Ian Criss
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Cameron Park Zoo director retiring after 50 years
Cameron Park Zoo Director Johnny Binder is retiring after 50 years. Binder has worked for the zoo since 1973 when it was Cameron Park Zoological Society. → Read More
Local outreach in Killeen helping Veterans battling homelessness
Operation Stand Down Central Texas helped many homeless Veterans and non-Veterans get in contact with various services to help them get on their feet. → Read More
Remote mental health services helping schools across Texas
Addressing mental health concerns students is a priority for many school district across Texas. The growing need for this service has led to virtual assistance. → Read More
Central Texas schools weigh in on school choice
Should school choice legislation pass in Texas? Gov. Greg Abbott believes so. He discussed the possibilities during a visit to Central Texas Christian School on Monday. → Read More
Briones family returns home after tragic fire thanks to Habitat for Humanity
The Briones family is finally getting back into their home after a fire in 2020 that lead to the loss of their daughter, Hope Briones. → Read More
'LIT Waco' putting books in the hands of teens
Authors from around the world and Texas gathered for "LIT Waco’s" inaugural book fest. → Read More
Wortham Volunteer Fire Department gets much-needed grant funding
Equipment that volunteer firefighters in Central Texas used over the summer was pushed to the max throughout the extreme drought conditions and numerous wildfires. → Read More
Marlin ISD cancels class after 5 days without power due to Texas ice storm
Marlin ISD used Monday to assess the damage from the power outage, including replacing all the food inside the cafeterias. → Read More
Cleanup efforts start in Temple after winter storm
Many Temple residents are now starting the cleanup process after the freeze experienced earlier this week proved to be too heavy for trees in the area. → Read More
Warming shelters open to public as some Central Texas residents lose power
As icy weather in Central Texas has started to knockout power for some residents, officials are urging people to use warming shelters instead of trying to brave the conditions. → Read More
Emergency services tackle inclement weather in Central Texas
Waco’s fire department says they anticipate emergency calls to increase over the next couple of days as road conditions are predicted to get worse. → Read More
Meals on Wheels preparing local seniors for Winter Storm 2023
Freezing temperatures are very hard on older adults, especially those dependent on services like Meals on Wheels. → Read More
Dozens of Central Texas observe 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Bell County Democrats gathered at the Purser Family Park on Sunday to protest that women should have the right to choose. → Read More
Week of service aims to end human trafficking in Waco
Many Baylor students are teaming up with Unbound Waco to assist in efforts to stop human trafficking. → Read More
City of Waco looks to add affordable housing for growing population
Providing affordable housing for residents in Waco is the goal through the city's 2040 comprehensive plan. The city is looking to sell and develop four acres of land in east Waco. → Read More
City of Waco eyes safety improvements at Cameron Park
Drivers speeding near Cameron Park in Waco are raising concerns. A $30,000 sculpture was hit Saturday morning as Waco police attempted to make a traffic stop. → Read More
GoFundMe launched for Central Texas family recovering from home flood
The flooding caused large amounts of damage to the Veterans' family home - all right before Christmas Eve, and the birth of their fourth child. → Read More
Disabled U.S. Marine and his family finally have a place to call home
Life hasn’t been easy for the family of U.S. Marine corps disabled veteran George Spruell who is raising three young granddaughters with his wife Vanessa. → Read More
Central Texas coach recalls when his player suffered from cardiac arrest
If the player goes down suffering from cardiac arrest, like Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin did Monday night, every second is critical to get the heart back pumping. → Read More
Damar Hamlin's hit shows importance of knowing CPR
Millions across the United States watched Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapse — on Monday Night Football — after making a tackle. → Read More