Seasonal summer blend fuel will push prices higher for Central Texas drivers Gas prices are climbing, and experts say global tensions are not the only factor driving costs higher. The seasonal switch to summer blend gasoline is adding another 30 to 50 cents per gallon https://waconews.org/news/residents-pets-displaced-after-lightning-strikes-robinson-home https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/02/fire-truck-generic.jpg?w=900 Residents, pets displaced after lightning strikes Robinson home ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - Residents and pets of a Robinson home have been displaced after the structure was struck by lightning. The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential stru https://waconews.org/news/abbott-extends-tuition-freeze-at-texas-public-universities-through-2027 https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8561027/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x538+0+41/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F48%2F00%2Fb494265e4e7e9500d0b947a7045a%2Fap17328761491298.jpg Abbott extends tuition freeze at Texas public universities through 2027 Texas Governor Abbott extends tuition freeze for public universities through 2026-27 academic year, continuing affordability initiative that has kept undergraduate costs flat since 2023. https://waconews.org/news/giving-back-to-those-who-gave-their-all https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/100.jpg?w=900 Giving back to those who gave their all McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has a mission to support our local first-responders who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Lorena Police Chief Scott Ho https://waconews.org/news/register-now-for-mccs-homeschool-resource-fair https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/fair_ba5e9a.jpg?w=900 Register now for MCC's Homeschool Resource Fair WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Homeschooling continues to grow across Central Texas, and McLennan Community College is here to offer support services to the community. You can learn about the first Homeschool https://waconews.org/news/launching-towards-semi-finals-rockets-baseball-one-series-away-from-state-championship-game https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/be6ac2a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F46%2F39%2F58836d57426d95fc4519b3c23dad%2Frobinson-pic.jpg Launching towards semi-finals: Rockets baseball one series away from State Championship game The Robinson Rockets baseball team is coming off a tough three-game stretch and are one series away from the State Championship game. https://waconews.org/news/lorena-isd-board-approves-new-superintendent https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/supt.jpg?w=900 Lorena ISD Board approves new superintendent LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lorena Independent School District's Board of Trustees has approved its new superintendent. The district says the Board officially approved Dr. Theodore “Teddy” Clevenger https://waconews.org/news/lorena-isd-approves-teddy-clevenger-as-next-superintendent https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/c266bd67-0a5c-4169-a268-2b9e2847a434/20260526T235619/c266bd67-0a5c-4169-a268-2b9e2847a434_750x422.jpg Lorena ISD approves Teddy Clevenger as next superintendent Teddy Clevenger will lead Lorena ISD after serving as superintendent of Bartlett ISD since 2019. https://waconews.org/news/contractor-crackdown-todd-mission-votes-to-enhance-permit-enforcement-and-continue-towards-a-water-p https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5f/41/0fe622394a7aa7b0659637a1f422/screenshot-2026-05-26-at-7-40-22-pm.png Contractor crackdown: Todd Mission votes to enhance permit enforcement and continue towards a water plant Contractor crackdown: Todd Mission votes to enhance permit enforcement and continue towards a water plant https://waconews.org/news/military-prosecutors-present-evidence-against-former-fort-hood-doctor-at-preliminary-hearing https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0b62381/2147483647/strip/true/crop/744x391+0+12/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F02%2F55%2F122bda0c42d1b5efa5b6446993d0%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-26-at-8-10-32-pm.png Military prosecutors present evidence against former Fort Hood doctor at preliminary hearing New evidence was unveiled at the Article 32 hearing for former Fort Hood Army doctor Blaine McGraw, on charges involving up to 97 alleged victims. https://waconews.org/news/former-waco-priest-on-trial-for-sex-crimes https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-26-143635.png?w=900 Former Waco Priest on Trial for Sex Crimes WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — After a three-week delay, the trial of Anthony Odiong - who is accused of sexual assault and fathering a child - began Tuesday in 19th District Court. The former Catholic priest https://waconews.org/news/primary-runoff-election-day-is-here https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/69fe5e29c00a26.20979356.jpeg?w=900 Primary Runoff Election Day is Here WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — May 26th is Primary Runoff Election Day, and there are three big races we're watching on each ballot. For the Republican ballot, the biggest race is for a senate spot with John https://waconews.org/news/i-was-terrified-witness-recounts-the-deadly-shooting-at-belton-lake-that-killed-a-17-year-old-girl https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5c/4a/aecac42340d5b4eeec3e2bee7541/cchelles-visuals-credit.jpg 'I was terrified': Witness recounts the deadly shooting at Belton Lake that killed a 17-year-old girl A 17-year-old girl was killed and 2 others injured in a shooting at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreational Area Saturday night. https://waconews.org/news/bell-county-voters-head-to-polls-for-runoff-election-deciding-key-state-races https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6780b69/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd3%2Fca%2F822fb6084bbea70372b320f495fe%2Fpic-runoff-052626.jpg Bell County voters head to polls for runoff election deciding key state races Voters in Bell County are deciding races for state senator, attorney general, railroad commissioner, criminal appeals judge and lieutenant governor. https://waconews.org/news/aggie-mens-golf-heads-to-national-championship-on-a-hot-streak-after-up-and-down-season https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4be009d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4096x2150+0+290/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4c%2F56%2F059a31fe4691b4e928210fd172cc%2Fgolf-2.jpeg Aggie men's golf heads to national championship on a hot streak after up-and-down season Texas A&M University men's golf heads to its seventh national title in eight years, surging at the right time. https://waconews.org/news/waco-police-assist-in-kangaroo-capture https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2bff244/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F50%2F79%2F3c20ec1b4eac8a5e8f45b45b3c6a%2Fkangaroo-chase.png Waco police assist in kangaroo capture Waco police officers spent part of Memorial Day helping to wrangle a kangaroo on the run from a local rescue. https://waconews.org/news/closures-to-begin-may-26th-on-herring-avenue-bridge-rehabilitation-project https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/city-of-waco.jpg?w=900 Closures to begin May 