The last day to register to vote is Monday, October 5. I simply and genuinely enjoyed doing hair.. Lauren began her broadcasting career as a reporter in Central Texas after graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. Waco police confirmed that Maya was arrested on a charge of assault-family violence. I am pretty sure the list goes on. Longtime Central Texas TV anchor to retire - KWTX In early 2020, Lauren became the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters first Young Professional of the Year. Washington, D.C.-based broadcast journalist Tara Mergener, a self-proclaimed fan of breaking news, will join KWTX-TV, Channel 10, next month as news anchor and executive producer of evening newscasts. This article was originally published in the March 2021 issue of The Anchor News. A native Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler, Madison comes to Central Texas after covering news and severe weather in the Tyler market. His father was a teacher and coach, and also worked for the Lakers. If you have signs or symptoms of COVID-19, consider curbside voting. You know those people who seem to know everybody, right? A boutique hotel may open by years end at Jackson Avenue and Fourth Street, where a San Diego company is salvaging what some considered an eyesore and making it a retail, dining and lodging haven. As an aside, some others of you may remember meeting Dean. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. Meet the Team - KWTX We shall voteby any means necessary! Thats why the NAACP is urging African Americans to make a plan to vote. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. They practiced Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) leading up to a ceremony 20 years after the Twin Towers fell on 9/11. Dec 1, 2010. Central Texas animal rescue organizations came together Thursday night to find homes and proper care for dozens of dogs left behind in Hill County. 20 years later, Chip and Joanna built a Magnolia empire. MG Montemayor | KWKT - FOX 44 KWTX News 10 | Wacoan | Waco's Magazine Later, explained Foster, another local Hispanic leader invited me to a monthly luncheon at the Hispanic Chamber. We're cheering with you and bringing it to you. 0. 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Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. In 2016, Texas Today won an AP Award for Best Morning Newscast. Now, viewers enjoy Kris in the evenings alongside Leslie Draffin. If you want to keep up with local happenings in Waco, call Solano. Watch 25 News as its Weather Team provides updates. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Can you picture me, as a 10-year-old plump, brown-skin girl with pigtails dangling, dressed in tights with leg warmers, dancing around the living room with dreams of being cast in the shows next season? Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers, Heart of Texas Economic Development District, Little brown girls can now dream their biggest dreams, Honoring our veterans: a different perspective, A Military 1st: A Supercarrier Is Named After An African American Sailor. Dream the dream with her. Niyah Gonzalez joined KXXV in March 2020 from Omaha, Nebraska where she worked as a reporter. Bring a slate card (a list with the candidates you want to vote for already printed). Waco News & Weather | Waco, Temple, Bryan | KWKT - KWKT - FOX 44 Maya left the station to go work for the Killeen Independent School District as their chief public information officer. The restaurant took in more than $800 in counterfeit money over the weekend. Vote in person on November 3, Election Day. Unfortunately, 40 years ago many Black girls had dreams that were never fulfilled because there were not many images of African American athletes showcased in the media. KWTX | Waco, TX After reading the article, I thanked Frank and decided to expound on the story some, providing a brief historical update on Blacks in the navy since the days of the heroic actions of Doris Miller. My brother, Frank, recently sent me a link to an article about a history making event at the navy. Former President Barrack Obama and Vice President Harris have raised the bar to the highest level. She covered the armed hijacking of a school bus full of 18 children by an Army trainee stationed at Fort Jackson and the high-profile Murdaugh Murders. The Anchor News is a free, monthly publication of Crawford Publishing. There she was a morning anchor and producer. Then plan to vote. Aloha! Chief Meteorologist Matt Hines, Josh Johns, Caleb Chevalier & Matthew Hidalgo will be providing updates throughout the day. Its very important for children to be exposed to positive images that raise their curiosity and spark their interest, which foster dreams leadings to goals and success. Congratulations Laura Slayton! [exemplifying] that to be humane is to be a great human being.. Hell serve in that role, as well. Matt Hines and the 25 News Weather Team continue to talk about the storms. It was always so satisfying, she explained. I would like to share that with you. As a child I was fascinated with dance. