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Stacked sentences in child porn, solicitation case

Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A 29-year-old man has been handed two 8-year sentences to be served back to back in a plea deal for online solicitation and child porn charges. Joshua Grijalva appeared before a judge Monday in 19th District Court who accepted the plea deal. One sentence would....

FOX 44Jul 6, 2026

Eight year sentences in child porn, solicitation case

Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A 29-year-old man has been handed two 8-year sentences in a plea deal for online solicitation and child porn charges. The two sentences will be served concurrently Joshua Grijalva appeared before a judge Monday in 19th District Court who accepted the plea......

FOX 44Jul 6, 2026

Waco firefighter injured fighting Sunday house fire

Waco, x (FOX44) - A shard of glass penetrated the boot of a firefighter working a Sunday afternoon house fire, sending him to a local hospital. Firefighters had been dispatched to the 2000 block of Colcord Avenue at 4:37 p.m. with the first unit reported smoke showing......

FOX 44Jul 6, 2026

Jury selection begins in Richard Ozment murder trial

Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Jury selection was set to begin Monday in the 19th District Court trial of Richard Tanner Ozment, charged in the 2024 death of Michaela Brooker of China Spring. McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called the murder of the 38-year-old Brooker one of the......

FOX 44Jul 6, 2026

Hundreds Gather For Annual 4th Of July Castle Heights Parade

WACO (FOX 44) - Hundreds gathered at what the Austin Avenue Neighborhood Association calls "the circle" (the intersection of Château Avenue, Central Place and Carondelet Boulevard) for the annual Castle Heights Parade, where there was a lot to see and experience on Saturday......

FOX 44Jul 4, 2026

Waco Assault Investigation Turns Into Homicide Case

WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after thevictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault......

FOX 44Jul 4, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day at Waco's Fourth on the Brazos!

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next.....

FOX 44Jul 3, 2026

Founder of Waco's Hobbs Bonded Fibers honored

Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the......

FOX 44Jul 2, 2026

Waco pastor assisting with Venezuela relief efforts

VENEZUELA / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco pastor is in Venezuela amid the wake of the recent earthquakes. Christ the King Church Pastor Ramiro Peña is alongside local leaders helping to organize humanitarian relief efforts while ministering to individuals and families in need.......

FOX 44Jul 2, 2026

Gas leak reported in Elm Mott

Elm Mott, Tx (FOX44) - Elm Mott Volunteer Fire Department with assistance from the Waco Fire Department hazmat unit reported a gas leak on the south side of their city Thursday morning. South McLennan Loop off I-35 northbound was reported shut down just after 8:00 a.m. Thursday.....

FOX 44Jul 2, 2026

Second-annual Texas Youth Classic concludes at Bear Ridge

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Bear Ridge and Cottonwood Creek was the place to be the past two days as the second-annual Texas Youth Classic capped off two days of stellar golf in Central Texas! Below is the full list of winners: Congratulations to all 158 golfers that participated on....

FOX 44Jul 2, 2026

On Turf, Under Pressure: Heat Puts Athletes at Risk

Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Artificial turf heats up more than natural grass during the summer months because its plastic and rubber materials trap heat. "It's just going to hold the sunlight, unlike regular dirt and grass, which condenses and kind of cycles through the water cycle,"......

FOX 44Jul 1, 2026

Caddie Steps Up to Help Youth Golfer

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A golfer in the Texas Youth Classic almost had to participate without a caddie - until an overqualified caddie volunteered. Jessica Pratt planned to have her grandfather caddie for her, but he said he couldn't keep up with her. He is a disabled veteran and....

FOX 44Jul 1, 2026

Waco emergency siren test on Thursday this month

Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Due to Friday July 3 being considered a holiday, emergency siren tests normally held on mornings on the first Friday of the month will come on Thursday this month. The Waco McLennan County Office of Emergency Management usually tests the sirens at 10 a.m. on......

FOX 44Jul 1, 2026

Federal Action Expected to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Central Texas Farmers

Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Farmers across Central Texas, including those in the Waco area, could soon catch a break as a new federal action aims to lower fertilizer costs, one of the biggest expenses many producers face. For producers across McLennan County and nearby agricultural......

FOX 44Jun 30, 2026

Youth Golf Tournament Bringing Tourism Boost to Waco

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Youth Classic (TYC) is bringing over 150 golfers and their families, to the streets, restaurants, and hotels of Waco this week. This is the second annual Texas Youth Classic Open Tournament, a large youth golf tournament with a focus on giving a.....

