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14 Nursing Home Survivors Died Since Blast

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The West Rest Haven Nursing Home was one of the hardest hit buildings during the fertilizer plant explosion. More>>

Maj. Nidal Hasan Trial Date Set For August

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In a surprise move Tuesday, the trial date for the alleged Fort Hood shooter is set. It finally looks like Nidal Hasan's case is moving forward and it's all starting in the next few weeks. More>>

Hasan's Trial Has Been Set for August 6th Video included

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The hearing for accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan was today. More>>

Women in Combat: Could Special Ops Be the Next Stop? Video included

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The Pentagon has moved beyond merely talking about placing women into combat and is actively mapping how, when and where servicewomen eventually will be assigned to far more dangerous duties — including, perhaps, special forces operations, senior U.S. defense officials tell NBC News. More>>

Rain Totals for the Morning of June 18

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Here are some of the rain totals from this morning coming. More>>

Belton's Fourth of July Festivities

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It's ranked as one of the top ten places to visit for the Fourth of July. More>>

State Agencies Testify In Second Hearing On West Explosion Video included

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Trying to find answers and solutions to the devastating explosion in West. That was front and center at the state capital Monday as state agencies are given their marching orders on how to prevent this kind of disaster from happening again. More>>

Water Tests Don't Answer Temple Fish Kill Questions Video included

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Two days after hundreds of fish turned up dead in a Temple park, more questions are now surfacing. What could have caused the fish to go belly-up just hours after they were placed in the pond? More>>

Woman Dies from Fire Burns

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A woman was severely burned in a house fire yesterday. More>>

Mother and Daughter Die Helping Motorist Video included

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A mother and daughter are dead after trying to help a stranded motorist. More>>

Cowboys Football Camp for West Video included

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Well, the Dallas Cowboys haven't forgotten about what happened in West. More>>

June 18th is the Last Day for West Residents to Apply for Assistance

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Tomorrow is the last day for West residents to register for assistance from FEMA. More>>

Dallas Mavericks Play Ball With West Residents Video included

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In an effort to get the April explosion off the mind of West residents, the Dallas Mavericks came to West to put on a cheer and basketball clinic. Kids were ecstatic to learn how play dribble and prepare a cheer routine the way the Mavs do. More>>

Two Are Dead After Shooting in Round Rock

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Round Rock Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that left two people dead. More>>

Temple Community Puzzled Over Dead Fish Pond Video included

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It's a mystery that has people in Central Texas scratching their heads.

Hundreds of fish turning up dead in a Temple pond this weekend.
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Swim Safety Video included

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Often the best way to find relief from triple heat is jumping in a pool.

But this past week Bell County has had two near drownings.
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Former President Bush's Plane Makes Emergency Landing

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A scary moment in the skies for Former President George W. Bush. More>>

Committee Gathers for Follow Up Hearing on West Explosion

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State agencies head back to the Capitol on Monday for a follow up to the May 1st hearing on the disaster in West. More>>

Multiple Vehicles Collide in Fort Worth Leaving Several Dead or Injured

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Four people are dead, and nine others injured, after a multi-vehicle crash near Fort Worth. More>>

Waco Man Arrested for More Than 100 Grams of Cocaine

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SWAT teams arrest a Waco man found with more than $16,000 worth of cocaine. More>>

Rot Rally in Austin

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Make sure your keep an extra eye out for bikers on the roads this weekend. More>>

Young Boy Nearly Drowns in Temple

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A near drowning in Temple has caused the Temple Fire Department to remind parents of water safety. More>>

Cameron Park Zoo Lion Dies

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The Cameron Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its lions. More>>

Hasan Jail Costs Top $500K

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There is new information on the accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. More>>

Military Judge Denies Nidal Hasan's Defense Strategy Video included

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A military judge has denied the defense strategy of the accused Fort Hood shooter. More>>

Soldier Returns to Home Makeover Video included

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A soldier's family receives some much needed help after being away from their home for months. More>>

No West Nile Cases in McLennan, Bell Counties

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As Central Texas heats up even more mosquitos will be buzzing around. More>>

Gov. Perry Signs "Merry Christmas" Bill Video included

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Students in Texas public schools can now wish each other a Merry Christmas without fear or prosecution. More>>

Residents Confused Over FEMA's Decision To Deny Assistance Video included

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Confusion over FEMA's decision to deny public assistance had West residents rushing to the FEMA center. Many worried they won't get the help they need to rebuild after the West Fertilizer Plant explosion, but that's not the case. More>>

Senators Pass Life with Parole for Juveniles

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Texas Senators have acted quickly on Governor Rick Perry's call to approve a new punishment for 17-year-olds convicted of capital murder. More>>

Escaped Juveniles Caught Video included

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An update on the two teens that escaped from a Killeen juvenile detention facility. More>>

Waco Man Indicted in Police Chase and Standoff Video included

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A man accused of leading police on a chase, then barricading himself inside a Waco home is indicted for aggravated assault. More>>

Library Celebrates George H. W. Bush's Birthday Video included

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There was a birthday bash for former President George H. W. Bush and his wife Barbara at Texas A&M's Bush Library. More>>

Fire on Set of Transformers

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While film crews were shooting Transformers 4 in the Austin area, a home being used on the set burned to the ground. More>>

Next Pretrial Hearing for Hasan Has Been Set for June 14

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The next pretrial hearing for the accused Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan has been scheduled for June 14 at 1 P.M.. More>>

FEMA Denies City Of West Assistance Video included

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Nearly two months after the West Fertilizer Plant exploded, turning the small town upside down, FEMA has denied the state's request for additional aid for the city. More>>

Fines for Loud Music in Killeen

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Loud music could land you a $500 fine if you live in Killeen. More>>

Man Arrested for Stealing Dog from Waco Animal Shelter Video included

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A Waco man steals his dog back from the Waco Animal Shelter. More>>

Corsicana Woman Found Dead

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A woman was shot outside of a Corsicana home early this morning. More>>

San Antonio Zoo Euthanizes 23 Birds

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San Antonio Zoo officials say an accident forced them to euthanize 23 federally protected baby birds. More>>

Fisherman Found Dead

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A Harker Heights man who was reported missing was found dead. More>>

Body Found Near Railroad Tracks in Killeen Video included

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A dead body was found near railroad tracks in Killeen. More>>

FEMA Refuses to Help West Video included

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FEMA is refusing to provide money to help rebuild West. More>>

Closing In On 2 Months Since West Explosion Video included

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The two month anniversary of the West Fertilizer explosion is in 5 days. And all across the town the recovery effort is visibly underway. Some homes haven't been touched since the blast, and others right More>>

Lower Graduation Standards in Texas Video included

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The bar has been lowered on graduation standards in Texas. More>>

Problems in the Hasan Hearing Video included

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There are still problems between the accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan and his standby council. More>>

Harker Heights Fisherman Didn't Return Home

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A Harker Heights man who fishes everyday at Stillhouse Hollow did not return home last night. More>>

Dallas Mavericks to Hold Event for West

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The Dallas Mavericks are headed to West to give back. More>>

Bar Fight Leads to Stabbing in Temple

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A bar fight leads to a stabbing in Temple. More>>

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