Volunteers outside the Walmart in Copperas Cove are working to fill a school bus with backpacks, notebooks, scissors and other classroom essentials as the 12th annual "Stuff the Bus" drive gets underway.The drive is a partnership between Walmart and Copperas Cove ISD aimed at......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A section of I-35 through Waco will be completely shut down starting Friday at midnight through Sunday morning. As part of the My35 Waco South Construction Project, the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect to northbound I-35 will be demolished. The......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is more than one way to feed and nourish your child, and fed is always best. To celebrate August being National Breastfeeding Month, Shi'neece Stroupe from Waco-Mclennan County Public Health District stopped by the FOX 44 studios to discuss the......
Communities across Central Texas are recognizing Purple Heart Day by honoring veterans who sacrificed in service to our nation. "You become like family over there, so that's kinda what you think about when you see the Purple Heart," said John Crawson. "I think everybody should......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A McLennan County Grand jury has handed down a three count indictment against former Connally ISD assistant band director David Martinez. The indictment alleges improper relationship between educator and student, sexual performance of a child and possession......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco police report 27-year-old Shane Albright reported missing July 25th has been found dead. Just after 3:30 PM Thursday Waco Police Department Major Crimes Detectives weresearching in the 3600 Block of W. Lake Shore Dr. when Albright and his vehicle were......
A 27-year-old Waco man who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found dead Thursday in a wooded area off West Lake Shore Drive, police said.Shane Albright was discovered about 20 feet off the road in heavy vegetation in the 3600 block of West Lake Shore Drive just after......
Cameron Park Zoo in Waco welcomed two black-footed cat kittens last month, growing its population of the rare species to nine.Only 31 black-footed cats live in accredited facilities across the country. The new kittens are currently behind the scenes with their mother.The zoo......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco City Manager Ryan Holt's proposed city budget will see some increases in monthly service fees with the current tax rate unchanged. The proposed budget maintains the current tax rate of 75.50 cents per $100 valuation, which remains Waco’s lowest the tax......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Cameron Park Zoo has had a baby boom in 2026! The Zoo says it is now home to a total of nine black-footed cats. Two more kittens were born to mom Gaia and dad Finn in July! Gaia and Finn are also the parents of Maverick, who was born [...]...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Police Department reported that 27-year-old ShaneAlbright, who was reported missing on July 25, 2026, was found deceased on Thursday afternoon. On August 6, 2026, just after 3:30 p.m. the Waco Police Department Major Crimes Detectives were......
Navasota Independent School District officials announced this week that concrete repairs are underway at Rattler Stadium's home bleachers following the discovery of erosion damage during summer preparations.District officials found damage to 12 concrete footings beneath the home....
As families prepare to send their kids back to the classroom, many are looking for ways to save. The average cost of school supplies has increased nearly 8% this year and while Texas' tax-free weekend offers some relief, some Central Texas families are stretching their budgets......
TxDOT is closing all main lanes in both directions on I-35 between New Road Drive and 12th Street for 24 hours starting Friday at midnight. The closure is part of ongoing construction to tear down the South Valley Mills Drive flyover to make way for a new intersection.WATCH......
Student-athletes in Bryan and College Station must complete a sports physical before they can compete this fall and those physicals should be taken care of by the end of the first week of school. Sports Physicals in the Brazos ValleyIn Texas, student-athletes participating in......
Texas A&M football opened fall camp with the team focused on building the chemistry needed to reach back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time since the early 1990s. First day of fall camp Texas A&MDefensive lineman DJ Hicks said togetherness has become the team's defining......
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis only the second time in history it has done so as the organization reports less than a one-day supply of Type O positive blood nationwide.Watch Full Story Here: American Red Cross declares national blood supply......
Charges have been referred against a former Fort Hood doctor accused of sexually assaulting and secretly recording patients, with a preliminary hearing officer finding probable cause for 9 charges carrying 272 specifications involving 93 alleged victims.The Army Office of......
Texas A&M volleyball is preparing to defend its national championship with a challenging non-conference schedule designed to build team chemistry and identity before SEC play. Jamie Morrison Previews 2026 SeasonHead coach Jamie Morrison said the program's approach has not......
