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Downtown Waco small business owners say summer brings steep revenue drops and that surviving the slow season requires months of advance planning.Watch the full story here: Waco small business owners b
Cameron Park Zoo is entering a new era following the death of Tembo the elephant, who died of old age in December, marking the end of the zoo's elephant program.Watch the full story here: Cameron Park
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The Richard Star Act would let combat-injured vets collect both disability and retirement pay, impacting 50,000+ veterans. Disabled veterans who are medically retired currently lose a portion of their retirement pay when they also receive VA disability pay a policy some veterans...
Hewitt, TX (FOX 44) - The world's biggest soccer tournament is underway, and excitement is kicking into high gear as Team USA opens its FIFA World Cup journey against Paraguay. As Team USA takes the field for its World Cup opener, soccer fever is on full display across Central...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — FOX 44 parent company Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded 30 years ago, and to celebrate, the FOX 44 team volunteered their time at the Caritas Food Pantry! As part of Founder's Day, FOX 44 took part in a day of caring as the team went to Caritas — a...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls County who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighbor home improvement giveaway program! Gage Construction is giving back, and...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out and the kids at home, it's important that they spend time doing something positive. Many churches throughout the area are hosting Vacation Bible School programs this summer. Pastor Ramiro Peña from Christ the King Church paid a visit to our...
The FIFA games are in North Texas, and fans from around the world are traveling through Central Texas to enjoy the game. One fan said he traveled nine hours just to get to North Texas. There are 48 countries playing in the FIFA World Cup. Im Team USA all the way!" said one FIFA...
On the week of both President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush's birthdays, celebrities across College Station gathered at the George Bush Presidential Library to share in a tradition Mrs. Bush cherished reading to children. Bush Library reading with kidsFamilies gathered...
Circle Hardware and Lumber has served Waco since 1945. Now, after 81 years, the owners are closing up shop and heading into retirement.. Circle Hardware and Lumber, a Waco neighborhood hardware store since 1945, is closing after 81 years in business. Owners Larry and Norma...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - An attempt by a Texas DPS trooper to stop a vehicle with a missing headlight Thursday led to a high speed pursuit and multiple near collisions. An arrest affidavit filed when the driver was taken into custody indicated it started in the 100 block of Texas...
At Waco ISD Stadium, nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals, Andrew Billings, returns home for his annual football camp.Watch the full story here: NFL player Andrew Billings returns home to host annual football campHundreds of participants joined the camp Waco and University high...
BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - A small kitten has been safely rescued from a storm drain in Bellmead, and has also found a forever home! The Bellmead Police Department says it received a call from a concerned citizen reporting tiny meows coming from inside a storm drain. The kitten...
McLennan County, Tx (FOX 44) - A motorcyclist was seriously injured and the driver of an SUV that collided with him near the McLennan/Hill County line has been arrested. The Department of Public Safety reports the crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-35 near the 355 mile...
Attorney General Ken Paxton has weighed in, threatening legal action against the Big 12 if the quarterback is penalized.
Video Credit: West Texas Oilfield Traffic Updates MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATE: The Texas Department of Public Safety has released new information about the shooting in Midland that happened Friday morning. "This morning, at about 8:00 CST, the Texas Department of Public...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The rain went away the second-time around with the fifth-annual Andrew Billings football camp going off without a hitch on Thursday evening! Bad weather conditions cancelled the initial camp date of Saturday, June 6th but Billings wouldn't let his campers...
Texas Republicans gather in Houston for 2026 state conventionWatch the full story here: Delegates unite: Texas Republicans gather in Houston for 2026 state convention to set party platformDelegates from across Texas gathered Thursday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Alzheimer's Disease impacts millions of families across the country, and now a Central Texas event is helping drive research and support services for those affected. Putting Toward a Cure is helping putt Alzheimer's in the spotlight and bringing the community...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We at FOX 44 are once again preparing to give back to our community for Nexstar's 30th annual Founder's Day of Caring! According to the Nexstar Media Group, the Founder’s Day of Caring occurs each year in June. Staff members across the company receive paid...
Comedy icon and Texas legend Bill Engvall, known for having his own TV show and being part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, is coming to Central Texas this Saturday.Watch the full story here: Comedian Bill Engvall talks coming home to Texas ahead of Saturday's Belton...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor baseball's brightest young star, Brady Janusek, is staying put in Waco for his sophomore campaign after a breakthrough rookie season, he announced on social media on Thursday. The announcement comes on the heels of Perfect Game naming Janusek a...
The community of Abbott could soon have two data centers in their neighborhood just a few miles apart. The Abbott Volunteer Fire Department has 20 volunteer firefighters. The department needs over $1M dollars to tackle a data center fire. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I don't think we...
Fort Hood could be getting yet another new name or rather, an old one.Watch the story here: Could Fort Hood become Fort Cavazos again?The House Armed Services Committee voted, 29-27, on an amendment that would undo last year's change renaming Fort Cavazos to Fort Hood,...
The Bulldogs swing into a new batting facility and the players are already taking advantage.Watch the full story here: McGregor High School reveals new batting facility"I tell you what, the first crack of the bat that I heard in there, that got me going. It was like the ribbon,...
A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
Woodway, Tx (FOX 44) - Woodway Public Safety Chief Kahlil El-Halabi says all of his officers have now been certified in autism awareness and interaction training for first responders. This means all are now trained in how to effectively interact with people with autism in...
LUBBOCK The New World screwworm has burrowed itself into Texans consciousness after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed seven cases six in Texas and one in New Mexico in the last week.After hearing the horrendous way it affects livestock, many were left asking: What...
The latest social media sensation bears a striking resemblance to a longtime panadería staple.
Midway ISD is opening its cafeterias this summer, offering free breakfast and lunch to children in the community.For mother Ashley Rhodes, the free meals have become a regular part of her summer routine.Watch Full Story Here: Midway ISD opens cafeterias this summer to offer free...
The Bryan City Council has approved a new two-hour parking limit for more than 200 spaces along Main Street and near downtown storefronts, a move city leaders say will help keep spaces available for shoppers and visitors. Watch the full story here: Bryan city council approves...
Voters in Harker Heights will head to the polls Saturday to choose their next mayor, with incumbent Michael Blomquist and Councilwoman Lynda Nash making their final pitches to residents.Watch the story here: Water, data centers and transparency: Harker Height Mayoral...
Academy ISD announces Thomas Oliver as the new girls soccer head coach and Kaegan Jimenez as the softball head coach.Oliver was the assistant coach last year and takes over head coaching duties. Jimenez arrives from Lorena high school and returns to her families stomping...
Marie's Wine Bar is celebrating two years in business with a free wine tasting event Thursday, June 11 from 68 p.m. at 723 Austin Ave. in Waco.. Owner Sidney Warren says the business has navigated financial challenges, including a Waco Airport location closure and economic...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Calling all soda pop collectors, enthusiasts and vintage seekers! The Dr Pepper Museum is getting ready for the 2026 Soda Collectible Vendor Market. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Performing Arts Community Center (The PACC) has announced a major expansion to its downtown facility! The BackPACC is a new 2,000-square-foot black box performance venue, along with an additional 2,000-square-foot storage facility designed to...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We're headed into the dog days of summer, which means very warm temps - but it's also the quintessential time to enjoy some baseball! For more information on what to expect with the Waco Woolly Wranglers, you can watch our interview above.
The Shiro Volunteer Fire Department is planning to relocate and build a new station when its current lease expires in 2029.Watch the full story here: Same mission, new home: Shiro VFD planning to move to new location when their lease ends in 2029The department has land donated...
Texas A&M track and field earned a nation-leading 33 qualifiers into the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and head coach Pat Henry says the meet is where the best athletes separate themselves. TAMU Track and Field Championship Preview"I've said this before, you can...
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX 44) - Lacy Lakeview police have traced a mystery of who was draining an elderly man's bank account to make purchases through PayPal. A 54-year-old Gholson woman was arrested in the case. The investigation began June 4 when the 73-year-old victim called to...
Texas high school students made gains in every subject from algebra to U.S. history, results from state tests released Wednesday show.The STAAR end-of-course exams tested students in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History this spring and measured whether they...
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