WACO - Only a few steps remain in the construction project of the Highway six jail in Waco.
The Waco Tribune reports the jail is two months ahead of schedule and should be opened early next year.
WACO - The city of Waco's water utility services has set up a green turkey program to help residents properly dispose of cooking grease over the holidays.
The Waco Tribune reports the program has five oil recycling stations set up around town.
WACO - One park in Waco is getting the green light while other projects are on hold.
City leaders are planning a $2.2 million dollar renovation of the old Charlie McCleary Tennis Center.
The renovation includes an upgrade to the park's ska
WACO - John Engelke is accused of setting his house on fire during a domestic dispute with his wife.
Firefighters responded arrived on the scene after receiving a 911 call at 2:48 p.m.
Officials say they found Sharon Engelke with minor burns in
HEWITT - Governor Rick Perry made a stop in central Texas on Monday.
He spoke to veterans at the Hewitt Veterans Foreign Wars post.
The Governor said the state will fund an initiative to reduce a backlog of thousands of pending veterans benefit
WACO - 21-year-old Ramonell Stephens led police on a chase through three counties and was shot early Monday at Mexia state school.
Stephens was arrested on murder and arson chargers in the case of his father's death and destruction of his house.
WACO - Texas unemployment rate rose slightly in October, but it did add jobs.
A Texas Workforce Commission report released last week says the jobless rate rose a point to 8.3%.
The state added 41,700 hundred jobs for just the second time i
COLLEGE STATION - The Baylor Bears lost again on Saturday to the Texas A&M Aggies 38-3.
The Bears defense gave up 375 yards rushing, the highest total all season.
With the loss, the Bears ended their chances of a bowl game.
WACO - State officials ordered Caritas of Waco to destroy 43 boxes of non-food donations received from the regional Walmart.
It reportedly happened because the group was not authorized to accept or distribute them.
Officials say the organizatio
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