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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Jesse's Tortilla Factory in Waco has been pumping out tortillas the old-fashioned way since the 1950's, and that's not changing anytime soon. Jesse's Tortilla Factory was opened up in 1958 by Jesse and Esther Contreras, and now nearly 70 years later, their....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Two men in Waco have opened a unique gym meant to cater to adaptive atheletes. Edwin Munoz and Victor Lopez are two adaptive athletes that run Waco Adapt, a first of its kind gym in Central Texas. They both experienced serious accidents that left them......
WACO (FOX 44) - There's a reason why your liver has its name: you can't live without it. That's why liver health is front and center in October - for National Liver Awareness Month. FOX 44's Vince Erickson welcomed in a local expert to show us what we need to know about taking......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A fifty year old man had been killed in a chain reaction accident involving his vehicle and two trucks in Waco Tuesday morning. Waco police report it happened just before 1:00 a.m. Tuesday on the southbound side of I-35 near 12th Street. A Nissan driven by the....
With the midterm elections less than a month away, some Waco high school seniors are preparing to cast a ballot for the first time.For University High School seniors Dyeon Martinez and Ethan Vera Cruz Riggins, the election is an opportunity to have a voice in decisions that......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A new eight-foot bronze statue honoring Waco firefighters will stand outside of Fire Station #4. According to the City of Waco, the statue was created by sculptor Trevor O’Toole, whose work can also be seen along University Parks Drive. Michael Nichols,......
After an extensive search, Isaiah Terrells body was found in the pond at Lake Waco Golf Club.Family members and friends searched for Isaiah Terrell, who went missing early Sunday morning.Isaiahs family said he was kind and had a good sense of humor.Crazyhell make you laugh. Hes.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Everything is better in pairs! Meet this weeks "Pets of the Week" from the Humane Society of Central Texas, Chai and Breve. Chai and Breve are 9 week old Pit mixes just waiting to warm your heart and soul as the fall weather moves into Central Texas. Learn....
Students at Brook Avenue Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by dressing as their favorite Hispanic characters and inspirational figures as part of Waco ISD's ongoing festivities.Watch the full story in the video player above....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Update: The Waco Police Department is sad to share that 27-year-old Isaiah Terrell, who was reported missing Sunday morning, was found deceased Mondayafternoon. On October 12, 2026, the Waco Police Department Major Crimes Unit was searching the 5600Block......
WACO (FOX 44) -- You want to ride in a Lamborghini -- that famous sports car? You can, in a way -- at the Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo. There's a ride on the Fair's midway called the "swingride" that's manufactured and designed by the same company that manufactures the famous......
WACO (FOX 44) -- Recent rains and cooler temperatures have significantly lowered the dangers of wildfires, but there are still several Central Texas and Brazos Valley counties still under established outdoor burn bans. The Texas A&M Forest Service latest outdoor burn ban map......
WACO (FOX 44) -- You'll notice you're not paying as much to gas up your vehicle as your plan for the week ahead. Triple-A Texas reports that the average prices for a gallon of regular unleaded eased downward both nationally and statewide -- with the statewide average on Sunday......
The Waco City Council is discussing the possibility of installing a safe haven baby box a secure, anonymous way for parents to surrender their newborns.Andrea Zimmerman, with the Families and Foster Care Coalition, spoke during Tuesday's city council meeting, urging council......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - An inmate at the Jack Harwell Detention Center has been sexually assaulted. Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jake Burson tells FOX 44 News that the assault occurred on Sunday, October 4. An inmate made an outcry of the sexual assault on Wednesday, while......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Waco Police Department's Faith and Blue Weekend is underway, and Friday saw them distributing free food. Wacoans were able to enjoy free BBQ thanks to Friday's lunch with a cop event. The Hands and Feet food ministry at Calvary Chapel was handing out the......
A Waco Independent School District employee was notified that Frontline Education experienced a data security incident on August 14, which exposed district employee and job applicant information.The information exposed included employee and job applicant social security numbers,....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Hundreds of people will come together at Waco's Legend's Crossing for a common goal — to end Alzheimer’s. The Waco Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place this Saturday, October 10, at 5100 Crosslake Parkway. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with a special......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Here's your chance to experience an adult Halloween party atmosphere while helping a great cause! The Arc of McLennan County is hosting its annual “Boos On The Brazos” at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum this Saturday! Proceeds from this signature......
