Riesel News

An overpass project on Loop 340/State Highway 6 at Old Robinson Road is being scrapped, and plans to widen Interstate 35 are in jeopardy as a result of a directive to cut back on road spending statewide.

I SAMUEL 25:6 - And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

WACO a 'Dogs from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice were brought in Friday as Riesel police and McLennan County sheriffa TMs deputies searched for a burglary suspect.

The last remaining legal challenge against a large power plant near Waco was thrown out by a federal judge.

Add a group of homeowners and developers of the neighborhoods around the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Speegleville Road to the list of people frustrated, irritated or simply upset that an area transportation project may be put on hold because of funding shortfalls.

A federal judge has thrown out the last remaining legal challenge against a large coal-powered plant near Waco, meaning the facility will open in 2012 as scheduled, an attorney said Wednesday.

Firefighters are on the scene of a large house fire at 8486 Old Marlin Road in Riesel.

Linda Campbell said she was about to bathe her three grandchildren Tuesday afternoon when thick, black smoke came rushing at her from the kitchen.

RIESEL a 'A fire that may have been caused by an electrical problem destroyed a rental home Tuesday afternoon in Riesel.

Wacoans didn't spend as much in June as they did in June of last year, according to statistics released Friday by the State Comptroller's Office.

A Riesel man was killed in a three-vehicle accident Thursday just outside of Waco.

What's wrong with health care, and why do we need reform? I've not seen any reporting outlining problems with health care.

What's wrong with health care, and why do we need reform? I've not seen any reporting outlining problems with health care.

Despite a national recession, McLennan County has seen a $500 million increase in its tax base between 2008 and 2009, according to recently certified appraisals.

A 19-year-old driver escaped serious injury Monday when her car rolled, crashed through a barbed wire fence and then burst into flames at Riesel's Lions Park.

WACO a 'The American Red Cross is assisting the family of a volunteer firefighter whose home on J&B Springs Road in Riesel was gutted by fire late Wednesday night.

I A t happened on J and D R oad near the McLennan - Falls County line. The f A irefighter and his family got out of the house safely , but with only the clothes on their backs.

Riesel volunteer firefighters were taken by surprise when they arrived on the scene of a fire just outside town Wednesday night.

Shannon D'Ann Herod and Justin Daniel Wade were married June 6 at Barron's with the bride's uncle, Gary Meyer, officiating.

Several Central Texas communities are grappling with water shortages during this already long, hot summer.