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Texas Workforce Commission announces a new childcare program for families in need.

Parenting

Texas Workforce Commission announces a new childcare program for families in need.

Health

Unvaccinated pregnant women at high risk with Delta variant, Temple doctor debunks myths of vaccine

Dr. Jessica Ehrig explains the dangers COVID-19 poses for unvaccinated pregnant women and their babies.
Local News

With 1st hot car death in Texas, Waco PD reminds parents to look before they lock

Waco PD urges the community to double-check cars following the first hot car death in Tyler, Texas.
Education

Killeen ISD joins others in giving free lunches to all students this upcoming school year

Killeen ISD released its back-to-school events and information for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
Local News

Unusual summer spike of RSV cases in Central Texas

In Waco, Dr. Brian Barkley a pediatrician at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest said they are seeing a couple dozen cases a day.
Health

Summer spike of RSV cases unlike anything doctors have ever seen

“It’s so out of cycle it’s almost hard to fathom,” said Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, chief of infectious diseases at Children’s Health in Dallas.
Community

Father takes newborn baby to ASVAB practice test as he prepares to join Army Reserve

D'Ante Benton's recruiter snapped a picture of the father-son duo and posted it to social media. The post now has more than 9,000 likes and 16,000 shares.
Texas News

Texas lawmakers split over how long to extend Medicaid health coverage for new mothers

Maternal health advocates said the bill, originally pitched as a one-year extension, could reduce the state’s maternal mortality rate and offer vital help.
Life

Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home

A major Bible manufacturer says they've seen strong sales amidst the global pandemic.
Health

'It's my body, it's my future child and it's my family that I'm doing this to protect': Doctor speaks about getting COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant

Per the CDC, pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are significantly more likely to end up in the ICU and need a ventilator compared to non-pregnant women their age.
Parenting

Ohio man adopts 5 siblings as foster children

Robert Carter wanted to make sure five siblings in foster care stayed together, so he adopted all of them.
Moms

'If you still have that feeling, get a second opinion' | Knoxville mom encourages parents to be vigilant of signs of cancer in children

She's now encouraging other parents to trust their instincts and pay attention to even the smallest signs.

Waco-McLennan County Public Health District holds first 'Shots for Souls' vaccination event

Waco-McLennan County Public Health District holds first 'Shots for Souls' vaccination event

Front today brings fantastic fall weekend | Central Texas Forecast

Mostly sunny, cooler Saturday | Central Texas Forecast

Central Texas Local News | kcentv.com

Texas Workforce Commission announces a new childcare program for families in need.

Unvaccinated pregnant women at high risk with Delta variant, Temple doctor debunks myths of vaccine

With 1st hot car death in Texas, Waco PD reminds parents to look before they lock

Killeen ISD joins others in giving free lunches to all students this upcoming school year

Unusual summer spike of RSV cases in Central Texas

Summer spike of RSV cases unlike anything doctors have ever seen

Father takes newborn baby to ASVAB practice test as he prepares to join Army Reserve

Texas lawmakers split over how long to extend Medicaid health coverage for new mothers

Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home

'It's my body, it's my future child and it's my family that I'm doing this to protect': Doctor speaks about getting COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant

Ohio man adopts 5 siblings as foster children

'If you still have that feeling, get a second opinion' | Knoxville mom encourages parents to be vigilant of signs of cancer in children

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