Chantale Belefanti

2 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Chantale Belefanti

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Our 25 News crew talked to some Baylor University graduates, and they're focused and excited for the future. Baylor University saw a historic 4,000 graduates this yearLuci Bremel, graduated Cum LaudePeyton Johnson is graduating with three degrees and is continuing his education and working in Boston this fallBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:“I got my degree, a bachelor's in neuroscience, " said a Baylor University graduate.

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Chantale Belefanti

HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — Three times this week, The Texas Through Time Museum was vandalized. The nonprofit experienced three broken windows in one week The windows costs $750 eachBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:"There was some vandalism, and some of our brand new windows were broken," said Andre Lujan, executive director of the Texas Through Time Museum. But it didn't stop there. "We should be up today to inspect the damage in person and noticed that as third window was broken," said Lujan.

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Chantale Belefanti

HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — The summer heat may have come a little early. Central Texans are getting the first taste of the heat. This week could feel like summer Drink plenty of water and stay out of the sunBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:"Drink that water and stay hydrated," said David Pruitt, the Public Information Officer for the Hillsboro Department of Public Safety. We got an early taste of summer on Wednesday, serving up a reminder about the importance of staying hydrated.

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Chantale Belefanti

HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — Temperatures could possibly hit triple digits this week. Give your AC unit a few hours to cool if it has been on all day. Changing filters often is important for cooling system efficiency. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:"Recently, it's really hard to get parts," said Selynda Lopez, office manager at Cliett Refrigeration. Lopez said she knows what happens when you wait too long to get your AC unit fixed. "Sometimes, have to come from the factory. Sometimes they don't have them in stock.

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Chantale Belefanti

HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — When rain from the recent storm came in, water fell through the ceiling of Kids Space and Juice Light damaging parts of the building. Kids Space and Juice Light closed down for five days Damages cost a little over $2,000 not including lost revenue for both businesses. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:“I felt like a big waterfall coming down, and I thought the roof was gonna fall," said Martha Vizuet, owner of Juice Light.