26th on Herring Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Expect traffic delays around Cameron Park and the Zoo starting tomorrow, May 26th, and over the next few weeks as the city of Waco begins the next phase of the Herring Avenue Br https://waconews.org/news/high-stakes-texas-senate-runoff-draws-voters-to-the-polls-in-central-texas https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f283616/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1170x614+0+15/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb0%2Fe4%2F4b53c3374ec38fe8ec4f04fbe7a4%2Fimg-5219.jpg High-stakes Texas Senate runoff draws voters to the polls in Central Texas Texas voters headed to the polls Tuesday as the closely watched Republican Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn drew attention across the state. https://waconews.org/news/baylor-athletics-sees-record-setting-semester-in-academic-excellence https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/df6869e9-acda-436e-b716-c31c21643070/20260416T124332/df6869e9-acda-436e-b716-c31c21643070_750x422.jpg Baylor Athletics sees record-setting semester in academic excellence According to the university, all 19 programs surpassed a 3.0 GPA, raising the combined final score to an unprecedented mark. https://waconews.org/news/what-to-know-former-fort-hood-army-doctor-faces-article-32-hearing-on-sexual-assault-charges https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2e2686a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff6%2F3c%2F6f72fb1e4a468b7fccd4e87f39f3%2Fmcgraw-court.png What to know: Former Fort Hood Army doctor faces Article 32 hearing on sexual assault charges Former Army OB-GYN Major Blaine McGraw is set to appear in a military court at 9:30 a.m. for an Article 32 preliminary hearing at Fort Hood. https://waconews.org/news/back-home-and-safe-waco-pd-captures-loose-kangaroo https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/cca37c67-bbbe-413b-96a3-632574cbaac8/20260525T172824/cca37c67-bbbe-413b-96a3-632574cbaac8_750x422.jpg "Back home and safe" | Waco PD captures loose Kangaroo Less than a year after a pair of kangaroos escaped from Waco Wildlife Rescue, officers are once again wrangling a marsupial on the loose https://waconews.org/news/raygan-barron-leads-a-new-generation-of-bulldogs-back-to-state-finals https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/BBVILLE.00_03_44_05.Still003.jpg?w=900 Raygan Barron Leads A New Generation of Bulldogs Back to State Finals WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Nearly two decades after their last trip to the state championship, the Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs are back. And this time, the story comes with a familiar face leading the way. https://waconews.org/news/a-community-divided-the-proposed-spacex-terafab-project-in-grimes-county-has-supporters-and-detracto https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/58/be/404ee29b4e638b778ab867c3fbdd/screenshot-2026-05-23-at-12-40-19-pm.png A community divided: the proposed SpaceX Terafab Project in Grimes County has supporters and detractors Grimes County neighbors are split over SpaceX's proposed $55 billion TereFab project. Some see jobs and growth — others worry about their land and animals. https://waconews.org/news/waco-attorney-at-center-of-controversial-plea-deal-released-from-mclennan-county-jail https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/e7bee0f9-6749-49ed-9f06-d4b25e1909b8/20260525T143109/e7bee0f9-6749-49ed-9f06-d4b25e1909b8_750x422.jpg Waco attorney at center of controversial plea deal released from McLennan County Jail Adam Dean Hoffman, a Waco attorney, has been released from jail after serving a sentence for reduced misdemeanor charges in a child sexual abuse case. https://waconews.org/news/voices-of-valor-doris-millers-lasting-impact-on-us-navy https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/doris-5.webp?w=900 Voices of Valor: Doris Miller's Lasting Impact on U.S. Navy WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Nestled along the banks of the Brazos is a statue of World War II hero Doris Miller — the first African-American recipient of the Navy Cross. It's a tribute to a man who display https://waconews.org/news/voices-of-valor-tribute-to-vietnam-wars-forgotten-heroes https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/louis-1-1.jpg?w=900 Voices of Valor: Tribute to Vietnam War's Forgotten Heroes WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Vietnam War Memorial is a place that pays tribute to the brave men and women who never made it home - and those who did carry the lasting scars of war with them. The U.S. Ai https://waconews.org/news/update-kisd-confirms-student-fatally-shot-at-the-blora-was-set-to-graduate-this-week https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/06be4a3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x630+0+41/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd2%2Fa6%2F59ce787b47c2adefb0654802bad0%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-25-at-4-38-35-pm.png UPDATE: KISD confirms student fatally shot at the BLORA was set to graduate this week. A shooting at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area left one dead and two injured Saturday night. Fort Hood is investigating. https://waconews.org/news/inside-the-waco-child-sex-abuse-case-ken-paxtons-office-agreed-to-settle-for-one-day-in-jail https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/19075854/TTNPaxtonPleaDeal.webp Inside the Waco child sex abuse case Ken Paxton’s office agreed to settle for one day in jail The judge in the case insisted on a 60-day jail sentence. The controversy has roiled Texas politics and led critics to question the attorney general’s ability to adequately prosecute crime. https://waconews.org/news/memorial-day-gas-prices-impacting-travelers-in-central-texas https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ccf298/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F31%2F7e%2F53faf23e47159811bc84f2da14c5%2Fpic.jpg Memorial Day gas prices impacting travelers in Central Texas Climbing gas prices, more than $1 per gallon higher than last Memorial Day, are impacting travel in Central Texas. https://waconews.org/news/adam-d-hoffman-waco-attorney-sentenced-in-sexual-abuse-case-released-from-jail https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8d68b21/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1102x579+0+22/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff0%2Fee%2F4c9a36154520b21f79b211cdcae7%2Fscreenshot-2026-04-27-at-10-52-11-am.png Adam D Hoffman, Waco attorney sentenced in sexual abuse case, released from jail Adam Dean Hoffman, the Waco attorney sentenced for sex crimes against a child, is out of jail as of Monday, May 25. https://waconews.org/news/robinson-baseball-advances-to-state-semifinals-for-the-first-time-since-2017 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/e3b12156-31f7-4520-920a-c59577d032b0/20260524T205820/e3b12156-31f7-4520-920a-c59577d032b0_750x422.jpg Robinson baseball advances to state semifinals for the first time since 2017 Robinson baseball is headed back to the state semifinals after defeating Hamshire-Fannett 8-5 in Game 3 of the regional finals Saturday night. https://waconews.org/news/central-texans-reflect-on-the-meaning-of-memorial-day-beyond-the-holiday-weekend https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/pic_f910b3.jpg?w=644 Central Texans Reflect on the Meaning of Memorial Day Beyond the Holiday Weekend Waco, TX (FOX 44) - For