Vida y Danza: Dance studio of Mexican heritage
Vida y Danza is a folklórico dance studio based in Temple. They offer their programs to nonprofits like schools and community arts centers. The studio...
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What to Do in Waco: May 8-14
It's officially the end of a chapter for the 2026 school year, and along with that needs to be endless celebration and times of joy. This is a list of...
Babe Ruth in Waco: The history of Katy Park
Waco's former premier sporting venue hosted professional baseball teams, historic integration games and even the town's first presidential visit. Its ...
Apple of Waco's eye: Apple Gal opens second storefront
What started as an at-home hobby for owner Morgan Francis has now grown into a second storefront for Apple Gal in Waco, expanding from its original lo...
What happened to flirting?
Flirting involves overthinking a like on an Instagram story. It's noticing who views your story first and what that might mean. It's going through som...
Why you should be more excited for the 'Backrooms' movie
With the major motion picture adaptation of "Backrooms" being less than a month away, it's surprising how little hype it's amassed on mainstream chann...
AI is moving fast. Can education keep up?
When ChatGPT's release brought large language models to the forefront in 2022, it also sparked a flurry of private-sector breakthroughs. Bigger and be...
Snook park restrooms locked, leaving families frustrated and calling for change
Snook park restrooms are kept locked due to staffing and vandalism concerns, but residents say families deserve better access to public facilities.
Texas Attorney General's Office announces investigation into Waco ISD, other districts over Ten Commandments law
Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office will investigate to ensure that districts are displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Annual Waco Police Memorial Run to honor fallen officers this Saturday
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The weather this Saturday (May 9, 2026) is looking perfect for the annual Waco Police Memorial Run to honor the heroic officers...
A walk to remember: Waco Tornado Remembrance Walk this Saturday
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It's been nearly 73 years since a tornado ripped through downtown Waco on the afternoon of May 11, 1953, with winds so strong a...
You're invited to the third annual Waco Block Party!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The third annual Waco Block Party is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! The community is invited to join in for a fu...
Multi county case yields meth, cocaine, marijuana, cash
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The McLennan County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit working with Waco police and others have arrested three men on conspiracy...
AG Paxton adds WISD to 10 commandment investigation list
Austin, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco ISD has been added to a list of Texas school districts Attorney General Paxton is investigating to ensure the Ten Commandme...
Rural tech hub: SpaceX proposes $119B project to build semiconductors at Gibbons Creek in Grimes County
Rural tech hub: SpaceX proposes $119B project to build semiconductors at Gibbons Creek in Grimes County
Community in mourning after death of Salado teen Ember Henry
The Village of Salado is rallying behind the family of a former mayor after the loss of his son, Ember Henry.
Another reversal in the murder trial of day care operator
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Local prosecutors say they are ready to appeal to yet a higher court as an appeals court once again sends a conviction of Marian F...
Lake Waco: After Dark
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Night Hikes at the Lake Waco Wetlands have returned! If checking out the world of the wetlands at Cameron Park Zoo at sunset so...
2 Texas residents monitored after cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak
Two Texas residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship are being monitored by health officials after leaving the vessel before a deadly...
Aggie baseball heads to Oxford with SEC tournament berth and ABS challenge on the horizon
Texas A&M baseball heads to Oxford for a key SEC series as coaches and players weigh in on the new ABS strike zone system.
Waco police identify pedestrian struck and killed on I-35 near 18th Street
Waco police identified Sandip Patel, 54, as the man struck and killed while crossing I-35 near 18th Street late Tuesday night.
Waco council members confirm Waffle House is coming to the city
Waco officials confirmed Waffle House is finalizing plans for a local location, though the company has not announced a site or opening timeline yet.
Perfect Pet: Meet Thelma and OJ!
Meet Thelma, an energetic lab mix, and OJ, a shy yet affectionate orange cat, looking for homes at Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco.
TEA removes Connally ISD board, appoints managers and new superintendent over failing campuses
The Texas Education Agency has suspended Connally ISD's elected board and appointed three managers and a new superintendent after five years of campus...
Man hit while walking across highway identified
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A man hit and killed while walking across I-35 in Waco Tuesday night has been identified as 54-year-old Sandip Patel. Police say h...
Dr Pepper Museum to Celebrate 35 Years in Special Way
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Texas icon and economic driver in Waco is celebrating 35 years of history! Dr Pepper fanatics beware - as they're hosting som...
Repeated shooting at stop signs brings arrest
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - It was more than just holes in the signs that Waco police were concerned about as they sought who was shooting at stop signs many ...
Former Aggie head coach Jackie Sherrill leads youth football camp in Bryan
Former Aggie coach Jackie Sherrill leads a $40 youth football camp in Bryan that includes a physical.