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; Jasmine Lotts was born and raised in St. Louis and found her passion for journalism studying at the University of Missouri. Killeen ISD holding all students that go to school on Fort Hood campuses until the weather passes. If youre looking to get the family out of the house after Thanksgiving, we have you covered with 10 things to do in Central Texas! Lemon had been with the cable news network for 17 years. The wait could be hours. The first class of the PV NROTC graduated and received their commission in 1970. #ctxwx pic.twitter.com/w0VZhBlZdT. Contact Kris Radcliffe by email at kradcliffe@kcentv.com, on Twitter @kcenkris, and on Facebook @kcenkris, Pleasant Weather Pattern for First Half of the Work Week | Central Texas Forecast, We'll miss you, Matt! The Act Locally Waco blog publishes posts with a connection to theseaspirations for Waco. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. KCEN shifts anchors in news programming - WacoTrib.com Lauren began her broadcasting career as a reporter in Central Texas after graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. Pampered Babies nursery is a registered home with Texas DHS, 2705 Windsor Ave., in the historic North Waco neighborhood of Dean Highland. Waco, Texas, United States. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" // ============================================== Now he is pursuing users. KWTX News 10's evening anchors Julie Hays and Gordon Collier were voted the top "Best of Waco" news anchors, and News 10's evening weatherman Rusty Garrett and morning meteorologist Brady Taylor were named the top weather anchors in Waco. "Lauren brings a wealth of journalism experience with her into her new role," Andres Chaparro, vice president and general manager of KXXV, said about the new evening anchor. You guessed it. She also anchors the weekend morning newscasts. He loves pushing education, se he is on the board of the MCC Foundation. Business Development at SIB Development & Consulting Inc., Business Development at SIB Development & Consulting, Adjunct Professor of Journalism at Baylor University, News, Assistant Production Supervisor at KWTX-TV. Meet the Team | KWKT - FOX 44 Heidi grew up in San Diego, California. Do you have a daughter who has big dreams? Adams also worked as a reporter and morning anchor at WTVY in Dothan, Ala., getting the chance in 2006 to work as an embedded journalist with the Army Corps of Engineers rebuilding Iraq during the War on Terror. Bring water, snacks, hand-sanitizer, a hat, a lawn chair, and a phone charger. _taboola.push({flush: true}); Anchor News - Act Locally Waco She loves sports and says she is proud she covered the LSU Tigers National Championship win in New Orleans. Here are ten things to do in Central Texas the weekend of September 16-18. Johnitha and Rashaad supported me by attending the event with me. That is an awesomehonor. From there he forged a successful 25-year naval career, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander (O-4). Placing the containers side by side trapped rain water between roofs and caused damage so severe they must be replaced. We have 10 suggestions of things around Central Texas to do this weekend! Yes, God has a way of leading us right to his plan. You have permission to edit this article. Heidi spent 5 years as the morning anchor in Waco where she was named the best anchor team by the Texas Associated Press. Hours of operation vary and are by appointment only. Carmel, and the perception of Waco forever changed. In the time under this leadership, the CTHCC has been recognized as the Small Chamber of the Year 2019 by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers. That would be TeAnnah! Voters may vote at any vote center in the county no matter where they live in the county. Darby Brown has been covering sports in central Texas for KWTX for years. Former Texas Anchor is Arrested FTVLive We cover Midway High to the Dallas Cowboys, Bears and Aggies to the Rangers, and the US Open to NASCAR. Parents: Make sure that your child who is away at college requests a vote-by-mail/absentee application. They demolished segments Rad Lab deemed superfluous to its grand scheme. Through the years, it became apparent that Shields had a gift, but wanting the best for her, teachers and family members were adamant about a career that included college. The Anchor News is dedicated to serving the community and surrounding area, focusing on positive news and accomplishments of minorities. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; He also needs a lifestyle brand to develop an outdoor recreation area. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' Pendergraft said her office has been told the Herringbone complex will include more than 38,000 square feet of mixed-use space with four stories of retail shops, restaurants, event space, and a 21 .