Students at Temple High School participated in a peaceful protest this morning after a transgender student was denied access to the female bathroom. Read more here:
WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO. SOME MAY FIND THE VIDEO DISTURBING.
A substitute teacher at Lehman High School in Kyle has been fired after videos posted on social media appeared to show her fighting with a student.
(Courtesy: Sylvi Hawkins)
Texas AG Paxton announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail, and unlawfully possessing an official ballot.
The Killeen Police Department is searching for a man accused of trying to break into a convenience store in the 300 block of East Stan Schlueter Loop.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477).
The Mexia Fire Department unfurled an American flag to honor the life and legacy of fallen
@TxDPS
Trooper Chad Walker as he receives his final farewell.
#WalkerStrong
(📸:
@PaigEllenberger
)
This morning, the cups bridge had a new greeting - "Black Lives Matter." Demonstartors Saphiana Zamora, Julio Garcia and Krista Cardenas felt the need to spread the message after protests have erupted around the country for George Floyd.
JUST IN: One suspect is dead and two others were arrested in connection to disappearance of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, according to Fort Hood. Attorney Natalie Kawham has named the suspect who died as Aaron Robinson.
FINAL FAREWELL: Central Texas has come together to honor the life and legacy of fallen
@TxDPS
Trooper Chad Walker.
#WalkerStrong
To watch his service, click here:
MAMBA MEMORIALIZED: The I-35 bridge near McLane Stadium is illuminated purple tonight in honor of NBA legend
#KobeBryant
, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday.
Nine people, who were traveling to a youth basketball game, were killed in the crash, including 3 young athletes.
"I'm not interested in politics." Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Susan Kincannon said the school district will continue to require masks inside all Waco ISD buildings. Read more here:
HONORING TROOPER WALKER: DPS Troopers lined the hallway outside of Trooper Chad Walker's hospital room in Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest to honor the fallen officer. 💙
Trooper Walker will soon be transported to a Groesbeck funeral home.
#WalkerStrong
REST IN PEACE, FRANKIE 💙 Today would have been Frankie Gonzales' 3rd birthday.
The toddler was falsely reported missing from Cameron Park in Waco by his mother in June 2020 prompting an Amber Alert. One day later, his body was found in a dumpster behind a church.
THE TRIO IS IN! Te'a Cooper, Lauren Cox and Juicy Landrum are the first trio of Lady Bears to be drafted to the WNBA in the same year.
#WNBADraft2020
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H-E-B EMPLOYEES AT IT AGAIN: Another H-E-B employee was caught doing a good deed. This employee at the Belton location was helping this woman inspect and pick out all of her produce!
This was the scene in downtown
#Temple
as protesters marched to the Temple Police Department in honor of
#MichaelDean
, who was shot and killed by a then Temple police officer during a traffic stop in December 2019.
📸:
@JackAllenKXXV
ASSESSING THE DAMAGE: A tornado caused widespread damage to homes in Salado around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries, said Blackburn, Bell County’s top executive.
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25 INVESTIGATES: It has come to our attention that
@BrookeB_KXXV
does not like the Texas Toast at Cane's.
Is this acceptable? Or is she, in the words of
@HunterDavisKXXV
, insane?
PURE JOY! Captured on her doorbell camera from two different angles, the Amazon Prime driver is seen delivering a package to her doorstep when he notices a basket full of goodies on a chair. Check out his reaction:
A Timberview High School teacher shared a photo that shows a makeshift barricade that was made while sheltering in place with his students.
Credit: Dale Topham
#BREAKING
: Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions.
'DITTO': Instead of trying to top their neighbor's eye-popping Christmas display, one family in Australia made it very clear they weren't interested in making it a competition. 😂
Former VP Joe Biden has issued a statement on the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillen saying "we owe it to those who put on the uniform, and to their families, to put an end to sexual harassment and assault in the military, and hold perpetrators accountable."
#FindVanessaGuillen
The U.S. will pay drug company Pfizer $1.95 billion to produce and deliver 100 million doses of the company's COVID-19 vaccine should the drug prove effective in human trials.
REMAINS FOUND: Remains were found in the search for Vanessa Guillen near the Leon River, Army CID officials said. There is no confirmation at this time as to the identity of the remains.
PRAYERS NEEDED: "My George fought so hard to the very end," said Sabrina Moralez, George's mom. "He was the best kid you could've ever met."
He is the district’s fourth COVID-19-related death.
Principal Perry was important to many Central Texans. Waco ISD has confirmed the middle school principal has passed away due to COVID-19 complications.
SHOULD HE ACCEPT? Former Texas A&M University Regent Jim Schwertner offered Elon Musk 100 free acres to move Twitter's headquarters to Texas.
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