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WACO, Texas. Most of us are already seeing artificial intelligence changing parts of our lives. In the workforce, Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate up to 70 percent of jobs. So how will workers bridge the gap during the transition?Inside local classrooms, the reality of....
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 Brew in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
The Waco Police Department, along with the McLennan County Sheriffs Office, is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam.Waco police say both departments are receiving reports that residents are receiving calls from scammers claiming to be with law enforcement and asking for....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you receive a phone call from the Waco Police Department or the McLennan County Sheriff's Office asking for money, it is likely a scam. Waco Police have been made aware of possible scams where individuals are asking the victim to pay for outstanding......
The Cameron Park Zoo is introducing one of its newest and tiniest residents: Linus the penguin!Linus hatched on September 26 to parents Rosie and Rupert. He joins his sister, Lucy, and brother, Charlie.The trio is known as the zoos Peanuts gang....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor While preceded by inflatables and followed by fireworks, The Fray's performance itself was what pumped up and lit up the audience Friday night at Magnolia's Silobration. Inflatable tube men frame the Silos Stage as Chip Gaines offers to sell a....
Family, friends, and loved ones gathered to say a final goodbye to Isaiah Terrell, whose body was found near Lake Waco almost two weeks ago.And thats the way Isaiah would want us to. He would want us to pray, he would want us to praise, and he would want us to worship," said......
For the past 8 years, Holly Henderson has been driving around Central Texas, feeding, clothing and praying for neighbors in need through Resurrection Outreach Ministries and it all started with a late-night prayer.Henderson spends her free time doing outreach, and she told me......
WACO (FOX 44) -- The pain at the gas pump not packing the punch it did the last several weeks, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded down across the board in Central Texas and Brazos Valley Counties. Triple A Texas reports residents in Bell County are seeing......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is working to identify a suspect in a Friday evening shooting. The department tells FOX 44 News that officers were called to the 1900 block of Richter Avenue just before 6 p.m. Friday. This was regarding a man who had been shot......
Mystery mailers are showing up in mailboxes across Waco neighborhoods, and the groups named inside say they have nothing to do with them.On the front, the mailer presents itself as a Texas trans and LGBTQ+ student resource guide. Inside, it lists real resources and real......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Cameron Park Zoo has announced the name and gender of their new baby penguin. The Zoo says Linus hatched to parents Rosie and Rupert on September 26. He joins his sister Lucy as the newest addition to the gang. This comes after the Zoo announced its......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fans of Magnolia are flocking to downtown Waco for a Silobration! The eleventh annual event takes place at the Silos in downtown Waco, located at 601 Webster Avenue, from October 22-25, 2026. This expanded four-day festival features a massive vendor fair......
Terry Black's BBQ is expanding west!The Texas barbecue chain has purchased property in the Phoenix area, with a price tag of just over $11 million. The property spans an entire city block in Old Town Scottsdale.Terry Black's has eight locations in Texas, including one in Waco.......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - McLennan County offices were evacuated Friday morning with initial reports indicating a bomb threat had been received. The call came in to one of the courts around 8:00 a.m. triggering the evacuation. The Department of Public Safety brought a dog to assist in.....
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 Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The Waco weather is finally changing, and the Waco live music scene is booming. From Silobration downtown to the Union Board's acoustic cafe right here on campus, here are some upcoming events in Waco. Autumn Cloche Workshop | Oct. 23-29 |......
DALLAS/WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Waco on Tuesday, October 27, has been canceled, according to McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara. Sheriff McNamara tells FOX 44 News that there was a Thursday morning meeting to address the......
President Donald Trump has canceled a planned visit to Waco just days after announcing a trip to Central Texas to rally voters and support Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race. Trump will now head to Corpus Christi instead.WATCH HERE: Trump cancels Waco rally, redirects to Corpus.....
McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - A 33-year-old Waco man was killed Thursday morning when he was hit by a pickup while running on the shoulder of Wortham Bend Road. Department of Public Safety Sergeant Bryan Washko said it happened about 5:45 a.m. Thursday on the section of FM 2490.....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor President Donald Trump's rally supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton in Waco, scheduled for Tuesday, has been moved to Corpus Christi, according to an email from the Republican National Committee. Trump was originally scheduled to speak in Lubbock......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down - especially at just 33 years old. One woman spent time as a hospital chaplain helping others through life’s most difficult moments, then she faced a fight of her own. I met with her as she shared how she.....
