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September is Suicide Awareness Month, and hundreds of Waco community members are marking it by walking out of the darkness together.The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk brings together 800 neighbors for a time of healing, grief, and community connection. The event features......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Meet our Pet of the Week, Blaze. The Humane Society of Central Texas says that Blaze is approximately a 4-month-old Labrador-mix that loves to cuddle just as much as he loves to play. For more information on how you can adopt Blaze, watch the video above....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children marked another successful fundraiser Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2026. The Center raised $61,000 at their annual Designer Purse Bingo event. Funds raised will help the organization provide support and.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Christmas season will be here before you know it and the Salvation Army of Waco is already gearing up for the Angel Tree Program. The Salvation Army of Waco will serve 1,000 children this Christmas through the annual Angel Tree program, and the first......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is 'Suicide Prevention Month,' and the perfect time to remind ourselves that talking about mental health can save lives. Katherine Clendennen from the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network spoke with FOX 44's MG Montemayor about warning signs,....
WACO (FOX 44) -- A local non-profit wants seniors to have their best lives in front of them so they can enjoy their golden years. That's why Better At Last has set up numerous weekly and monthly workshops and educational seminars to help. Teresa Gingles, a Physical......
WACO (FOX 44) -- National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off on September 15th and runs through October 15th -- and many local organizations are celebrating with events. The Hispanic Leaders Network (HLN), based in Waco, wants you to know about its annual Pequenos Gigantes......
The average price for a gallon of diesel in Waco is reaching local highs at $6 and local restaurant owners say the ripple effects could soon hit customers' wallets and menus.Kyle Citrano, a local restaurant owner, said rising diesel prices create a trickle-down effect throughout....
By Claire Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing EditorWelcome back to Lariat TV News. This week we have more on James Talarico’s visit to Waco.And we preview football's upcoming matchup against Louisiana Tech University.Plus, a new Baptist student....
Common Grounds, a coffee shop that has been a staple of the Waco community for decades, is up for sale and customers say they hope whoever buys it preserves what makes it special.The shop first opened in 1994 and has grown from its original location on Eighth Street to four......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Day or night - our local firefighters risk everything to keep our community safe - but their families make major sacrifices, too. FOX 44 News received details about a major donation to our local heroes and how you can help give them give even more this......
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Dogs and cats all around the world are struggling to find their forever homes and often end up in the shelter. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's 2025 animal shelter statistics, about 5.8 million dogs and cats....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is National Library Card Signup Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is wiping the slate clean. All month long, they have been pairing their Registration Drive with a Fine-Forgiveness Program to welcome past patrons back. To find out how......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Child car seat safety was front and center, with TxDOT and its partners coming together for a special event on Wednesday. The Child Passenger Safety event took place at the Church of the Open Door from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. TxDOT Waco, its partners and their......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A Waco police officer who approached a homeless man about using water from a business ended up overpowered, on his back, with his face bleeding. Forty-eight-year-old Aaron Lee Crane, Jr remained in the McLennan County Jail Wednesday following he Sunday......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The United Way of Waco-McLennan County will turn community spirit into a show-stopping night of music and impact! The "Rhythm & Brews" event returns this Thursday. This "United We Rock" karaoke showdown brings local leaders and community favorites into the....
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Starting a successful business is no easy task in today's world. Expanding that business by two stories and adding in two new entertainment areas is even harder. Encore is a rooftop bar located in the heart of downtown Waco at 724 Austin Ave. Encore......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Groups are working around the nation to get people ready to vote before November's general election, including here in McLennan County. Across the county, Waco NAACP members are set up and helping residents get registered to vote. President Dr. Peaches......
