North Waco

Urban neighborhood · ZIP 76707

Historic neighborhood with diverse housing stock and the Extraco Events Center. Home to many working-class families.

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Extraco Events Center
Heart O' Texas Fair grounds
Cameron Park access

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How to manage back to school stress and anxiety

How to manage back to school stress and anxiety

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Back to school time can be a rush for some, exciting for others, and also downright stressful and full of anxiety. Fo…

FOX 44Aug 16local

China Spring neighbors call for more traffic lights

China Spring neighbors call for more traffic lights

Residents in China Spring want to add more traffic lights in the community because wrecks keep happening here. China Spring and Saddle Creek…

KXXVAug 16local

Killeen native wins Junior Olympics 3000m race as unranked underdog from Central Texas

Killeen native wins Junior Olympics 3000m race as unranked underdog from Central Texas

A Killeen native traveled more than 12 hours to compete in a race he was not expected to win and came home with a gold medal.Lundyn Reyes wo…

KXXVAug 16events

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's LEAD Program celebrates 20 years

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's LEAD Program celebrates 20 years

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is celebrating twenty years of its LEAD Program. LEAD stands for Leadership, Edu…

FOX 44Aug 16local

Waco restaurant rises from the ashes after burning down 4 years ago

Waco restaurant rises from the ashes after burning down 4 years ago

Tru Jamaica burned down a few years ago. The owners said the community stood behind them when they experienced the unimaginable. Tru Jamaica…

KXXVAug 16local

"Boos on the Brazos" - A Spook-tacular Opportunity To Help The Community

"Boos on the Brazos" - A Spook-tacular Opportunity To Help The Community

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Your chance to experience an adult Halloween party atmosphere while helping a great cause for the community returns t…

FOX 44Aug 15local

Coming Soon: "Sporting Clays For Scouting"

Coming Soon: "Sporting Clays For Scouting"

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Lots going on in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley right now, with even more on the horizon - including a unique ev…

FOX 44Aug 15local

Texas Rangers Hall of Fame celebrating 50 years with special dinner

Texas Rangers Hall of Fame celebrating 50 years with special dinner

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame is home to some of the best law enforcement in the Lone Star State's history, and it's…

FOX 44Aug 14local

Waco ISD earns 'D' rating from state for the 4th year in a row, but district points to signs of progress

Waco ISD earns 'D' rating from state for the 4th year in a row, but district points to signs of progress

Waco ISD earned a 'D' rating from the Texas Education Agency for the fourth consecutive year, but district leaders say curriculum updates, n…

KXXVAug 14local

Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the area

Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the area

Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaWatch the full story here: Grimes County sheriff warns residents a…

KXXVAug 14safety

Army suspends Apache helicopter training after deadly Fort Hood crash

Army suspends Apache helicopter training after deadly Fort Hood crash

The U.S. Army has halted all AH64 Apache training flights following Wednesday's deadly crash near Fort Hood that killed two soldiers.Chief W…

KXXVAug 14safety

A breakdown of Central Texas school district performance in 2026 TEA ratings

A breakdown of Central Texas school district performance in 2026 TEA ratings

Temple ISD received a B rating in the Texas Education Agency's accountability ratings released to school districts Wednesday, earning one of…

KXXVAug 14local