Martin Luther King Jr. Day events occurred across Central Texas encouraging the community to continue his legacy. The 25th annual MLK Jr. Peace March took place in downtown Waco. Participants marched across the suspension bridge to Bridge Street.

Here is a list of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Central Texas scheduled for Monday: The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation along with several Greek Life Organizations are hosting a MLK Peace March on Monday that is set to start at 9:30 a.

Light snow and sleet began falling in Central Texas Monday evening, creating scenes of a winter wonderland in and around Austin.

A potentially historic winter storm will impact Southeast Texas Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Three to five inches of total snow is expected across Metro Houston and other central areas.

As temperatures in Central Texas dip below freezing this winter, local plumbing companies are preparing for an increase in service calls. With the possibility of icy conditions and frozen pipes, local plumbers are geared up and ready to respond to emergencies.

TxDOT Waco said they are working to ensure the roads have enough salt and brine for whatever comes their way. Roads across the state are being treated to fight the possibility of ice. “We are moving into 24-hour operations,” Jake Smith with TxDOT’s Waco District said.

Colbert said this will become a yearly event to celebrate Dolly’s birthday and encourage people to adopt and foster dogs in need.

A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and rain will be possible across parts of Central Texas today. While Waco-Temple-Killeen will not see icy roads, some spots to the northwest could.

Zac “Lefty” Colbert adopted his dog Dolly, a Micro Bully, one year ago on Dolly Parton’s birthday from the Humane Society of Central Texas.

The free screening event will reportedly feature services like nutrition advice, EKGs, blood pressure checks and more.

Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: Bush’s Chicken at 3505 North 19th Street in Waco failed a renewal inspection with an 80. (20 demerits) According to the food safety worker,

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — When there are Central Texans that can’t afford a place to stay, the Waco Housing Authority steps in. Now, the agency has more money to expand its reach, and one man is telling his story of how the WHA helped change his life. “It gives me a lot more focus at work,” said one McLennan County resident.