many, Memorial Day is more than backyard barbecues and a long weekend. It's a time to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. As fami https://waconews.org/news/kangaroo-on-the-loose-at-waco-car-dealership-is-home-safe https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/kangaroo-cropped.jpg?w=491 Kangaroo on the loose at Waco car dealership is home safe WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Here's something you don't see every day - a kangaroo on the loose at a local car dealership! Waco Police tell FOX 44 News that the department received a call at approximately 1 https://waconews.org/news/national-and-state-veterans-cemeteries-whats-the-difference https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Central-Texas-State-Veterans-Cemetery.jpg?w=639 National and State veterans cemeteries: What's the difference? WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a 'national cemetery' and a 'state veterans cemetery,' and who can be buried where? As we at FOX 44 continue our Voices of https://waconews.org/news/dog-days-qa-with-wacoan-that-built-hot-dog-social-media-brand https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hot-dog-photo.png Dog days: Q&A with Wacoan that built hot dog social media brand For Waco influencer Carrie Burt, hot dogs aren't just a delicious bite — they are a brand. What started as a COVID-19 pandemic hyperfixation snack has now turned into a social media following of Wacoa https://waconews.org/news/central-texas-community-pools-open-for-the-summer-season https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c7c689d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2656x1394+0+41/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F43%2F65%2Fe27fc94c4d109aa50ac196e5c78e%2Fswimmingpoolrentals.png Central Texas community pools open for the summer season Several neighborhoods have already opened municipal pools for the summer season, while others open later this week. https://waconews.org/news/texas-sues-discord-arguing-online-messaging-platform-endangered-children-misled-users https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/19c5b9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/749x393+0+53/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Ff3%2Fa8%2F62abf30844ca846470708382928d%2Fclose-up-on-the-hands-of-young-woman-using-computer-tablet-and-smart-phone-business-te-sbi-304232108.jpg Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled users The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform. https://waconews.org/news/pet-of-the-week-molly-the-cattle-pit-mix https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/02/pow_4f175f.jpg?w=590 Pet of the Week: Molly the Cattle Pit Mix WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Molly in the video above! https://waconews.org/news/central-texas-family-pushes-for-accountability-with-txdot-lawsuit-after-fatal-crash https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/986faaa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+10/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2Fcb%2Fa86e7e7f438b9698785848708feb%2Fpic-txdotlawsuit-052426.jpg Central Texas family pushes for accountability with TxDOT lawsuit after fatal crash Romi Bomar, 18, died after hydroplaning on State Highway 36 nearly 8 months ago. Her family and a second family are now suing TxDOT for gross negligence over dangerous wet road conditions. https://waconews.org/news/one-dead-in-early-morning-bryan-stabbing https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a0edad7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediaassets.kxxv.com%2Fimages%2F13470308_G.jpg One dead in early morning Bryan stabbing A person is dead after an early morning stabbing in Bryan. Police found the victim on Poplar Circle just after 3 a.m. The victim later died at the hospital. https://waconews.org/news/one-dead-others-injured-in-shooting-at-fort-hood-recreation-area https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ef4320/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x263+0+1/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fe0%2Fbe%2F9e5755604a68b6b25eb3b7575b9e%2Fshutterstock-2596537961.jpg One dead, others injured in shooting at Fort Hood recreation area Two military police officers responding to a report of fighting at a Fort Hood recreation area were met with gunfire Saturday night, leaving one civilian dead and others hospitalized. https://waconews.org/news/residents-of-west-are-excited-to-have-a-hometown-bakery-open-once-again https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/87e4264/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2Fc1%2Fa6fc7a1e41b98ad081a4b76c5f15%2Fpic.jpg Residents of West are excited to have a hometown bakery open once again Village Bakery, which became a favorite stop for many local families, has reopened after years of working to get the business back up and running. https://waconews.org/news/working-out-for-wedding-season https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/wedding.jpg?w=900 Working out for wedding season WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Wedding season is upon us! We at FOX 44 News were joined in our studio by Planet Fitness for some moves to help you get fit before walking down the aisle and strutting your stuf https://waconews.org/news/baylor-brings-in-proven-leader-and-teacher-to-lead-mens-golf https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/f4e2b702-b3d0-4d70-ac87-18dbaa376c11/20260523T014709/f4e2b702-b3d0-4d70-ac87-18dbaa376c11_750x422.jpg Baylor brings in 'proven leader and teacher' to lead men's golf Herbert established a successful program at UNLV, winning a conference and national title, after being an assistant on the UT coaching staff across 12 seasons. https://waconews.org/news/texas-hall-of-fame-museum-hosting-military-appreciation-weekend https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2023/03/Texas-Rangers-Hall-of-Fame-Museum.jpg?w=900 Texas Hall of Fame & Museum hosting Military Appreciation Weekend WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum will honor veterans and military personnel during its annual Military Appreciation Weekend. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 https://waconews.org/news/american-history-made-simple-in-no-time https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2025/11/ah.jpg?w=891 American history made simple in no time WACO (FOX 44) -- American history is very important to many of us, but with 250-plus years and still going to learn, it takes awhile. However, one author wanted a simpler way to learn the basics and f https://waconews.org/news/temple-mall-faces-fire-safety-dealine-after-city-cites-violations https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3bfad57/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1513x794+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdf%2F37%2F7d7ae53e4f2c9fd448f3c3e1ff8a%2Ftemple-mall.png Temple Mall faces fire safety dealine after city cites violations The City of Temple has given Temple Mall's property owner 30 days to fix multiple fire and life safety violations or face potential enforcement action, according to compliance notice issued Thursday. https://waconews.org/news/early-voting-closes-tonight-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-before-election-tuesday https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/02151ced-5136-4d30-80fa-439979387d93/20260522T220650/02151ced-5136-4d30-80fa-439979387d93_750x422.jpg Early voting closes tonight — Here's everything you