Despite her conviction on criminal charges for abuse of her office, some Bosque County neighbors are standing behind former tax collector and assessor Arlene Swiney.Swiney was found guilty on misdemeanor charges during her time in office. Now some community members are standing.....
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 19th District Court Jury has found Katrina Evans guilty of three counts of injury to a child and sentenced her to 45 years in prison. Prosecutors had charged Evans with beating three children under the age of six, two of whom were her own. A two-year-old......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Three additional Cental Texas counties have been added to the Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban list. There are six Central Texas counties on the latest Texas A&M Forest Service map - with McLennan, Limestone and Freestone counties being the newest....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A Pflugerville woman was sentenced in a Waco federal court to 21 months in prison for submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) applications. This was announced by U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas on Wednesday.......
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation plans to remove the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect to northbound I-35 Friday. This is part of the My35 Waco South Construction Project. The removal process will begin at midnight on Friday, August 7, and......
A flesh-eating parasite threatening Texas' beef industry is showing signs of slowing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts who briefed ranchers and media this week in College Station.Watch the full story here: Fighting for our herds: Texas ranchers get updates on new world......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A local veteran has made it a point and passion to hire other veterans for his tree trimming and landscaping business. Ric Maddox owns and operates Tex Vet Trees and Landscaping. Ric stopped by the FOX 44 studios for a conversation about what led him to......
Texas A&M football opened fall camp Tuesday at Kyle Field in College Station, with head coach Mike Elko setting the tone for what he called the program's most challenging season yet. Aggie Fall Camp PreviewThe Aggies enter fall camp off a College Football Playoff berth, but Elko....
The Waco school district is one of the latest to partner with the Third Future charter network as a last-ditch effort to stave off state intervention.
Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University Systems restrictions on teaching about race, gender and sexuality and to reinstate courses canceled under the policy.The university system bars professors from advocating.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — McLennan County residents petitioned for an Agricultural Development District in an effort to stifle Data Centers, but the Commissioners Court voted against it. In 2001, Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 60 was created to allow the development of Agricultural....
The U.S. Army has referred charges to court-martial against an obstetrician gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting and secretly recording patients at a Texas military hospital.Maj. Blaine D. McGraw, 48, faces nine charges encompassing 272 specifications related to alleged......
A Waco farmer says a proposed wastewater treatment plant near his Chalk Bluff property could contaminate his well and end his organic pecan business. The City of Waco is seeking to annex land near a Chalk Bluff neighborhood, where it could potentially build a wastewater......
Texas A&M University and Buc-ee's have launched their first co-branded merchandise collection, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the university and the iconic Texas travel center chain founded by an Aggie alumnus.The initial product, a co-branded T-shirt, became.....
Monica Dawdy had never deployed with the Salvation Army before. When flooding hit Uvalde County, the Waco resident got the call, climbed into a mobile feeding truck and headed south to help fellow Texans recover.Watch Full Story Here: Waco volunteers travel to Uvalde County,......
More than 85,000 families are participating in Texas private school voucher program during its first year, a number that could increase as state officials finalize enrollment data, according to a new state report.White families make up the largest share of participants so far,......
Districts kicked off first practice for the 2026-27 season on Monday.Connally ISD posted on its Facebook today, highlighting the start of the school year. Mexia Athletics had this posted to their Facebook, celebrating the 2026 year:25 News' Shahji Adam was out at China Spring......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Red in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Your chance to experience an adult Halloween party atmosphere while helping a great cause for the community returns to Central Texas in October. The Arc of McLennan County is hosting the annual "Boos On The Brazos" signature fundraising event on Saturday,.....
For all its massive scale, the new Waco facility of the Central Texas Food Bank also aims to provide a dignified personal experience for those it seeks to help.The facility is 64,000 square feet and is intended to hold more than 700 tons of food and serve nine counties, while......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is celebrating twenty years of its LEAD Program. LEAD stands for Leadership, Education & Development, and it is the Chamber's locally-grown, grassroots mentoring program, started by a local banker who graduated from......
WACO (FOX 44) -- We may be in the "dog days of summer" but mosquitos remain active and can be a problem for many of us if we are not "summer mosquito aware." Steve Gray with ABC Home & Commercial Services dropped by the Fox 44 Studios for a conversation with our Vince Erickson......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: (August 1, 2026) The Waco Police Department has identified the victim in the drowning investigation as 19-year-old Vicente Eliseo Tzap Quiche. Next of kin has been notified. The two other individuals last seen with Tzap Quiche have also been......
