Martin Luther King Jr. Day events occurred across Central Texas encouraging the community to continue his legacy. The 25th annual MLK Jr. Peace March took place in downtown Waco. Participants marched across the suspension bridge to Bridge Street.

Here is a list of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Central Texas scheduled for Monday: The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation along with several Greek Life Organizations are hosting a MLK Peace March on Monday that is set to start at 9:30 a.

If and when industry recruiter Kris Collins shows around another company with $1 billion plans for Waco, she undoubtedly will stop at the $17 million Worksite training center opening soon.

Colbert said this will become a yearly event to celebrate Dolly’s birthday and encourage people to adopt and foster dogs in need.

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — When there are Central Texans that can’t afford a place to stay, the Waco Housing Authority steps in. Now, the agency has more money to expand its reach, and one man is telling his story of how the WHA helped change his life. “It gives me a lot more focus at work,” said one McLennan County resident.

The free screening event will reportedly feature services like nutrition advice, EKGs, blood pressure checks and more.

AUSTIN (KXAN)— Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.

Coley, 56, who was just sworn in to a new 4-year term earlier this month, sent a letter this week to Gov. Greg Abbott to inform him of his decision to resign, effective Feb. 16. Abbott will appoint Coley’s replacement, who will have to run in the March 2026 primary.

Zac “Lefty” Colbert adopted his dog Dolly, a Micro Bully, one year ago on Dolly Parton’s birthday from the Humane Society of Central Texas.

Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: Bush’s Chicken at 3505 North 19th Street in Waco failed a renewal inspection with an 80. (20 demerits) According to the food safety worker,

Will local law enforcement officers will begin raiding Waco homes to put the parents or grandparents of American children in handcuffs?