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Waco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Waco News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Waco and Central Texas. From local government and business developments to Baylor University, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, tourism, and community events across McLennan County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Texas' most historic and growing communities…
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Missing Teen Grace Pauline Smith | Waco News
A 13-year-old girl, Grace Pauline Smith, is missing and classified as endangered — last seen near FM 1670 in Bell County. She’s about 5’4”, weighs 130 lbs…
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Killeen’s New BBQ Festival Hits Big | Waco News
Killeen, Texas just rocked its first-ever Boots, Brews and BBQ Festival—and it was a smash hit. Over 4,100 people flooded downtown for live country music…
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K9 Hero Andor Honored at Star of Texas Awards | Waco News
A bullet-riddled K9 hero named Andor stole the spotlight at the Star of Texas Awards in Austin, honored for taking a shot meant for a suspect while protecting…
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Bravo Class Graduates Ready to Serve | Waco News
Nineteen new officers from Central Texas College’s Police Academy Bravo Class graduated after six months of intense training, poised to serve communities…
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Temple City Hosts Free Junk Drop Off | Waco News
Temple’s got your back—drop off bulky junk like mattresses, appliances, and furniture for free next Saturday at the Solid Waste Complex. Just show proof of…
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Remembering Welles Crowther and 911 | Waco News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the Bush School at Texas A&M honored the fallen with nearly 3,000 flags and a moving tribute to Welles Crowther—the “Man in the…
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Tractor Supply Harvest Fest This Saturday | Waco News
Tractor Supply’s Harvest Fest kicks off Saturday, September 12th, in the Brazos Valley with a full day of ag-themed fun—featuring big names like USDA Secretary…
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TxDOT Closes U-Turn for Bridge Work | Waco News
Drivers in the area, brace for change: TxDOT is shutting down a key U-turn on Highway 6 south starting Sunday night, Sept. 13, 2026, for seven nights straight…
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Search On for Missing 91-Year-Old Ralph Ramsey | Waco News
A 91-year-old man, Ralph Ramsey, is missing after being last seen near Highway 6 in Valley Mills—his maroon 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, with Texas plate…
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Coryell County Arrest Over 400 Child Porn Images | Waco News
Coryell County deputies arrested William Paul McCoy after discovering over 400 alleged child pornography images on his phone. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal…
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Union Grove Campground Reopens | Waco News
Union Grove Campground at Stillhouse Hollow Lake is officially back open after major upgrades by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with campsites 1–12 now…
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Remembering 911 Through Stair Climb | Waco News
Over a thousand people rose before dawn at Baylor’s McLane Stadium for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, climbing thousands of steps in tribute to first responders…
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Wanted Driver Escapes, Then Gets Caught | Waco News
A high-speed chase erupted early Friday morning when a deputy spotted a wanted felon fleeing in a speeding car. The pursuit roared through city streets, county…
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Students Honor 911 Through Unity | Waco News
Midway High School in Hewitt, Texas, honored the anniversary of September 11 with a moving ceremony led by its Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, spotlighting…
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Thirty-Year-Old Faces Heavy Charges After Police Clash | Waco News
A 30-year-old man’s life spiraled after a violent confrontation with Killeen police during what appeared to be a homeless camp check. Escalating into a…
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Tyree Adams Eyes National Championship | Waco News
Tyree Adams, a seasoned SEC offensive lineman who transferred from LSU to Texas A&M, is laser-focused on one goal: a national championship. With 18 games and…
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Ground Zero Lessons from a Texas Hero | Waco News
Nim Kidd, now Texas’s top emergency management director, recounts his harrowing yet unifying experience as part of Texas Task Force One at Ground Zero on 9/11…
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Bush’s Day of Crisis and Resolve | Waco News
On September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was reading to children in Florida when he first heard the shocking news of the terrorist attacks. He…
