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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Waco seeks additional volunteers and donations for its Red Kettle drive to meet its $185,000 goal before Christmas. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Hotel Herringbone in Downtown Waco aims to increase midweek business and local visits, as new businesses including Golden Green Boutique open inside the hotel to foster community growth. KXXV
- ➤ Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson offers a drive-thru Nativity scene to share the Christmas story on December 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. KXXV
- ➤ FOX 44's first Rainbow Room Drive in Temple and Waco was a success, collecting new donations for children in the foster care system. FOX 44
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car fire on I-35 south of Lorena, TX, was swiftly managed with no injuries reported, thanks to quick response from local fire units and police. FOX 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In the murder case of Lee Murrow, whose body was found in the Brazos River, suspect Kimisha Mathis' mother claims her daughter was coerced at gunpoint by co-suspect Armando Casiano, maintaining her innocence. KXXV
- ➤ A court hearing for former priest Anthony Odiong, facing sexual assault charges, was canceled after he declined a plea deal. KXXV
- ➤ The Catholic Diocese of Austin is attempting to keep certain records from being handed over to law enforcement in the case against Rev. Anthony Odiong, who faces serious charges and rejected a plea deal. Waco Tribune-Herald
- ➤ In Waco, Texas, a man was arrested for the theft of three vehicles from a local business, which were all subsequently recovered. FOX 44
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Waco is set to experience significant growth with 2,000 new homes planned, facilitated by the city's investment in essential utilities. Waco Tribune-Herald
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