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How to stay safe on Lake Waco this Labor Day weekend


How to stay safe on Lake Waco this Labor Day weekend

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – With an increase in visitor numbers expected at Lake Waco over Labor Day weekend, park rangers have safety tips for visitors planning to visit the lake. “We hope they come and celebrate, keeping safety first,” said Cara Neimeitz, ranger at Lake Waco Park. The most important thing is to wear a […]

Belton Business Park gets a new entrance as city-wide growth continues


Belton Business Park gets a new entrance as city-wide growth continues

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) – Avenue D will be extended to create a new entrance to the Belton Business Park, reducing traffic. Construction will coincide with a TxDOT project to widen Loop 121. A $2.4 million bid from Gate & Cade Construction to widen Avenue D was approved by the Belton City Council in July 2024. […]

Local cookie shop treats Central Texas teachers to cookies before school starts


Local cookie shop treats Central Texas teachers to cookies before school starts

ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) – Waco store Milk Bottle Cookies delivered free cookies to teachers in Central Texas districts for the fifth year in a row. Milk Bottle Cookies plans to make deliveries to six school districts in Central Texas this year. Over the past five years, the business has repeatedly asked for suggestions on social […]

Belton begins renovation of new park around landmark standpipe


Belton begins renovation of new park around landmark standpipe

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) – The Belton standpipe has been renovated to prepare it for the new park that will be built around it by the end of 2024. City officials said the city of Belton has been planning to turn the area around the historic standpipe into a park for a decade. In January, it […]

Harker Heights Police Bring Community Together with Free Haircuts


Harker Heights Police Bring Community Together with Free Haircuts

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (KWTX) – Harker Heights Police organized free haircuts, games and snacks as part of their Healthy Homes community outreach program. The Healthy Homes program is an initiative of the Harker Heights Police Department designed to connect the community’s social services with helpful resources. Program coordinator Destinee Henderson approached local barbers about volunteering […]