need to know before Election Tuesday Bell and McLennan counties have already seen over 7,000 early voters each, and Election Day could bring thousands more. https://waconews.org/news/midway-softball-returns-to-the-finals https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/36cf62c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/590x310+0+97/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F94%2F6a%2F7db163584bbbb2ba74ce8324b656%2F707126003-1364745055707156-3136135112424130494-n.jpg Midway Softball returns to the finals In game three of the state semi-finals, Midway softball beats Flower Mound 8-0 for the second year in a row to advance to the state championship. https://waconews.org/news/tiny-but-mighty-rare-black-footed-cat-kitten-makes-public-debut-at-cameron-park-zoo https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/e183b2df-01da-4135-b4d8-c73f368460b3/20260522T200638/e183b2df-01da-4135-b4d8-c73f368460b3_750x422.jpg Tiny but mighty | Rare black-footed cat kitten makes public debut at Cameron Park Zoo A rare black-footed cat kitten named Maverick is making his first public appearance at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco. https://waconews.org/news/college-station-6th-grader-heads-to-scripps-national-spelling-bee-in-washington-dc https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5d/54/0fcd2eab4a659629bd2bffb0eff7/screenshot-2026-05-22-at-5-50-53-pm.png College Station 6th grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Caroline Hu has been competing in spelling bees for the past three years. Now, the Pecan Trail Intermediate 6th grader is headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. https://waconews.org/news/baylor-university-announces-professors-of-the-year-and-faculty-award-winners https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/3239679c-96e2-48ec-b4d7-3fc139bd4722/20260422T230559/3239679c-96e2-48ec-b4d7-3fc139bd4722_750x422.jpg Baylor University announces professors of the year and faculty award winners Baylor honors top faculty with awards recognizing teaching excellence, research impact and years of dedication to students and campus life. https://waconews.org/news/im-truly-a-changed-person-because-im-a-baylor-bear-baylor-baseball-reflects-on-season https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d62a0a0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1008+0+36/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd4%2Fe8%2Fe3221c2a40788d558b14bd22bde9%2Fbaylor-baseball-pic.jpeg “I’m truly a changed person because I’m a Baylor Bear”: Baylor baseball reflects on season Baylor baseball came up short in the Big 12 Tournament. The Bears mounted a comeback but a walk-off home run by Kansas ended their time in the Big 12 Tournament https://waconews.org/news/waco-isd-names-new-principal-of-gw-carver-middle-school https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/cec64f35-1a77-4104-97ef-5ee393b205c8/20260522T201113/cec64f35-1a77-4104-97ef-5ee393b205c8_750x422.jpg Waco ISD names new principal of G.W. Carver Middle School Waco ISD has selected Bamma Moore as the next principal of G.W. Carver Middle School. https://waconews.org/news/texas-game-wardens-urge-boaters-to-prioritize-safety-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/pic_62241a.jpg?w=641 Texas Game Wardens Urge Boaters to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest times outdoors across Texas. From lakes and rivers to campgrounds and backroads, Game Wardens see thousands of families heading out to en https://waconews.org/news/man-found-naked-in-home-charged-with-burglary https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/MCDAVID-WILLIE-GUS.jpg?w=468 Man found naked in home charged with burglary Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A Waco police officer checking an open back door on a residence has arrested a 51-year-old man found naked inside on a burglary charge. Willie Gus McDavid remained in the McLennan C https://waconews.org/news/former-priests-sex-trial-set-for-tuesday https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/ODIONG-ANTOINY-3.jpg?w=575 Former priest's sex trial set for Tuesday Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - After one three-week delay, the trial of Antony Odiong accused of sexual assault and fathering a child is set to begin Tuesday in 19th District Court. The former Catholic priest ha https://waconews.org/news/water-safety-tips-and-swim-lessons-from-ymca-of-greater-waco-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/77170de/2147483647/strip/true/crop/705x370+3+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2Fe0%2F7bb15d1c4460b1df9113b7eac07d%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-22-at-3-24-42-pm.png Water safety tips and swim lessons from YMCA of Greater Waco ahead of Memorial Day weekend YMCA of Greater Waco shares water safety tips, drowning prevention advice, and swim lesson resources ahead of Memorial Day weekend. https://waconews.org/news/free-waco-art-event-expands-to-first-responders-teachers-after-successful-run-for-veterans https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/09660b5c-eb2f-4582-a833-dfe19016b56e/20260522T141430/09660b5c-eb2f-4582-a833-dfe19016b56e_750x422.jpg Free Waco art event expands to first responders, teachers after successful run for veterans Warriors Canvas is a free art event that began as a gathering for veterans is returning Saturday and opening its doors wider than ever before https://waconews.org/news/weird-wild-west-how-a-waco-burger-stand-kept-the-spirit-of-the-old-west-alive https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/bc5b03ea-48b9-4e15-bccf-a997f81beee7/20260522T125223/bc5b03ea-48b9-4e15-bccf-a997f81beee7_750x422.jpg Weird Wild West: How a Waco Burger Stand Kept the Spirit of the Old West Alive Located at 9th Street and Waco Drive, the Chuc Wagun restaurant became a local favorite during the 1960s and 1970s. https://waconews.org/news/kansas-walks-off-baylor-8-7-in-big-12-quarterfinals https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/fa3fdfbb-59f1-46d2-ab26-9413e13515ac/20260506T032436/fa3fdfbb-59f1-46d2-ab26-9413e13515ac_750x422.jpg Kansas walks off Baylor 8-7 in Big 12 Quarterfinals Baylor’s rally from a six-run deficit came up one swing short Thursday as the Bears fell to Kansas, 8-7, on a walk-off home run in 10 inning of the Big 12 tournament https://waconews.org/news/lake-waco-after-dark https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/04/Lake-Waco-After-Dark.jpg?w=900 Lake Waco: After Dark WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Night Hikes at the Lake Waco Wetlands have returned! If checking out the world of the wetlands at Cameron Park Zoo at sunset sounds pretty cool, listen up. Nora Shell and Stepha https://waconews.org/news/boosting-the-waco-economy-through-sports https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/01/sports.jpg?w=900 Boosting the Waco economy through sports WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Sports is a billion dollar-industry, and why can't Central Texas get in on the action? We speak with the Greater Waco Sports Commission in our interview above. https://waconews.org/news/texas-snap-error-rate-could-trigger-700m-annual-bill-under-new-rules-tied-to-big-beautiful-bill https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8147629/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1268x666+0+23/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2a%2F40%2Fbed783e54fe29545c4686339476d%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-22-at-2-06-17-pm.png