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In legislative hearings after last years July 4 floods, the states emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - For one young mother, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is deeply personal. A genetic test revealed she was at high risk for breast cancer - and after a frightening mammogram and biopsy, she made a life-changing decision. I spoke with this woman, who says that....
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Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - A 36-year-old man is facing third degree felony charges after Lacy Lakeview police arrested him on charges of grooming a child. Under Texas law, grooming means knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing ( or attempting to do so) a child younger than 18.....
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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......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department has made a second arrest in connection with a 2025 homicide case. The department announced on Thursday morning that 20-year-old Kevien Daniels was arrested in Norfolk, Virginia, and has been charged with Murder. Daniels was then.....
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A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said.The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that it received credible information about an individual planning a violent attack" for Thursday in......
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After trying college, Otavius Jackson decided a different path was right for him. The self-described "engineer nerd" has always loved math, and when he learned about aviation maintenance, the field immediately caught his attention."I love math. So aviation, aeronautics,......
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A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said.Rescuers early Thursday searched for a fifth person who was reported to be in the aircraft and was missing, the Los Angeles County Fire Department....
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor's updated Annual Fire Safety and Security Report shows increases in reported motor vehicle thefts, rapes, liquor law citations and stalking in 2025, but university officials say understanding what those numbers represent is essential to......
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Hundreds gathered in the Hurd Welcome Center on Wednesday afternoon to remember the life of a classmate, brother, son, student and friend. 22-year-old William "Blake" Driskell, a Master of Accountancy student and a Baylor alumnus as of May, died.....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor has benefited from the luxury of staying home for three consecutive weeks. It has seen new light shows, the return of old traditions and special uniforms and decals that have caught the attention of college football fans. The Bears took......
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By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., college students and people of Waco head to Freight Waco for their night of trivia, ready to sit down and prepare for their shot at first place. What started as a weekly game has now become a community event. Whether it's......
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor's Career Center hosted almost 200 professional organizations for Career Day, the university's annual networking event, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. At this year's event, brand-new graduate......
