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Texas is Bush Country and now a new generation of the political family looks to make his mark on the state.
An escalator turns frightening for some people in San Antonio.
Former Fort Hood III Corps Commander General Robert Cone made his way back to Killeen Thursday. General Cone talked about the future of the Army with local officials and members of the Association of the United States Army.
Rescue crews searched Thursday for seven people missing after overnight tornadoes struck North Texas, killing at least six.
the ATF said so far they've found no evidence that the West explosion was started by a bomb of any type.
That's according to NBC's Pete Williams.
A Fort Hood sexual assault prevention coordinator is under investigation for abusive sexual contact.
You hear of life-threatening situations all the time, but many people never imagine it happening to them.
The reality is, it can.
And the question is are you really prepared.
With last years record-breaking West Nile numbers Central Texas is gearing up once again for the onslaught.
Last year McLennan County saw 42 cases while Bell County saw 10.
The attorney of former West EMS volunteer Bryce Reed is speaking out. Reed was arrested Friday and charged for possession of an explosive device. Over the weekend his lawyer released a statement saying Reed will enter a plea of not guilty.
The judge in the accused Fort Hood shooter trial has set a date for the next pretrial hearing.
Central Texas has a new weapon in the fight against wildfires.
One man is dead after a motorcycle accident yesterday.
WEST (May 10, 2013)—A West man was arrested in the early morning hours of Friday and is being held in the McLennan County Jail. Federal Marshals arrested him for possessing a destructive device. Bryce
A criminal investigation has been launched into the West explosion according to the Texas Department of Public Safety's website.
It was a quick moving storm that caused a lot of damage throughout Central Texas.
Thursday evening in Temple crews were working hard to help thousands still left without electricity.
The annual Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning is basically the Army Olympics. It's 62 hours straight of grueling physical, technical and tactical tests, including about 70 miles of running and marching. "The
FEMA and other national organizations are stepping in to help West victims get back on their feet.
After weeks of devastation more than 400 people are receiving good news.
This is Max Simmons, but you can call him Jedi Max. Our cameras caught up with this 8-year-old boy back in March, just after he found out he had brain cancer, again.
A section of University Parks Drive that was shut down because of a sink hole is now back open.
KCEN HD News received new documents today through the Freedom of Information Act confirming the amount of chemicals at the West Fertilizer Plant.
Three weeks after the West explosion authorities are getting closer to figuring out what caused the blast that killed 15 people and injured hundreds of others. They hoped to have an answer by this week, but now say they will need more time.
Any parent will agree, saving a dime here and there can help out a lot down the road.
And Central Texas moms are doing just that by tapping into the popular DIY or "do it yourself" phenomenon.
Accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will return to Fort Hood for another pre-trial hearing this week.
A Central Texas police station is making an extra effort so people in the community can get their concealed hand gun license. Twice a year Morgan's Point holds CHL classes at their facilities. And Saturday
Newly released records reveal a long history of criminal activity at the West Fertilizer Plant. That's according to McLennan County Sheriff's Department records released to KCEN HD News Friday. The
How would you like to walk across the country? Or in this case, ruck march across the country? It's what two army vets are doing in hopes of raising money for a cure for cancer. They're taking the trek from South Carolina to California, 3,000 miles, and are making a stop here in Central Texas.
It's been two weeks since the West fertilizer explosion, and now people are questioning if mandatory emergency planning was in place.
Thursday the McLennan County Emergency Management Team held a press conference after they said they were misrepresented.
Twenty-four different school districts were in Waco Wednesday for Region 12's 19th annual Central Texas Education Job Fair.
About 200 people looking for all types of jobs in education dropped off their resumes, handed out applications and networked.
It has been two weeks since the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West killed 14 people and injured hundreds others. Now some are sharing their incredible stories of survival. A woman just yards away
Tear them down, that's the word on West's damaged schools.
After days of investigation, a Fort Worth architecture firm investigating the schools structures has made that recommendation.
Monday Temple got a first look at the new Salvation Army McLane Center of Hope. The shelter will be the first of it's kind in Bell County and the only homeless shelter from Waco to Austin.
A veteran of World War II, credited with providing the flag in the famous flag-raising on Iwo Jima, has died. Alan Wood was a 22-year-old Navy Officer in charge of communications when a Marine asked him
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