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Speaking to world leaders, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he believes he can make a deal with Iran after the November midterm elections.Trump said he believes Iran wants to wait until after the midterms to make a deal, hoping the war will......
Temple City Council voted to approve a tax abatement and a series of development requirements for the final planned project from Rowan Digital Infrastructure, as neighbors continued to voice concerns about the impacts on the community.At the September 17 meeting, the council......
Bell County added 15,684 new voters since March 2022, bringing its total registered voter count to 234,576, according to the Texas Secretary of State. With the midterms seven weeks away, residents are making sure they are on the voter rolls or registering for the first time.For.....
Seven people in Texas who are not U.S. citizens have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Tuesday as part of a broader Trump administration focus on noncitizen......
College Station residents oppose Flock camera contract renewalWatch the full story here: College Station residents push back on Flock camera contract renewal ahead of city council voteCollege Station city leaders are set to vote on renewing the city's contract with Flock, a......
Congress is debating how and whether to regulate artificial intelligence, but meaningful legislation appears unlikely in the near term as key leaders pump the brakes on swift action.Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei is among those who have warned about the development of....
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - If you love live music, local brews, and watching community leaders step way out of their comfort zones for a great cause, be sure to clear your calendar! The United Way of McLennan County paid a visit to our studio to discuss the upcoming......
City leaders in Killeen could move forward with a plan to add an extra layer of zoning rules to the north side of town, with a final council vote scheduled for Oct. 20.The North Killeen Overlay District would stretch from Fort Hood Street to S WS Young Drive, changing zoning......
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.The consumer price index rose 3.4% last.....
Nashville's airport is on the verge of a historic name change.A Nashville International Airport board member said the board will officially vote Friday to approve renaming the airport Dolly Parton International Airport. All seven board members are expected to vote in favor,......
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters for this years midterm elections.Trump has said he wanted to channel the kind of political extravaganza that each party holds every four years to......
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) The political group associated with President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission.This is the first significant spending....
Temple City Council chambers drew a crowd of residents with divided opinions this week as the city weighs annexing land and granting a tax break for Project Lasso, Rowan Digital Infrastructure's last planned data center for the area.With several data center developments already.....
Residents in Robinson are taking action over surveillance technology in their neighborhood, with a small group working to gather hundreds of signatures needed to bring a potential ban before the city council.WATCH HERE: Robinson neighbors push petition to ban future license......
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of.....
Killeen is raising taxes while making cuts to fund city services for the coming year, as leaders work through a budget that lost more than $16 million from tax exemptions alone.City Council voted to approve a tax rate one point below the voter-approved rate to fund basic......
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) — On Tuesday night, Robinson City Council unanimously voted against renewing the city's contract with Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. City Council approved a one-year contract with Flock in 2025. Since then, eleven cameras have been.....
The Robinson City Council voted to end its contract with Flock, the license plate reader camera company, following public pressure from community members who raised privacy concerns.WATCH HERE: Robinson City Council votes to end Flock camera contract amid privacy......
Congress on Tuesday voted to extend government funding until after the November midterm elections, averting a shutdown that would have begun if lawmakers failed to approve funding by Sept. 30.The measure in the House passed 370-48 with broad bipartisan support.RELATED STORY |......
Robinson city council will take a final vote Tuesday on whether to renew its contract with Flock, the license plate reader camera system, amid growing community opposition and a state funding freeze under Gov. Abbott.WATCH HERE: Hear from neighbors ahead of Robinson's vote to......
A plan in one of Texas' largest counties to use dozens fewer polling locations than in previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections.The proposal, set for a vote Tuesday, would reduce the number.....
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a four-cent property tax rate increase alongside the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Precinct Two Commissioner D.L. Wilson came to our studio to share more......
Bruceville Eddy, Tx (FOX44) - A Bruceville Eddy man is facing felony charges after a 14-year-old girl became ill after saying she was intimidated into smoking suspected marijuana. Edward Michael Vasquez, age 17, was booked into the McLennan County Jail Sunday morning on charges.....
The Trump administration is appealing a judges ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots.The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a......
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Two McLennan County school districts are addressing a controversial Instagram post. Connally ISD sent a statement to families on Thursday saying it became aware of a graphic posted to an Instagram account. The district says it understands that......
President Donald Trump will attend a Republican fundraiser for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, with donors paying thousands for a seat at the table.Trump is heading to Texas to throw his support and money behind his hand-picked Republican Senate candidate, Attorney General......
After the passing of Ronny Liardon, a longtime Bosque County Commissioner, Gary Liardon, Ronnys brother, has stepped up to represent the citizens of precinct four. Gary Liardon will run as a write-in candidate for the upcoming election Election Day is November 3rd The first......
McLennan County commissioners approved a 4-cent property tax rate increase, bringing the rate to about 37.48 cents per $100 of property value.WATCH HERE: McLennan County approves property tax rate increaseThe hike passed with a 3-2 vote. Commissioners expressed sympathy for......
A Killeen city council member has apologized after comments about homeless veterans sparked public backlash, as the Friends in Crisis shelter faces closure.The Killeen Friends in Crisis homeless shelter could close as soon as Sept. 1 without new funding from the city.Last week,.....
Grimes County approves 2 new ambulances as aging fleet struggles to keep up with growthWatch the full story here: Grimes County approves 2 new ambulances as aging fleet struggles to keep up with growthGrimes County commissioners voted Wednesday to purchase 2 new ambulances for......
WATCH HERE: Your McLennan County property tax bill could be increasing soon, here's what you need to know nowMcLennan County commissioners are set to vote on a proposed property tax rate increase that could cost the average homeowner nearly $98 more per year.The county......
McGregor city council members voted against moving forward with a proposed property tax rate increase following a public hearing Monday night where residents raised concerns about the 20262027 fiscal year budget.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor city council rejects proposed......
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......