Texas SNAP error rate could trigger $700M annual bill under new rules tied to Big Beautiful Bill Texas could owe $700M annually under new SNAP cost-sharing rules. Feeding Texas is urging Congress for a delay. https://waconews.org/news/whatsapp-meta-can-access-texans-private-messages-ag-ken-paxton-claims-in-lawsuit https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b43f27c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x630+0+85/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1d%2Fb8%2Fd23631d64826bc65b95a4b87b737%2F260303-paxton-watch-party-20-jj.webp WhatsApp, Meta can access Texans’ private messages, AG Ken Paxton claims in lawsuit The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages. https://waconews.org/news/this-affects-all-of-us-rising-costs-push-texas-farmers-families-to-the-brink-ahead-of-primary-runoff https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e214eeb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1170x614+0+8/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd1%2F17%2Fc805988b4f01bbd7553f79d8864d%2Fimg-5215.jpg 'This affects all of us': Rising costs push Texas farmers, families to the brink ahead of primary runoff A Central Texas organization says rising farming costs and food insecurity are impacting both farmers and families ahead of the upcoming primary runoff election. https://waconews.org/news/cameron-park-zoos-black-footed-cat-kitten-set-to-debut https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/zoo-cat.jpg?w=678 Cameron Park Zoo's black-footed cat kitten set to debut WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cameron Park Zoo's black-footed cat kitten is fast, fearless and full of personality! The Zoo says Maverick is also independent, curious, and always on the move! Marverick has a https://waconews.org/news/bryan-yard-dogs-draw-500-plus-fans-to-travis-field-for-opening-night https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df40884/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcf.cdn.uplynk.com%2Fausw2%2Fslices%2Fa9a%2Ff9d6acf132d844f6947c7bc916fe8033%2Fa9a04f2d339e4b79a1cf264afdc33771%2Fposter_c320d513a6bc4ba4821dc35bc1948ca9.jpg Bryan Yard Dogs draw 500-plus fans to Travis Field for opening night The Bryan Yard Dogs opened their inaugural season at Travis Field, drawing 500-plus fans and local vendors. https://waconews.org/news/texas-hall-of-fame-museum-hosting-military-appreciation-weekend https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2023/03/Texas-Rangers-Hall-of-Fame-Museum.jpg?w=900 Texas Hall of Fame & Museum hosting Military Appreciation Weekend WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum will honor veterans and military personnel during its annual Military Appreciation Weekend. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 https://waconews.org/news/mart-city-council-moves-forward-with-written-complaint-against-police-chief-on-leave https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e591f13/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x591+0+20/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F33%2Fa6%2F8b28059a4ab5bda3ce393c25c209%2Fmart-city-council.png Mart City Council moves forward with written complaint against police chief on leave It was voted on during a special called meeting on Thursday. 25News was present during the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Odell Nevills cited Texas Government Code Chapter 614. https://waconews.org/news/neighbors-law-enforcement-remember-destructive-2024-temple-tornado https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/571c058/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2f%2F4b%2Fdfbf94a14ee38f32f8a078ce88b6%2Fpic-2yrtornado-052126.jpg Neighbors, law enforcement remember destructive 2024 Temple tornado A tornado destroyed Madison Calhoun's Temple home when her baby was just 6 weeks old. Now she and her husband are rebuilding — with a storm shelter as their first priority. https://waconews.org/news/apply-now-to-join-waco-pds-junior-police-academy https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/JPA-2026.jpg?w=900 Apply now to join Waco PD's Junior Police Academy! WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you have a child that dresses up as a cop for Halloween or Career Day, this is for you! The Waco Police Department is accepting applications for their Junior Police Academy! https://waconews.org/news/this-fundraiser-will-benefit-the-waco-hispanic-museum https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/museum.jpg?w=900 This fundraiser will benefit the Waco Hispanic Museum WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A community and cultural event is coming up in support of the Waco Hispanic Museum. The Museum Chairman, Louis Garcia, paid a visit to our studio to share all the details. You c https://waconews.org/news/community-as-a-pathway-to-stability https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-21-140459.png?w=900 Community as a Pathway to Stability WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Mission Waco's Creekside Community Village is a project that could potentially house the entire individual homeless population of Waco. Creekside Community Village is a collecti https://waconews.org/news/waco-young-professionals-visit-kwkt-fox-44 https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/yps-3-cropped.jpg?w=635 Waco Young Professionals visit KWKT FOX 44 WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We at FOX 44 were more than happy to host this month's Industry Tour for the Waco Young Professionals! This is a Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce program full of diverse and vib https://waconews.org/news/i-feel-like-im-making-the-community-proud-bosqueville-softball-reacts-to-making-state-championship https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b4251ab/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe5%2F6a%2F5c32632a4adabdde03e087bab32c%2Fbosqueville-pic-softball.jpg "I feel like I'm making the community proud"; Bosqueville softball reacts to making State Championship The Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs advance to the State Championship after sweeping Cisco. The Lady Bulldogs make it back for the first time since 2008 and look to make history https://waconews.org/news/upgrade-for-ems-leon-county-esd-1-welcomes-new-ambulance-medic-71-to-centerville-station https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/db/e2/887c61544184b41f19676e89ab66/screenshot-2026-05-21-at-5-03-42-pm.png Upgrade for EMS: Leon County ESD 1 welcomes new ambulance, Medic 71, to Centerville station Upgrade for EMS: Leon County ESD 1 recently welcomed a new ambulance, Medic 71, to Centerville station https://waconews.org/news/country-legend-willie-nelson-returns-after-72-years-for-night-of-harmonies-hits https://baylorlariat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/P5A9502-1.jpg Country legend Willie Nelson returns after 72 years for night of harmonies, hits As the heat of the Central Texas sizzling sun poured across the seats of Magnolia Field, Waco prepared a warm welcome for Willie Nelson's return to his alma mater for the first time in 72 years. The p https://waconews.org/news/not-a-single-drop-new-data-center-will-help-schools-without-draining-water https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/be37938/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1268x666+0+23/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F48%2F91%2F3f66527949f691ade4a0184b9da9%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-21-at-4-28-52-pm.png