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Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died.The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, near Irkutsk, according to......
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - A 36-year-old man is facing third degree felony charges after Lacy Lakeview police arrested him on charges of grooming a child. Under Texas law, grooming means knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing ( or attempting to do so) a child younger than 18.....
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Preparing for hurricanes is essential in saving lives, protecting your property and surviving prolonged power and supply outages. McLennan County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Dirker shares how we can be well-prepared for hurricane......
A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said.The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that it received credible information about an individual planning a violent attack" for Thursday in......
A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said.Rescuers early Thursday searched for a fifth person who was reported to be in the aircraft and was missing, the Los Angeles County Fire Department....
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - Tossing a weapon into a storm drain did not keep a man accused of waving it at a customer at a convenience store out of jail. It took a foot chase by officers and digging in the storm drain, but 39-year-old Lee Von Mabry, Jr ended up in the McLennan......
Elm Mott, Tx (FOX 44) - McLennan County deputies have arrested a 33-year-old man on felony charges in connection with the stabbing of a dog at an Elm Mott home. A McLennan County Sheriff's Office deputy was sent to the 400 block of Forest Avenue in Elm Mott on Saturday over what....
The Temple Fire Department is planning multiple upgrades across its stations as the city prepares for significant population growth over the next decade.Fire Station 2 is currently under construction, with Station 4 construction scheduled to begin in November and last for one......
Robinson Fire Department has added new vehicles and essential safety equipment to its fleet, as the department works to keep pace with a significant rise in emergency calls.WATCH HERE: Robinson Fire Department adds new vehicles, equipment to combat rising call volumeFire Chief......
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - A Lorena firefighter has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Fire Department says Mark Hogan started his career with them on March 1, 2022, after working with the Fremont Fire Department in California. He chose to keep serving after 35....
One person is dead and another was injured following a two-vehicle crash in Temple on Friday afternoon.Officers responded to the area of NW HK Dodgen Loop and Industrial Boulevard for a crash involving a box truck.When officers arrived, they found two vehicles that had......
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before Novembers elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting.The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the......
Belton is exploring ways to get more officers on the streets and keep them there, as the city faces a record-high police turnover rate.Eight officers have left the Belton Police Department since the start of fiscal year 2026, bringing the department's turnover rate to more than.....
Like many of our local counties, Hill County responded to help during the Hydra Fire without thinking twice.You could not get any of those local firefighters off of that scene," Chris Jackson, Lt. for Hill County Emergency Management.Lt. Chris Jackson with Hill County Emergency.....
A Union Pacific train jumped the tracks Tuesday afternoon along Highway 6 in Marlin, derailing 22 cars and ripping up sections of track. Officials say 9 of the cars remain upright.WATCH HERE: New sheriff's drone aids response to Marlin 22-train-car derailmentDrone footage......
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured, who is a person of interest in an active investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Perry at 254-662-0525....
Bell County is in the middle of fire season and flood season is not far behind. The Killeen Ohsem Department is hosting an event and asking one simple question of every family in the community: Are you ready?Terrance Butler is a Killeen resident, not a first responder, not a......
The Bell County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into the deadly mobile home fire in Moffat on Sunday.Authorities said they found no evidence indicating the use of an accelerant or other circumstances suggesting the fire was set intentionally."Additionally, the......
Bruceville-Eddy, Tx (FOX 44) - A 41-year-old man is accused of drilling holes in McLennan County precinct diesel tanks and draining large amounts of diesel fuel to put in his truck. Bruceville-Eddy police were called to the county yard and found that one of their diesel water......
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning.Weinsteins sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than......
MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) Crews are responding after a freight train derailed in Marlin Tuesday, according to the Falls County Sheriff's Department.Authorities says the derailment happened shortly after 4 p.m., just off of State Highway 6 and County Road 112.Multiple cars have gone......
