KCEN-TV (Temple, TX)

KCEN-HD is the NBC affiliate that serves the communities of Temple, Waco, Killeen, and Bryan-College Station (DMA 89). We deliver top-notch programming to around 890,000 residents across 330,000 households in Central Texas. Since it first went on air in 1953, KCEN-HD has been under the ownership of the Frank Mayborn interests until it was acquired by the London Broadcasting Company in May 2009. In the early 1950s, while many stations were launching with limited power in large metropolitan areas, KCEN-HD chose to operate in smaller cities and rural regions. It boasts the highest tower in this part of the Southwest, with its studio and an 830-foot tower located in Eddy, Texas. Originally licensed to Temple, KCEN-HD was recognized as a Central Texas station, and the FCC later allowed it to identify as Temple-Waco. Its signal reaches approximately 32 counties, operating at a maximum power of 100 kwh on Channel 6 VHF. The tower stands 833 feet above ground, with a height of 1553 feet above the average terrain where the tower is situated at an elevation of 720 feet.

Local

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#166811

United States

#34449

News and Media

#1552

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Temple ISD hosts artificial intelligence literacy conference for Central Texas teachers

8 hours ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

TEMPLE, Texas — Educators from across Central Texas traveled to Temple on Friday, June 6 to learn about the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. Temple ISD hosted nearly 120 educators from six Central Texas school districts for the AI Literacy Arcade: Push to Start Conference, hosted by the district's digital learning department.
Executive Director of Texas Department of Criminal Justice announces retirement

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Executive Director Bryan Collier is set to retire in August, the agency has announced. TDCJ said Collier's retirement will be effective Aug. 31 after 40 years with the agency. Collier stepped into the role of Executive Director in August 2016, according to TDCJ, and guided the agency through Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas cuts ribbon on satellite office on Fort Cavazos

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas (CACCT) cut the ribbon on a new, first-of-its-kind satellite office on Fort Cavazos on Thursday, June 5. The new satellite office is the first Children's Advocacy Center on a military installation, according Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.
As Nintendo Switch 2s pop up on resale markets, know how to protect yourself in online sales

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Julissa Garza

HOUSTON — The Nintendo Switch 2 just hit store shelves and it's already being resold online for hundreds more than retail price. That means people are already getting ready to take advantage of consumers. KHOU 11 has previously covered incidents of people becoming victims of robberies when meeting up with someone they believed to be an online seller.
Killeen ISD names new principals for 10 schools, including Smith Middle School

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen ISD has announced the naming of 10 new principals to schools across the district, including Roy J. Smith Middle School, where a student was killed in a stabbing in March. Dr. Bobbie Reeders, who has been serving as Interim Principal at Smith Middle, will now assume the role permanently, the district announced.
Waco Police Commander Melissa Thompson graduates from FBI National Academy

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

WACO, Texas — A member of the Waco Police Department has achieved a prestigious honor, graduating from the FBI National Academy. Waco PD has announced that Commander Melissa Thompson graduated from the 294th session of the National Academy on Thursday, June 5.
Temple High School hires two new coaches for Girls Soccer program

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

TEMPLE, Texas — Editor's note: The video above is part of a separate story The Temple High School girls soccer program has two new coaches. Temple ISD has announced the hiring of Keith Clinscales, who will serve as the head coach of the Tem-Cat Girls Soccer program, and Nick Arenare, who will be the assistant coach.
One game left: Midway chases historic state title

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Sydney Wicker

WACO, Texas — After a postseason filled with comebacks, grit, and walk-off victories, the Midway Panthers baseball team is headed to the 6A Division I state championship game—just one win away from claiming their first state title in two decades. Midway clinched its spot in Saturday’s final at Dell Diamond by taking down Prosper in a hard-fought Game 3 last week. Their next opponent, the Atascocita Eagles, was a team that mirrors the Panthers in more ways than one.
Norma's Florals and Cha Community unite for unique retail space

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Brandon Cote

WACO, Texas — Cha Community and Norma's Florals recently opened their shared retail space, where customers can sip bubble tea while browsing floral arrangements for their homes. Norma Benitez-Montelogo of Norma's Florals and Jaja Chen of Cha Community aim to build a welcoming space and bridge cultures with the new business concept right across from Baylor University. "It is surreal sometimes. I feel like it has fully sunken in that it's open and we're like in it together.
Waco Police Department to host Active Threat Training Exercise on June 5

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

WACO, Texas — Residents in Waco may see a heavy emergency responder presence on June 5, but the City says there is no cause for concern. According to the City, the Waco Police Department, in collaboration with multiple other McLennan County first responder agencies, will be conducting an Active Threat Training Exercise on Thursday, June 5 at St. Louis Catholic Church and Bishop Louis Reicher Schools, located at 2001 N.