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Echoes of Ground Zero Twenty Five Years Later | Waco News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, first responder Mike Donoho still carries the vivid memories of Ground Zero—weeks spent recovering fallen firefighters, clutching…
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Surviving 911 Inside the South Tower | Waco News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, attorney J.D. Ressetar recounts his harrowing experience inside the South Tower—surviving the second impact, navigating falling…
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The Last 9/11 Rescue Dog Laid to Rest | Waco News
The last surviving 9/11 search and rescue dog, Bretagne, a German Shepherd who became a symbol of courage and compassion, was honored with a hero’s funeral in…
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The F-16 Pilot Who Risked Everything | Waco News
Heather Penney, a First Lieutenant in the Air Force stationed at Andrews Base on 9/11, was ordered to intercept Flight 93—armed only with her F-16 and sheer…
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From Ground Zero to Pentagon Office | Waco News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Brian Birdwell still carries the scars—both physical and emotional—from being near the Pentagon when a plane struck. Severely…
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Jesse Hernandez Arrested in Josiah Alcozer Shooting | Waco News
An 18-year-old from Temple, Jesse Hernandez, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Josiah Alcozer in Belton on December 30…
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Storms Brewing in North Texas | Waco News
Storms Brewing in North Texas | Waco News
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Flags with Yellow Ribbons Honor 911 | Waco News
At Central Texas College, students honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by installing hundreds of American flags with yellow ribbons at a busy campus…
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Hilltop Apartment Fire Contained | Waco News
A fire broke out at The Hilltop apartment complex in Temple Thursday morning, quickly contained to one unit but causing smoke damage to nearby apartments…
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Waco Walk for Mental Health Hope | Waco News
This Saturday, September 26th, join the 13th annual Out of the Darkness Waco Walk — a powerful community gathering born from personal tragedy and fueled by…
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Temple Remembers 911 with Bell Ceremony | Waco News
Temple Fire and Rescue invites the community to a solemn remembrance ceremony this Friday at 8:30 AM at the Central Fire Station on North Third Street…
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Killeen Remembers 911 with Community Walk | Waco News
Killeen’s Freedom Walk returns for its 20th year, honoring 9/11 with a powerful community gathering at Harker Heights High School—featuring military units…
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Remembering 9/11 at War on Terror Site | Waco News
This Friday at 5:30 PM, the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board honors 9/11 heroes with a solemn ceremony at the War on Terror site in College Station —…
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Night Custodian Arrested for Child Porn | Waco News
A Texas school custodian, 27-year-old Austin Wayne Dixon, has been arrested after authorities uncovered hundreds of child exploitation images on his devices —…
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TxDOT Plans Urban Upgrade for McLennan Streets | Waco News
TxDOT is transforming Business 77 and State Loop 484 in McLennan County into modern urban boulevards with new pavement, bike/pedestrian paths, and bridge…
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Baylor Honors 911 with Stair Climb & Ceremony | Waco News
Baylor’s community rises together to honor 9/11 with a powerful morning of remembrance—climbing 2,711 steps to mirror first responders’ courage, then gathering…
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Waco Shooting Suspect Arrested | Waco News
Waco’s 2025 homicide tally just got another chapter: 18-year-old Elijah McIntyre was fatally shot in September, becoming the city’s eighth murder victim that…
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Volkswagen Crashes Into Temple Building | Waco News
A Volkswagen slammed into a business in Temple around 11:30 AM after veering off South Thirty-first Street. Police arrived quickly to investigate the cause of…
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Flames in the Sky? It’s Planned | Waco News
If you’re driving through Leon County on Highway 79 between Buffalo and Oakwood, watch out for some fiery skies after dark — it’s not a wildfire, but a…
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Lagway’s Ankle & Baylor’s Offense | Waco News
Baylor’s gritty one-point loss to Auburn had a bigger story: new QB DJ Lagway, who took a brutal hit and played through an ankle injury, showed flashes of…
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Heatwave Lingers With Little Relief | Waco News
Get ready for a scorcher — temps could hit 99°F, maybe even 101°F, with humidity making it feel like over 100° every day. Rain? Almost nonexistent — only a…
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Grass Fire Engulfs Texas Solar Farm | Waco News