Ghosting the scams: with more victims in Grimes County, a group wants to teach seniors how to stay safe
Ghosting the scams: with more victims in Grimes County, a group wants to teach seniors how to stay safe
Southern Careers Institute prepares future workforce with employer connections and scholarship opportunities
Southern Careers Institute hosts a May 15 employer event and partners with the Waco Police Department on scholarships for students.
Cameron Park Zoo welcomes first African penguin chick
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cameron Park Zoo is EGGcited to announce the hatch of its first African penguin chick! The Zoo says this chick arrived on Sunda...
Black Cats back at State: Mexia Track and Field returns to the finals
Mexia boys and girls track and field is getting ready for state. This is the first time both Black Cat teams are heading back to the finals in a decad...
State appoints new Connally ISD Superintendent
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - The Texas Education Agency has announced the appointment of a new superintendent and a board of managers to run Connally I...
Texas A&M Regents confirm appointment of Susan Ballabina as university president
Dr. Ballabina is set to become the 28th president of Texas A&M University. She was named a finalist in April.
Waco police investigating fatal I-35 pedestrian accident following man's death
A pedestrian was killed crossing I-35 in Waco Tuesday night. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Proper sleep and child development
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Proper sleep is essential to the development of a child, and one group in Central Texas is working to fix that. Sleep in Heaven...
6 News Book Drive brings thousands of stories to children
Families, volunteers, and partners helped collect more than 3,000 books, now delivered to children across Waco to support summer reading.
Waco Police Investigating Late Tuesday Fatality Crash
WACO (FOX 44) - Waco Police continue to investigate a fatality crash that occurred late Tuesday (May 5, 2026) night. Officers were dispatched to the s...
TxDOT talks motorcycle safety as traffic increases
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Whether on two wheels or four, every life matters. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is pushing a new message - to...
Celebrating Life Luncheon to be held May 12th
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Council for Life Central Texas has partnered with life-affirming organizations across seven counties in order to provide fu...
Police: 54-year-old man killed while walking across I-35
The Waco Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash
Texas A&M softball coach addresses Auburn matchup, postseason outlook ahead of SEC Tournament
Texas A&M softball coach previews the SEC Tournament opener against Auburn, addressing pitching, lineup depth, and postseason preparation.
Waco tattoo studio suffers $4K loss in break-in; police searching for suspect
Viridian Rose Tattoo Studio in Waco faces a $4,000 setback after a break-in left the owner shaken, but staff bonded, vowing resilience amid ongoing in...
Waco nonprofit Dream Couture gives 40 financially struggling seniors a free prom night to remember
Waco seamstress Roxana Robles and her nonprofit Dream Couture helped 40 girls get to prom at no cost to the families.
Waco residents push for more litter enforcement after suspension bridge cleanup
Waco neighbors took to social media to call out litter buildup on the suspension bridge, prompting the city to clean it up. But some want more enforce...
A Central Texas couple is working to protect a vital resource in a Bell County village
The potential for millions of gallons of treated wastewater heading to Salado Creek daily has many Bell County neighbors on high alert.
Gov. Abbott to discuss career and technical education at TSTC
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be participating in a fireside chat on career and technical education investments at Waco's Tex...
Waco Transit expansion connects Creekside residents to essential services
A new shuttle stop at Creekside Community Village is helping residents transitioning out of homelessness access jobs, healthcare and other critical re...
Skin Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
Waco, TX (FOX 44) -- May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder that the most common form of cancer in the United States is also one of ...
Lorena ISD names lone finalist for superintendent
Lorena ISD has announced Dr. Theodore "Teddy" Clevenger as the district's lone finalist for superintendent.
Research at Texas A&M shows coffee may help fight off aging-related diseases
Coffee may be good medicine: Research at Texas A&M shows it may help fight off aging related diseases for regular drinkers
Pet of the Week: Doug the Pyrenees Mix
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...
Lorena ISD names lone superintendent finalist
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lorena Independent School District's Board of Trustees has named its lone finalist for superintendent of schools. The dis...
Lake Waco sits just above normal level after recent rains
Lake Waco is sitting at normal level around 462 feet following recent rains, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding residents to stay alert...
Bryan ISD announces launch of Virtual Academy, providing tuition-free learning
The program will include advanced academic courses but also provides extracurricular activities like fine arts and athletics in Bryan ISD.
Professors awarded funding research, discuss importance
Dr. Alexander McNair, an associate professor of Spanish in the modern languages and cultures department, and Dr. Kelly Johnston, associate professor i...
What to Do in Waco: May 1-7
With finals on the rise, events around Waco could be the perfect opportunity to relax and take a much needed break from the stress of college. Whether...
Waco is the best college city
The next time you want to complain about Waco, remember that there is a lot of beauty here. You're not living in a desert or driving three hours to re...
