Michael A. Cantu
News Reporter
Waco, Texas
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Michael A. Cantu is a news reporter for KWTX-TV who will primarily focus on Bell County, Texas.
Before relocating to Central Texas, Michael worked KWTX's sister station in Lubbock: KCBD-TV.
While in Lubbock, Michael worked as a digital content producer and later flourished into a news reporter.
He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and formerly wrote for its college newspaper, The Daily Toreador.
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Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Though gas prices are still high, they are not as high.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
A citizens petition to put the marijuana ordinance in place was started earlier in the year.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
So, when a Lometa-area woman found out she owed around $3,000 to her water company, Corix, she was shocked. Because she cannot pay it off, she has been doing without running water this week.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Though cases are few-and-far between people are asked should still consider some swimming alternatives.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
A Killeen man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly shot two dogs during an argument with his wife.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 10:02 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
It was not easy, though. They searched in quite a few places, but could not find the right fit until now.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
What started off as a kind gesture for the people of Uvalde snowballed into a city-wide donation from Killeen.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu and Jordan Gartner
A father in Texas is standing guard at an elementary school where his wife works and daughter attends in the wake of this week’s devasting elementary school mass shooting.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
A photo of a man standing guard outside a Killeen elementary school has gone viral on social media.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
New data shows in all 50 states gas is now more than $4 per gallon. This comes right before summer travel season kicks into gear.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
On Monday morning, Bell County Commissioners approved a tax break for another solar farm. The company promises hundreds of megawatts to come from this.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:16 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Once again, there is focus on a confederate monument on the grounds of the Bell County Courthouse.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
On Monday, Bell County commissioners did not move forward with a vote to renew talks for relocating a confederate monument erected in 1916. It adds to the streak of losses for those trying to have it moved.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Melissa Lucio was sentenced in for the 2007 death of her daughter, but since then much doubt has risen around whether she was wrongfully convicted.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Sunday will be something different, to say the least. It will be something its pastor of 43 years, Billy Barho, has not experienced before.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Eric Franklin and Michael A. Cantu
A 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a train near Killeen High School, police said.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 2:33 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Defense attorneys argued Cecily Aguilar was overcharged and indictment is ambiguous.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
But, nearly two years into the pandemic, reaching out for mental health help seems a bit more normal.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2021 at 10:13 AM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Police say a suspect has been charged in connection to a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy wounded.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
A truck-load of donations from Central Texas residents has been dropped off in Arkansas to help out people impacted by tornadoes earlier this month.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2021 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
The national supply has decreased because of a shortage of aluminum and hospitals are taking notice and asking for help.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
It is part of a new HBO Max mini-series and is scheduled for Jan. 25 inside the Killeen airport.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Both Hernandez and Fernandez had careers lasting decades. In the early years, they would also meet off-and-on again during tours.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 7:10 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Serving Moms Act. The bill allows $15 million for the VA to coordinate better maternal care, education and research.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Brenda Lambert said not only did the mystery man help relieve some of her depression, he also helped her through a severe panic attack that nearly caused a seizure.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2021 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
With a large military and veteran community in-and-around Killeen, that reflection was for a lot of people. But more so for retired Lt. Gen. Don Jones, who knew Powell and worked with him.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2021 at 8:30 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The Texas Tribune reports the group, called Firearms Policy Coalition, filed paperwork in court this week. The group says, if people can be sued for abortions that could extend to gun rights too.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
In order to graduate students have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Texas Application for State Financial Aid and or submit an opt-out form.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2021 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Authorities with Fort Hood report Pfc. Jennifer Sewell has been found safe. Sewell was reported missing Saturday evening.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 3:29 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
After 10 years at the Haven Animal Care Shelter the staff was determined to get Titan adopted. So, Joshua Kennon, an employee, came up with an idea.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
With oil futures selling around $70 per barrel in major indexes, the price of gas is going up nationwide. Texas now averages $2.75 per gallon.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 7:53 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The schedule for this weekend’s Super Regional games between Stanford and Texas Tech has been released by the NCAA.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 7:52 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The back-and-forth continues on the legality of an ordinance that passed in early May outlawing abortions in Lubbock.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 3:17 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
A waiver reimbursing hospitals for care given to those with little-to-no insurance is expiring. That 1115 waiver is set to go in September of 2022.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2021 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
The Texas Tech Student Government Association will vote at 6 p.m. Thursday to recommend the university keep its current mask and social distancing policy.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 7:18 AM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Texans now have until June 15 to pay or file taxes because of a postponement by the Internal Revenue Service. The normal April 15 deadline was pushed back because of the recent winter storms.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 12:44 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Gov. Greg Abbott has set Jan. 23 as a special election date for State Rep. Drew Springer, who recently won a Senate runoff election.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 1:20 PM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
COVID-19 has thrust healthcare workers into the spotlight, inspiring more students to pursue careers in the medical field.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 7:59 AM CST
|By Michael A. Cantu
Enhanced safety measures have been announced by Texas Tech Athletics. Among the most prominent are not allowing tailgating and requiring masks or face coverings.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Three employees of the Flower Grove Co-op Gin near Ackerly are recovering from burns after an explosion Thursday morning. All three are expected to survive.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2020 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
A young woman who went viral in a video of a house party where she claimed to have COVID-19 has now resigned from her sorority, Alpha Phi.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 6:39 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The Texas Education Agency is now requiring public school administrators to submit COVID-19 case counts.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The state is predicting a budget shortfall by the end of this legislative session because of the pandemic and the fall of energy prices.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
One Lubbock teenager’s personal effort to bring awareness to the issue of suicide is gaining national recognition.
Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Texas Tech is still planning on a Sept. 5 start to its football season. But what the Texas Tech experience will be like inside Jones AT&T Stadium is still unknown.
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 9:49 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
An online commencement ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday for Texas Tech. Patrick Mahomes, current Kansas City Chief’s quarterback and former Red Raider quarterback, will be the commencement speaker.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 9:42 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The Gunfighters, a squadron of the 149th Fighter Wing in the Texas Air National Guard’s F-16 fighter jets, will have a flyover at both major Lubbock hospitals from 9:30-10 a.m. Monday.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
Texas Tech will resume face-to-face instruction during the upcoming fall session with some precautions.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
A peace officer student loan repayment program will officially launch in September through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Michael A. Cantu
The Texas Frontline Child Care Task Force has launched a website that helps essential workers find child care throughout the state.