Lydia G. Escobar

Bureau Chief · Waco, TX

Lydia is a seasoned journalist with over 15 years of experience, having previously worked as an editor at the Waco Tribune-Herald. She holds a BA in Journalism from Texas State University and has a passion for highlighting the vibrant community stories that shape Waco. Lydia is known for her commitment to connecting with local voices and amplifying underrepresented perspectives.

3 stories from Lydia G. Escobar in El Paso

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Vote now for KCEN's Week 11 Player of the Week! | Friday Night Lights

Central Texas athletes Talley Beard, Konnor Johnson, and Cort Strickland shine bright in a thrilling finale of Friday Night Lights. Vote for your Player of the Week.

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'She just had one thing, and that was a hug' | Daughter keeps Fort Hood’s ‘Hug Lady’ legacy alive

Fort Hood’s “Hug Lady” embraced more than 500,000 soldiers, leaving a legacy of love and gratitude that her daughter preserves in a new book.

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Grimes County Sheriff's Office releases BOLO alert for suspect

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office has put out a Be on the Lookout alert for a suspect involved in a shooting.

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