Pedro Lopez made history as the first Latino and Hispanic police chief in Killeen, and he says the responsibility that comes with that milestone drives him to open doors for others."I have great responsibility being the first, and I want to make sure I pass it on and give that......
McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - A 33-year-man was taken into custody in McLennan County Monday after a DPS trooper made a traffic stop and discovered 57 pounds of marijuana in a car. An arrest affidavit stated that Monday the trooper was conducting routine patrol on I-35 and......
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday.Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and.....
Moody, Tx (FOX44) - As Lorena Volunteer Fire Departments stood down Monday evening they reported the West Fork Fire near Moody had been resized at an estimated 193 acres. Multiple departments had responded to the fire near Tower Road, Spring Valley Road and Highway 107 at mid......
The Hydra Fire is still burning in Bosque County, and families are being reminded how quickly a wildfire can threaten their homes.Randy Thomas, a Meridian resident, said having fire protection on his home has always been a priority."Very, very important. Yes, ma'am. This proves.....
TEXAS (KXXV) A grass fire is nearly contained after reaching around 800 acres, according to the Lorena Fire Department.The West Fork Fire ignited near Highway 107 and Tower Road.Voluntary evacuations were lifted after being put in place near Spring Valley Road from Tower Road to....
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 4:40pm: Evacuations are in place on Spring Valley Road from Tower Road to FM107. A large grass fire has broken out in Lorena according to the Lorena Fire Department. Many residents say the smoke can be seen for miles. The fire has been named the......
One person is dead after a fire destroyed a mobile home and several other structures in Moffat, while a separate commercial vehicle fire shut down Interstate 35 for seven hours earlier the same day. The cause of each has not been released.The Bell County Sheriff's Office held a.....
Moody, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 7:05pm: Forward progression has been stopped. Voluntary evacuations have been lifted. UPDATE 6:05pm: The West Fork Fire has been resized to 400 acres and is currently 25% contained. According to the Lorena Fire Department, the Exchange Center in......
The three national news outlets President Donald Trump banned from the White House CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are filing a critical First Amendment lawsuit to restore their access.The emergency request is set to go before a federal judge in the DC District Court and could result.....
One person is dead after a fire broke out overnight along State Highway 36 near Moffat, according to Bell County Sheriff's Office.Officials say the fire broke out in the 11400 block of State Highway 36 on Sunday evening.During the firefight, one person was found dead in one of......
Crews continue to make good progress in the battle against the Hydra Fire in Bosque County, authorities said.As of the evening of Sept. 19, the fire has burned 933 acres and is 52% contained, according to the Bosque County Office of Emergency Management.Officials said the......
BELL COUNTY, Texas A big rig carrying tens of thousands of pounds of tires caught fire on Interstate 35 near Troy early Sunday morning, forcing authorities to shut down part of the highway.According to the Bell County Sheriffs Office, emergency crews were dispatched around 4:40.....
Local firefighters have been battling the Hydra Fire all week in nearby Meridian.But the community is coming together to do all they can including one resident who said its the least she can do. When we can finally give something back, we jumped in. Our friends' ranch was one of....
The Hydra Fire burning in Bosque County is holding at 1,100 acres and 35% containment as of Friday, according to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office.Authorities said that throughout the day, residents may notice smoke billowing from the area, and that it's expected as portions of....
TROY, Texas (KXXV) A suspect has been caught after police found a woman dead on Thursday, according to the Troy Police Department.Police say that at around 1:23 a.m., Troy Police were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Tower Street after a report of a woman unable to......
Something changed this summer that gave home buyers more negotiating power. As of August, sellers outnumbered buyers by 58% the biggest gap in more than a decade, according to Redfin. That doesn't mean home prices are about to crash, but after years of soaring prices, buyers may....
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church is a total loss after a fire broke out from a neighboring lot, but the pastor and congregation say the church's legacy will continue. Just one day after watching their building go up in flames, community members and leaders returned to the.....
