Democrats holding barbeque fundraiser

WACO - The Heart of Texas Democrats will be holding a fundraising barbeque this weekend. The event is planned for Saturday at 'The Ranch' off Robinson Drive. The dinner will feature several Democratic candidates for upcoming elections.

Stephenville play to portray Jesus as gay

STEPHENVILLE - Tarleton State University in Stephenville, is scheduled to show a play that many regard as 'blasphemous'. The production is called 'Corpus Christie' and among it's racy themes is the portrayal of jesus christ as a homosexual. The

School board will meet to address students safety

WACO - Waco School Board President Allen Sykes has called a special board meeting for Saturday to address student safety on Waco campuses. This comes after a teacher was reinstated during an investigation regarding sexual assault.

UT developing 'exercise pill'

AUSTIN - Scientists are working on a pill that would allow people to lose weight without working out.

Foreclosures rise in McLennan County

WACO - A total of 139 properties have posted for foreclosure this april. That number marks a 31% jump from the 106 postings for March, according to the foreclosure listing service. Experts say the increase is directly related to the increase in

President Obama signs health care reform into law

WASHINGTON - After months of political bickering between Democrats and Republicans over health care reform, President Obama signed health care overhaul into law today. A House vote on Sunday sent the 10-year, $938 billion bill to the president.

Pre-K teacher arrested after alleged sexual assault

WACO - A Waco Pre-K teacher was arrested under allegations of repeated sexual assault of a five year-old girl. 39-year-old Fernando Campos was arrested at Alta Vista Montessori Magnet School Monday and booked in the McLennan County Jail.

Issa planning investigation of health bill

Democrats are savoring victory today after the U.S. House made history Sunday night, passing the Senate's health care reform bill. That measure now heads to President Obama for his signature.

Mammoth site attracting crowds

WACO - The Waco Mammoth site continues to draw record crowds. The archaeological marvel dig site has recently experienced an explosion of visitors due to spring break. Since it's opening just a few months ago, the site has drawn over 8,000 visi

Senate seat could be filled by 9/11 survivor

WACO — Kip Averitt's State Senate seat could be filled by a survivor of the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Brian Bromwell said yesterday he's running in the May special election.