Pet Circle Regional Animal Center in Waco is overcapacity, with adoption rates falling dramatically and a donation-based food pantry stretched to its limits.WATCH HERE: Pet Circle Animal Center's adoptions drop and donation bin runs dryWindy Leal, a senior public information and....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Buckle up, parents. A staggering number of children are riding in improperly installed car seats, and it could be putting your little ones at risk on the road. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service paid a visit to our studio to tell us more about a......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The United Way of Waco-McLennan County held an event on Tuesday morning to officially kick off their 2026 fundraising campaign. On the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse, County Jude Scott Felton and Waco Mayor Jim Holmes read a proclamation in......
Eight Waco ISD campuses received failing grades in the state's latest accountability ratings, and district leaders are now outlining steps they say will turn those scores around.The Texas Education Agency grades schools using several benchmarks, including student performance on.....
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 Timbo in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, which is a nationwide push to help eligible voters register or update their information ahead of the next election. Here in Waco, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is joining.....
President Trump's ban on Canadian alcohol imports has a Waco liquor store owner worried about his bottom line as the September 29 deadline approaches.WATCH HERE: Canadian alcohol ban threatens Waco liquor store's bottom lineLast week, Trump announced the ban on Canadian exports.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Waco is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to help shape the future of its visitor economy. Destination Waco is the city's destination management organization. It has launched a community-wide planning process to develop......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The United Way of Waco-McLennan County's Workplace Campaign will kick off with a proclamation by Mayor Jim Holmes and County Judge Scott M. Felton. This event will take place at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse, located at 501.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - TxDOT is preparing to temporarily close the U-turn at the south end of SH 6 as the expansion of the Twin Bridges continues. TxDOT says the closure will begin Sunday night, September 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The closure will occur nightly throughout the week to.....
WACO (FOX 44) -- American history is very important to many of us, but with 250-plus years and still going to learn, it takes awhile. However, one author wanted a simpler way to learn the basics and found a way to make it happen. FOX 44's Vince Erickson welcomed author Randolph.....
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, 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,.....
WACO (FOX 44) - It's a first, all right, and it's all about how you roll — literally. Skate Waco is holding its first-ever "Fall Break Skate Camp" from October 12 - 16, 2026. FOX 44's Vince Erickson welcomes Skate Waco's Gypsy Lucas to our studios for a conversation about the......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and traditions in Central Texas. For more information, you can watch our interview.....
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A Waco K9 officer and a fallen Copperas Cove officer were among the many recipients at the 2026 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin. K9 Andor recovered after being shot in the line of duty on May 28, 2025, while helping to find a suspect accused of......
By Lily Lemaire | Photo Intern You've likely seen the Delicious Without sections at the dining halls on campus, which serves food for people who have allergies or dietary restrictions. As someone with food sensitivities, I frequently eat at the delicious without section. Eating.....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The third and shortest week of classes thus far has almost concluded. If you're already drowning in work like I am, here are some upcoming events to ease your tired brain. Come From Away | Sept. 11-17 | Times vary | Waco Civic Theatre, 1517......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas remembers 25 years after 9/11 - and for one Central Texan, he not only remembers, but he's a 9/11 survivor. J.D. Ressetar is a Waco attorney who was in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th, 2001 - the tragic day.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fashion, community and a good cause are coming together in Waco! Mission Waco is hosting its annual "Fashion with a Passion" event. This brings local leaders, boutiques, and designers together for an evening on the runway all to support creative......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Waco Walk is taking place on Saturday, September 26th, and the organizer shared her own stories of loss that motivated her to start the event. Jennifer Warnick is the Chair for the Out of the Darkness Walk in Waco. She......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public input on proposed improvement to Business 77 and State Loop 484. TxDOT says it will host its second online virtual public meeting with an in‑person option to discuss improvements to BU 77......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A US Marshals Task Force has tracked down and arrested 20 year old Tyrese Davion Clark in the September 2025 shooting death of Elijah McIntyre. The 18-year-old McIntyre was one of two men Waco police found shot as they responded to a reported shooting at 8:30....
One in five families across nine Central Texas counties is experiencing food insecurity, and the organizations working to help them say the situation is getting worse.The Central Texas Food Bank and the Waco Salvation Army are both reporting a surge in demand one they say shows.....
