Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about recent developments in the 12-day standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidians at the Mount Carmel Compound. The footage includes David Koresh's mother, Bonnie Clark Holdeman attempting to gain access to her son, FBI representative Richard "Dick" Swensen speaking about possible release of additional group members, and an unidentified female friend of Michael Schroeder (killed in the initial siege) criticizing methods used by federal agents. The story aired at 10 P.M.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about developments in the standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidian group led by David Koresh at the Mt. Carmel Center in Waco including attempts by Koresh's mother, Bonnie Haldeman, to communicate with her son, a judge's decision to uphold the government's right to maintain a siege around the compound and press conference with the petitioners who felt the agents should give the Davidians some space, and the raid on an automobile repair shop which was suspected to be the location of illegal gun activity and the FBI search for the owner. The story aired at 6 P.M.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the ongoing standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidian group led by David Koresh at the Mt. Carmel Center in Waco. This b-roll footage shows members of the McLennan County Sheriffs Department and an unidentified man speaking at a press conference.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about recent developments in the standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidians at the Mount Carmel Compound. In this story, FBI representative Richard “Dick” Swensen speaks about the possible release of Branch Davidian members including Australian Oliver Gyarfas. An ATF agent provides an update on the health status of agents wounded in the initial siege. The story aired at 12 P.M.

B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the ongoing standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidians led by David Koresh at the Mt. Carmel Center in Waco, featuring nitescope imagery of the compound and cars driving at night.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about recent developments in the standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidians at the Mount Carmel Compound. In this story, FBI agent Bob Ricks discusses intelligence concerning the quantity of weapons amassed by Koresh and his followers. An unknown military representative speaks about his disapproval of escalation including the use of Bradley battle tanks. The story aired at 10 P.M.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

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Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from West, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about developments in the standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidian group led by David Koresh at the Mt. Carmel Center in Waco including negotiations with Steve Schneider, the release of children from the compound, and a broadcast of Koresh's message on KRLD radio, Koresh's mother Bonnie Haldeman and her attorney attempting to contact her son, a request by the Davidians to "Send the CFA and Don Stuart," a press conference with federal agents, and a still image of Paul Fatta who was suspected of running weapons through a car repair shop. The story aired at 5 P.M.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the financial costs of the standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidians at Mt. Carmel including the cost of overtime for City of Waco Police, rental of a convention center, and other equipment. The footage includes Department of Public Safety (DPS) talking to the driver of KWTV 9 vehicle, McLennan County Sheriff's Deputies, and Bellmead Police. Federal agents speculate about the costs at a press conference and two unidentified city officials speak. The story aired at 6 P.M.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.