Dominique Leh

4 days ago | kxxv.com | Dominique Leh

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Woodway officials and community members are divided over plans to demolish the original Woodway Family Center, with the Parks and Recreation board voting 3-2 to recommend demolition despite opposition from those who believe the structurally-sound building should be preserved. Renovation of the original Woodway Family Center would cost over $500,000 plus $150,000 annually for operations. Demolition of the center would cost approximately $200,000.

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Dominique Leh

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Waco's Beautification Corridor Incentive Program is providing matching grants of up to $15,000 to help local businesses improve their exteriors. Recipients, such as Paleteria and Neveria La Azteca and The Hatstand Waco, are using the funds for new signage, doors, and parking improvements to increase visibility and attract more customers. The program offers matching grants up to $15,000 for exterior improvements to local businesses.

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Dominique Leh

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — The Texas Senate passed a bill allowing $100,000 lawsuits against anyone who manufactures, distributes, or mails abortion medication, but the legislation appears stalled in the House with the legislative session ending Monday. Republicans frame it as enforcing existing law and protecting women's safety, while Democrats view it as overreach.

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Dominique Leh

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Central Texas business owners met with Texas U.S Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, May 27. Business owners say the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has allowed them to grow, remain competitive with wages, and keep prices lower for consumers despite rising costsSenator John Cornyn met with Waco business owners advocating for an extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before it expires at the end of 2025.

2 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Dominique Leh

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from getting married in the state, eliminating the current exception for emancipated minors. Texas House Bill 168 would ban marriage for anyone under 18, removing the current exception for emancipated minors. The bill aims to protect minors from human trafficking, while those in opposition to the bill believe minors should be permitted to wed especially teens who are pregnant.