Abby Loring
KXXV News Channel 25
Waco, TX, United States
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Local plumbing companies working around the clock to stop bursting pipes
As power returns for a lot of folks in Central Texas, individuals are now facing another problem- a water shortage. → Read More
Community steps up to feed those in need after weather forces food pantries to temporarily close
Due to dangerous road conditions, local food pantries have been closed all week. But some individuals in Waco are refusing to let the ice stop them from making sure those in our community never have to go hungry. → Read More
Tow truck companies struggle to keep up during icy weather
As this extreme weather continues, so does the number of wrecks happening across Central Texas. → Read More
Cold at heart: Florists battle rush to prepare orders ahead of winter storm
Florists have more than just late orders to worry about this year. “Many guys wait until the very last minute, because they’re guys," said Kathy Sommerkamp, owner of Hewitt Florist. Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday of the year for florists across the United States. Locally, owned flower shops were depending on the sales this holiday to rebound after a tough financial year. “So this is our… → Read More
Filled with love: China Spring students make Valentine's Day cards for local senior citizens
“As we pulled the cards out there were stacks and stacks," Hospice Educator at Bluebonnet Health Services Autumn Outlaw said. "There was such much love and detail on the cards. Some classes had a theme, and then some kids just went with there imagination.” → Read More
'It’s not pink rainbows and unicorns': Breast cancer surpasses lung cancer for most common cancer globally
According to the World Health Organization and the American Cancer Society, breast cancer has now surpassed lung cancer as the most common form of cancer around the world, accounting for 12% of cancer patients diagnosed every year. → Read More
Clifton woman develops community recreation district known as 'The SILO Project'
There are some big plans in the works for a community recreation district in Central Texas. It's called sustainable information and learning opportunities also known as The SILO Project. “Eventually this will be a garden center. But that is eventually. In the meantime, it’s something that is called a community recreation district," Deb Tolman, Director of The SILO Project said. Just three weeks… → Read More
Cookies for Caregivers takes off in Waco to show gratitude during pandemic
WACO, TX — During the shutdown and quarantines, there were still people who went to work everyday, risking exposure to themselves and their loved ones, all to make sure that health care facilities, police and fire departments, senior living facilities and food distribution centers remained open to care for the citizens of Waco. “Things have changed so much over the past year, and there are a lot… → Read More
Ways to cut back on spending in the new year
Experts say the key to accumulating wealth is actually quite simple. → Read More
Envases to build production facility in Waco in latest sign of city's economic growth
WACO, TX — The year 2020 has not been a great for economic growth around the country, but in Waco, its been a different story. The steady rise in economic growth and the central location has snagged the attention of many large corporations. “We’ve had good strong steady incremental growth every year. Now what we are seeing is that the increments of growth are going at a much faster pace. Where… → Read More
MCC creates program to forgive $500 of student debt for former students
McLennan Community College's Board of Trustees just approved the "Highlander Restart Program" which would allow students who had to drop out due to financial reasons the ability to start again, with some loan forgiveness. Its not easy being a college student. Juggling classes, work, and other responsibilities can be challenging, but many students also deal with the lingering worry of debt and… → Read More
Beloved Waco pastor passes away after battle with COVID, but his ministry lives on
A Pastor at Mighty Wind Worship Center passed away this weekend after weeks of battling COVID-19. → Read More
73-year-old grandmother left homeless after surviving devastating house fire
Friday, October 2, 2020, will be a day the William's family will never forget. Now as they look at the pieces of what’s left of their family home, they are all just thankful they still have each other. → Read More
Waco I-35 construction on track to finish in 2023
As of September 2020, the I-35 project is 35% completed, which is right on track for the end date in 2023. → Read More
Sports World starts selling masks featuring Bell County sports teams to make ends meet
Sports World has been open since 1974 and has seen a lot of changes, but nothing quite like 2020. → Read More
Fort Worth attorney walks 200 miles to Austin to hand deliver letter to Governor Abbott
Fort Worth to Austin is 200 miles. But for Leon Reed Jr., he will walk however many miles it takes to help bring attention to the need for police reform within the state of Texas. → Read More
Texas bans manufacturing, processing, retail of smokable hemp products
Texas has now banned manufacturing, processing, and the retail sale of smokable hemp and CBD products, which has left a lot of people confused on what’s legal and what isn’t. When Governor Abbott signed a bill last year allowing the cultivation, possession and sale of hemp that contains less than .3% THC, retail companies in the state began selling consumable hemp products. “They bought vape… → Read More
Public Health Districts stress the importance of wearing masks in public
The McLennan County Public Health District says the reason people have quit wearing masks or even social distancing may be due to a new condition...COVID fatigue. → Read More
Historical marker in the works to commemorate Jesse Washington
It has been almost four years, but the Community Race Relations Coalition now has an end date in sight for the placement of a historical marker to remember Jesse Washington. → Read More
Central Texas gyms prepare to reopen Monday
People have never been more excited to get back into the gym. After over seven weeks, gyms are finally able to reopen. → Read More