Earlier this year Central Texas Reporter broke the news locally that Salad and Go, the fast-growing, 10-year-old chain of carryout salad establishments is coming to Waco, according to reporting by QSRMagazine.com. Additional information has now […]
Waco History: City of Waco paper currency from 1875 Digitized and Preserved
A recently digitized engraved currency certificate issued by “The City of Waco, State of Texas” in 1875 provides a glimpse into the financial practices of the time. Measuring 9 x 19 cm, the certificate features […]
Killeen Homeless Population Decreased in Region’s Annual Homeless Count
The City of Killeen partnered with the Texas Homeless Network, the Central Texas Homeless Coalition, and other organizations to measure homelessness in the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. The PIT Count is a census of all homeless […]
Killeen City Career Fair to Offer Dozens of Employment Opportunities
The City of Killeen is set to host a career fair on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Killeen Civic & Conference Center, 3601 S. WS Young Drive. The event is expected […]
CNN fact-checks Trump’s false claims during rally speech in Waco
Former US President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has repeated false claims during a rally speech in Waco, Texas, according to a fact-check conducted by CNN reporters Tara Subramaniam and Daniel Dale. During the […]
McLennan County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit Uses Helicopters to Fight Crime
The McLennan County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Unit has been utilizing three OH-58 Bell helicopters obtained through the Federal 1208 surplus aircraft program for over two decades to supplement ground units for patrol. The aviation unit’s […]
Fort Hood and Central Texas community conduct joint active-shooter training
Dozens of Fort Hood and Central Texas community first responders recently came together for a joint active-shooter training exercise that took place from February 6-8. The event was designed to test the combined ability of […]
1st Cavalry Division Members Help Save Local Truck Driver from Burning Vehicle
Two members of the 1st Cavalry Division are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking and actions saved the life of a civilian truck driver whose vehicle overturned and caught fire near Fort Hood […]
Fort Hood to be Redesignated as Fort Cavazos on May 9
Fort Hood, one of the largest US Army installations located in Texas, is set to be redesignated as Fort Cavazos on May 9 in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, a Texas-born war hero who […]
Donald Trump Shares Photos of Large Crowds at Waco Rally on Social Media
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Waco, Texas, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, marking the first of his 2024 campaign events. The rally was attended by an estimated 15,000 supporters, according to the […]
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