Tuesday, February 21 2012 10:39 PM EST2012-02-22 03:39:50 GMT
Our pets tend to become another member of our family. But some military families stationed overseas will soon have to decide wether to leave their pets, or pay thousands to take them along.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-02-21 23:42:33 GMT
75 thousand Army jobs are under fire, as the Department of Defense cuts its budget. Now, some Fort Hood soldiers are raising the bar, so their jobs don't slip away. SSG Victoria Cisneros is determinedMore >>
Monday, February 20 2012 10:18 PM EST2012-02-21 03:18:39 GMT
It won't be long until we see gas at $4 a gallon. Analysts estimate gas prices will go to a sky high $5 a gallon by the end of Summer. And even though it might be bad for drivers, businesses and cities have some mixed reaction to the prediction.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 6:40 PM EST2012-02-20 23:40:01 GMT
The wine flowed freely today for those who fight to keep us free. The Vineyard of Florence invited Fort Hood soldiers to a special appreciation day. They enjoyed free wine, music and food. It wasMore >>
Saturday, February 18 2012 7:14 PM EST2012-02-19 00:14:56 GMT
The community comes to the rescue of a Fort Hood soldier who risked his own life to rescue others. Thanks to Operation Finally Home, SPC Michael Ryan and his wife CareyLyn are breaking ground on a brandMore >>
Friday, February 17 2012 6:23 PM EST2012-02-17 23:23:03 GMT
It will soon be easier for soldiers and veterans to arm themselves with college degrees and training certificates, thanks to a program called College Credit for Heroes. Governor Rick Perry signed it intoMore >>
Friday, February 17 2012 5:27 PM EST2012-02-17 22:27:53 GMT
The Texas Education Commissioner announced Friday the new Texas STAAR test will not count against students grades for high school students across the state.More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 1:17 PM EST2012-02-20 18:17:49 GMT
LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY, TEXAS (KCEN) -- The man who died while doing what he loved is now at rest. James Johnson, the 71-year-old school bus driver from the horrific accident in Little River-Academy last month, passed away Wednesday.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 4:12 PM EST2012-02-17 21:12:37 GMT
WACO (KCEN)- Tickets are already sold for Saturday's match up between the Baylor Lady Bears and the Texas Tech Raiders, but KCEN is giving fans without tickets another way to view the action.Starting atMore >>
Monday, February 20 2012 2:34 PM EST2012-02-20 19:34:37 GMT
Thursday night mobile home fire kills mother and two children. A neighbor was able to rescue one child, but both were sent to the hospital with burns along with 3 firefighters.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 1:14 PM EST2012-02-17 18:14:16 GMT
TEMPLE (KCEN)- A man wanted in Milam County on a felony warrant was arrested in Temple Friday morning, but in the process attempted to run over an officer with his car. Temple police spotted 44-year-oldMore >>
Friday, February 17 2012 11:02 AM EST2012-02-17 16:02:42 GMT
The city of Bruceville-Eddy is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can help find the person or persons responsible for shooting a water tank. More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 7:48 PM EST2012-02-17 00:48:07 GMT
A suspected thief got more than he bargained for, when an Army Ranger exercised his good Samaritan rights. It happened Sunday around 2:30 p.m. when 1LT Tony Lawrence says he saw a man running from aMore >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 6:08 PM EST2012-02-16 23:08:21 GMT
Waco Police were able to locate a missing 80-year-old man after he wandered away from his home in the 3700 block of Willow Bend Circle Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 4:57 PM EST2012-02-16 21:57:37 GMT
Little River Academy superintendent Kevin Sprinkles has confirmed that James Johnson, 71, the bus driver of the Little River-Academy school bus that was hit by a Lowe's delivery truck last month has died.More >>
Thursday, February 16 2012 1:18 PM EST2012-02-16 18:18:27 GMT
Have you ever stood near the checkout of a grocery store and stared at the rack of chocolate bars, debating whether anyone would judge you for buying the king-size?More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 9:42 PM EST2012-02-16 02:42:50 GMT
Fort Hood security forces are getting ready to deploy, and thanks to a special training site, they don't have to stretch their imaginations. On the battlefield, soldiers have to expect the unexpected. That'sMore >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 5:15 PM EST2012-02-15 22:15:58 GMT
In a federal court hearing Wednesday, the Texas attorney general has reportedly come to a temporary compromise with minority groups agreeing on the state senate map.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 1:12 PM EST2012-02-15 18:12:26 GMT
UPDATE: The roadway is now open to traffic after the water leak was repaired.However, officials say in the coming week the roadway will need to be resurfaced. No boil water notice is in effect as resultMore >>
Saturday, February 18 2012 2:52 PM EST2012-02-18 19:52:01 GMT
It's national recognition for the care of a special animal and last week two Cameron Park zookeepers got an international award for their care of a giraffe.More >>
Tuesday, February 14 2012 9:48 PM EST2012-02-15 02:48:44 GMT
Our soldiers have each others backs on the battlefield, but this week they're fighting face-to-face. Today was day two of Fort Hoods annual combatives tournament. Enlisted and officer, male and female,More >>
McLennan County Sheriff's Office has confirmed they have identified Will Patterson in surveillance video purchasing fuel containers and fuel minutes prior the initial call to Eastland Lake Road where he was found dead in the backseat of his Cadillac.More >>
Tuesday, February 14 2012 11:00 AM EST2012-02-14 16:00:22 GMT
A Copperas Cove woman accused of kidnapping her mother, trapping her in the trunk of her car, which lead to fiery death, plead guilty to aggravated kidnapping.More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 7:30 PM EST2012-02-14 00:30:22 GMT
KCEN (WACO) - Summer fun on Lake Waco may not be on your mind right now. But all this rain is setting us up for a nice summer. The low lake level, caused by the drought, closed swimming beaches and boat ramps last year. Now park rangers say it's looking great, and Lake Waco's drought levels are erased. More >>