Lariat TV News: local dessert shop makes in on the big screen & a recap of the best we've had to offer this semester
https://youtu.be/0gdZvXFxfwY?si=zs2ZbiEnOIixDy3e By Irma Peña | Graduating Executive Producer, Claire-Marie Scott | Incoming Executive Producer, Aiden...
The finish line is so close, but senioritis is hitting hard
Senioritis is hard. It's not because of a choice to suddenly become "lazy," but because, for the first time, I can see what's beyond the finish line, ...
No one eulogizes the things you almost did
What is unsettling about almost is that it feels alive. It sits between reality and fantasy, both possible and lost at once. We replay it in our minds...
RNDF to host inaugural Spring Assembly at Mayborn Museum Complex
The Rare Neurological Disorder Foundation will bring together researchers, clinicians and advocates Friday for its first Spring Assembly, featuring pr...
Suspect in multiple thefts flees police, crashes in Woodway
Woodway, Tx (FOX 44) - A Waco woman suspected in several thefts from area grocery stores fled police and crashed after driving through a residential y...
Waco teachers receive surprise $155K in grants for innovative classroom projects
Fifty-one Waco teachers were awarded $155,000 in grants for classroom projects funded by local businesses and community partners.
Chad Hasty, West Texas conservative talk show host, dies unexpectedly
Hasty, known statewide for his evocative political conversations, is described by his friends as “open-minded and respectful.”
"Leading Waco Women" Spring Workshop Coming This Thursday (5/7/26)
WACO (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber will be hosting the "Leading Waco Women Spring Workshop" this coming Thursday, May 7 — and there are still sp...
Waco Wellness Festival: What's Next?
WACO (FOX 44) - When you first succeed, you do it again, and again — and in the case of the Waco Wellness Festival, will there be a third time? The fo...
Westphalia family shares the magic of Savannah Bananas night at Kyle Field
A Westphalia family attended the biggest Savannah Bananas game ever at Kyle Field, the 2nd-largest baseball crowd ever assembled.
Best Collegiate E-Sports Enthusiasts Call Central Texas Home
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The nation's best gamers called Central Texas home on Saturday at the championships of one of the emerging sports on the colleg...
Extraco Bank is going the extra mile to help build small businesses in Central Texas
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - For many, it's all about the entrepreneurial spirit, but did you know there's a local program to help fill that space? Extraco ...
Waco police seek public's help to find missing person
The Waco Police Department urges anyone who has seen him to come forward and call 254-750-7500 or dial 9-1-1.
Esports championship brings competition, economic impact to Waco
Organizers say the three-day collegiate gaming event could generate significant business for local hotels, restaurants, and venues.
Viral Banana's and Texas local umpires take the field at Kyle Field for the biggest game of their lives
Four Texas umpires are set to work the Savannah Bananas game at Kyle Field in front of 102,000 fans — the biggest crowd of their careers.
Collegiate Esports National Championship Weekend comes to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Collegiate Esports Commissioner's Cup (CECC) has found a new home in Waco after spending the past few years in Dallas. The ...
Attorney Gina Long appointed to 170th Court bench
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has appointed local attorney Gina Long to fill the unexpired term for judge of 170th District Court to...
Play ball: Navasota hosts the first-ever free pop-up game for the Savannah Bananas for 1000 lucky fans
Play ball: Navasota hosts the first-ever free pop-up game for the Savannah Bananas for 1000 lucky fans
Dr Pepper Museum in Waco to unveil world's largest bottle, celebrate historic legacy
Museum officials say the landmark statue offers a photo-worthy location in the city where the soda was founded.
Manslaughter indictment returned in Oct. 2025 shooting
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A McLennan County Grand Jury has returned a manslaughter indictment against Joshua Aaron Chappell in the death of Tyrese Johnson i...
Waco attorney convicted of child sex crime still eligible to practice law in Texas, bar says
Waco attorney Adam Dean Hoffman, convicted of a child sex crime, remains eligible to practice law in Texas despite a court-ordered resignation.
Waco fifth grader cooks and sings his way to national cooking finals
Trevor Morris, a Hillcrest Elementary fifth grader, competes for a national cooking title with his Thai noodles recipe in Sodexo's Future Chef Challen...
Texas A&M men's basketball adds senior transfer Tyshawn Archie to 2026-27 roster
Texas A&M basketball adds senior transfer Tyshawn Archie, who averaged 14.3 points at McNeese and earned First Team All-Southland Conference honors.
Killeen youth center seeking sporting venues head of Summer break
Vantonio Fraley is the founder of [Im]Possible Teen Center and when asked how often do the teens and the kids ask you about playing sports he responde...
7th Street revival aims to draw crowds, support businesses in Downtown Waco
A long-planned community space on 7th Street in Waco will open as part of First Fridays, aiming to boost foot traffic and support local businesses.