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.

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#166811

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#34449

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Austin police identify man arrested after crash that killed Killeen fire captain

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jeff Bell

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department has identified a man arrested following a crash that killed Killeen Fire Department Cpt. Marvin Taylor III on Sunday morning. Rodney Bremby, 34, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection with the crash. Taylor was killed when he was rear-ended by a speeding SUV in the 600 block of E.
Beaumont man arrested after fatal shooting with AK-47 style rifle during dominoes game early Tuesday

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Scott Eslinger

BEAUMONT, Texas — A 30-year-old Beaumont man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he fatally shot another man multiple times with an AK-47 rifle after a fight during a dominoes game. Travon Alexander, 30, of Beaumont, was taken into custody after the fatal shooting of Joel Jenkins, 33, early Tuesday morning.
POLICE: Group lured East Texas teen into woods, violently beat him to death before dumping his body

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Zak Wellerman

HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas — Arrest documents have revealed that an East Texas teen was lured into a secluded wooded area, brutally beaten to death with a metal pipe, and dumped in a ditch. Edgar Hernandez and Emmanuel Mata have been charged with murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Michael Ortiz, whose body was found on County Road 4020 in Houston County on May 2. Both suspects are being held at the Houston County Jail on $2 million bonds.
Are instant replay reviews coming to Texas High School Football?

1 day ago | kcentv.com | Jimmie Searfoss

LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Lobos were selected by the Texas Head Coaches Association to pilot an instant replay technology in their Spring Game Monday, according to Lobos head coach John King. SkyCoach, the company behind the technology was already associated with the team. They run a replay system that relays plays to coaches in press boxes in-game to allow for adjustments.
Waco Police Department seeing increase in telecommunication cable thefts

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department says it has seen an increase in telecommunication cable thefts in the area recently. According to Waco PD, the thefts typically occur in the late hours of the night or very early hours of the morning. The department says witnesses may think the thieves are construction crews working on the lines, but said crews would not be working odd hours of the night unless a direct outage is occurring.
Harker Heights, Texas Police Department hosting public Health Fair May 17

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Harker Heights Police Department is hoping to help keep its community healthy this May with a public Health Fair on May 17. The City of Harker Heights said the event is meant to promote health awareness and education within the community by providing access to screenings, resources and information.
Belton, Texas ISD students give input on school menus through tasting sessions

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

BELTON, Texas — Belton ISD is giving students "a seat at the table" and a voice as the district plans out its school menus. As part of a districtwide initiative led by the School Nutrition Department, BISD said students were invited to participate in taste tests and menu planning sessions to help shape what meals are served on campuses. "Students are the most important customers in the cafeteria," the district said in a release.
'It's very fresh and very new' | Killeen Fire Chief gives statement on Captain killed in crash

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Jacob Wallin

KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Fire Department continues to mourn the loss of one of their own, Captain Marvin Taylor III. Taylor was killed in a crash on Sunday, May 11 when he was rear-ended by a speeding vehicle, the City stated. According to the City, Taylor left an Austin hospital at 1:05 a.m. after the birth of his fifth child, and was going to pick up his other children to bring them back to the hospital to meet their new sibling when his vehicle was hit from behind.
New workshops to help aspiring workers find their calling in Waco

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Brandon Cote

WACO, Texas — Community Resources Planning, a nonprofit that supports career development in McLennan County, will begin offering free workshops in July. The program will feature community leaders sharing personal stories and professional guidance with aspiring workers and entrepreneurs. The initiative is designed to benefit both students at local trade schools and community members at large.
Central Texas Rep. Pat Curry gives a legislative update

2 days ago | kcentv.com | Micah Wilson

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — In a recent episode of Mic Check with Micah, State Representative Pat Curry (R-District 56) provided a wide-ranging legislative update covering major policy victories and ongoing efforts that affect Central Texas and the broader state. Curry, who represents McLennan County, began the conversation with a topic close to home: water protection.