Who is behind mailers offering support for transgender youths in Texas? Some say its an act of political subterfuge meant to mobilize conservative voters during the midterms. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/28/group-behind-trans-mailers-must-answer-questions-under-oath-travis-county-judge-rules/ 

The Pentagon’s watchdog is refusing a bipartisan request to investigate recent disruptions to Starlink and Starshield satellite internet service to Ukraine, raising concerns among lawmakers. INFO: kwtx.com/2026/10/28/pentagon-watchdog-tells-lawmakers-it-wont-investigate-starlink-slowdowns-ukraine/ 

The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to a new estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress. INFO: kwtx.com/2026/10/28/iran-wars-cost-american-taxpayers-grows-an-estimated-471-billion/ 

A Waco man who said he “made a stupid decision” is seeking deferred probation after pleading guilty Wednesday to setting up a cell phone to video a 12-year-old girl in the bathroom. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/28/stupid-decision-waco-man-asking-probation-after-recording-video-girl-shower/ 

PUNISHMENT FIT THE CRIME? A Waco man who struck and killed a 36-year-old woman in a 2017 hit-and-run incident was sentenced to five years in prison. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/28/waco-man-gets-five-years-prison-hit-and-run-death-woman/ 

A North Texas high school senior is suing her school district for not allowing her to portray a male character in a campus theater role that she earned. INFO: https://www.kwtx.com/2026/10/28/high-schooler-pulled-musical-over-texas-anti-dei-law-sues-alleging-discrimination/ 

Affidavit: Killeen daycare co-owner used video editing app to create pornographic images of minors, including child relative INFO: kwtx.com/2026/10/26/affidavit-killeen-daycare-co-owner-used-video-editing-app-create-pornographic-images-minors-including-child-relative/ 

After seven seasons, Baylor has parted ways with head football coach Dave Aranda. According to Doug McNamee’s statement, Baylor defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has been named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Do you think this was the right decision for Baylor?💬

#BREAKING: Baylor fires head football coach Dave Aranda

President Donald Trump’s new press secretary, #KatieZacharia, was fired Friday. INFO: kwtx.com/2026/10/16/trump-casts-doubt-press-secretary-katie-zacharias-future/ 

UPDATE: A court document reveals new information in the case of a #Texas mom charged with capital murder in execution-style killing of her sons. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/01/document-waxahachie-mother-shot-both-sons-head-slit-her-wrists-before-calling-911/ 

#JamesTalarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of the year — the largest fundraising haul on record for a U.S. Senate candidate in any state for this period. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/15/talarico-raises-64-million-third-quarter-more-than-any-us-senate-candidate-record/ 

#Waco Police are asking the public to keep from spreading false or misleading information as its detectives investigate the death of Isaiah Terrell. Timeline of Events: kwtx.com/2026/10/14/waco-police-ask-community-refrain-speculation-spreading-misinformation-isiah-terrell-death-investigation/ 

Central Texas residents gathered Wednesday to remember 26-year-old Rick Fuentes, a Buckholts volunteer firefighter who died in a rollover crash Sunday. STORY: kwtx.com/2026/10/14/full-life-joy-buckholts-firefighter-remembered-honor-escort/ 

The owner of Waco Jewelers, currently under an 11-count federal money laundering indictment, was charged again this week in a separate indictment with alleged firearms violations. INFO: kwtx.com/2026/10/14/waco-jewelers-owner-charged-new-federal-indictment-with-firearms-violations/ 

The Fort Hood Army sergeant caught on a Ring camera brutally beating a young boy in Waco pleaded guilty to domestic violence during his court-martial, the U.S. Army announced. INFO: kwtx.com/2026/10/14/fort-hood-sergeant-caught-ring-camera-beating-waco-boy-gets-year-prison-bad-conduct-discharge/ 

Damien Ross Steinrich, 40, the co-owner of Nurturing Nest Childcare in Killeen, is being held on a charge of possession of child porn. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/14/co-owner-nurturing-nest-childcare-killeen-facing-child-porn-charge-temple/ 

Traffic Alert🚨 Traffic is stalled going Northbound on I-35 near the Jack Kultgen Expressway exit in Waco after an early morning crash. We are working to confirm details.

NEW INFO ℹ️ We're learning more about other #Waco businesses targeted by a serial vandal and the extent of damage allegedly caused by Jeffrey Smoger. DETAILS: kwtx.com/2026/10/12/man-facing-26-charges-after-bb-gun-shooting-spree-targets-waco-businesses-police-say/ 

A #Waco man who was linked to the 2022 sexual assault of a 20-year-old intellectually disabled woman through DNA tests from a dead baby was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/09/waco-man-sentenced-40-years-prison-sexual-assault-intellectually-disabled/ 

A Waco man is accused of recoding video of a woman’s breasts without her consent during a massage, an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KWTX states. ℹ kwtx.com/2026/10/09/waco-comedian-recorded-video-nude-woman-without-her-consent-during-massage-affidavit/ 

#UPDATE: Texas DPS footage releases drone footage of capture of murder suspect Johnathan Allen Nance-Karl WATCH: kwtx.com/2026/09/17/manhunt-underway-belton-an-armed-murder-suspect/ 

Against Impossible Odds: Waco Teen Thrives 17 Years After Micro-Preemie Birth ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/08/against-impossible-odds-waco-teen-thrives-17-years-after-micro-preemie-birth/ 

🚨 A Waco man was placed on deferred felony probation for posting explicit videos of sexual encounters with his former girlfriend after she broke up with him. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/08/waco-man-placed-deferred-probation-after-posting-explicit-videos-former-girlfriend/ 

During a nearly three-hour live stream Monday night, social media influencer #BenDaDonnn said he believes he was racially profiled by #CollegeStation police and intends to sue over his arrest. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/06/influencer-claims-he-was-racially-profiled-by-college-station-police-intends-sue/ 

BREAKING: The owner of a Milam County animal rescue has been arrested on an animal cruelty charge, and the rescue is shutting down after surrendering more than 80 animals. #DogtownRanch #AngelaSera

Dogtown Ranch to close after owner arrested, accused of animal cruelty

The owner of a Milam County animal rescue has been arrested on an animal cruelty charge, and the rescue is shutting down after surrendering more than 80 animals.

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#WANTED: Lacy Lakeview police ask for help finding 21-year-old wanted on child sex assault charge ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/05/lacy-lakeview-police-ask-help-finding-21-year-old-wanted-child-sex-assault-charge/ 

#TrumpAccounts: American children born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028 are eligible for $1,000 in seed money for the accounts. Here's how you can claim it for your child. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/05/millions-automatically-enrolled-trump-accounts-heres-how-you-can-claim-it-your-child/ 

💛 Good news for fans of the mineral water brand, #TopoChico. ℹ️ kwtx.com/2026/10/02/topo-chico-water-glass-bottles-returning-store-shelves-us/ 

#ChristaPike was on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say ℹ️ https://www.kwtx.com/2026/10/02/christa-pike-was-ventilator-unconscious-after-failed-tennessee-execution-attorneys-say-court-filing/