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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - School is just around the corner, and that means it's time for drivers to do a double take. Kids will be crossing streets, buses will be making more stops, and traffic patterns will change. With more kids on the roads and near school bus stops, it's time......
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 49-year old man is dead and a 43-year-old man is in custody following a fatal Sunday night shooting on Summer Avenue in Waco. Police Officers were dispatched to the 2800 Block of Summer Avenue at 9:47 PM Sundayafter receiving reports of a shooting. When......
Waco police made an arrest in the city's third homicide of 2026.A 43-year-old Waco man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 49-year-old man dead Sunday night, police said.Michael Calhoun was taken into custody in the 2600 block of Alexander Avenue......
Drivers in Waco spent the day battling detours and frustration as a major stretch of I-35 shut down for a flyover bridge demolition along one of Texas' busiest highways.WATCH the full story here: Waco I-35 shutdown sends drivers scrambling for detoursResidents say traffic......
The Waco Lions enter year two under head coach Esrom Martinez.Watch the full story here: Road to Red Zone 2026: Waco LionsWith the longtime Central Texas coach going into his second season he tells me that the team has more of an identity."Last year I had to come in late,......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The next stage of the My35 Waco South Construction Project is officially underway as the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect to northbound I-35 was demolished overnight last night, Friday, August 7, 2026. The construction has shut down all of the I-35.....
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......
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, 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......
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......
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......
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 [...]...
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......
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......
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......
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.
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....
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......
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,......
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......
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) - 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) - 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......
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.......
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......
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......
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......
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....
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,....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients! The Club says eight scholars are receiving a $2,000 scholarship for their next academic ventures in 2026. Caleb Whelchel, daughter of Aaron Whelchel of the Waco Police Department,......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) is the ultimate cultural hub for music, dance, theatre, and film. It offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and so much more! For more information about the PACC's "Summer Camp: The Blockbuster Picture......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Waco Police Department is looking to identify persons of interest in connection with the drowning at Lake Waco's Koehne Park. Through the initial investigation, Waco Police say its Major Crimes Detectives have discovered that the drowning......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Waco has announced its new assistant city manager! The city says David Olson, PE will begin his duties on August 31. He brings more than two decades of engineering, infrastructure, and municipal leadership experience to Waco. Olson most......
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......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival is hosting an event to ensure local families and students are supported with essential school supplies as they prepare for the new school year! For more information about the organization's seventh annual....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - In a changing job market, continuing education is essential to ensure skill enhancements while keeping you competitive with employers. Hear more about McLennan Community College's Fiber Optics Technician Training in our interview above....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Police are looking to identify the victim in a drowning at Lake Waco's Koehne Park. Waco Police officers were called to the park at approximately 8:32 a.m. Tuesday, where a man was found floating in the water. With the assistance of the Waco Fire......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Multiple crews responded to a Waco fire which ignited in a warehouse. The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that units were dispatched to 200 Commerce Drive at approximatly 7:39 a.m. Tuesday and arrived on scene at approximately 7:43 a.m. A second......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas Mutual Insurance Company has awarded Transformation Waco $62,500 in grant funding. The company says this comes as part of its statewide commitment to supporting working families and fortifying businesses. These grants are part of Texas Mutual’s $8......
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 Noodle in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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 (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......
The Central Texas Food Bank's new 64,000-square-foot facility in Waco is now poised to open, bringing expanded food distribution, job training and community services to a region where nearly 1 in 5 families faces food insecurity.WATCH HERE: Food bank mega facility poised to feed....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Healthcare — now into the future — is on the minds of many of us in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley, as well as the new president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). And that doctor calls Central Texas home. Dr. Bradford Holland of Waco, was......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Convention Center was abuzz with back-to-school excitement and festivities today (July 25, 2026) at the 6th annual Waco Police Department's Back to School Bash. Over 1500 backpacks with essential back-to-school supplies like pens, notebooks,......
Families across Central Texas are feeling the pinch of inflation as they prepare for the upcoming fall semester, and the Waco Police Department stepped in to help ease the financial burden.WATCH the story here: Waco police hand out free backpacks, amid record breaking Back to......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Waco Fire Department units are responding to a large oil spill on the corner of Texas Central Parkway and Imperial Drive. The Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management is also responding to the scene, who tells FOX 44 News that the oil......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary is an organization established to champion all livestock. It saves farmed animals from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. I spoke with a board member and volunteer who shares how these animals are provided with a safe, loving.....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is set to host its sixth annual Back to School Bash this weekend! We find out why this year's event is bigger and better than ever in our interview above!...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, staying competitive means investing in continuous learning. McLennan Community College is providing a variety of training options. Find out about a program that will help you stay ahead of the curve by......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The owner of Waco Jewelers and an alleged co-conspirator have been arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged dealings of stolen jewelry, according to U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. According to court......
A Waco jeweler and an alleged accomplice were arrested this week on federal charges accusing them of buying stolen jewelry from robbers, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas announced Wednesday.You can watch the full story here: Waco jeweler arrested for.....
More than a third of businesses nationwide now add a surcharge for credit card purchases, according to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Survey.Kyle Citrano, the owner of George's Restaurant and Jorge's Cantina locations in Waco, said the fees have become......
