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Man killed in Tuesday morning Waco crash identified
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco police say a man killed in a Tuesday morning crash involving his vehicle and two trucks has been identified as 50-year-old Randall Smith. Waco police report it happened just before 1:00 a.m. Tuesday on the southbound side of I-35 near 12th Street. A......
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Miss Rodeo Texas reflects on her journey, hearing loss and returning to the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo
Crowns, cowboy boots, and a return to a place filled with memories.For Miss Rodeo Texas Callie Welty, the Heart O Texas Fair & Rodeo is more than another stop during her time representing the Lone Star State. It is a place that has played a role in her rodeo journey for......
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More than the money: Baylor research team studies intersection of NIL, Christianity
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer College athletes can now earn millions through endorsement deals, but what does that mean for their lives beyond sports? A team of Baylor researchers is working to find out. The university received a major research grant from the Templeton......
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Baylor readies for 122nd chapter of storied Revivalry
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor The Revivalry has deeply rooted itself in Central Texas tradition. The oldest rivalry in Texas does not only remain within 120 yards of green grass. It spreads into the culture of both schools and becomes a piece of the region's lore. "I've been.....
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Think you need to arrive hours early to run the line? Think again
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer A tradition like no other — here comes the Baylor line. Thousands of fans watch as Baylor freshmen sprint onto the field in a storm of golden jerseys, carrying on a tradition passed down through generations of Bears. But as the excitement builds,.....
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Free Farmers Market commemorates 10 years of fighting food insecurity
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer White tents lined Fountain Mall Wednesday as Baylor students gathered for the 10th annual Free Farmers Market. The event provided fresh produce and other healthy food at no cost to students while raising awareness of food insecurity on campus......
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Trump in Arizona to support GOP candidates in close midterm races
President Donald Trump showed off the new Air Force One and defended accepting the luxury jet from the Qatari royal family as he campaigned for Republicans Wednesday in an economically struggling corner of rural Arizona.His first substantive comments after he got off the plane......
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Remembering Through 'Belonging'
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Whenever many people think of Hispanic culture, they might think of the food, music, or dancing - but all too often it seems easy to just look at the enjoyable parts and ignore the hard parts of what it means to be Hispanic. For many Hispanic people right.....
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Milam County community lines the streets to honor fallen Buckholts volunteer firefighter Rick Fuentes
Watch the full story here: Milam County community lines the streets to honor fallen Buckholts volunteer firefighter Rick FuentesBuckholts volunteer firefighter Rick Fuentes died Sunday in a crash while responding to a call, leaving Milam County in mourning. Wednesday afternoon,.....
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The Bluebonnet Battle 2026: Baylor rides bye week momentum into rivalry game vs. TCU
Baylor is carrying momentum from what head coach Dave Aranda called the team's most complete performance of the season into Saturday night's rivalry game against TCU at McLane Stadium.WATCH the full story here: The Bluebonnet Battle 2026: Baylor rides bye week momentum into......
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Going Back to Sandtown
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco has seemingly always had a vibrant Hispanic community, going back to the Calle Dos and Sandtown neighborhoods which sat along the Brazos River. They were full of people, smells, sounds, and history. But it's difficult to find any remnants of these......
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Gov. Abbott praises oil and gas industry in Odessa
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is praising the Permian Basin for helping drive the Texas economy through the oil and gas industry.Watch the full story in the player above....