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A judge in Waco federal court has sentenced former Belton ISD teacher Piertro Victor Giustino to 78 months in federal prison for child porn possession. After serving his time he will be under five years of supervised release In addition, U.S. District Judge......
President Donald Trump is no longer planning a trip to Waco next week, but he is visting Corpus Christi instead that day multiple sources have confirmed to our newsroom.The Midterm Rally event is on Tuesday, October 27 and Trump is scheduled to speak around 2 p.m.Doors open......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Waco police report one person taken to a hospital following a shooting Wednesday night. Police said the call came in at 8:27 p.m. about a possible shooting in the area of the 4300 block of Lake Shore Drive. Police found one male victim who has been......
Getting a driver's license can represent freedom and independence for teenagers, but a Central Texas driving instructor says getting behind the wheel also comes with serious responsibility.Tonya Dansby, owner of Central Texas Driving School in Waco, said she has seen some......
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter For students driving to campus and around Waco, the gas station is an essential stop. However, gas prices have been high since the Iran war began February 2026, and the prices have been on a steady increase and have stayed high compared to a year ago.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A huge donation rolled into the Central Texas Food Bank in Waco this morning as a semi-truck loaded with over 40,000 pounds of food backed up to the loading dock. The America Gives initiative is a nationwide collaboration between the Church of Jesus Christ....
A major food donation is helping stock food pantries across Central Texas, where I spoke with the donors who say there's a great need for food in the region.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated the food to the Central Texas Food Bank in celebration of......
One of President Donald Trump's longtime friends and spiritual advisors leads a congregation right here in Central Texas.WATCH HERE: Faith in Waco: Meet Donald Trumps Spiritual AdvisorSenior Pastor Ramiro Pea of Christ the King Baptist Church says he and Trump have been......
MART, Texas (FOX 44) — It's Red Ribbon Week, and some schools around the Waco area are in for a treat! Mart Elementary was "swarmed" by police on Tuesday morning, who showed up to educate the children on what they do. The day started with a McLennan County Sheriff's Department......
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Waco next week, and State Rep. Pat Curry (R-District 56) emphasizes the location choice is far from coincidental.WATCH HERE: Why Waco? State Rep. Pat Curry weighs in on Trumps upcoming visit"I mean what an honor it is to have the......
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police say the pedestrian killed when hit by a truck in Temple Sunday has been identified as 36-year-old Arthur Lozano, of Waco. Temple police said Lozano was on foot on I-35 northbound near Exit 300 when he was hit by an 18-wheeler, It was reported.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Waco Police Department says 16-year-old Avery McGarry has been found and is safe. Police announced on Monday that they were searching for a teenager reported as missing and a runaway. McGarry was last seen wearing long pants, a t-shirt and......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual State of the City and County Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. This event will take place at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center, located at 901 S University Parks Drive. Attendees will hear an.....
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 in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Central......
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter What was once viewed as irrational or rebellious is now something that is much more common. In the past decade there has been an especially large spike in college-aged people getting tattooed. As of 2023, the Pew Research Center found that 41% of......
Its been one week since Isaiah Terrells body was found in a pond at Lake Waco Golf Club. Some neighbors said they feel connected to the Waco native's death.I just think there are a lot of unanswered questions that people are wondering about," said resident Cathy Moore.Moore told....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — It's election time, and here's what to know before you go to the polls. It's a big ballot this year, with hotly contested state races including the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General all on the ticket. Probably the most talked about race is for a....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor President Donald Trump will stop in Waco next Tuesday, Oct. 27, to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, Fox News reported Monday afternoon. Trump is expected to begin the day in Lubbock before heading to Waco. His appearance is......
President Donald Trump will be returning to Texas next week to boost Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, Scripps News has learned.The president is expected to visit Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday afternoon and travel to Waco in the evening for rallies, according to an RNC......
