The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday restored several pieces of a 2021 Texas election law that overhauled mail-in and assisted voting, overturning a lower courts block on those provisions.Five years ago, Texas passed Senate Bill 1, a wide-reaching election law that....
Grimes County leaders debate expanding early voting locations amid emotional commissioners court exchangeWatch the full story here: Cost versus convenience: Grimes County leaders debate adding early voting locations in Iola, PlantersvilleGrimes County leaders are weighing......
SpaceX Terafab representatives answer residents' questions at Grimes County Commissioners CourtWatch the full story here: SpaceX Terafab representatives answer questions at Grimes County Commissioners CourtSpaceX Terafab representatives appeared before Grimes County......
The Texas Coalition Against Data Centers submitted petitions across the state, including in McLennan County, requesting the creation of an agricultural development district land zoned specifically for agricultural use. The effort would be the first of its kind in Texas.WATCH......
Friends in Crisis, a Killeen shelter serving neighbors experiencing homelessness, could be forced to close after the city council denied its funding request amid a tight budget for fiscal year 2027.William Hall opened the Friends in Crisis shelter in 2015, driven by a passion to....
City leaders in Whitney sought to reassure neighbors that free speech is not being impaired by limits on subject matter about which the public can comment during city council meetings.Community concerns over the rules about the public comment period led to the questions at......
A McLennan County campaign worker discovered errors in the state's voter database, known as TEAM, prompting Election Administrator Jared Goldsmith to notify the Secretary of State, who has since corrected the issues. The May election was not impacted because McLennan County uses....
Fresh off last years voter approval of a parental rights amendment to the states constitution, three rulings last month signal how the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services faces more scrutiny when it comes to permanently removing children from harmful and abusive......
McLennan County Democratic Party campaign worker Cheryl Foster discovered errors in the Texas Secretary of State's voter database, including one precinct that jumped from 2,400 to 9,400 registered voters. The Secretary of State said the statewide Texas Election Administration......
A petition to recall McGregor Mayor Jim Lilley is potentially moving into its next phase after recall advocates collected enough signatures from qualified voters.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor residents submit petition to recall mayor over data center, water concernsEarly this.....
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell Creameries has been making the best ice cream in the country for more than 100 years! We learn more about the company's Texas roots, and its newest flavor, in the video above!...
The city council's failure to schedule a formal action meeting in time has caused the company behind Marlin's Brushy Creek project to pull out, dealing a significant blow to a development projected to bring $1.5 billion to the city over the next 10 years.WATCH HERE: Marlin's......
The Killeen Animal Shelter on Rancier has been vacant since late February, when mold was discovered and the building was closed because it could not handle the level of cleaning required.City leaders received an update on the building's condition and the plan moving forward.The.....
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — As Central Texas continues to grow, Hewitt is hoping to stake its claim in the minds of potential new residents. Hewitt is the second largest city in McLennan County, with a population of around 16,000. Over the years, they have been recognized multiple.....
Copperas Cove city leaders have approved a new financial tool aimed at encouraging commercial development and reducing the city's reliance on residential property taxes.WATCH the full story here: Copperas Cove approves new tax reinvestment zoneCity Council approved the creation.....
Killeen City Council is set to vote on an ADA transition plan that would improve accessibility across the community, following a settlement agreement reached with the Department of Justice in 2021.Watch the story here: Killeen city council to vote on ADA transition plan aimed at....
A McLennan County jury sentenced a China Spring man to life in prison for the September 2024 murder of Michaela Brooker. Richard Ozment admitted on the stand to killing Brooker Machete, concrete block among items used to kill Brooker "If I didn't do it, she would be sitting here....
Navasota Public Library set for renovations after city council approves upgradesWatch the full story here: The library books a makeover: Navasota City Council approves big upgrades to Public LibraryThe Navasota Public Library is getting a facelift after city council approved......
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A China Spring teenager is being recognized as the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Future Novice Ranch Riding National Champion! Kimberlee Smith is 14 years old and won first place! In addition, 17-year-old Clara Eaton, of Lorena,......
North Killeen has been without a grocery store for years, and city council members are now joining residents in demanding answers about how the issue was overlooked for so long.Watch the story here: City of Killeen investigating lack of grocery store initiative for North......
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Hill County has issued a Local Declaration of Disaster due to the growing threat of the New World Screwworm. The Declaration was issued on Tuesday by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and Hill County Commissioners Court, according to Hill County......
The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12......
McGregor, TX (FOX 44) - The McGregor City Council discussed the potential sale of city-owned land during an executive session, with talks centered on two proposed development projects that could shape the city's future growth. Discussions focused on the potential disposition of.....
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......
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......
Incumbent Harker Heights Mayor Michael Blomquist won re-election with 1,237 votes, beating out former Councilwoman Lynda Nash with 1,107 votes.25 Newscaught up with both candidates before the election; you can read more here....
Fort Hood could be getting yet another new name or rather, an old one.Watch the story here: Could Fort Hood become Fort Cavazos again?The House Armed Services Committee voted, 29-27, on an amendment that would undo last year's change renaming Fort Cavazos to Fort Hood,......
Voters in Harker Heights will head to the polls Saturday to choose their next mayor, with incumbent Michael Blomquist and Councilwoman Lynda Nash making their final pitches to residents.Watch the story here: Water, data centers and transparency: Harker Height Mayoral......
Adam Dean Hoffman has officially been registered as a sex offender in Nebraska on two charges from McLennan County.
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas free newsletters here.Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's unexpected departure only a few months before the......
A data center developer has expressed interest in building a new facility in McLennan County Precinct 2, near Riesel.In response to resident's concerns,25 News'Bella Popadiuk reached out to Cipher Digital about development plans via email. Below are responses from the company.Q:....
On Tuesday, the Hill County Commissioners Court meeting adjourned at an earlier time than expected, and its raising questions if thats even legal. The next HCCC meeting will be held on Friday, May 29th, and commissioners will remove the executive session from their agenda. Judge....
Hill County has rescinded a one-year moratorium on data centers amid a lawsuit from a developer, while passing new policy relating to development.
During a commissioners court meeting on Thursday, Hill County commissioners voted to rescind a moratorium issued for data centers.Last month, a Texas data center developer filed a federal lawsuit against Hill County officials for $100 million due to a moratorium blocking data......
Neighbors near Gibbons Creek are calling for more information on a proposed reinvestment zone tied to the SpaceX Terafab project ahead of a Wednesday, June 3 vote by the Grimes County Commissioners Court.Watch the full story here: More information needed: More information......
Qualifying McLennan County residents can apply to have certain criminal records expunged on July 17.
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Food insecurity is a large concern in the U.S., with 14 million children not having enough food to live a healthy life. Here in Central Texas, Pack of Hope is here to help erase hunger. You can find out more in our interview above....
A man accused of abusing a dog in a viral video has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty.
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