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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A Waco police officer checking an open back door on a residence has arrested a 51-year-old man found naked inside on a burglary charge. Willie Gus McDavid remained in the McLennan County Jail Friday. An arrest affidavit said the officer had been dispatched to...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - After one three-week delay, the trial of Antony Odiong accused of sexual assault and fathering a child is set to begin Tuesday in 19th District Court. The former Catholic priest has been indicted on three counts of sexual assault by a McLennan County grand...
YMCA of Greater Waco shares water safety tips, drowning prevention advice, and swim lesson resources ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
The Baylor Board of Regents approved a $982.2 million operating budget for 2026-27 and a new master's degree in artificial intelligence during its regular May meeting Thursday, as university leaders celebrated what is expected to be the second-best fundraising year in Baylor...
Baylor honors top faculty with awards recognizing teaching excellence, research impact and years of dedication to students and campus life.
Warriors Canvas is a free art event that began as a gathering for veterans is returning Saturday and opening its doors wider than ever before
Baylor’s rally from a six-run deficit came up one swing short Thursday as the Bears fell to Kansas, 8-7, on a walk-off home run in 10 inning of the Big 12 tournament
The low hum of steel guitars and neon-lit nostalgia will soon echo through Foster Pavilion. On Oct. 2, Baylor will trade sneakers and basketballs for cowboy boots and two-stepping when rising country artist Braxton Keith brings his high-and-lonesome Texas sound to Waco with the...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls Counties 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...
Located at 9th Street and Waco Drive, the Chuc Wagun restaurant became a local favorite during the 1960s and 1970s.
Waco ISD has selected Bamma Moore as the next principal of G.W. Carver Middle School.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Night Hikes at the Lake Waco Wetlands have returned! If checking out the world of the wetlands at Cameron Park Zoo at sunset sounds pretty cool, listen up. Nora Shell and Stephanie Hernandez joined MG Montemayor in the FOX 44 studios to tell us more about...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Sports is a billion dollar-industry, and why can't Central Texas get in on the action? We speak with the Greater Waco Sports Commission in our interview above.
The judge in the case insisted on a 60-day jail sentence. The controversy has roiled Texas politics and led critics to question the attorney general’s ability to adequately prosecute crime.
For Waco influencer Carrie Burt, hot dogs aren't just a delicious bite — they are a brand. What started as a COVID-19 pandemic hyperfixation snack has now turned into a social media following of Wacoans eager for more curated cuisine content. The post Dog days: Q&A with Wacoan...
WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - It's almost time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the lives of others! We at FOX 44 are once again teaming up with Carter BloodCare for the "Score for Life" Blood Drive. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday, May [...]
Since news first surfaced late last year that border walls could be built for the first time in the Big Bend region of West Texas, the story has been marked...
Texas could owe $700M annually under new SNAP cost-sharing rules. Feeding Texas is urging Congress for a delay.
The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages.
A Central Texas organization says rising farming costs and food insecurity are impacting both farmers and families ahead of the upcoming primary runoff election.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cameron Park Zoo's black-footed cat kitten is fast, fearless and full of personality! The Zoo says Maverick is also independent, curious, and always on the move! Marverick has also been "cleared for takeoff," meaning that guests can see him starting this...
The Bryan Yard Dogs opened their inaugural season at Travis Field, drawing 500-plus fans and local vendors.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum will honor veterans and military personnel during its annual Military Appreciation Weekend. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.This will be in recognition of...
It was voted on during a special called meeting on Thursday. 25News was present during the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Odell Nevills cited Texas Government Code Chapter 614.
A tornado destroyed Madison Calhoun's Temple home when her baby was just 6 weeks old. Now she and her husband are rebuilding — with a storm shelter as their first priority.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you have a child that dresses up as a cop for Halloween or Career Day, this is for you! The Waco Police Department is accepting applications for their Junior Police Academy! For more information about this program, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A community and cultural event is coming up in support of the Waco Hispanic Museum. The Museum Chairman, Louis Garcia, paid a visit to our studio to share all the details. You can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Mission Waco's Creekside Community Village is a project that could potentially house the entire individual homeless population of Waco. Creekside Community Village is a collection of tiny home neighborhoods that are meant to provide stable housing to...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We at FOX 44 were more than happy to host this month's Industry Tour for the Waco Young Professionals! This is a Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce program full of diverse and vibrant young adults. They meet monthly to network, gain information for their...
The Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs advance to the State Championship after sweeping Cisco. The Lady Bulldogs make it back for the first time since 2008 and look to make history
Upgrade for EMS: Leon County ESD 1 recently welcomed a new ambulance, Medic 71, to Centerville station
As the heat of the Central Texas sizzling sun poured across the seats of Magnolia Field, Waco prepared a warm welcome for Willie Nelson's return to his alma mater for the first time in 72 years. The post Country legend Willie Nelson returns after 72 years for night of harmonies,...
A new data center in Waco says it uses zero water and minimal power — and local schools say it could change how they protect student data and deliver faster learning tools. What do you think?
Hill County Judge Shane Brassell said a recent decision about development could land the county in legal trouble.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Two young men from Troy have been arrested and federally charged in connection with a robbery resulting in the death of a Salado man. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas Justin R. Simmons said the men, identified as 20-year-old Colton Carter...
The agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.
Baylor baseball defeated BYU 13-9, and will now advance to face No. 1 Kansas.
Three people were hospitalized and a suspect was killed in an early morning incident involving stabbings and gunfire in Marlin.
Two Troy men have been arrested on federal charges in connection with an armed robbery that resulted in the death of a Salado teen earlier this month, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Meet Trixie, an energetic German Shepard mix, and Milo, a cuddly orange cat, both seeking forever homes and ready for adoption at Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco.