Epiphany La'Sha

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BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — “I thought it was a bomb or a big explosion. It was like the loudest thing I ever heard; I thought something exploded over my house,” Loreanette Baker, a neighbor, said. The home located in Three Creeks was struck 6 times by lightning. No other structures were damaged. Bell County is still under a burn ban. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: “I thought it was a bomb or a big explosion, but it was the loudest thing I ever heard.

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Epiphany La'Sha

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — Bell County Public Health District tells me we're in the middle of respiratory disease season. This means there are many cases of COVID-19 and the flu in our community. COVID-19 and Flu are top diagnoses. Vaccines are recommended as the best protection during the respiratory season. Respiratory disease season is from October to early April.

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Epiphany La'Sha

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — Terry Malovets has been running Glen's Welding on South 1st Street since 2012. KPD said no outdoor flames during wind advisories. Outdoor grill, lawnmowers, and welding use is not recommended. If you see a fire, remember the exact location and call it in immediately. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: "I watch the weather and if we have a wind advisory we usually won't go out and weld in the field we will wait for the winds to die down," Malvoets said.

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Epiphany La'Sha

BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — “And when I looked at the house, I mean the first thing I thought and the first thing I felt was just I’m so glad that we weren’t here,” Homeowner, Virginia Benavidez, said. The homeowner plans to rebuild the home. Z & H Candy is still open regular hours. No one was home at the time of the fire. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Virginia Benavidez and her family were victims of a gas explosion earlier this month - the family was an hour away from home at the time of the blast.

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Epiphany La'Sha

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — "We saw you on TV and you make excellent stories and points and we thought we needed to call her," Rebecca Mendoza, a Temple Resident said. There have been four calls for service in this area since 2024. Neighbors working toward a harassment restraining order. Police increase presence around the neighborhood. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Rebecca and Gilroy Mendoza are fans of 25 News. So they came to us to share their story with the entire community. "I mean, I don't want trouble.