WACO (FOX 44) -- If you want to get to the polls to vote early in the upcoming November 3rd midterms, your first chance is upon you. The early voting period starts on Monday, October 19, and runs through Friday, October 30. For detailed information on the early voting period,......
WACO (FOX 44) -- Cooler temperatures and moderate-to-heavy rains a few weeks ago have lessened the dangers of wildfires, but two local counties reinstated outdoor burn bans last week to stay ahead of any danger. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban Map how has......
U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico gathered community members for a block walk in Waco, with volunteers knocking on doors in neighborhoods including Lorena to encourage Democratic voter turnout ahead of the upcoming election.WATCH HERE: JAMES TALARICO LAUNCHES MCLENNAN COUNTY......
WACO (FOX 44) -- People protesting -- it was for real in Waco on Saturday (10/17/2026) and it was part of a nationwide initiative. Hundreds gathered for the "No Kings" protest at N. Valley Mills Drive & Waco Drive (known as "Freedom Corner") between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on......
WACO (FOX 44) -- If you're gassing up your vehicle this weekend, you'll pay more in some places and less in others -- here in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley. Triple-A Texas reports the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in both McLennan anfd Bell counties bolted....
University High School in Waco is competing in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest, where the Trojans have already scored $25,000 and now they need Central Texas neighbors to help them bring home a $1 million grand prize.WATCH HERE: University High School vies for $1......
A Waco jeweler has been newly indicted this time on federal gun charges - according to court documents.According to the documents filed on October 13 in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division, Michael Wayne Habern Jr., owner of Waco Jewelers,.....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Waco has a packed schedule coming up with the last few days of the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo and the eve of Magnolia's Silobration. Get those assignments done early so you can spend your free time at these upcoming events. Gannon Fremin &......
Family and friends of Isaiah Terrell gathered for a balloon releas on Thursday to remember Isaiah."Im going to miss his shoes scattered throughout the house, the crumbs he leaves behind," said Isaiah's mother, Kristy Gatline.Family, friends, and loved ones gathered at Buena......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Saying he expects to see a large voter turnout for the November 3 election, McLennan County Election Administrator Jared Goldsmith urges voters to vote early. " I am encouraging all registered voter to take advantage of Early Voting," Goldsmith said. "There......
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - Fire departments in the Waco area and across Central Texas were awarded federal grants totaling $1,129,108 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. According to the Office of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), these grants will help save......
WACO, Texas A 48-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Waco early Thursday morning.Police say the crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. at Lake Shore and Hillcrest.Investigators say a Nissan Altima was turning left when a motorcycle struck the rear of the car.The......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A 48-year-old man has died after an early Thursday morning crash in Waco. Officers were called to Lake Shore Drive and Hillcrest Drive at approximately 12:36 a.m. regarding a motorcycle-versus-vehicle crash. They discovered a Nissan Altima was......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco police say a man killed in a Tuesday morning crash involving his vehicle and two trucks has been identified as 50-year-old Randall Smith. Waco police report it happened just before 1:00 a.m. Tuesday on the southbound side of I-35 near 12th Street. A......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Whenever many people think of Hispanic culture, they might think of the food, music, or dancing - but all too often it seems easy to just look at the enjoyable parts and ignore the hard parts of what it means to be Hispanic. For many Hispanic people right.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco has seemingly always had a vibrant Hispanic community, going back to the Calle Dos and Sandtown neighborhoods which sat along the Brazos River. They were full of people, smells, sounds, and history. But it's difficult to find any remnants of these......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The disappearance and death of a young Waco man has captured the hearts and attention of the community. 27-year-old Isaiah Terrell was reported missing early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, and was found deceased on Monday, October 12, 2026 near the Lake....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you're gassing up your vehicle for the latter part of the week, you'll notice the pain at the pump — at least in two of Central Texas's and the Brazos Valley's metro-area counties. Triple-A Texas reports the average price for a gallon of regular......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo has returned to Waco, and we at FOX 44 News will be there! This annual event is held at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, located at 4601 Bosque Boulevard, and will take place from October 8th – 18th in 2026. The Fair [...]...
