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LDS Church rolls in with a divine gift for Central Texas Food Bank
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A huge donation rolled into the Central Texas Food Bank in Waco this morning as a semi-trick loaded with over 40,000 pounds of food backed up to the loading dock. The America Gives initiative is a nationwide collaboration between the Church of Jesus Christ ...
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MCC workshops can assist with federal student aid
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Higher education and student aid - federal student aid. It can be tricky navigating and completing all the necessary paperwork. This is why McLennan Community College in Waco is offering help and transparency when it comes to this process. For more informat...
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Baylor looks to bounce back against Kansas after rough loss to rival TCU
The Baylor Bears are coming off a disappointing 17-6 loss to rival TCU after entering the game riding a dominant offensive showing against Arizona State. WATCH the full story here: Baylor looks to bounce back against Kansas after rough loss to rival TCU Now, with a road trip to K...
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Wednesday Evening's Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Cool mornings and warm afternoons with little to no chance of rain are in the forecast through Saturday. Low rain chances along with near seasonal temperatures return to the forecast early next week....
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Ex-volunteer firefighter accused of setting multiple Washington County fires indicted
(KXXV) A former volunteer firefighter has been indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree felony arson charge in Washington County. Investigators said Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, is suspected of setting numerous wildland fires in the area between 2020 and 2026. Perry is being ...
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250 trucks, 10 million pounds: America 250 food drive delivers to the Central Texas Food Bank in Waco
A major food donation is helping stock food pantries across Central Texas, where I spoke with the donors who say there's a great need for food in the region. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated the food to the Central Texas Food Bank in celebration of America'...
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95-year-old Waco resident crowned Diamond Divas winner
WACO, Texas (KXXV) At 95 years old, Evelyn Stephenson is adding a new title to her rsum: pageant winner. The Waco resident was crowned the Diamond Divas Pageant winner in her age group, beating out fellow Asher Point Independent Living resident Linda Schrieber for the title. Step...
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Belton ISD achieves top financial rating for 15th consecutive year
BELTON, Texas (KXXV) The Belton Independent School District is celebrating a major milestone in financial accountability. The district has earned Texas' highest financial accountability rating for the 15th consecutive year, it was announced on Tuesday. Belton ISD received a Super...
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Harker Heights project may cause water service disruptions for some residents
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (KXXV) Some Harker Heights residents could experience disruptions to their water service due to a city infrastructure project. City crews on Wednesday began installing new water valves as part of the city's Drainage Capital Improvements Project #2, which cou...
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LDS Church rolls in with a divine gift for Central Texas Food Bank - KWKT
LDS Church rolls in with a divine gift for Central Texas Food Bank KWKT - FOX 44
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Delightful October weather continues
Not much has changed since we last talked. This week's weather will remain nice with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the 50s. We may see a few more clouds by Friday into the weekend, but we should stay dry. Speaking of the weekend, we can expect more of the same. Highs in...