Not a single drop: New data center will help schools without draining water A new data center in Waco says it uses zero water and minimal power — and local schools say it could change how they protect student data and deliver faster learning tools. What do you think? https://waconews.org/news/hill-county-could-face-legal-issues-due-to-moratorium https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cc300bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7a%2Fb9%2Fc8ac8ac046fa90743424b5efbd88%2Fpic.jpg Hill County could face legal issues due to moratorium Hill County Judge Shane Brassell said a recent decision about development could land the county in legal trouble. https://waconews.org/news/troy-men-federally-charged-in-relation-to-robbery-resulting-in-death https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/gavel-two.jpg?w=900 Troy men federally charged in relation to robbery resulting in death WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Two young men from Troy have been arrested and federally charged in connection with a robbery resulting in the death of a Salado man. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of T https://waconews.org/news/camp-mystic-chief-health-officers-nursing-license-temporarily-suspended https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d51cb5f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/805x423+0+51/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdc%2F60%2F0bdbae0f4a708e407799c12a40b4%2Fsearch-teams-continue-searching-for-flood-victims-near-camp-mystic-on-july-7-2025.png Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspended The agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year. https://waconews.org/news/baylor-defeats-byu-13-9-to-advance-in-big-12-tournament https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/41ac9e10-1f4a-405d-8bb1-c4c6b21b6f51/20260507T233441/41ac9e10-1f4a-405d-8bb1-c4c6b21b6f51_750x422.jpg Baylor defeats BYU 13-9 to advance in Big 12 Tournament Baylor baseball defeated BYU 13-9, and will now advance to face No. 1 Kansas. https://waconews.org/news/stabbings-shootings-reported-in-marlin-early-thursday-leave-1-dead https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f484d5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1279x671+0+23/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F07%2Fe6%2F9aff5f9d468c9a746672573e9a38%2Fmarlin-police-car.PNG Stabbings, shootings reported in Marlin early Thursday leave 1 dead Three people were hospitalized and a suspect was killed in an early morning incident involving stabbings and gunfire in Marlin. https://waconews.org/news/2-troy-men-federally-charged-in-armed-robbery-that-killed-salado-teen https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3a77468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/640x336+0+12/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsharing.3newsnow.com%2Fsharewxyz%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F09%2F28%2FGeneric-gavel-jpg_1475090603693_47061163_ver1.0_640_480.jpg 2 Troy men federally charged in armed robbery that killed Salado teen Two Troy men have been arrested on federal charges in connection with an armed robbery that resulted in the death of a Salado teen earlier this month, prosecutors announced Thursday. https://waconews.org/news/perfect-pet-meet-trixie-and-milo https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/d9fef8a1-9c6f-4fd1-9342-4ffd01a5665d/20260521T110436/d9fef8a1-9c6f-4fd1-9342-4ffd01a5665d_750x422.jpg Perfect Pet: Meet Trixie and Milo! Meet Trixie, an energetic German Shepard mix, and Milo, a cuddly orange cat, both seeking forever homes and ready for adoption at Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco. https://waconews.org/news/from-classroom-to-cockpit-midway-isd-students-showcase-aircraft-they-built https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/e4df0427-30f6-4b0c-a30c-77bd616a44c3/20260521T014013/e4df0427-30f6-4b0c-a30c-77bd616a44c3_750x422.jpg From Classroom to Cockpit: Midway ISD students showcase aircraft they built Midway ISD students spent two years designing and building an airplane through the Tango Flight program, gaining real-world engineering and aviation skills. https://waconews.org/news/remembering-the-fallen-ems-members-in-central-texas https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-20-165304.png?w=900 Remembering the Fallen EMS Members in Central Texas WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — On Wednesday morning, a memorial service was at Baylor University held to honor fallen EMS members in Central Texas. This was the 18th Annual Heart of Texas EMS Memorial Service https://waconews.org/news/last-team-in-mclennan-softball-reacts-to-making-njcaa-world-series https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e987e3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa1%2F64%2F174134594710aaffb08696657e49%2Fmcc-sb-new-pic.jpg Last team in: McLennan Softball reacts to making NJCAA World Series McLennan Community College softball advances to the NJCAA World Series where they will take on Paris to open the playoffs in Alabama. https://waconews.org/news/rockdale-water-rates-are-going-up-but-residents-say-quality-hasnt-kept-pace https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5a/8e/983bb3a64bb39236cc0b71877f72/screenshot-2026-05-20-at-5-22-20-pm.png Rockdale water rates are going up but residents say quality hasn't kept pace Rockdale approved higher water rates but residents say water quality must improve before the hike is justified. https://waconews.org/news/bellmead-man-found-at-eagle-crest-apartment-pool-dies-authorities-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/e71c32e4-b135-40b5-89ff-8e46b8603517/20251106T232846/e71c32e4-b135-40b5-89ff-8e46b8603517_750x422.jpg Bellmead man found at Eagle Crest Apartment pool dies, authorities say Bellmead officers arrived at the scene to find a man near the bottom of the deep end of the community pool. https://waconews.org/news/police-investigate-death-in-bellmead-pool https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/BELLMEAD-POLICE-SHIELD-1.jpg?w=124 Police investigate death in Bellmead pool Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - Bellmead police are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man found in an apartment complex swimming pool late Tuesday afternoon. Bellmead Police Chief Shawn Myatt https://waconews.org/news/open-for-business-the-city-of-rockdale-looks-forward-to-new-100-acre-industrial-park-development https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/ec/62/5832a0584b23a9799905686c8f58/screenshot-2026-05-20-at-5-41-07-pm.png Open for business: The City of Rockdale looks forward to new 100-acre industrial park development Open for business: The City of Rockdale hopes the new 100-acre industrial park development will spark local economy https://waconews.org/news/man-found-unresponsive-in-bellmead-apartment-pool-dies-despite-rescue-efforts https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe10e50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fca%2F42%2Fc9ea357a4c7cb4e82b75304d7aa0%2Fbellmead-police-dept-1.png Man found unresponsive in Bellmead apartment pool dies despite rescue efforts A 42-year-old Bellmead man died Tuesday evening after being found unresponsive at the bottom of an apartment complex swimming pool, police said. https://waconews.org/news/six-new-homes-made-possible-by-waco-church-and-nonprofit