Cris Cordova
Multimedia Journalist
Waco-Temple-Killeen

Cris Cordova is a multimedia journalist at KWTX News 10.
Cris grew up in Frisco, Texas. He’s always enjoyed watching local and national news as well as keeping up with current events. This made journalism a natural fit.
In 2024, he graduated from the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas with a degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science. While at UNT, he volunteered at the school’s TV station, North Texas Television, where he gained experience anchoring and reporting in the field.
Before joining KWTX, Cris established a foundation in professional television news at KXII News 12 in Sherman, Texas.
Story idea or news tip? Email: cris.cordova@kwtx.com
Education
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Cris Cordova
Chief reflects on four decades of service, from Missouri grass fires to Temple tornado response
Updated: Jan. 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
After nearly five years of dialysis, Killeen woman discovers perfect donor was living under same roof
Updated: Dec. 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state to join the United States, nine years after it won its independence from Mexico.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Ramiro Peña of Christ the King Church was among several pastors to speak at annual event
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Longtime Gatesville fire chief steps down, reflecting on 55 years of service
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Family business seeks zoning change to build indoor facility after 13 years of operation in residential area
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On December 23, 1905, a fire ripped through downtown Clifton, destroying an entire block.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Annual memorial service remembers those who often go unremembered in homeless community
Updated: Dec. 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Residents will pay an extra $83 annually starting next spring as waste trucks travel farther to new Axtell facility
Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
New CDC guidance delays vaccination for low-risk babies for two months, sparking debate among local doctors
Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Midway sophomore’s fishing lure innovation wins $2,000 prize
Updated: Dec. 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Some departments are buying decades-old vehicles while others wait years for new equipment
Updated: Dec. 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On December 8, 2012, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman trophy.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Officials address gang recruitment problem involving children as young as 10
Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Danika Young
Suspected teenagers target Gatesville homes in a social media trend, causing hundreds of dollars in damage
Updated: Dec. 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
City program aims to fill vacant areas and provide more affordable housing in East Temple
Updated: Nov. 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Nearly four-decade tradition brings Central Texas riders together to support local children
Updated: Nov. 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Bachelor’s and graduate degrees will be offered at Temple College
Updated: Nov. 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On November 18, 1999, a bonfire at Texas A&M University collapsed, killing 12 and injuring nearly 30 people.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Veteran-led organization clears vegetation to protect Harker Heights neighborhood from wildfire risk
Updated: Nov. 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On November 11, 1918, the Armistice of 1918 was signed, ending the fighting in World War I between the Allied Powers and Germany.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Harker Heights family honors daughter’s dying wish by finding local recipient for her organs through social media
Updated: Nov. 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM CST
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On November 4, 1988, a 48-bell carillon was dedicated at the Pat Neff Hall Administration Building at Baylor University.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Cris Cordova
Husband and wife team brings Cajun cuisine to Central Texas as restaurants statewide face rising costs
Updated: Oct. 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM CDT
|By Raphael R. Roker and Cris Cordova
District optimization plan includes closing three schools by 2026
Updated: Oct. 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
The Killeen Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 58-year-old man
Updated: Oct. 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
The Trump administration considers Argentina imports as cattle supply hits 75-year low
Updated: Oct. 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM CDT
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On October 21, 1967, a full-scale riot erupted in Washington, DC after a group of Vietnam War protesters breached the Pentagon.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
73-year-old struggles to fight mounting medical costs on disability income
Updated: Oct. 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Waco restaurant returns to original location on Taylor Street
Updated: Oct. 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
15-year-old Maya Perry teaches pottery classes to earn money for her first car
Updated: Oct. 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Eight new homes provide extended support for homeless families seeking permanent housing
Updated: Oct. 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM CDT
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On October 13, 2018, six tornadoes touched down in north and central Texas.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
New Hope Baptist marks milestone of nearly two centuries of worship in Riesel
Updated: Oct. 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Authorities ask for the public's help identifying an individual involved in a Thornton Lane robbery
Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Electronic gambling devices linked to 20-fold crime increase, police say
Updated: Oct. 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
From disappearance to a court-martial, a chronological look at the death of Angelina Resendiz
Updated: Oct. 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Jermiah Copeland charged with premeditated murder of Seaman Angelina Resendiz
Updated: Oct. 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM CDT
|By Cris Cordova and Alyssa Riggs
On October 6, 1926, New York Yankee legend Babe Ruth hit a record three home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Two people traveled from North Carolina to cheer on their friend in the 70.3-mile triathlon
Updated: Oct. 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
50% of Waco’s Meals on Wheels budget is on pause while the government is shut down
Updated: Sep. 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Students gathered at flag poles to pray for their schools
Updated: Sep. 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
City administrative services soon won’t be available on Fridays
Updated: Sep. 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Gen Z is now the dominant demographic attending church, outpacing Boomers and Gen X
Updated: Sep. 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Vandals allegedly break into Bishop Louis Reicher, discharging fire extinguishers and flipping furniture
Updated: Sep. 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Harris Creek is asking its members to pay $7,000 for their seat in the new auditorium planned for 2027
Updated: Sep. 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Seaman Jermiah Copeland has been charged with the premeditated murder of Angelina Resendiz
Updated: Sep. 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Texas State Technical College will accept money from education savings accounts in January
Updated: Sep. 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
A possible THC ban is disrupting the Central Texas THC industry
Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Cris Cordova
Democrat Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor filed a lawsuit to block the new district map


























