Three people are dead following a crash on State Highway 105 Thursday night.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. on the 105 west of the Brazos River.Authorities said a Chevrolet Impala was traveling west when a Chevrolet......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Fall Break is here and if you here are too, consider attending some of these upcoming events as your reward for making it this far into the semester. Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo | Oct. 9-15 | Times vary | Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The storms from last week rained on many a parade here in Waco, but they also rained on a certain festival in Austin. Fortunately, this weekend is forecasted to be completely dry. For those unfamiliar, Austin City Limits is a three-day......
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Ross Perot Jr., chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's board of directors, announced the organization's endorsement of Rep. Pete Sessions in the upcoming November election Thursday at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's State of the......
Rising diesel prices are squeezing local restaurants, and one Waco bakery owner says the pressure is unlike anything he's seen in more than two decades of business.WATCH HERE: Rising diesel prices are squeezing local restaurants, and a McLennan County bakery owner says it's......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Motorists can expect slight delays and probably some confusion at the intersections of Sun Valley Boulevard and Spring Valley Road and Sun Valley Boulevard and the I-35 frontage roads as they're experiencing issues with the traffic signals. TxDot says the.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school education might be a path to consider. You can watch our interview above....
High diesel prices are putting additional pressure on Central Texas food truck owners, forcing some to reconsider how far they travel while absorbing hundreds of dollars in additional monthly fuel costs.Watch Full Story Here: High diesel prices take a bite out of Waco food truck....
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter The annual Ironman 70.3 took place this past Sunday, which brought in hundreds of athletes who spent months preparing. With an estimated 2,500 participants and 7,500 spectators in attendance according to KCEN, the event allowed attendees to experience....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A breast cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant. But for one Waco woman, catching the disease early gave her something precious — more time with the family she loves. I meet with this survivor - whose strength is rooted in a lifelong......
WACO (FOX 44) -- Cooler temperatures and last week's rains continue to impact Central Texas and the Brazos Valley when it comes to outdoor burn bans being lifted. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map, posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, shows that twelve......
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 Heavenly Peace ensures kids can have restful nights. You can watch our interview above....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Behind the Waco Parks and Recreation building lies a piece of Waco history over 100 years old. If a pedestrian stops between the lion and giraffe statue at the Waco Sculpture Zoo in Cameron Park and turns to look at the other side of the road.....
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer From goatmen and ghosts to witches in Cameron Park, the Waco History podcast shares some of the spookiest lore of the city's past. But according to the podcast founder, these stories aren't just for a thrill; rather, they are deeply intertwined.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco Police are joining faith leaders and community members for Faith & Blue Weekend! This is an opportunity to build connections and strengthen relationships beyond the badge. For more information, you can watch our interview above....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It's National Night Out, and communities all over the country are connecting with their local first responders! FOX 44's Robert Lopez takes a look at how the Waco Police Department is celebrating. You can watch the video above....
After a brutal summer of heat and drought, Central Texas received some relief in the form of rainfall last week but Waco Lake is still sitting 2.5 feet below normal levels.Waco received 4.5 inches of rain, which was enough to raise the lake only 1 foot.WATCH HERE: Waco lake......
The Waco Police Department has identified a man killed in a motorcycle crash on Monday.Officials say 22-year-old Oracio Vallejo was killed after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a Mitsubishi SUV on Texas Central Parkway and Bagby Avenue at around 7:30 p.m.The SUV was.....
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The operator of a motorcycle who was killed in a collision with an SUV on Bagby Avenue in Waco Monday night has been identified as 22-year-old Oracio Vallejo. Vallejo was pronounced dead at a hospital where he was taken following the crash. Waco police said it....
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco police have identified the man killed while crossing an I-35 access road Monday morning as 58 year old Kendrick Ewing. Ewing was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the northbound service road near Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard. Police were......
As the Heart of Texas Fair prepares to kick off at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, organizers say they are working to keep the annual event affordable for families, even as high diesel prices continue to impact exhibitors and agricultural programs across the state.For......
