Whitney Fire Rescue, West Shore VFD and White Bluff Fire assisted Bosque County officers in a cliff-and-water rescue in the Canyons near Lake Whitney on Sunday evening.
A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent.
Community members gathered at the Gatesville fire department to honor first responders with a donated meal following a massive fire that destroyed historical buildings in downtown Gatesville.
Before the allegations made headlines, local artist Jesus Rivera says something didn’t feel right. While painting Chavez in 2025, he says he felt disconnected and unable to capture the spirit of a man he was supposed to honor.
A 77-year-old Waco man was sentenced to five years in prison Friday for sexually abusing three female family members and for violating the conditions of his bond by being around children.
A Bell County nonprofit is collecting basic essentials for National Guard troops at Fort Hood facing overcrowding issues.
GTC United, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military families and service members get essential services and resources, said they were contacted about troops at North Fort Hood.
A Gatesville street vendor who donated his weekly supply of hot dogs to first responders working a downtown fire received enough community donations to cover his supply for the next three weeks.
Chávez is a name found on schools, street signs and parks across the country, and has long been a symbol of farmworkers’ rights. In Waco alone, there is a middle school and a neighborhood named after Chávez, as well as a mural featuring his likeness.
Temple High School Theatre is taking center stage with some big news. Its One Act play has advanced to Bi-District after earning Top Honors at the District Competition in Waco.
A former Holt Manufacturing manager is free on bond after his arrest on charges he used fraudulent company invoices to steal more than $1 million worth of heavy-duty copper wire.
A retired firefighter showed up to help battle a large fire at the Gatesville square Monday night, passing out water and advising active crews on safety.
