Friday Jul 3 | Waco Tribune-Herald
Waco news briefs for Fri., July 3
The Speegleville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring an arts, crafts and fireworks show from 5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Saturday in Speegleville.
Local Church Case Goes To Federal Court Thursday
A local church that filed a federal lawsuit more than a year ago against one Central Texas city will finally have its day in court Thursday.
Been to Bellmead's Collin Street Bakery yet?
I do not get what all the hype is about!!!! That place is terrible!! I was so excited to see a huge "bakery" being built then when it opened I was so disappointed!! Well if you like fruit cake and pecan pie I guess you are happy but they offer little else.
Former Waco-Area Pastor Indicted On Child Sex Charges
William Frank Brown, 45, the former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bellmead, was named in an eight-count indictment Wednesday stemming from a series of child sexual abuse incidents involving two girls that started four years ago in another state.
Texas Christian Academy student turns birthday party into fundraiser for friend's mother
Katie Endsley's father taught her to have "a servant's heart." Katie apparently learned the lesson well.
The 96 minute feature-length film was shot entirely in the Waco area, including locations in Woodway, Lacy Lakeview and Bellmead.
Army veteran, living in a shed, waits for help from the VA
Jerry Pole would like to take a warm bath, lay in a comfortable bed and eat a hot meal cooked on a stove.
Smaller Central Texas Towns Hurting For Police Officer Applicants
While some larger police departments in Central Texas say they're seeing a spike in the number of police officer applicants, their smaller neighbors are having trouble keeping up.
Officials: Waco-area sees recent rash of sex crimes against children
The year isn't half over, and the Waco area has seen more than 20 people charged in sex crimes against children.
Bellmead fire chief appointed temporary city manager
Longtime Bellmead Fire Chief James Karl was appointed the city's "temporary interim city manager" Monday, following the ouster last week of veteran city manager S.G. "Scooter" Radcliffe.
Bellmead council members say city manager ousted for being unaccountable
The city of Bellmead was in a ditch when City Manager S.G. "Scooter" Radcliffe took the wheel in 1990.
Editorial: Hush-hush in Bellmead
The dismissal of a city's chief executive is no garden-variety "personnel matter." The investigation into alleged negligence in driving a city-owned vehicle is no triviality, particularly if the person broke the law.
Bellmead Council Votes To Fire City Manager; No Reason Given
BELLMEAD a 'After meeting for two hours behind closed doors Wednesday, the Bellmead City Council voted 4-2 to fire longtime City Manager Scooter Radcliffe, but members gave no reason for the termination.
Bellmead City Council calls special meeting on possible discipline against city manager
The Bellmead City Council has called a special meeting for tomorrow to consider possible disciplinary actions against City Manager Scooter Radcliffe after he was involved in a one-vehicle accident in a city vehicle three weeks ago.
Reenactors relive history to honor WWII veterans
It looked like a scene out of a movie, but the characters weren't actors. Rather, they were reenactors of history.
Founder of Hyde Park Baptist Church schools dies
Robert Edgar Shotwell, who in 1968 founded the child development center at Hyde Park Baptist Church, which later evolved into an elementary school and then a middle and high school, died at his Georgetown home Wednesday after a heart attack.
School District Issues Brief Statement After High School Attack
The La Vega ISD issued a brief statement Saturday, two days after a 16-year-old high school student was attacked at La Vega High School and another teenager was arrested in connection with the attack.
Historic Katy railyard being demolished in Bellmead
A piece of Bellmead's history is coming to the ground, as a California demolition crew tears down a huge railyard that was once a primary Texas railroad hub.
Election update: Early totals for La Vega ISD, city of Bellmead
Early voting numbers are just that, early numbers but in the La Vega ISD race, incumbents Rodney Outlaw and Phil Bancale are in front as they hope to return to office.
Bellmead city results complete
Hurray that Russell was defeated!!!! Next will be "Do nothing Dunnam"! Now maybe Russell can come back to earth like all of us.
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