# waco (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover waco. Page: Feed: --- ## [Temple Approves $15 Million Bond Election for Community Center](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/temple-approves-15-million-bond-election-for-community-center/) _2026-08-22 · Robert Lopez · KWKT - FOX 44_ TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) — The Sammons Community Center has been out of service since 2025, and now the city is working towards a fix. During Monday's special called City Council meeting, Temple voted 5-0 to approve a bond election for the November 3rd ballot. The bond would be up to $15 million to replace \[...\] ## [Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colon](https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/latest-weather-headlines/latest-forecast-with-meteorologist-zavian-colon-403/) _2026-08-22 · KWKT - FOX 44_ Temperatures will remain well above normal next week due to a persistent strong ridge of high pressure overhead. The hot and dry conditions will keep the grass fire threat going. Fortunately, there will be a slight chance of rain by midweek. ## [How to avoid back-to-school germs](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/how-to-avoid-back-to-school-germs/) _2026-08-21 · MG Montemayor · KWKT - FOX 44_ WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement, new routines - and almost inevitably the return of school germs. We speak with Baylor Scott & White to see how you and your students can get ahead of those annual sniffles as the seasons begin to change. You can watch our interview \[...\] ## [Weather Whys with Meteorologist Zavian Colon: Heat Advisory vs. Extreme Heat Warning](https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/weather-whys-with-meteorologist-zavian-colon-heat-advisory-vs-extreme-heat-warning/) _2026-08-21 · KWKT - FOX 44_ Zavian explains the difference between these commonly issued wanrnings. ## [Friday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colon](https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/latest-weather-headlines/friday-evening-forecast-with-meteorologist-zavian-colon-10/) _2026-08-21 · KWKT - FOX 44_ With hot and mostly dry conditions expected amidst extremely dry vegetation, our elevated fire weather threat across the region will persist through much of this upcoming week. Afternoon humidity will drop to between 20-35% for much of the region. Make sure to avoid any outdoor activities that could produce fire starts! ## [City of Killeen, Atmos Energy issue update on natural gas leak](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/city-of-killeen-atmos-issue-update-on-natural-gas-leak/) _2026-08-21 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen has provided an update regarding residual natural gas detected near 1403 N. 2nd Street following a leak reported on Tuesday. Atmos Energy says it continues to monitor the area and address the residual natural gas. The city says it is assisting with traffic control and public \[...\] ## [Temple Officer under investigation after unauthorized use of Flock Data](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/temple-officer-under-investigation-after-unauthorized-use-of-flock-data/) _2026-08-21 · KWKT Staff · KWKT - FOX 44_ TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - In an effort to be fully transparent with the community, the Temple Police Department is reporting that they conducted an advanced internal audit of its Flock Safety automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system using an enhanced auditing procedure recently made available by Flock on August 18th, 2026. This advanced audit \[...\] ## [Wire theft causes outage, Flock camera brings arrest](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/wire-theft-causes-outage-flock-camera-brings-arrest/) _2026-08-21 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ Temple, Tx (FOX44) - Images captured by a Flock camera in an area where copper theft caused an outage has led to identity of a suspect and an eventual arrest. A Temple Police Department spokesperson said the original incident took place about 9:40 July 13 in the 4900 block of Midway Drive in Temple. Officers \[...\] ## [A&M to honor R.C. Slocum with statue and dedication](https://www.fox44news.com/sports/texas-a-m/am-to-honor-r-c-slocum-with-statue-and-dedication/) _2026-08-21 · KWKT Staff · KWKT - FOX 44_ COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Legendary Texas A&M head football coach R.C. Slocum will be honored with the unveiling of a statue outside the north end of Kyle Field. This event will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Septmber 4, according to 12thman.com. In addition to being "the winningest football coach in Aggie \[...\] ## [Pursuit after speeding in school zone brings arrest and jail](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/pursuit-after-speeding-in-school-zone-brings-arrest-and-jail/) _2026-08-21 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ Killeen, Tx (FOX44) - Police say a vehicle first spotted speeding in a school zone, then going 72 in a 30 mph zone fled officers, leading to an arrest and jailing of the suspected driver. Killeen Police Department spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said it started about 7 am Tuesday. Officers had attempted a traffic stop on \[...\] ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RnOKuM5jcmK8) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [No injuries reported after building in Calvert collapses](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/robertson-county/no-injuries-reported-after-building-in-calvert-collapses/) _2026-08-21 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ CALVERT, Texas (FOX 44) - No injuries have been reported after a building in Calvert collapsed on Friday morning. According to the Police Department, the building was located at 501 Main Street and collapsed at approximately 8:30 a.m. This street, from Highway 6 through Mitchell Street to Cedar Street, is closed to the public. The \[...\] ## [Two killed, two seriously hurt in Bell County I-35 crash](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/two-killed-two-seriously-hurt-in-bell-county-i-35-crash/) _2026-08-21 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ Belton, Tx (FOX44) - A traffic crash involving two vehicles seen by witnesses traveling at high speed and weaving around slower traffic on I-35 has left two dead and two hurt. Department of Public Safety Sergeant Bryan Washko said it happened shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday on northbound I-35 near the 294 mile marker in \[...\] ## [Navy Weighs Renaming USS Doris Miller for Donald Trump](https://www.fox44news.com/top-stories/navy-weighs-renaming-uss-doris-miller-for-donald-trump/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Ainsworth · KWKT - FOX 44_ WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The name of Waco native and Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.S. Navy’s next aircraft carriers, with President Donald Trump’s name reportedly among those being considered as a replacement. The Navy has reportedly been discussing renaming the future USS Doris Miller, the Gerald \[...\] ## [Phantom Fury Fight Night coming to Fort Hood](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/local/fort-hood/phantom-fury-fight-night-coming-to-fort-hood/) _2026-08-21 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) - Soldiers from across Fort Hood will be competing in the octagon on Friday night. III Armored Corps and the Fort Hood Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host a combatives competition known as Phantom Fury at 6 p.m. Friday at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center, located at Bldg 23001 on Support Avenue and 62nd Street. The event will feature… ## [Copperas Cove Boil Water Notice rescinded](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/coryell-county/copperas-cove-boil-water-notice-rescinded/) _2026-08-21 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Boil Water Notice for the City of Copperas Cove has been rescinded. The city says the Boil Water Notice was in effect due to pressure loss from a water main break on Golf Course Road and Texas Street on Sunday. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required \[...\] ## [Waco Hwy 6 twin bridge traffic to shift this weekend](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/waco-hwy-6-twin-bridge-traffic-to-shift-this-weekend/) _2026-08-21 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - As construction continues, beginning Sunday night at 7 p.m., TxDOT and its contractor will begin switching all SH 6 Twin Bridges traffic onto the northbound bridge. By Saturday, August 29, traffic will be shifted to a two-way, two-lane configuration that will remain in place through fall 2027. This traffic pattern \[...\] ## [CCHS named to U.S. News & World Report's 'Best High Schools'](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/coryell-county/cchs-named-to-u-s-news-world-reports-best-high-schools/) _2026-08-21 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – Copperas Cove High School has received a prestigious nod on its performance from a national group! The Copperas Cove Independent School District has announced CCHS has been named to the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best High Schools in the United States. The company evaluates almost 18,000 high schools across the country, including proficiency on… ## [BTU: All SH6 lanes at Briarcrest Dr. to be closed intermittently](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/brazos/btu-all-sh6-lanes-at-briarcrest-dr-to-be-closed-intermittently/) _2026-08-21 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) says all lanes of State Highway 6 at Briarcrest Drive will be closed intermittently this Saturday. The closures will be taking place from 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. as BTU crews remove power lines to make way for further progress on the Big 6 project. Turn \[...\] ## [Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan](https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/latest-weather-headlines/latest-forecast-with-meteorologist-sean-ryan-5/) _2026-08-21 · KWKT - FOX 44_ Temperatures will remain well above normal due to a persistent strong ridge of high pressure overhead, though a slight chance of rain could return by the middle of next week. ## [Major brush fire ignites in China Spring area](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/major-brush-fire-in-china-spring-area/) _2026-08-20 · KWKT Staff · KWKT - FOX 44_ China Spring, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Multiple fire departments are responding to a fast moving wildfire in the China Spring area. The Waco Fire Department is among the units responding. Structures were reported threatened. Fire was reported in the area of China Spring Road and Bend of the Bosque Road. Other responding agencies include \[...\] ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GVFLsE0KV7oQ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Youth can discover new possibilities through hands-on STEAM experiences](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/youth-can-discover-new-possibilities-through-hands-on-steam-experiences/) _2026-08-20 · MG Montemayor · KWKT - FOX 44_ WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center is excited to serve as the host site for the Future Innovators Conference on Saturday, August 29th! Chisa Brigham with 4-H Youth Development has been leading the plans for this event. You can watch our interview above. ## [Planet Fitness can get you training like a tennis star!](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/planet-fitness-can-get-you-training-like-a-tennis-star/) _2026-08-20 · MG Montemayor · KWKT - FOX 44_ WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The U.S. Open is starting soon - so what better time to have a fun, tennis-inspired workout? Planet Fitness trainer Nox Harris gets us moving in our interview above! ## [Thursday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan](https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/latest-weather-headlines/thursday-evening-forecast-with-meteorologist-sean-ryan-3/) _2026-08-20 · KWKT - FOX 44_ Temperatures will remain well above normal due to a persistent strong ridge of high pressure overhead, though a slight chance of rain could return by the middle of next week. ## [Power outage affects downtown, north side of Cove](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/coryell-county/power-outage-affecting-downtown-north-side-of-cove/) _2026-08-20 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A power outage affected the downtown area and portions of the north side of Copperas Cove on Thursday afternoon. According to the Police Department, the outage appears to have been caused by an object striking a power pole, resulting in a significant electrical fault and loss of power \[...\] ## [MCC President Retiring After 17 Years in Charge](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/mcc-president-retiring-after-17-years-in-charge/) _2026-08-20 · Robert Lopez · KWKT - FOX 44_ WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Dr. Johnette McKown has led McLennan Community College since 2009, but she announced on Tuesday that she won't be returning for the next school year. Dr. McKown has worked with MCC for 37 years, initially joining as vice president of Business Services back in 1989. Under her guidance, the college \[...\] ## [Bryan traffic crash damages power lines, closes lanes](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/brazos/bryan-traffic-crash-damages-power-lines-closes-lanes/) _2026-08-20 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ Bryan, Tx (FOX44) - Bryan police report a major traffic crash in the 5000 block of East State Highway 21 has caused extensive damage to power line poles. The crash occurred during the noon hour Thursday, but the outside lane of traffic was expected to be blocked for quite some time while utility crews work \[...\] ## [Man held after Cove robbery yields no cash](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/coryell-county/man-held-after-cove-robbery-yields-no-cash/) _2026-08-20 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX 44) - Copperas Cove police say a man accused of brandishing a knife during a robbery while customers waited in line to check out at a store has been arrested. Jason Murray Nixon, Jr. was facing charges of aggravated robbery even though the incident at a Dollar General store yielded no \[...\] ## [BPD: Skeletal remains preliminarily identified as a woman](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/brazos/bpd-skeletal-remains-preliminarily-identified-as-a-woman/) _2026-08-20 · Matt McGovern · KWKT - FOX 44_ BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bryan Police Department has issued an update regarding the skeletal remains discovered in the 5900 block of Jones Road on Wednesday. According to the department, the remains were transported to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification for examination. The remains have been preliminarily identified as those \[...\] ## [College Station offers facilities for cooling off in the heat](https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/brazos/college-station-offers-facilities-for-cooling-off-in-the-heat/) _2026-08-20 · Roland Richter · KWKT - FOX 44_ College Station, Tx (FOX44) - With heat index levels expected to reach dangerous levels Thursday and Friday, College Station is making facilities available to beat the heat. To help residents escape the excessive heat, the City of College Station's air-conditioned municipal facilities are open to the public during normal business hours. Residents whose home air \[...\]