WACO, TEXAS (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is investigating a vehicle versusmotorcycle fatal crash that occurred Monday evening. According to the Waco Police Department, officers were called to Texas Central Parkway and Bagby Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. on October 5,......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Regian Tool & Home in Waco was broken into on Friday Morning, with two thieves taking thousands in merchandise within minutes. At about 3:40 a.m., two suspects shattered the glass door at Regian. Using a trash can taken from a nearby business, they stole......
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 Nimbus in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco-area woman was arrested on Friday, October 2, 2026, and charged with committing Injury to a Child after assaulting a student at Tennyson Middle School. According to the Waco ISD Police arrest affidavit, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Recent moderate and heavy rains in both Central Texas & The Brazos Valley have significantly lowered the wildfire danger, and the latest Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map shows it. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban Map shows.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you want to vote in the November 3 Midterm Election, you'll need to be sure you're registered by Monday, October 5. VoteTexas.gov has a frequently asked questions page that can help guide you if you still need to register to vote....
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 58-year-old man was killed when he was struck while crossing the I-35 access road near downtown Waco early Monday morning. Police were notified of the crash at 4:09 a.m. and responded to the location on the northbound service road near Martin Luther King,......
A pedestrian was killed in a crash early Monday morning near I-35 and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.Waco Police Department officials say the collision happened just after 4 a.m.The pedestrian, only identified as a 58-year-old man, was reportedly crossing the service road of......
WACO (FOX 44) -- If you love music and you love history, a special event is coming to Waco on October 17 -- and it's free of charge. The event is called "Meet The Masters" and will happen at the Texas Music Cafe in Waco on October 17 at 7 p.m. with the doors opening [...]...
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer, Owen Carson | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Rain fell over Waco Saturday morning as Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and his supporters gathered for a campaign event downtown at The Palladium. Paxton, Texas' attorney general, has focused on.....
WACO (FOX 44) -- September 2026 was a month of scorching heat -- heat that aided in a rash of wildfires across Central Texas. Now that October is here and along with it is some rain to greatly reduce the risk of wildfires, Texas A&M Forest Service Public Information Officer......
WACO (FOX 44) -- Texas U.S. Senate GOP candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton paid a visit to Central Texas on Saturday (10/3/26) that drew hundreds to downtown Waco. Mr. Paxton's Texas Promise Tour called The Palladium in Waco home on late Saturday morning into early......
WACO (FOX 44) -- About two dozen American Red Cross volunteers ventured out into the community to save lives -- through smoke alarms. Volunteers and community partners will be offered free smoke alarm installations for Waco residents in need during their Sound the Alarm home......
WACO (FOX 44) -- It's an annual event that draws some of the most talented youth to help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Hispanic Leaders Network Pequenos Gigantes Little Giants Talent Show. People gathered at the Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco from 11:30 a.m......
The Waco Fire Department rescued a driver after an 18-wheeler crashed and was hanging over the bridge in the area of I-35 North in Elm Mott.Officials say the driver was unable to exit and the truck was leaking fuel. About an hour later, the driver was safely rescued and no......
A local tool and home store was burglarized early Friday morning, with two suspects stealing $2,000 worth of tools, according to co-owner Sally Regian.Surveillance video captured two men reversing into the parking lot of Regian Tool and Home around 3:40 a.m. One suspect broke......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Two search warrants in Waco and one in Bellmead served Thursday resulted in three arrests on drug charges and two others on unrelated warrants. The McLennan County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit with the assistance of the Waco Police Department Drug......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A federal jury in Waco has convicted a former Fort Hood soldier on nine counts related to sexual abuse and exploitation of two minor age children. Evidence presented at trial has accused 30-year-old Jordan Anthony Pearce of sexually abusing a minor female at......
Waco, Texas (FOX 44) - Home fires take seven lives each day in the U.S., most often in homes without working smoke alarms. That's why the American Red Cross is returning to Waco on Saturday, October 3, 2026. American Red Cross volunteers and community partners will be offering......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - In the Heart of Texas region, there are over 700 teenagers experiencing homelessness. Many do not have access to the resources they need in order to thrive. The Cove Executive Director Tim Packer paid a visit to our studio to share more about the......