FOX 44Jun 30, 2026

Missing Waco child has been found

Waco, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE: A missing Waco child has been found safe. Original Story: Waco police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing child. Adrian Musgrove is 12-years old. He was last seen in the 1700 block of Lake Air Drive heading toward Bosque Boulevard.......

FOX 44Jun 30, 2026

New Road in Waco to close Wednesday for bridge work

Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A major intersection of Waco's New Road will close Wednesday night to allow bridge work on I-35. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to install deck panels and overhangs for for the new northbound I-35 bridge over New Road as part of the......

FOX 44Jun 30, 2026

Cultivate Waco to celebrate grand opening of new downtown gallery

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cultivate Waco is marking a new beginning with the opening of its new downtown gallery and debut of its inaugural exhibition. The free opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at 924 Austin Avenue, Suite #100. The "Cultivated Identity"......

FOX 44Jun 30, 2026

Pet of the Week: Malibu

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 Malibu in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......

FOX 44Jun 29, 2026

Waco Indie Film Festival announces 2026 lineup, schedule

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Independent Film Festival (Waco Indie) has announced the film lineup and events schedule for this year's event! The Festival was recently named as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee." Waco Indie’s in-theater......

FOX 44Jun 29, 2026

Waco woman dies in Bell County crash

BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A passenger vehicle and a truck tractor semi-trailer were involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 35 in Bell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the incident occurred on southbound Interstate 35 at Mile Marker #293B at approximately......

FOX 44Jun 29, 2026

"Masterpieces & Memories Showcase": An Inspiration To Local Seniors

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Making memories through masterpieces — and this weekend (June 27 & 28, 2026), residents at The Blake At Waco have been showcasing masterpieces and memories, literally. Thirty of the assisted living facility's residents participated in the "Masterpieces &......

FOX 44Jun 29, 2026

Cameron Park woke up early today to host the 'Electrolit TriWaco'

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - FINALLY, after months of training, days of preparation and set up, the packets were all picked up, and the athletes were ready to run, swim, and bike their way around Cameron Park and through the Brazos River for the annual TriWaco. Hundreds of......

FOX 44Jun 28, 2026

Backpacks! Pencils! Paper! Oh my! Waco PD hosts Stuff the Cruiser event

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (July 11, 2026),......

FOX 44Jun 27, 2026

75th National Square Dance Convention wraps up in Waco

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Waco will be dancing all the way to the bank after a very successful 75th National Square Dance Convention this week. The diamond jubilee kicked off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 with dancers traveling from far and wide to take part in the annual....

FOX 44Jun 27, 2026

Keep Waco Beautiful Volunteers prepare for tomorrow's TriWaco event

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Volunteers of all ages were walking the shores of the Brazos River this morning, (June 27, 2026), as part of Keep Waco Beautiful Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for tomorrow's TriWaco triathlon event at Indian Spring Park. This cleanup prepared the......

FOX 44Jun 27, 2026

Waco Sees Strong Economic Gains from Square Dance Convention

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The National Square Dance Convention is bringing more than music and tradition to Waco; it's also generating a major economic boost for the city. As thousands of attendees traveled from across the United States and beyond, the co-chairman of registration,.....

FOX 44Jun 26, 2026

Blue Impact Grants Strengthen Support for Waco Families

Waco, TX (FOX 44) - As housing costs continue to rise, two Waco-area nonprofits are receiving funding to help local families remain safe and securely housed. Among the local organizations receiving funding is Waco Family Medicine, which will use its grant to expand its......

FOX 44Jun 25, 2026

My35 Waco South Construction Project to cause closures

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to temporarily close a portion of the northbound I-35 frontage road between New Road and Irving Lee Street in Waco. This comes as part of the ongoing My35 Waco South Construction Project. The closure......

FOX 44Jun 25, 2026

Midway 12U All-Stars Capture District 9 Title, Advance to Sectionals

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway 12U All-Stars opened the Little League District 9 Championship doubleheader against Salado with a dominant 15-1 run-rule victory in four innings in Game 1. Midway completed the sweep with a 13-1 victory in Game 2, securing the District 9......

FOX 44Jun 25, 2026

Texas Youth Classic Tournament returns to Waco

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region are calling Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. You can also......