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 event in September. Scouting America's Longhorn Council came by the Fox 44 studios for a conversation about its "Sporting Clays For Scouting"....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a birthday party fit for a queen with balloons and two beautifully decorated cakes. That's just as it should be for Carrie "Louise" Murphy, the unofficial "Queen of Mart," who is celebrating her 102nd birthday today at St. Anthony's Care Center.......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The child has been safely reunited with her parents. The Waco Police Department is seeking help from the community to find the parents of a young child that was was located alone in the 9800 Block of Chapel. The department has been unable to......
Grimes Health Resource Center serves as safety net as Navasota growth strains community needsWatch the full story here: Grimes Health Resource Center serves Navasota as growth pushes demand for services higherNavasota is booming but with growth comes an urgent struggle. At the......
Four people were hospitalized Friday morning after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 near Waco.The crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. at mile marker 330B when a Honda making a lane change struck a Toyota, causing the Honda to spin into an oncoming semi and......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people have been displaced in a Wednesday morning Waco house fire. A family dog thought to have been dead has been confirmed alive by the Waco Fire Department. The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that the call for the fire came in at 6......
A 20-year-old Waco man was arrested after police say he intentionally damaged a license plate reader camera in Hewitt on July 19.Ryne Tanner was taken into custody July 30 by Lacy Lakeview officers at his workplace and booked into McLennan County Jail on charges of electronic......
The 2026 Games of Texas are underway in the Brazos Valley, with more than 8,000 athletes registered to compete across 10 venues in Bryan and College Station from July 30 through August 2. Games of Texas Day oneThe event, hosted by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), is....
Navasota city employees resign after investigation into misuse of city fuel cardsWatch the full story here: Navasota city employees resign after investigation into misuse of city fuel cardsThree former city of Navasota employees resigned and signed restitution agreements after......
The Humane Society of Central Texas helped relocate 61 dogs from a single home in Bell County earlier this month after local officials found the owner in violation of a local ordinance limiting households to four pets.WATCH HERE: The Humane Society of Central Texas helped to......
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco man is suspected of intentionally damaging a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera in Hewitt. The Hewitt Police Department says it was notified of damage to a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera which occurred on July 19. The investigation......
When the school year ends, many Central Texas families lose access to the breakfasts and lunches their children count on each day.Watch Full Story Here: Summer hunger: Waco mom says feeding kids during break is stressful and expensiveFor Waco mom Amalia Molina, summer break......
Texans access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines.......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fun-filled day to kick off August! Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer tells us more about the second annual Superintendent Superhero Fun Run and Family Fest in the interview above. Sign up for the fun run here....
Texas A&M officially announced Thursday that the November 14 matchup against Tennessee at Kyle Field will serve as the program's annual Operation Blackout game, with fans encouraged to wear black.Operation Blackout has become a fan favorite in College Station, transforming Kyle.....
WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - A burglary suspect was apprehended in Woodway thanks to a Thermal Drone from the Public Safety Department. Chief Khalil El-Halabi says officers were originally dispatched to the area of Topeka Drive at approximately 5:45 a.m. on July 23 in reference to.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival’s seventh annual Community Barbecue and Back-to-School Picnic is coming to Texas State Technical College! This free event will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at TSTC’s Murray Watson Jr. Student Recreation Center,....
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Falls County deputies arrested a robbery suspect Friday following two vehicle chases and multiple foot pursuits.Heavily armed law enforcemen…
Volunteers outside the Walmart in Copperas Cove are working to fill a school bus with backpacks, notebooks, scissors and other classroom ess…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A section of I-35 through Waco will be completely shut down starting Friday at midnight through Sunday morning. As pa…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is more than one way to feed and nourish your child, and fed is always best. To celebrate August being National…
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A McLennan County Grand jury has handed down a three count indictment against former Connally ISD assistant band directo…
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco police report 27-year-old Shane Albright reported missing July 25th has been found dead. Just after 3:30 PM Thursda…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University is mourning the loss of a longtime Hankamer School of Business professor. The university announced …
A 27-year-old Waco man who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found dead Thursday in a wooded area off West Lake Shore Drive, police …
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