Austin Walker

More than two serious car crashes in a week on I-35 has travelers wondering when it will be finished. Ask anyone ... I-35 can make a good day a bad one, especially if you have to use it every day.

A new executive order banning vaccine mandates is signed in Texas. Gov. Abbott said he is in favor of the vaccine but said it should remain voluntary and should be up to choice. Some Central Texas republicans agree with the Governor.

Monday’s social media shutdown caused a lot of mayhem, affecting small businesses in Central Texas. Experts said there might have been some positives to come from this.

Controversy at Baylor sparked and students are calling it censorship after an advertisement was approved, paid for, and then suddenly pulled from running. The newspaper said the ad violated the university’s stance on religious beliefs.

More COVID-19 treatment is coming to McLennan County as a regional infusion center will open tomorrow at Texas State Technical College.

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, one Texas tradition is back in full swing which means high school homecoming mums and garters are back. Central Texas crafters said this season has been record-breaking for orders.

We are seeing more breakthrough cases across the country -- Fully vaccinated people ending up sick with the virus. This is leading many to question the effectiveness of the vaccine.

The Attorney General’s office is grouping them all together. Some schools are getting sued for their official policies, and others like Midway, are being sued for their overall recommendations. Experts are calling this a very long and strategic political game of chess.

Texas lawmakers took the mic Monday in Houston after another bill becomes law -- The Damon Allen Act. The law aims at protecting law enforcement and helps keep dangerous criminals behind bars.

Whether it’s you, your family or friends, we are all connected to it. Each month we aim to have these difficult discussions focusing on different mental health topics. It comes down to this -- if you are struggling, you are not alone.

While Sen. Cruz toured Texas State Technical College on Wednesday, 25 News asked if he regretted this tweet and if getting a job is all that simple.

Amid the celebration of Labor Day, health officials warn we will see a direct spike in COVID-19 positive cases.

The highly controversial abortion bill came into effect Sep. 1, prohibiting abortions in Texas after six weeks. The pro-life community said this is a step towards progress, while the pro-choice community said it’s governmental control over a woman’s body.

Lawmakers call this bill ‘highly controversial’ causing push-back. Both political parties said they want safe and fair elections, the problem is that they have different viewpoints on if this bill will do just that.

666 bills in Texas will become law Wednesday, Sep. 1. Everything from controversial bills like Critical Race Theory to even To-Go Alcohol Sales.

Agencies across Texas are deploying resources to Louisiana to help victims of Hurricane Ida. Eric Paul with Texas-New Mexico Power said 30 people have been sent out, six coming from Central Texas.

Starting Monday, Aug. 30, Waco ISD joins other schools in mandating masks for everyone on campus. This announcement comes just days after the district said it would not be mandating masks.

Controversy at the Texas State Capitol is being felt here in Central Texas. Many schools are defying Gov. Abbott’s order not allowing any mask mandate in schools.

Students are back in Waco as Baylor prepares to open up for the fall semester. People worry as COVID-19 cases rise in the county, more students could mean more trouble.

Preparation is underway for Sydney Versteeg. She is currently 30 weeks pregnant with a baby girl on the way. An exciting time in her life met with challenges as COVID-19 continues to spread. She was left with a choice.