Raphael R. Roker
Digital Content Producer/Reporter
Waco, Texas
Raphael R. Roker is a Digital Content Producer at KWTX News 10, where he connects compelling storytelling with strategic insight to deliver impactful digital journalism.
Originally from The Bahamas, Raphael brings a global perspective to his work, shaped by academic excellence and a passion for communication and media.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Church Leadership from Oral Roberts University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and a Master’s in International Journalism from Baylor University.
His research has been featured at leading conferences including AEJMC and PRSA’s Icon Conference, and his co-authored paper on public relations competencies was published in Corporate Communications: An International Journal.
A skilled writer, blogger, and social media enthusiast, Raphael is dedicated to transforming lives, empowering people and changing the world.
A 20-year-old woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a home early New Year's Day.
A 58-year-old man died Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene without stopping to help.
A 19-year-old girl disappeared from her northwest Bexar County home on Christmas Eve morning and has not been seen since, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Emergency responders extracted an injured driver from a vehicle Saturday on Interstate 35 after a major motor vehicle accident, according to the Robinson Volunteer Fire Department.
The Department of Homeland Security has arrested more than 17,500 criminal illegal immigrants under the Laken Riley Act since President Trump took office, officials announced Dec. 24.
Multiple fire departments are responding to a structure fire in the 14000 block of North Highway 317 in North Temple.
A multiple vehicle accident on North FM 46 has closed the road for an extended period of time.
Texas Children’s Hospital welcomed six babies on Christmas Day, including a newborn named Caleb.
Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Waco with a new store planned for South Jack Kultgen Expressway, according to construction documents.
A Temple animal services employee was arrested Tuesday on a family violence charge stemming from an off-duty incident in Harker Heights, police confirmed.
A Killeen man was arrested Sunday after leading a Texas state trooper on a chase that ended in a crash and foot pursuit, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Houston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who robbed and assaulted a man after they met through a dating app.
Captain Melvin McGuire retired from the Burleson Police Department after more than 36 years of service, the department announced.
A Waco woman gave up her severely malnourished dog after police found the animal so weak it had trouble standing, police said.
The City of Hillsboro’s animal control officer is no longer employed with the city following an incident that occurred Dec. 18.
Two Killeen ISD elementary students were reunited with their parents this week as the service members returned from military deployment.
A Temple man has been charged in connection with serious injuries to a toddler that doctors say are inconsistent with an accidental fall, according to court documents.
An illegal immigrant from Mexico was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for violently attacking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an arrest attempt in February, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Monday.
The Trump administration highlighted private sector job growth in the latest employment report, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Trump is creating “a strong, America First economy in record time.”
A Killeen native is serving with the U.S. Navy’s expeditionary force, protecting coastal waters and ports around the globe.
A Huntsville police officer remains in critical condition after being struck head-on by a fleeing suspect during a stolen vehicle pursuit early Monday morning.
A 23-year-old man died in a crash Thursday after leading police on two separate chases that were called off before the fatal accident, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
A man was arrested Thursday night after threatening his girlfriend with a knife and saying he would “bleed her out and feed her to her family,” according to police.
A Fort Hood soldier was sentenced to 26 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to murdering his wife during a domestic dispute earlier this year, U.S. Army officials said.
Northbound Interstate 35 is closed between Moonlight and Sun Valley after a traffic accident involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle, according to authorities.
President Donald Trump presented the newly created Mexican Border Defense Medal to U.S. service members Monday, recognizing their exceptional efforts securing the nation’s southern border, Trump administration announced.
Attorneys filed federal complaints Monday against the U.S. Army on behalf of seven women who say an Army doctor sexually abused them or recorded them without consent during medical appointments.
Joyce Heckmann, who will turn 103 on Dec. 22, got an early start on her birthday at Mission Waco.
A grandmother punched her grandchild in the face multiple times with a closed fist, leaving visible injuries, according to a police affidavit.
President Donald Trump has made substantial progress reversing inflation and cost-of-living issues since taking office, White House officials say, citing a range of economic data and reports.
The United States Department of Justice asked a federal court Tuesday to dismiss a case that required Texas to reform 13 state facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Twin brothers were arrested Tuesday after threatening to kill a Department of Homeland Security official and calling for violence against immigration agents on social media, according to to the Department of Homeland Security.
A major crash has closed eastbound Interstate 14, forcing all traffic to exit at WS Young, according to the Killeen Police Department.
First Lady Melania Trump made a special Christmas visit to Marine Corps Base Quantic Monday, arriving with Santa Claus aboard a V-22 Osprey to continue the Toys for Tots tradition.
A major crash on Interstate 14 westbound is prompting officials to ask drivers to use caution in the area.
Three Copperas Cove police officers received recognition from the fire department for their assistance during a recent vehicle crash that required unconventional rescue methods.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at a local assisted living facility Saturday afternoon, according to Temple city officials.
The Marlin Police Department is searching for a man who fled from a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Cameron Park Zoo lost two of its most beloved animals Thursday, officials said.
Federal immigration officials have arrested multiple individuals with criminal convictions during a December operation in Minneapolis, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
A man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated robbery after allegedly shooting a victim during a hotel room robbery last month, according to police.
A driver died Thursday afternoon after his vehicle left the roadway at high speed, went airborne twice and caught fire in the 4800 block of East Rancier Avenue, according to Killeen police.
Bell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a package thief who was caught on camera stealing from a home near Salado.
A Killeen man is accused of kidnapping a 2-year-old child after breaking into a home where the child was being babysat, according to a police affidavit.
A Fort Hood doctor accused of recording a patient during an exam will remain in the Bell County Jail until trial after a judge ruled he violated his restrictions seven times.
The White House is sharply criticizing Minnesota’s handling of a major pandemic-era fraud case, arguing that state leaders failed to act as the scheme grew and allowed more than a billion dollars in federal child-nutrition money to be stolen.
A Texas State Technical College student faces animal cruelty charges after a witness recorded multiple incidents of alleged abuse involving a small dog.
Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. King Davis announced that Ira Cross Elementary Principal Stephanie Ford has stepped down from her role for personal reasons.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a historic $6.25 billion charitable commitment from philanthropists Michael and Susan Dell toward a new savings program for American children.
The Waco Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving people posing as police representatives asking for donations.