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter The Waco Downtown Farmers Market has been serving the community since November of 2011. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday, a variety of people go to enjoy live music and fresh produce, and vendors travel up to 150 miles to sell their product at 200.....
Business US Highway 77 in Waco could be getting a major makeover, and TxDOT wants to hear from the public about the proposed changes.The project would run from the intersection of I-35 and Business 77 all the way to FM 434, also known as University Parks Drive. Proposed......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A free community celebration will bring families together to kick off the new school year with an evening of fun! The YMCA of Central Texas and Greater Waco YMCA, alongside Rapoport Academy Public Schools (RAPS) will host "Rock the Block" from 5 p.m. -......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Back to school time can be a rush for some, exciting for others, and also downright stressful and full of anxiety. For those of us who experience back to school stress and anxiety, there's is help available. We speak with an Ascension Providence......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A new fundraising event seeks to support high school girls across eleven area schools. The Waco Hanan Foundation's inaugural "Prosecco for Pearls" event will be taking place at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cultivate Waco, located at 924 Austin Avenue, Suite #100.......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The U.S. Open is here - so what better time to have a fun, tennis-inspired workout? Planet Fitness trainer Nox Harris gets us moving in our interview above!...
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Excitement filled the air in Waco heading into the weekend. Football season kicked off against Auburn in the Aflac Kickoff Game and volleyball looked to continue its hot start against No. 17 Florida at the Ferrell Center. The weekend did not go......
The Labor Day weekend is typically a time for get-togethers but affordability and inflation are tempering celebrations this year.Neighbors in Waco are finding ways to rein in spending while still enjoying time with loved ones over the holiday.Some residents say they are being......
Labor Day gas prices in Waco have increased over the past year, and residents say the rising costs are affecting their travel plans.According to AAA, the average gas price in Waco is $3.72 a dollar more compared to last year.WATCH HERE: Waco Labor Day gas prices up $1 from last.....
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 Roxanne the Bullmastiff Mix in the video above!...
WACO (FOX 44) -- Call it a "first-ever" for Waco — as in the Diamond Divas Pageant, presented by Mercy House Assisted Living & Memory Care. The Diamond Divas Pageant will be held on September 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Crestview Church Of Christ. Entrants will be aged 55+ who have.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The 2026 midterm elections are a little over two months away, and you can keep up with the key races with a special program called Battleground Midterms that you can watch on FOX 44 weeknights starting on Monday, August 31 at 11 p.m. through the November......
WACO (FOX 44) - AI has been and continues to be a game changer for business and personal use. Navigating those changes can be challenging, and there's a summit coming to Waco that can help. The You X AI Summit will be held on September 12, 2026, at the Performing Arts Community.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fire up your pits and mark your calendars! The One HOT Cook Off is coming up September 25–27, 2026, at the Extraco Events Center in Waco! Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just happen to know your way around an outdoor kitchen, there's a category for.....
A longtime employee who is accused of stealing taxpayer dollars has now been indicted. The city said this is something they will never tolerate. Shere Lomosad of Waco was indicted on Thursday. We identified that most of it roughly started about the time that the authority came......
A McLennan County Grand Jury has indicted a Waco woman on multiple felony charges connected to the misappropriation of fiduciary funds, the Beverly Hills Police Department and City of Beverly Hills announced.The grand jury passed a true bill of indictment Thursday, presented by.....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor It's Labor Day and staycation weekend, which means it's time to take a rest from two weeks of labor and scout out the Waco scene. Here are some activities to get you out, about and away from that assignment you've been stuck on. Rodeo & Juliet....
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Star Shaped Girl band members McKenna Franco, Emmeline Scott, Jocelyn Glenna and Sheridan Vasquez describe each other and the bond that they've formed using three words: spontaneity, sunshine and sisters. Fulshear senior Franco founded Star Shaped....
