Matt McGovern

Hewitt

Digital Content Producer at KWKT-TV (Waco,TX)

Featured in: Favicon

fox44news.com Favicon

fox2now.com Favicon

8newsnow.com Favicon

kron4.com + 115 more

Articles

NWS confirms tornadoes in Central Texas

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 mph struck the town of Jewett in Leon County. by: Matt McGovern Posted: May 7, 2025 / 04:30 PM CDT Updated: May 7, 2025 / 06:29 PM CDT CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – The National Weather Service has confirmed tornadoes passed through both Robertson County and Milam County on Tuesday.
Armed man arrested after Lampasas County standoff

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – A Lampasas County man has been arrested after the serving of a high-risk felony warrant turned into a standoff. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a woman at approximately 1:07 pm. Tuesday regarding a man identified as Charles James Cadle, of Lampasas County, trespassing with a weapon on her property at County Road 3340 at approximately 11 p.m. Monday.
Armed man arrested after Lampasas County standoff

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Matt McGovern

LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – A Lampasas County man has been arrested after the serving of a high-risk felony warrant turned into a standoff. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a woman at approximately 1:07 pm. Tuesday regarding a man identified as Charles James Cadle, of Lampasas County, trespassing with a weapon on her property at County Road 3340 at approximately 11 p.m. Monday.
Robinson PD sergeant is back after on-duty accident

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) – A Robinson Police Department sergeant is back after being injured on an on-duty accident. The department announced Wednesday that Sergeant William Hughes has shown incredible strength, resilience, and determination throughout his recovery, and they are thrilled to have him back in uniform, serving the community he cares so deeply about. Sgt.
Over $300K awarded during Bryan ISD Scholarship Night

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

(Courtesy: Bryan Independent School District) by: Matt McGovern Posted: May 7, 2025 / 02:05 PM CDT Updated: May 7, 2025 / 02:06 PM CDT BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) – Hundreds of Bryan Independent School District students received scholarships on Tuesday night! The district’s 52nd annual Scholarship Night saw 145 students being recognized from all four high schools. The students collectively received 255 scholarships totaling more than $300,000! (Courtesy: Bryan Independent School District)...
Over $300K awarded during Bryan ISD Scholarship Night

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Matt McGovern

BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) – Hundreds of Bryan Independent School District students received scholarships on Tuesday night!The district’s 52nd annual Scholarship Night saw 145 students being recognized from all four high schools.
Belton nonprofit awarded $20K from Texas Bar Foundation

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – The Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas (CACCT) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. CACCT says this generous funding will support its efforts to increase awareness of legal and healing services available to child victims of crime and their families on Fort Cavazos.
Many officers subdue man accused of chasing girlfriend with crowbar

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

BEVERLY HILLS / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A man is in jail after Beverly Hills and Waco Police officers team up to restrain him after he allegedly chased his girlfriend with a crowbar. Beverly Hills Police Chief Kory Martin says the department received a report at approximately 4:44 a.m. Tuesday from a 19-year-old woman stating that her boyfriend, identified as 24-year-old Romeo Love, of Waco, was in an argument with her at 903 S. Valley Mills Drive.
Man trapped in vehicle by rising flood waters rescued

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Matt McGovern

McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – A man was rescued from his vehicle mere seconds before it was fully submerged by rising flood waters. The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a water rescue at 323 Battle Lake Road at approximately 12:54 p.m. Tuesday. This was after a caller reported being trapped in his vehicle by rising flood waters across his private driveway. The caller informed dispatchers that water was rapidly entering his vehicle and reached the seat level.
Man trapped in vehicle by rising flood waters rescued

1 week ago | fox44news.com | Matt McGovern

McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – A man was rescued from his vehicle mere seconds before it was fully submerged by rising flood waters. The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a water rescue at 323 Battle Lake Road at approximately 12:54 p.m. Tuesday. This was after a caller reported being trapped in his vehicle by rising flood waters across his private driveway. The caller informed dispatchers that water was rapidly entering his vehicle and reached the seat level.