A massive 33-acre grass fire has erupted inside a solar farm in Hillsboro, Texas, prompting an unprecedented multi-agency response. Fire departments from…
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Lessons from 911 That Saved Lives | Waco News
Nim Kidd, a Texas Task Force 1 member who rode into NYC on 9/11 and witnessed Ground Zero’s devastation, shares how that day forever changed emergency response…
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Killeen Murder Suspect Back in Custody | Waco News
A chilling murder case in Killeen, Texas, has taken a dramatic turn: Anthony Glenn Powell was found shot and killed last October, sparking an arrest warrant…
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Tragic Farm Equipment Crash in Hill County | Waco News
Two lives were lost in a devastating Hill County crash Saturday night, involving farm equipment and sparking an extensive emergency response that shut down the…
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Ten Fire Departments Battle Hill County Blaze | Waco News
A fierce grass and brush fire erupted in Hill County, Texas, prompting a massive coordinated response from ten local fire departments. With heavy equipment and…
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Heatwave Lingers With Minor Relief Possible | Waco News
Scorching temps are here to stay—heat index hitting 108°, with highs near 102° through mid-month. A cold front may drift south later this week, but it’s likely…
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Hydroponics Revolution at Central Texas College | Waco News
Central Texas College horticulture students are revolutionizing farming by mastering hydroponics—growing plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil. They’re…
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Nightclub Shooting Leaves No Injuries | Waco News
A wild nightclub shooting erupted at One15 on College Main last Saturday night—no injuries, but a 19-year-old suspect was arrested with two guns, facing…
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Car Plunges Into Creek On Highway 6 | Waco News
A Texas driver had a soggy Sunday morning after their car careened off Highway 6 near College Station and landed in a creek—luckily with minor injuries. Crews…
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Baylor Falls by One in Overtime Thriller | Waco News
Baylor’s 2026 season opener against Auburn was a heart-pounding thriller that ended in a one-point loss, 17-16. Down 10-0 early, Baylor clawed back with a…
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Baylor Falls in Overtime Thriller | Waco News
Baylor’s 2026 season opener ended in heartbreak as they fell to Auburn 17-16 in a nail-biting battle at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Auburn surged ahead early, but…
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Thomas Everett Returns to Waco | Waco News
Former Baylor Bear and Dallas Cowboy legend Thomas Everett turned Waco into a hometown celebration on Saturday, September 5, 2026, spending a full day at…
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Simulating Birth for Future Nurses | Waco News
Central Texas College is revolutionizing nursing education with hyper-realistic childbirth simulation mannequins that let students practice full labor and…
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Robbery in Lorena Ends with Suspect Caught | Waco News
A daring robbery at the Roadster Travel Center in Lorena sent shockwaves through the community—police arrived in under 10 seconds, the victim suffered…
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Labor Day Heatwave Warning | Waco News
Labor Day weekend’s turning into a scorcher—with temps hitting the mid-90s and even flirting with 100 in some areas. While scattered showers are possible in…
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18-Wheeler vs Pickup on Highway 30 | Waco News
An 18-wheeler and a pickup truck collided on eastbound Highway 30 near the Navasota River in Grimes County, Texas, Friday afternoon—caused when the Ford F-250…
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Central Texas College Soars in 2026 | Waco News
Central Texas College kicked off the 2026-2027 academic year with a major win: soaring enrollment and fresh state and federal grants to fuel program growth and…
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Flood Risk Maps Update for Grimes County | Waco News
FEMA just released new flood insurance maps for Plantersville, Todd Mission, and unincorporated Grimes County, Texas—showing that flooding can strike anywhere…
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Former City Secretary Indicted for $300K Theft | Waco News
A Beverly Hills, Texas city employee faces serious charges after allegedly stealing over $300,000 in city funds — a theft that spanned from 2024 until it was…
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Gatesville Crackdown Targets Crime | Waco News
Law enforcement in Gatesville, Texas, delivered a major blow to crime this past Thursday, seizing narcotics and illegal firearms during a coordinated raid on…
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Motorcycle Crash on West Villa Maria Road | Waco News
A harrowing motorcycle crash in Bryan, Texas, sent one rider to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a high-speed maneuver on the shoulder…