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To follow breaking news in Central Texas, start with KWTX (kwtx.com), the local news source serving Waco, Temple, Killeen, and the surrounding areas. Its site organizes coverage under sections like Local, State, Crime, and Weather, and publishes a "TOP HEADLINES" feed that surfaces the most recent stories first. For faster updates, use the site's live and alert features rather than refreshing the homepage.
What counts as "Central Texas" breaking news
The region's breaking coverage typically centers on:
- Waco — local crime, business, and city news
- Temple — community and regional stories
- Killeen — local news and events
- Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) area — military-related and surrounding community news
Stories filed under "Local" and "Crime" on KWTX usually fall within these areas. Statewide stories that affect the region (for example, Texas agency decisions) appear under "State."
Main channels for getting updates
| Channel | What it gives you | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| kwtx.com | Full articles, categorized by Local, State, Crime, Weather | Reading details and context |
| LIVE: KWTXtra | Streaming live coverage | Watching events as they unfold |
| Weather tools (KWTX Radar Network, Thundercall Headlines, 10-Day/Map Room, Skycams) | Storm tracking and forecasts | Severe weather and storm coverage |
| Submit a Story / Submit a Photo | Reader submissions | Sharing what you witnessed |
KWTX also lists a "Sign In" option and a daily e-newsletter ("Dot Com Daily e-News"), which is the most direct way to get a digest of the day's stories without checking the site repeatedly.
Steps to set up reliable alerts
- Open kwtx.com and look for the newsletter signup (Dot Com Daily e-News) to receive a daily summary by email.
- Check the LIVE section (KWTXtra) when a major event is ongoing — live streams update faster than written articles.
- Use the weather tools during storms: the Radar Network, Thundercall Headlines, and Skycams give real-time conditions rather than post-event summaries.
- Follow the TOP HEADLINES feed for the newest items; it lists stories with timestamps and bylines so you can see how recent each one is.
Expected result: you get both a daily digest and a way to watch live coverage when something big happens.
Verify before you share
Breaking news changes fast. Early reports — especially crime and accident stories — often get updated with corrected details. KWTX timestamps each story (for example, "Updated: 18 hours ago" or a specific date and time) and credits a reporter by name. Before acting on or sharing a breaking item:
- Check the timestamp to see how current it is.
- Look for an official source (law enforcement, city, or agency) named in the article.
- Re-check the same story later for updates, since initial details like casualty counts or causes are frequently revised.
Common snags
- Old stories look new. A headline without a visible timestamp can be days old. Always read the "Updated" line.
- Live coverage vs. articles. The live stream may show something the written story hasn't caught up to yet — or the reverse. Cross-check both.
- Regional vs. statewide. A "State" story may not affect your area; check whether it names Waco, Temple, Killeen, or Fort Hood before assuming it's local.