Heather Healy

Waco

Morning Reporter @25NewsKXXV • Former Lifestyle Host, Morning and Sports Anchor • @UofOklahoma grad• Lover of College Football• Opinions are my own

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Texas A&M prepares for the 25th anniversary of 'Aggie Ring Day'

2 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

COLLEGE STATION, TX (KRHD) — One of the year's biggest events, Aggie Ring Day, is here. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, there's so much history, tradition, and pride that goes into each ring that each Aggie will receive, carrying a lasting legacy at the university. Around 6,500 students will receive their Aggie Rings this weekend, becoming part of the more than 100-year legacy. Up to 10 people can be with each recipient, so an estimated 65,000 will be in attendance this weekend.
Remembering the 2014 Fort Hood shooting: 11 years later

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

KILLEEN, TX (KXXV) — It's been 11 years since the Fort Hood shooting, where a gunman took the lives of three victims and injured 16 others before turning the gun on himself. It's a day that changed this military post forever. The shooter, Ivan Lopez, was an Iraq War veteran who suffered from mental health issues. Lopez killed three and injured 16 others before turning the gun on himself. This was the second shooting incident in recent years.
'I'm a little more careful these days': Tesla driver voices concerns over the state of Tesla vehicles

3 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

BELLMEAD, TX (KXXV) — With the recent violence targeted at Tesla vehicles, drivers express their concerns about their safety as the political climate surrounding this heightens. Tesla is an electric vehicle company owned by Elon Musk. As concerns about Tesla-related arson attacks rise, neighbors acknowledge growing safety worries. This past weekend, on Saturday, March 29th, protests nationwide sparked controversy, targeting Musk and Tesla electric vehicles.
China Spring course gives realistic view for future teachers

4 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

CHINA SPRING, Texas (KXXV) — China Spring High School is offering a Teaching and Training Program of Study where students who think teaching might be the right career path for them gets a realistic look of what it's really like. Being able to put together lesson plans and be inside real classrooms to see what the day in the life is of a teacher, head course instructor Allison Chapman hopes this with cut down on the teacher shortage in the state.
Roy J. Smith Middle School students head back to class

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

KILLEEN, TX (KXXV) — On Tuesday, March 25th, students at Roy J. Smith Middle School are back in class for the first time since March 10th, when 14-year-old student Serenity Baker died after being stabbed on campus. Killeen ISD has also enforced new safety measures upon return to ensure students have a safe learning environment. 14-year-old Serenity Baker was fatally stabbed on March 10th on the middle school campusExcept for Roy J.
'We’ve got to work to build that trust back': Killeen ISD enforces safety measures upon return

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

KILLEEN, TX (KXXV) — All of Killeen ISD except for Roy J. Smith Middle School students are back on campus with new safety measures in place. Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey Sand chool Board Member Oliver Mintz give their thoughts on moving forward within the district. Roy J. Smith Middle School students will return to campus on Tuesday, March 25thFor a link to the district's crisis responses page, click here. For a list of prohibited items on campuses, click here.
Rent in Waco: Prices, trends, & reports

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

Renters in Waco have seen the highs and lows when it comes to pricing on apartment homes. 25 News takes a look at what's trending as the spring months approach.
'It makes it very complicated:' Dealership Partner talks on the elimination of paper license plates

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

KILLEEN, TX (KXXV) — Say goodbye to those temporary paper license plates come July, as a new law in Texas will require them to be replaced with metal tags. It's new technology designed to keep scammers at bay. The new law will take effect July 1, 2025. This is set to eliminate fraud that happens with paper license plates. A significant change is coming to Texas roads. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A significant change is coming to Texas roads.
Mexia ISD addresses measles case confusion

1 month ago | kxxv.com | Heather Healy

MEXIA, Texas (KXXV) — Mexia ISD is addressing what the district thought was the first confirmed case of the measles here in Central Texas. Instead, it was a case of the German measles, also known as Rubella. 25 News spoke to the state who said it was a false alarm due to miscommunication.