KWKT Fox 44 | Central Texas

Watch Video

OK tornado categorized as EF5, winds of 200 MPH or greater

By CNN

Damage assessments show that the tornado that struck central Oklahoma on Monday was an EF5, meaning it had winds of 200 mph or greater, for at least some of the time it was ravaging an area near Oklahoma City, the National Weather Service says.

Drowning reenactment emphasizes importance of water safety

By Alexis Spears

Summer is right around the corner, which means fun-filled weekends planned at local lakes.

Man killed, officer placed on leave following shooting in Bosque County on Monday

By Alexis Spears

A Bosque County man is dead and a sheriff's deputy is on paid leave following a shooting Monday afternoon.

Former LaVega football star's probation is revoked, gets 5 years in prison

By Alexis Spears

A former LaVega High School football star was sentenced to five years in prison Monday in Judge Ralph Strother's courtroom for violating his probation.

Convicted Killeen murderer pleads guilty to second murder

By Alexis Spears

A Killeen man, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder on April 4, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a second murder charge.

Arias to speak to the jury deciding whether she lives or dies

By Steve Almasy, CNN

Whether Jodi Arias lives or dies is now in the hands of a jury. She will address its members directly Tuesday morning. Arias said earlier this month that she would rather die than endure a lifetime behind bars.

DPS increases patrols for Memorial Day weekend

By DPS

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe.

Special Olympics 'Torch Run' to pass through BCS on Wednesday

By Reagan Roy

The Gulf Coast leg of the Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run will be coming through Bryan/College Station on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The group of Law Enforcement hopes to raise awareness for the Special Olympics program.

18-year-old invents faster way to recharge cell phone batteries

By CNN

A tiny device that can recharge cell phone batteries in as little as 30 seconds won 18-year-old Eesha Khare a major science award that will help fund her college education at Harvard University. Khare traveled from her California home to Phoenix l

Two arrested after 22-month-old girl found home alone in Kirbyville

By David Ingram/KBMT

KIRBYVILLE (KBMT) -- A spokesperson for the Jasper County Sheriff's Office told 12News that deputies are working to find out why a baby was left alone inside a home located on County Road 421 in Kirbyville.