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Texans on Mission is stepping in to help ease the burden on flooded homeowners by providing assistance and support wherever possible. Flood damage to Lisa Floyd's home can cost up to $100,000 A lot of these people, they lost hopewhat am I going to dotheir house is flooded," said...
The Twin City Toucans are bringing semi-professional soccer to Bryan-College Station, playing their first season at Bryan High School in USL League 2, a semi-professional developmental league. Twin City Toucans vs Lonestar FCOwner Rick Seabolt said Bryan ISD has played a key...
The State Board of Education is preparing to vote next week on requiring Texas schoolchildren to read about a dozen Bible passages and religious stories, stepping into the long-running debate over religions and specifically Christianitys place in the public school classroom.A...
LACY LAKEVIEW (FOX 44) -- Lacy Lakeview's Fire Department hosted a "Stop The Bleed" training for children age 7 - 12 on Saturday morning. The training engaged four youth from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday (June 20, 2026), where they learned how to recognize severe bleeding, how to...
WACO (FOX 44) -- A Saturday (June 20, 2026) celebration through one of Central Texas's traditions: the annual Waco Juneteenth Parade through downtown Waco at 10 a.m. The CenTex African American Chamber of Commerce put out the invitations and people came to see the dozens of...
Siding with SpaceX and the attorney generals office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches.The unanimous ruling said a trial judge properly...
For the first time in seven years, Milano has a local ambulance ready to respond when seconds matter most. Watch the full story here: New EMS station in Milano aims to cut emergency response times in Milam CountyMilam County opened a new EMS station in April, located behind the...
Our local neighbors in Mexia are celebrating the 161st Juneteenth celebration on land that was purchased by freed slaves. Local neighbors talk about the impact of Juneteenth. Mexia celebrates 161 years of Juneteenth Weekend celebrations continue on Saturday at 5 pm at Booker T....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to the 2026 Juneteenth Parade! The Chamber says this is one of East Waco's most powerful and unifying community traditions. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday. This annual...
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...
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) - An upcoming class is designed to teach children basic life-saving skills in a fun, supportive, and confidence-building environment! The Lacy Lakeview Fire Department is hosting a Stop The Bleed Class for Kids. The event will take place from 8 a.m....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlantic! For more information about the "Sea Monsters Unearthed" exhibit, you can...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, James Talarico, is in Waco to call out corruption by his opponent, Ken Paxton, over his handling of the case of Adam Hoffman. Former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an eight-year-old boy...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Alzheimer's Expo is back for 2026, providing valuable resources for those affected by a growing disease. For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Pride Network is hosting its Enchanted Forest Pride Month Dance, and the community is invited to attend! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- After helping to deliver the Midway Panthers' first state title since 2003 on the baseball field in 2025, Midway head baseball coach Eddie Cornblum is moving on following 10 seasons at the helm for Panthers baseball, Midway athletic director Brad Shelton...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cultivate Waco is entering an exciting new chapter, and the public is invited to be a part of it. The organization will be hosting its Art-to-Table Dinner Fundraiser in the Skyline Ballroom at AC Hotel Waco Downtown. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on...
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hewitt Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced Thursday morning that K9 Kurek has passed away. Kurek was born on February 5, 2018, and joined Hewitt PD in February 2020. He faithfully served alongside his...
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, Tx (FOX 44) - A former West ISD teacher and coach has been arrested by McLennan County Sheriff's investigators on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student. Dylan Goforth was booked into the McLennan County Jail Thursday. He no longer taught at West at...
By the time the Texas Railroad Commission shut down nearby oilfield injection wells to control the leak, 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater had spilled to the surface.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Disaster struck with the recent flash flooding - and thanks to the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management, a Disaster Assistance Center is available over the next three days to help with the recovery. The Waco-McLennan County Office of...
The lawsuit argues that building a border barrier in Presidio could cause dangerous flooding, endangering homes, farms and agriculture.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If your home or property was impacted by the recent flooding in McLennan County, help may be available. The Waco/McLennan County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has opened a Disaster Assistance Center with the help of community partners like the...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out for summer, there's no better time for kids and adults to dig into a good book! You can find out about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge in our interview above.
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco firefighters were able to confine damage to a portion of a house still under construction that caught fire early Wednesday morning. Fire units were sent to the 900 block of South 20th Street at 2:13 a.m. Wednesday. Light smoke was noted as the first units...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Morgan Independent School District Superintendent Dr. John C. Bullion has been named the 2026 Region 12 Superintendent of the Year and regional nominee for Texas Superintendent of the Year! According to Region 12, Bullion was nominated by the Morgan ISD...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Disaster Declaration has been issued for McLennan County after heavy rainfall resulted in flood damages last weekend. County Judge Scott M. Felton said in the Declaration that the rainfall resulted in widespread flooding, dangerous roadway...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Summer months bring in less volunteers and more animals at the Pet Circle animal shelter in Waco. One of the ways they hope to address this problem is by lowering the age requirement for volunteers. Pet Circle says 16 and 17-year-olds will now be able to...
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...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX 44) - Members of a Waco-based National Guard unit have qualified for a place in The Order of the Spur in testing at Fort Hood. Candidates from the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard completed what is called the Spur Ride in a...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that Waco is the home of the first triathlon ever held in the state of Texas? We can keep the city's longstanding race tradition alive with the upcoming Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon! For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Woodway, TX (FOX 44) - For first responders, every emergency call is different - and some require a specialized approach. Woodway Police officers are now better equipped to assist individuals on the autism spectrum during critical situations. It all started when one memorable...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Kimisha Denise Mathis has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2024 death of 32 year old Lee Murrow, whose body was dumped into the Brazos River. McLennan County District Attorney Josh Tetens said Mathis had earlier entered a guilty plea and was...
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...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Investigators Monday recovered 103 pounds of marijuana from a home plus more from cars seen leaving it during surveillance of a suspected dealer. The occupant of the home in the 3200 block of Cole Avenue, identified as 46-year-old Shaun Patrick Mitchell, was...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Investigators Monday recovered 103 pounds of marijuana from a home plus more from cars seen leaving it during surveillance of a suspected dealer. The occupant of the home in the 3200 block of Cole Avenue, identified as 46-year-old Shaun Patrick Mitchell, was...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Police have arrested a 55 year old man after responding to a disturbance call to find a man with a barbecue fork embedded in his hand. Officers made the discovery as they responded to the call in the 900 block of Faulkner lane. An arrest affidavit stated that...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is collecting school supplies for its upcoming Back to School Bash, which means it's time to Stuff the Cruiser! Officers will be ready to fill a police cruiser with as many school supplies as it can hold. The public is invited to...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Pet Circle Regional Animal Center is looking for volunteers, and now teens can join its mission! Pet Circle has over 200 animals on-site, and says volunteers are the heart of the shelter. Teenagers ages 16 and 17 can now volunteer solo. Volunteers...
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