Dot cake or pink cake? Texans may know the viral dessert by a different name: cortadillo
The latest social media sensation bears a striking resemblance to a longtime panadería staple.
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Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?
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...
FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'
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...
FOX 44 to take part in 30th annual Founder's Day of Caring
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...
Dot cake or pink cake? Texans may know the viral dessert by a different name: cortadillo
The latest social media sensation bears a striking resemblance to a longtime panadería staple.
Central Texas families receive support from Midway ISD's summer meal program
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...
Bryan city council approves 2-hour parking limit on Main Street to boost downtown access
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...
Water, data centers and transparency: Harker Height Mayoral Election
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 names new head coaches to softball and girls soccer
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 in Waco marks 2 years in business with free wine tasting event Thursday
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...
Dr Pepper Museum to host a one-of-a-kind shopping experience
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's PACC Expands: Introducing The BackPACC
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...
Catch some baseball with the Waco Woolly Wranglers!
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.
Same mission, new home: Shiro VFD planning to move to new location when its lease ends in 2029
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 heads to NCAA Outdoor Championships as the No. 4 seed
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...
Items bought with PayPal charged to elderly man, woman arrested
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 schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR test
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...
Happy 5th Birthday, K9 Astor!
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Sheriff's Office is wishing one of its K9 officers a Happy Birthday! The Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday morning that K9 Astor is five years old! Whether this four-legged crime fighter is hard at work, training, or...
4-year-old dies after drowning in Bryan pool
A 4-year-old child died Tuesday after being found unresponsive in a residential pool, according to the Bryan Police Department.Police responded to the 2300 block of Jaguar Drive around 6 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a missing child. The child was last seen by family members near...
Texas DPS weighs in on Elm Mott residents' concerns about dangerous driving on FM 308
Residents along Farm Road 308, also known as Leroy Parkway, in Elm Mott are raising concerns about dangerous driving on the road and Texas DPS is urging the public to help by calling in reckless behavior when they see it.Neighbors say the road is plagued by speeding, illegal...
Robinson PD: Scammers spotted posing as Oncor employees
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - If you are not sure if the people at your door are really with Oncor, it is likely a scam. The Robinson Police Department says it has received reports of solicitors going door to door wearing reflective vests indicating they are with Oncor. There have...
Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution
Texas charter schools recently saw their smallest enrollment bump in state history, signaling that similar forces crushing traditional public districts may soon hit them as well.Students have enrolled in charters at significant rates since they launched in the state three...
Bryan residents continue push to put Texas Avenue medians on November ballot
A group of Bryan residents are continuing to work to remove medians along Texas Avenue says their petition effort is gaining momentum, with a deadline of June 30 to reach their signature goal. Watch the full story here: Bryan residents continue push to put Texas Avenue medians...
Baylor looks to make a statement in NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship
Baylor track and field is in Eugene, Oregon for the outdoor NCAA Championships.13 Bears will be competing in events that include pole vault, hurdles, long jump, relays and more.For the team, there are veterans on the roster that are more than familiar with Nationals, but they...
Former Waco attorney Adam Dean Hoffman now listed on Nebraska Sex Offender Registry, submits law license resignation
Hoffman accepted a plea deal in a McLennan County child sex abuse case, serving less than 30 days of a 60-day sentence, with no requirement to register.
Beating the Heat: Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The summer heat is settling into Central Texas - and with temperatures soaring, so are the risks. Without proper precautions, heat-related illnesses can escalate quickly. Staying hydrated throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty, and avoiding...
'Putting Toward a Cure' for Alzheimer's
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Continued fundraising for Alzheimer's research is critical to developing effective treatments, improving early diagnostic tools, and reducing the massive emotional and financial toll of the disease. For more information about the Putting Toward a Cure...
Lott intersection getting a stoplight after years of crashes and a community petition
A stoplight is coming to the intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 320 in Lott after the community spent years pushing for the change. The intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 320 in Lott saw 20 crashes over a span of two years in 2022 and 2023, prompting...
Grimes County neighbors still searching for answers about SpaceX project, effect on land and lives
Neighbors near the SpaceX Terafab site in Grimes County are still searching for answers about how the project will affect their land and lives, even after county leaders approved it.Watch the full story here: Unanswered questions: Grimes County neighbors near SpaceX Terafab site...
Adam Dean Hoffman added to sex offender registry in Nebraska
Adam Dean Hoffman has officially been registered as a sex offender in Nebraska on two charges from McLennan County.
On the registry: Adam Hoffman registered as sex offender in Nebraska
Adam Dean Hoffman is now listed as a sex-offender in NebraskaHoffman will need to be on the registry for the next 15 years.According to Nebraska law the conviction of indecent assault in Texas is the equivalent to the charge of sexual assault 3rddegree in Nebraska.Prior coverage...
Man accused of threatening to kill officers and his family
Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - A 20-year-old Bellmead man accused of fighting with police and threatening to kill them and members of his family is now in the McLennan County Jail. Johnny Ramos had been in a hospital initially following the incident June 2. Bellmead Police Chief Shawn...
Bellmead PD celebrates accreditation, crime reduction
BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - Law enforcement is integral to society by maintaining public safety and fostering community security. There is also a lot to celebrate right now with the Bellmead Police Department! We speak with Chief Shawn Myatt in our interview above.
Robinson HS graduate killed in Iraq brought back to U.S.
Fort Carson, Colorado (FOX44) - A Fort Carson official has confirmed that the body of Sgt. Devin A. Seibel who was killed in a training accident in Iraq has been returned to American soil. His dignified transfer took place at Dover Air Force Base. As of Tuesday, Fort Carson...
Former Waco Attorney Adam D Hoffman submits paperwork to give up Texas law license
The former Waco attorney sentenced for sexual crimes against a child has submitted his resignation paperwork to the State Bar of Texas.According to a spokesperson, his resignation documents were sent to the Texas Supreme Court."In order for Adam Dean Hoffmans resignation to be...
Central Texas BBQ restaurants feel the squeeze of record beef prices
A West barbeque restaurant is adapting to record-high beef prices and bracing for the possibility they could climb even higher as New World Screwworm cases are confirmed in Texas.The average price of beef in April was more than 21% higher than a year ago. Nationwide, beef prices...
A&M legend R.C. Slocum to receive Lamar Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Sports Hall of Fame has announced legendary coach,administrator and 2005 TSHOF inductee R.C. Slocum as the next recipient of the prestigious Lamar Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award. According to the Hall of Fame, Slocum will be presented the award...
Burglary suspect caught inside Waco restaurant
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - An officer who arrested a burglary suspect inside a Waco Taco Bell restaurant has suggested substance abuse and other help for the man taken into custody, The 39-year-old man remained in the McLennan County Jail Tuesday following the early Saturday morning...
Waco ISD announces four new campus principals
Waco ISD has announced new leadership at Tennyson Middle School, Brook Avenue Elementary, Bell's Hill Elementary and West Avenue Elementary.
Bremond Volunteer Fire Department opens second station to beat train delays
Train crossings in Bremond are a fact of daily life but for first responders, the minutes spent waiting at the tracks can make a critical difference. The Bremond Volunteer Fire Department recently opened a second fire station on the other side of the railroad tracks, giving...
Neighbors speak against 765kV transmission line project across Central Texas at hearing
Neighbors are getting their voices heard in the fight over a potential 765kV transmission line project stretching between Temple and the Hill Country.Watch the story here: Neighbors speak against 765kV transmission line project between Temple and Hill CountryMonday marked day...