https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/renew-homes.jpg?w=716 Six new homes made possible by Waco church and nonprofit WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Six new homes are now part of a growing Waco community thanks to the generosity and faithfulness of one church's family. These six homes were made possible through a partnership https://waconews.org/news/its-the-wild-west-texas-agriculture-commissioner-calls-for-pause-on-data-center-growth-across-the-st https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/afa8792/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3304x1735+0+61/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F61%2F4c%2F28bbf896421884ddc2a9b1aa7e33%2Fap25219611138875.jpg 'It's the wild west': Texas agriculture commissioner calls for pause on data center growth across the state Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller calls for a pause on data center growth, citing land, water, and power grid concerns. https://waconews.org/news/bosqueville-softball-advances-to-state-championship https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8641ac4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2Fe8%2Ff38bb7a24ec9b8d9edfeb86def8d%2Fbosqueville-isd-logo-1.png Bosqueville softball advances to State Championship The Lady Bulldogs of Bosqueville defeat the Cisco Loboes in a two-game sweep to advance to the 2A Division 1 State Championship game. https://waconews.org/news/escapology-opens-escape-rooms-in-former-waco-bike-shop-with-grand-opening-set-for-thursday https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/6ad6beb6-997a-408c-a41e-420ab91e11db/20260520T132930/6ad6beb6-997a-408c-a41e-420ab91e11db_750x422.jpg Escapology opens escape rooms in former Waco bike shop, with grand opening set for Thursday The new downtown venue will offer eight themed rooms and plans to donate a portion of opening-weekend proceeds to Fuzzy Friends, a local animal rescue. https://waconews.org/news/man-held-in-lacy-lakeview-shooting https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/JONES-DAMARRIAN.jpg?w=575 Man held in Lacy Lakeview shooting Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX 44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for an 18-year-old man held in connection with a shooting in Lacy Lakeview that left a man critically wounded. Damarrian Jones remained in https://waconews.org/news/mclennan-community-college-earns-at-large-bid-to-njcaa-division-i-softball-world-series-draws-paris- https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/abf15900-8a3e-43a0-8a1b-7d39e9534ed0/20260520T025849/abf15900-8a3e-43a0-8a1b-7d39e9534ed0_750x422.jpg McLennan Community College earns at-large bid to NJCAA Division I Softball World Series, draws Paris in opening round MCC softball is headed to the national tournament after receiving one of four at-large selections to the 2026 NJCAA Division I Softball World Series. https://waconews.org/news/baylors-armstrong-named-big-12-newcomer-of-the-year-leads-six-all-conference-selections https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/c1852c33-0651-4469-89fb-116f7d0e00e9/20260507T234641/c1852c33-0651-4469-89fb-116f7d0e00e9_750x422.jpg Baylor’s Armstrong named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, leads six all-conference selections Baylor first baseman Tyce Armstrong was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and earned first-team all-conference honors. https://waconews.org/news/midway-isd-to-host-tango-flight-first-flight-celebration https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2024/05/Midway-ISD.jpg?w=640 Midway ISD to host Tango Flight First Flight Celebration WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Midway Independent School District will be marking the culmination of years of work by students participating in the nationally-recognized Tango Flight aviation program! The https://waconews.org/news/operation-joint-venture-90-arrests-made-in-4-days https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-19-122424.png?w=900 Operation Joint Venture: 90 Arrests Made in 4 Days WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The U.S. Marshals Service, along with agencies from across Central Texas, gathered in Waco to announce the results of Operation Joint Venture. Operation Joint Venture ran from M https://waconews.org/news/local-man-awarded-for-his-blood-drive-efforts https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/award.png?w=825 Local man awarded for his Blood Drive efforts WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - To share blood is to share life, and Carter BloodCare was at Baylor University on Tuesday to honor a man who's saved countless lives. Uriah Yarbrough was awarded Outstanding Blo https://waconews.org/news/pack-of-hope-seeks-to-erase-child-hunger https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/04/pack.jpg?w=900 Pack of Hope seeks to erase child hunger McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Food insecurity is a large concern in the U.S., with 14 million children not having enough food to live a healthy life. Here in Central Texas, Pack of Hope is here to https://waconews.org/news/waco-isd-names-dr-barbara-page-as-principal-of-kendrick-elementary https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/ae466488-0545-4f4a-b267-69ed956bfc71/20260519T201934/ae466488-0545-4f4a-b267-69ed956bfc71_750x422.jpg Waco ISD names Dr. Barbara Page as Principal of Kendrick Elementary Waco ISD has announced Dr. Barbara Page as the newest Principal of Kendrick Elementary School. https://waconews.org/news/la-vega-isd-to-begin-free-summer-meal-program-may-26 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/a3dd6842-7ced-4ccc-af98-b7bf6ccfbfce/a3dd6842-7ced-4ccc-af98-b7bf6ccfbfce_750x422.jpg La Vega ISD to begin free summer meal program May 26 La Vega ISD will offer free meals to children and teens at each campus this summer. https://waconews.org/news/serial-trespasser-sentenced-to-300-days-in-jail-after-following-woman-to-her-robinson-home https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KCEN/images/b8c41654-fb03-4bdf-9bc0-830eb11ebd5d/20260519T181443/b8c41654-fb03-4bdf-9bc0-830eb11ebd5d_750x422.jpg Serial trespasser sentenced to 300 days in jail after following woman to her Robinson home A Central Texas man, James Austin Grisham, was sentenced to 300 days in jail after pleading guilty to harassment, following a lengthy history of similar offenses. https://waconews.org/news/baylor-baseball-gets-ready-for-big-12-tournament https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e90bc4c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8f%2F7b%2F76720aca48a4a45925c6e283c293%2Fbaylor-baseball-pic.jpg Baylor baseball gets ready for Big 12 Tournament Baylor baseball's time in the Big 12 Tournament begins as they make their way to Surprise, Arizona looking to make a deep postseason run. https://waconews.org/news/mya-perez-earns-softball-america-all-america-second-team-honors-for-second-straight-season https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3c9f07f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x158+0+5/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1e%2Fbe%2F994f05b5487c8bbb74022eeed371%2Fdownload.jpg Mya Perez earns Softball America All-America Second Team honors for second straight season Mya Perez earned Softball America All-America Second Team honors for the second straight season behind an NCAA-best 55-game on-base streak. https://waconews.org/news/snook-community-members-clean-up-city-park-pavilion-after-photos-of-trash-spread-online