Crime
Waco Social Media Personality Sentenced to Probation for Exploiting Elderly Man
Akylon Benson ordered to stay off social media and away from elderly individuals during probation period
Waco woman charged in 2021 groping case linked to prior child sex abuse investigation
Authorities say the suspect has a history of alleged sexual misconduct involving minors.
McGregor Man Receives Probation for Shooting at Pickup
David Hottle pled down to felony deadly conduct after firing at a vehicle that was turning around on his street.
Weather
DFW Residents Brace for Rainy Valentine's Weekend
National Weather Service forecasts increased precipitation and cooler temperatures for the holiday weekend.
Texas Declares Disaster Over New World Screwworm Threat
Deadly parasite nearing Texas border, putting livestock industry at risk
Chilly Weekend Ahead for Central Texas
Temperatures to climb above normal early next week
Entertainment
Baylor Alum Conducts for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime
Giancarlo Guerrero, a six-time Grammy winner, got the call just one week before the big game.
Clint Harp's Post-'Fixer Upper' Life: His Own Show, Business, and Friendship With Chip and Joanna Gaines
The carpenter-turned-TV-star has found success on his own after his HGTV fame, but remains close with the Gaines family.
VIP Tickets Top $1,000 for Post Malone and Jelly Roll Concert
Highly anticipated show at Waco's McLane Stadium scheduled for May 19
Lifestyle
Waco to Host National Caregiver Network Conference
Friends For Life nonprofit to co-host event bringing volunteers from across the country
Black Fraternities and Sororities Make Impact in Waco
The Divine 9 organizations are fostering community, mentorship, and service in the local Black community.
Waco Family Receives New Heating System Before Winter Storm
Ernestine Banks, 83, and her family get a new HVAC system through a local contest just in time for the cold weather.
Business
Waco Businessman Publishes "Piloting Life" Book
Carey Hobbs' new book joins other local business news including Twin Peaks bankruptcy and rising home rents
Waco MPO Aims to Transform US Business 77 into Pedestrian-Friendly Boulevard
The nearly 15-mile corridor has struggled economically since the construction of Interstate 35, but a proposed redesign could revitalize nearby communities.
iHeartMedia Announces Executive Appointments
New division president and metro president named to lead community markets
