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  • Jul 3, 2024 | kcentv.com | Nora Felder

    KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department has issued an urgent warning to the community regarding a troubling increase in fentanyl use. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and can be deadly even in small amounts. Key facts to know about:- Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs, frequently without the user’s knowledge. - Only a few grains of fentanyl can cause a fatal overdose.

  • Jul 3, 2024 | kcentv.com | Nora Felder

    WACO, Texas — As summer brings in the notorious Texas heat, Waco Police Department officials are reminding residents about the severe dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles. This year, five children nationwide have already lost their lives due to being left in hot vehicles. Pediatric vehicular heatstroke can cause permanent disability or death, even if children are left alone for just a short period.

  • Jul 3, 2024 | kcentv.com | Nora Felder

    WACO, Texas — Waco City Manager Bradley Ford presented the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to the Waco City Council on Wednesday, July 3. The proposed budget keeps the current tax rate at 0.7550 cents per $100 in valuation, the lowest rate in over a dozen years. The final tax rate may be adjusted upon receipt of the Certified Tax Roll from McCAD on July 25.

  • Jun 27, 2024 | kcentv.com | Nora Felder

    TEMPLE, Texas —  Temple Fire and Rescue responded to a structure collapse with entrapment in Temple, on Thursday, June 27. Temple Fire and Rescue said the collapse happened in the area of 8 W. Lamar St at around 7:29 p.m., and that it was a single-story residential structure that had fallen from its pier and beam foundation. Crews reportedly found a homeowner and a family pet who had been trapped by shifting walls inside the house.

  • Jun 26, 2024 | kcentv.com | Nora Felder

    KEMPNER, Texas — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for the Kempner Water Supply Corporation. The notice was put out on Wednesday, June 25. The notice, issued due to reduced distribution system pressure and low disinfection residuals, advises all residents to boil their water prior to consumption. This precaution includes activities such as drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing hands or face.

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