FOX 44Jun 24, 2026

National Square Dance Convention Draws Global Crowd to Waco

Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and traditions that keep the dance alive. It wasn't just Texans who came to do-si-do -.....

FOX 44Jun 24, 2026

Help clean up the Brazos River just in time for TriWaco event

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday,......

FOX 44Jun 24, 2026

Help Waco PD 'Stuff the Cruiser' with school supplies!

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's the summertime, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above....

FOX 44Jun 23, 2026

Waco J.P. prevails in lawsuit to decline performing same-sex marriages

TEXAS (FOX 44) - A Travis County judge has sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) for disciplining her for her choice. The state’s judicial oversight agency must pay $640,000 to.....

FOX 44Jun 23, 2026

Midway names Ben Basden as new head baseball coach

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway winning legacy is set to continue on the baseball diamond with longtime Panthers' assistant Ben Basden assuming the head coaching role following the departure of Eddie Cornblum, Midway ISD announced in a press release on Tuesday. Coach Basden......

FOX 44Jun 23, 2026

Pet of the Week: Jessie the Lab 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 look at Jessie in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......

FOX 44Jun 22, 2026

Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament returns for second year

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, has returned for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st. Main Event also sponsored a private.....

FOX 44Jun 22, 2026

National Square Dance Convention To Call Central Texas Home

WACO (FOX 44) - Thousands of square dancers from around the nation will converge upon Waco this week — for the Diamond Jubilee — the 75th National Square Dance Convention — this coming Wednesday through Saturday (June 24–27) at the Waco Convention Center. Claudia and Gary......

FOX 44Jun 21, 2026

You're Needed: Local Foster Families Sought

WACO (FOX 44) - There is a great need — the need for foster families in our nation, in our state, in our local communities. Here for a conversation about that need, how to fill that need, and what you can do to help — is Alexandra Villarreal, Director of Foster Care Homes with......

FOX 44Jun 21, 2026

Flooded Waco homeowner gets help from disaster relief team

Texans on Mission is stepping in to help ease the burden on flooded homeowners by providing assistance and support wherever possible. Flood damage to Lisa Floyd's home can cost up to $100,000 A lot of these people, they lost hopewhat am I going to dotheir house is flooded," said....

KXXVJun 21, 2026

Annual Central Texas Juneteenth Parade Draws Hundreds

WACO (FOX 44) -- A Saturday (June 20, 2026) celebration through one of Central Texas's traditions: the annual Waco Juneteenth Parade through downtown Waco at 10 a.m. The CenTex African American Chamber of Commerce put out the invitations and people came to see the dozens of......

FOX 44Jun 20, 2026

Juneteenth Parade to be held in downtown Waco

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to the 2026 Juneteenth Parade! The Chamber says this is one of East Waco's most powerful and unifying community traditions. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday. This annual......

FOX 44Jun 19, 2026

Talarico Calls Out Paxton Over Handling of Adam Hoffman Case During Waco Visit

Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, James Talarico, is in Waco to call out corruption by his opponent, Ken Paxton, over his handling of the case of Adam Hoffman. Former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an eight-year-old boy......

FOX 44Jun 18, 2026

Resources available at McLennan County Alzheimer's Expo

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Alzheimer's Expo is back for 2026, providing valuable resources for those affected by a growing disease. For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above....

FOX 44Jun 18, 2026

Celebrate Pride with this 'enchanted' adult prom

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Pride Network is hosting its Enchanted Forest Pride Month Dance, and the community is invited to attend! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above....

FOX 44Jun 18, 2026

State Champion baseball coach Eddie Cornblum leaving Midway after 10 seasons

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- After helping to deliver the Midway Panthers' first state title since 2003 on the baseball field in 2025, Midway head baseball coach Eddie Cornblum is moving on following 10 seasons at the helm for Panthers baseball, Midway athletic director Brad Shelton.....

FOX 44Jun 18, 2026

Teacher and coach charged with improper relationship with student

Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A former West ISD teacher and coach has been arrested by McLennan County Sheriff's investigators on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student. Dylan Goforth was booked into the McLennan County Jail Thursday. He no longer taught at West at....

FOX 44Jun 18, 2026

Are you ready for the Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon?

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that Waco is the home of the first triathlon ever held in the state of Texas? We can keep the city's longstanding race tradition alive with the upcoming Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon! For more information, you can watch our interview above....

FOX 44Jun 16, 2026