Jake Ward

2 weeks ago | kwtx.com | Jake Ward

MOODY, Texas (KWTX) - The Moody community is coming together to help a local girl travel to Australia to represent Team USA in youth rodeo. On Saturday morning, a “stick horse rodeo” fundraiser was held to help Lindsey Jo Barend raise money for the trip. Top participants in the stick horse rodeo received trophies. Lindsey Jo also signed autographs and took photos with attendees for $5. She is one of only two girls selected to represent Team USA. Lindsey Jo is set to leave for Australia on Aug.

2 weeks ago | kwtx.com | Jake Ward

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - Saturday morning, Light of Hope Fellowship Ministries and Blessings on the Block Community Outreach in Killeen hosted a “Stop the Violence” rally. Event organizers said the purpose was to bring the community together to help end violence among young people. Community leaders, including an officer from the Killeen Police Department, spoke to the youth. The event also featured a resource fair with local youth-focused nonprofits. Copyright 2025 KWTX. All rights reserved.

3 weeks ago | kwtx.com | Jake Ward

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Central Texas law enforcement agencies and first responders teamed up Thursday for a full-scale active shooter training drill at the Catholic Church and School in Waco. The training drill was organized in an effort to strengthen emergency preparedness and inter-agency response. News 10 Photographer Jake Ward gives us a closer look at the training. Copyright 2025 KWTX. All rights reserved.

3 weeks ago | kwtx.com | Jake Ward

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Creative Waco hosted a Community Paint Day on Saturday morning as part of its ArtPrenticeship program at the 7th Street Pedestrian Plaza. The ArtPrenticeship program connects high school artists with professional artist mentors. Artists in the program led attendees through a guided mural painting on the pavement. The event was free and open to the public. Copyright 2025 KWTX. All rights reserved.

3 weeks ago | kwtx.com | Jake Ward

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - The Killeen Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand reopening of Church’s Chicken off Stan Schlueter Loop on Friday. On Saturday, the restaurant hosted a block party from 1 to 4 p.m. to welcome customers back. The event featured face painting, a bounce house, a prize wheel and free kids meals. This is the fourth Church’s Chicken location in Killeen. Copyright 2025 KWTX. All rights reserved.