https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/b2/c6/dcbb3f9b495e821dfc06c942897d/screenshot-2026-05-19-at-6-14-40-pm.png Snook community members clean up city park pavilion after photos of trash spread online Snook residents cleaned up the city park pavilion after photos of trash covering the area spread on Facebook. https://waconews.org/news/waco-considers-major-development-on-252-acres-of-unused-land-near-i-35-and-highway-6 https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/c0/91/a9ff4ec14b4c92758bfefd6154b7/screenshot-2026-05-19-at-4-36-14-pm.png Waco considers major development on 252 acres of unused land near I-35 and Highway 6 Waco could see big box stores on 252 acres near I-35 and Highway 6, but neighbors are divided over traffic and safety concerns. https://waconews.org/news/waco-isd-moves-graduation-ceremonies-to-saturday https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8bbc3f3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F02%2Fde%2F1e8735484de18165de118b66644f%2Funtitled-design-2020-03-16t172403.612.png Waco ISD moves graduation ceremonies to Saturday The Waco Independent School District says due to concerns about potential weather impacts, graduation ceremonies are being changed. https://waconews.org/news/operation-joint-venture-90-people-arrested-during-multi-agency-crime-crackdown-across-central-texas https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d63ed3c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/822x432+0+9/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3b%2F71%2F76fcf60844fa84dfbb58aba23de2%2Fscreenshot-2026-05-19-at-3-45-13-pm.png Operation Joint Venture: 90 people arrested during multi-agency crime crackdown across Central Texas Operation Joint Venture led to 90 arrests across Central Texas. Authorities seized drugs, guns and cash during the massive multi-agency crime crackdown. https://waconews.org/news/new-kendrick-elementary-principal-selected https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/dr-barbara-page-cropped.jpg?w=449 New Kendrick Elementary principal selected WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Independent School District says the new principal of Kendrick Elementary has been selected. The district says Dr. Barbara Page has more than ten years of experience in https://waconews.org/news/cameron-park-zoo-reopens-after-bomb-threat-forces-evacuation-and-financial-losses https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/PIC_e085fe.jpg?w=638 Cameron Park Zoo Reopens After Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation and Financial Losses Waco, TX (FOX 44) — The Cameron Park Zoo reopened after shutting down Sunday following a bomb threat that forced officials to evacuate guests and close the zoo for the remainder of the day. The closur https://waconews.org/news/races-to-watch-in-runoff-elections https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/04/AP26111513688177_81911b.jpg?w=900 Races to Watch in Runoff Elections McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — Early Voting has begun in McLennan County, and there are three big elections to keep an eye out for on both ballots. For the Republican ballot, the biggest race is fo https://waconews.org/news/pet-of-the-week-saint https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/pow_5957df.jpg?w=677 Pet of the Week: Saint WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Saint in the video above! If you're think https://waconews.org/news/franklin-city-leaders-say-no-further-action-expected-after-police-chief-officer-retire-amid-investig https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/9e/11/5ad1efea4454a668be6615852083/screenshot-2026-05-18-at-9-25-40-pm.png Franklin city leaders say no further action expected after police chief, officer retire amid investigation Franklin officials say no further action is expected after the police chief and an officer retired amid a state forgery investigation. https://waconews.org/news/cameron-park-zoo-open-threat-investigation-continues https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/CAMERON-PARK-ZOO-ENTRANCE.jpg?w=786 Cameron Park Zoo open, threat investigation continues Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco's Cameron Park Zoo was back open Monday following a weekend closure after what turned out to be a hoax threat of a bomb being placed there. A statement issued over the weekend https://waconews.org/news/temple-residents-near-deadline-for-recall-petition-over-data-center-developments https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/20602db/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa4%2Fea%2F0aa76b854479ba73882bd358809c%2Ftemple-recall.jpg Temple residents near deadline for recall petition over data center developments Thousands of Temple residents have signed a petition to recall the mayor and two council members over data center developments. The deadline is days away. https://waconews.org/news/marlin-mother-pulls-kids-from-school-after-6-year-old-swallows-pill-during-gym-class https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/bd/f4/1cedae69451dbdc5fae7468a77f8/screenshot-2026-05-18-at-5-21-30-pm.png Marlin mother pulls kids from school after 6-year-old swallows pill during gym class A Marlin mother unenrolled her kids after her 6-year-old swallowed a pill in gym class. Marlin ISD says it is investigating. https://waconews.org/news/shepherds-heart-merging-with-central-texas-food-bank-in-june https://www.fox44news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-18-123716.png?w=900 Shepherd's Heart Merging with Central Texas Food Bank in June WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Long-time Waco food pantry Shepherds Heart will merge into Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) on June 1st, coinciding with CTFB's new facility opening in town. Shepherd's Heart has https://waconews.org/news/texas-summer-camps-have-closed-scaled-back-operations-due-to-states-new-regulations https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f6831d4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6300x3308+0+449/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fd2%2F3d%2F51f98a2c45839a98f02bdb8ad016%2Fsummercamp.jpg Texas summer camps have closed, scaled back operations due to state’s new regulations Records show there’s 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas now compared to December https://waconews.org/news/domino-effect-iran-conflict-could-drive-up-summer-travel-costs-for-texans https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/663c09d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1170x614+0+13/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6a%2Fb0%2F09a0e7a74b28a861974958076548%2Fimg-5194.jpg 'Domino effect': Iran conflict could drive up summer travel costs for Texans AAA says the conflict involving Iran could lead to higher gas prices and airfare costs as Texans prepare to travel for Memorial Day and summer vacations. https://waconews.org/news/deadly-3-vehicle-crash-kills-5-on-us-highway-281-in-marble-falls https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b0d627b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x525+0+71/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F69%2F9a%2Fe33bf3b346cf80c0c41e492b0f3b%2Fshutterstock-2472270823.jpg Deadly 3-vehicle crash kills 5 on US Highway 281 in Marble Falls The Marble Falls Police Department worked with deputies from the Burnet County Sheriff's Office in responding to the crash.