Lauren Adams

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Evening News Anchor at KXXV-TV (Waco, TX)

Evening News Anchor at KXXV in Waco, TX! So excited to bring you the news every night in Central Texas!

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Waco pastor travels to Israel to pray with victims

22 hours ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — A Waco pastor just returned from Israel, praying with people there who fall victim to snipers and bombs. 25 News talked to Pastor Pena, who shared the story of a husband who lost his wife to terrorists. Here’s a picture of a Waco pastor, Ramiro Pena, in Israel with his arm around a man who weeks earlier lost his pregnant wife and unborn child in a sniper attack in the West Bank.
Representative Curry announces he's running for a second term

1 day ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas — With the legislative session officially wrapped up, State Rep. Pat Curry is already looking ahead. 25 News spoke with the McLennan County lawmaker about the work he’s done and what he’s planning next. On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an $8.5 billion education bill into law. The legislation includes teacher pay raises and expands school choice options for Texas parents. Curry supported the bill and said it would bring significant benefits to his district. “It’s awesome,” Curry said.
More on House Bill 2: Gov. Abbott signs $8.5 billion Education Bill in Salado

2 days ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

SALADO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Salado on Wednesday to sign an $8.5 billion education bill into law, calling it a major step toward making Texas “number one in education in the United States.”House Bill 2, now law, includes historic teacher pay raises and expanded funding for school choice initiatives. Abbott said the legislation will reshape the state’s public education system. “Texas is number one in so many categories.
LAST DAY OF LEGISLATURE: From school vouchers to a THC ban, here's a look at the 2025 bills that passed

4 days ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Monday was the last day of the 89th legislative session. 25 News gives an overview of the session and the bills our local leaders are proud of. After 140 days in Austin, the state legislature has passed more than 3,400 bills and resolutions.
New bill will put blood on ambulances

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Texas lawmakers will be voting on the state budget very soon, and in that will be millions for a pilot program to put blood in ambulances. 25 News spoke with State Representative Angelia Orr about the program and a few other laws she has helped pass this legislative session. When you’re in an accident and needing blood, every moment matters.
Legislature passes harsher punishments to discipline Texas students

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

Schools in Texas can use harsher punishments for disruptive discipline children. HB 6 extends how long schools can place students in in-school suspension. It would allow schools to give them from 3 days up to as long as they see appropriate, with the principal reviewing placement every ten days. Temple ISD Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott supports the bill, saying in a statement, “As a superintendent, I believe job one when it comes to the staff and students we are responsible for, is safety.
Here's a look at the numbers for school districts' increases for teacher pay raises and student allotments

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — We’re finally seeing some real numbers from the teacher pay raise bill that passed the Senate. 25 News talked to State Representative Pat Curry, who said McLennan County is faring very well. The House had a lengthy discussion on HB 2 and then sent it to the Senate, which passed it on Friday with amendments. It’s the $8.5 billion school funding package that includes teacher pay raises and more money per student.
New bill helps voters get rid of rogue county officials

1 week ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — There’s a bill that passed allowing you to get rid of rogue county officials. 25 News talked to Waco’s Representative Pat Curry about the bill he authored. In one of the biggest election integrity bills of the session, HB 2715, known as “The People’s Veto”, gives a transparent process to petition for the removal of county-level officials. Representative Curry tells 25 News this is a game-changer when it comes to politicians following the law. “This is a major fix.
Ten Commandments bill stalls in the house, sent back to committee

2 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — The Ten Commandments bill has not passed the House yet. SB 10 is another Texas bill to bring religion back into Texas schools. It would place the Ten Commandments in every public classroom, a bill Waco’s Representative Pat Curry told 25 News he supports. “It never hurts to have a reminder of don’t steal. There are so many pieces to the Ten Commandments that are core principles to our lives," Curry said.
BREAKING: House passes prayer in school bill

2 weeks ago | kxxv.com | Lauren Adams

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — The Texas House passed a bill to allow prayer in school. Here’s a look at the discussion that got pretty heated at times. Senate Bill 11 will allow school districts and public charter schools to set aside time during the day to pray and read religious texts. It will occur outside of regular class instruction. Students and staff can opt out, and each school district will vote on the parameters.