As the Hydra Fire continues to burn, Clifton is feeling the impact. Last night, many Meridian residents were evacuated to the Clifton Civic Center. Two of those evacuees, who said the American Red Cross provided cots and everything they needed to get through the night. Ive never....
The Bell County Sheriffs Office, Belton Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are asking the public to avoid the area of Farm to Market 93, east of IH93, due to an ongoing investigation.The incident started around 10:45 a.m. Thursday when officers were called to......
KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) Two people were arrested in connection to the fatal crash that killed 25-year-old Faith Sidman in July.Police say that Sidman who was visiting from Eugene, Oregon was a back-seat passenger in a gray 2019 GMC pickup being driven by 22-year-old Elwood Dentler....
Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that FEMA has approved a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Hydra fire burning in Bosque County.Texas will provide all necessary resources to protect Texans from the Hydra Fire, Governor Abbott said.The grant allows......
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A group of vehicles and trailers reported stolen from West was found in Bellmead. The West Police Department says it continued its investigation into the theft of property from a residence in the 700 block of North Marable Street. Officers......
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - A 28-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after the father of a boy and girl told McGregor police he found him naked in a bedroom with his daughter and son. David Refugio Lopez was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Tuesday morning after.....
A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said.Colleen Williams, an NBC4 Los Angeles anchor,......
A 75-year-old church in North Killeen was destroyed by a fire Tuesday after flames spread from a neighboring property.The fire at Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church (509 S 42nd St.) started at about 11:52 a.m. Construction work was being done at the lot next door to the......
As Grimes County grows and new subdivisions emerge, questions are rising about whether there will be enough water available to fight fires in residential areas. The county has approved new regulations requiring fire water sources in new developments, but some residents worry the....
BOSQUE COUNTY (KXXV) A large brush fire ignited in Bosque County Monday, according to the Clifton Texas Police.Fire crews from across the county are working on the fire near State Highway 6 and County Road 1035. The fire is estimated to be burning around 400 acres with 0%......
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Coryell County Sheriff's Office responded to a fight in progress Friday night, September 11th, 2026, that led to a vehicle pursuit into McLennan County. The Sheriff's Office says deputies with the Coryell County Sheriff's Office Patrol......
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) – The Lorena Fire Department is down an engine after it was damaged at the scene of an accident this morning, Saturday, September 12, 2026. The department says crews were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on southbound Interstate 35 near mile....
Texas A&M Forest Service and local firefighters have been battling the Kurk Fire for over 24 hours. The fire is 30% contained as of Wednesday. The crew continues to work around the clock to contain the fire. Our crews were able to get in there and put in some good containment......
Over the weekend, a couple was killed in a five vehicle crash on SH 171 Saturday night.One neighbor said the news is a reminder to slow down when driving. Zachary and Katherine Barton, both 39, of Arlington, were both pronounced dead at the scene. A 12-year-old who got out of......
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born with a serious heart defect.McKenna West filed the emergency appeal Wednesday amid a legal......
SAN SABA COUNTY (KXXV) Fire crews are battling a fast-moving fire in San Saba County that started Tuesday, according to the San Saba County Sheriff's Office.The fire is estimated to be around 1,000 acres and is 10% contained."With multiple fire calls being reported across San......
Robinson is getting 6 new emergency sirens after operating without any working warning system for roughly a year and a half. The sirens have arrived and installation is expected to begin this week.WATCH HERE: Robinson gets 6 new emergency sirens after over a year without......
A 19-year-old man from Tyler, Texas, faces 8 charges after College Station police responded to a reported shooting inside a Northgate bar district nightclub.Northgate officers responded to One15 night club in the 100 block of College Main on Saturday night, September 5, 2026......
Investigators now say drunk driving looks like a factor in a series of crashes involving five vehicles that killed two people in Hill County.The incident happened on State Highway 171 north of Hillsboro Saturday night.WATCH HERE: 2 people killed, two others critically injured in....
