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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...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Preparing for hurricanes is essential in saving lives, protecting your property and surviving prolonged power and supply outages. McLennan County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Dirker shares how we can be well-prepared for hurricane...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Jury selection began Monday morning in the 54th District Court murder trial of Francisco Javier Sanchez accused of strangling a 41 year old woman in 2021. Officers were originally called to the 900 block of Brown Avenue for a questionable death on May 15,...
Central Texas ranchers are being urged to take preventive measures as the New World screwworm has been confirmed in South Texas, with no cattle currently being imported or exported from affected areas.Watch Full Story Here: Two confirmed cases of New World screwworm reach South...
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas free newsletters here.Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's unexpected departure only a few months before the...
Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 in a Road to 26 friendly match at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, drawing a crowd of more than 90,000 fans from around the world. World Cup Friendly at Kyle FieldThe stadium, typically filled with maroon and white on football Saturdays,...
Temple neighbors are taking to social media to voice concerns about an expanding network of Flock camera systems spotted around the city, but Police Chief Coy Brown says the technology has been a major benefit to the department.Watch the story here: Temple neighbors notice more...
First Brew Coffee House opens in North Zulch, giving students real-world work experienceWatch the full story here: Something's brewing: North Zulch church opens a new coffee house and partners with high school CTE programFirst Brew Coffee House has opened in North Zulch,...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school education might be a path to consider. You can watch our interview above.
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 brace for summer slump as students leave townWith school out and summer break...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Rain or shine, Robert Griffin III's sixth edition of his Football Academy went off without a hitch on Saturday. "It makes you feel like you're doing something bigger than yourself and being a part of something bigger than yourself," RGIII said. "That's...
WACO (FOX 44) - Hundreds of reading enthusiasts from all over Central Texas converged upon the West Waco Library for the Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Summer Children's Book Sale. The sale was held over two days — Friday, June 5, 2026 & Saturday, June 6, 2026 — and...
Despite the weather, student-athletes and campers arrived at Baylor for RG3's camp.The attendees ran drills ran by Baylor football's coaching staff. For RG3, he's seen Waco grow and one thing that he loves is how connected the city has become."This all started way back when they...
A fire destroyed the New Tabor Brethren Church in Caldwell two years ago. Now, a new building is taking shape in its place, and church leaders say they are one step closer to reopening their doors. Watch the full story here: New Tabor Brethren Church rebuilding after fire, hopes...
Better World Properties asked a court to step in while the company continues working with the city to keep the complex open. A hearing is set for June 25, but the company hopes to reach an agreement with the city before then. Watch the full story here: Court order pauses Canyon...
WACO (FOX 44) - Your health — front and center — and the concern centers around Fatty Liver Disease. Many of us are at risk, but there is help through a yearly campaign called "Global Fatty Liver Day," which is coming up on June 11, 2026. Jonatan Garcia, Senior Manager &...
WACO (FOX 44) - It was a sweet experience for the hundreds who gathered at the Downtown Waco Farmers Market on Saturday (June 6, 2026) for the first-ever Peach Festival. Local farmers and food makers bring their best summer harvest to the heart of Waco, and some even had...
WACO (FOX 44) - Looking for good, cheap books for your children to read this summer? There's an event for you on June 5th and 6th (2026). The Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library will be holding its Summer Children's Book Sale at the West Waco Library branch — located at...
Robinson baseball secured its first-ever state title with a 3-1 victory over Brock in the 4A D2 state championship.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County on Friday, just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the screwworms arrival in Texas.The second case was found in a one-month-old...
One pizza shop in Hubbard said theyre seeing a boost due to a nearby data center. Within a year, Hubbard will have an additional six thousand residents moving to the city and the surrounding area There are hundreds of trucks coming through here," said weekly customer Jeff...
Andrew Palomo has called World Cup matches and Olympic events, but nothing quite compares to what awaits him Friday night at Kyle Field. Fernando Palomo FeatureThe ESPN broadcaster and Texas A&M alumnus will call the friendly match between Honduras and Argentina from the booth...
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) -- For the first time in school history, in their seventh trip to state, the Robinson Rockets are leaving Dell Diamond as state champions with a 3-1 win over Brock in the 4A DII State Title Game. Robinson got on the board first in the first inning...
25Newshas confirmed with the Sarpy County Sheriffs Department Adam Dean Hoffman will need to register as a Sex Offender in Nebraska.Deputy Sheriff Adam Arko tells25NewsHoffman was served Friday June 5thand has until Wednesday, June 10thto show up at the Sheriffs Office.While...
Bell County Sheriff's Office signed an agreement with ICE in July 2025 for the warrant officer program to comply with Texas Senate Bill 8 and since then, the number of ICE detainees held at the county jail has dropped significantly.You can watch the full story here: Bell County...
It all comes down to this. Robinson baseball taking on Brock with the State Championship on the line.The game was originally scheduled for noon but weather delays caused it to be pushed to 2 p.m.When the game started, Robinson would be the first to get on the board to take a 1-0...
Waco, Tx (FOX44_ - DPS agents stopping a vehicle after observing a suspected parking lot drug transaction recovered a pound of marijuana and arrested the driver. An affidavit filed in support of the arrest stated that Thursday the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal...
The Bears, a charter NFL franchise, have played in Illinois since the team’s founding in 1920.
Robinson, Tx (FOX 44) - A man who police said had no knowledge of hitting anything has been charged with intoxication assault after a moped driver was injured in a collision. Robinson police initially arrested 31-year-old Garrett Faulkenberry after a traffic stop for failure to...
Robinson, Tx (FOX44) - A man who police said had no knowledge of hitting anything has been charged with intoxication assault after a moped driver was injured in a collision. Robinson police initially arrested 31-year-old Garrett Faulkenberry after a traffic stop for failure to...
A data center developer has expressed interest in building a new facility in McLennan County Precinct 2, near Riesel.In response to resident's concerns,25 News'Bella Popadiuk reached out to Cipher Digital about development plans via email. Below are responses from the company.Q:...
When Monte Walker took the reins as city manager of Howe, a town with a population of 3,686 some 50 miles north of Dallas, the city hadnt audited its books for two years even though state law says they must be done annually. The town had seen turnover in its management, and past...
A flesh-eating parasite has crossed into South Texas, but local ranchers say they have been preparing for this moment for more than a year.A case of the New World screwworm was found in a calf near the U.S.-Mexico border the first confirmed case in Texas since 1966. The parasite...
The Copperas Cove Police Department is taking a proactive approach to crime prevention with a new door hanger initiative aimed at businesses and residents.Watch the story here: Copperas Cove police launch door hanger program to prevent crime for businesses and neighborsThe...
Newly elected Coryell County Commissioner Ray Ashby is looking ahead to his next term in office, saying his focus will be on rebuilding trust, supporting recovery efforts and preparing the county for future generations.Watch the full story here: 'Hoping for change': New Coryell...
Marlin police responded to reports of a disturbance around 2:43 p.m. in the 300 block of Oakland Place Thursday.When officers arrived, they found two individuals with gunshot wounds, police said. Both victims received medical assistance at the scene and were transported to...
Waco ISD is honoring former trustee Norman Manning, whose dedication to education and students left a lasting impact on the community.
Army Sgt. Devin Seibel left a lasting impression on Robinson ISD, which is now mourning the loss of its former student.
Temple College and McLennan Community College softball players earned 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Thursday.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The last time screwworms were spotted in Texas, it was a disaster for the livestock industry, but will it be the same this time around? When the New World Screwworm first made its way to the U.S. in the 1960's it was devastating for the livestock industry....
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