Texas Kindergarten Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Student
Aide claims teacher twisted 5-year-old's arm and forced him into a corner over a broken pencil
Bears edge Stephen F. Austin in thriller
Three-Star QB Brice McCurdy Commits to TCU for 2027 Season
Weather
Central Texas Firefighters Deployed to Texas Panhandle
Crews from Waco, Temple, Killeen and other departments assist in wildfire prevention and fighting efforts

Warm Weather Ahead for Central Texas
A cold front will bring temperatures closer to normal this weekend
DFW Residents Brace for Rainy Valentine's Weekend
National Weather Service forecasts increased precipitation and cooler temperatures for the holiday weekend.
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
Crime
Waco Woman Arrested for Threatening Daughter, Caretaker, and Burglarizing Home
Authorities say the woman entered the caretaker's apartment without consent after making threats.

Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Waco Arrest
Clifton police pursue stolen car into neighboring county, leading to PIT maneuver and apprehension of suspect.
Baylor Grad Inadvertently Named in Epstein Files
Jeff Wittekiend, a former assistant to Baylor's president, was involved in a chance encounter with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012.
Lifestyle
One-Third of College Students Avoid Campus Life
Study finds many students too busy with jobs and responsibilities to participate in extracurriculars.

Downtown Waco Parklet Opens as First 'Six to Fix' Project Completed
The new outdoor space aims to create a community gathering spot and improve street safety.
Waco Advocacy Center Hosts 14th Annual Mardi Gras Ball
FOX 44 sponsors the event featuring a silent auction to benefit crime victims and children
Health
Texas Man Saves Wife's Life with CPR He Learned for Co-Workers
Eight months after taking a CPR course, John Lowe used his training to revive his wife Angie when her heart stopped.

Iterative Health Appoints New Chief Medical Officer for Hepatology and Obesity
Leadership Appointment Solidifies Company's Vested Interest in Advancing Research in Hepatology and Obesity
Joanna Gaines Overcomes Back Injury with Surgery and Rehab
The Fixer Upper star shares her journey of recovering from a high school cheerleading accident and two back surgeries.