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Lorena theft suspect apprehended in DFW using ALPR technology

LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lorena Police Department was dispatched to the Roadster Travel Center located at 12016 IH 35, Friday night, September 4, 2026, at 9:24 pm for a robbery. An officer was in the immediate area and arrived on scene in less than 10 seconds. Upon arrival,.....

FOX 44Sep 5, 2026

RVFD: Major multi-vehicle accident slows I-35 traffic

McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A major multi-vehicle accident on northbound Interstate 35 was impacting area traffic on Wednesday evening. The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department says the accident occurred just south of the Loop 340/Highway 6 interchange. The accident.....

FOX 44Sep 2, 2026

Tiger Woods entered plea agreement after being accused of DUI

Golfer Tiger Woods entered into a plea agreement on Wednesday on a reckless driving charge after he was arrested in March on suspicion of DUI following a rollover crash in South Florida.Prosecutors amended the original DUI with property damage charge to reckless driving,......

KXXVSep 2, 2026

Fort Hood CW2 Deontre Huey remembered after fatal helicopter crash

Friends and relatives gathered at The Central Texas State Veteran Cemetery to honor Deontre Huey, who was killed when an Apache helicopter crashed near Salado.Huey and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead of Belton were both killed in the crash two weeks ago. Fort Hood has not released....

KXXVAug 31, 2026

Bellmead's police chief moves to Pampa

Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - After serving as police chief in Bellmead for the past four years, Shawn Myatt is leaving to become chief in the Texas panhandle city of Pampa. Chief Myatt came to Bellmead on July 5, 2022 after serving as chief in Navasota. Bellmead City Manager Yost......

FOX 44Aug 31, 2026

Fire crews respond to large brush fire near TSTC campus

Multiple agencies are on the scene of a large brush fire in McLennan County.The blaze is happening in the 200 block of Charping Street near Texas State Technical College campus.Police are working to block off roads, but are allowing some residents into the area.At this time, it.....

KXXVAug 29, 2026

Possible drowning under investigation at Lake Limestone

Emergency crews are investigating a possible drowning at Lake Limestone.Officials say first responders were called to the Lake Limestone boat ramp Friday night.The incident, which initially was being investigated as a possible drowning, is now being treated as a death......

KXXVAug 29, 2026

Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills 37 after warehouse explosions

A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions in a residential area, according to Ukrainian officials, sparking explosions and fires that damaged dozens of nearby homes and buildings and killing 37 people in one of the war's......

KXXVAug 29, 2026

Public assistance sought in Bellmead fatal hit-and-run

BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Bellmead Police Department needs your help to identify the person responsible in a fatal hit-and-run accident. The accident occurred in the 200 block of E. Loop 340 on Friday night, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle of....

FOX 44Aug 29, 2026

Woman charged after stabbing and structure fire in Moffat

MOFFAT, Texas (KXXV) A woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of arson after a stabbing and structure fire in Moffat Monday, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Office.At around 3:40 p.m. Monday, police......

KXXVAug 27, 2026

Rio Escondido wildfire shrinks as crews battle nearby flare-ups

The Rio Escondido Wildfire has decreased in size as of Wednesday afternoon, but surrounding flare-ups have kept fire crews in the area working to contain the last of the blazes.WATCH the full story here: Rio Escondido wildfire shrinks as crews battle nearby flare-upsThe Yellow......

KXXVAug 26, 2026

Rio Escondido Fire erupts in Hamilton County, burning 2,500 acres

A 2,500-acre fire has erupted in Hamilton County, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.Fire crews are working to get the Rio Escondido Fire under control, but high, gusty winds from the south are hindering progress, according to the Hamilton County, Texas Sheriff's......

KXXVAug 24, 2026

Temple neighbors push back on Flock cameras after officer resigns

A Temple police officer has resigned after an internal audit found they misused the department's Flock camera system, raising concerns among residents who have questioned the surveillance technology for months.Temple police have used Flock cameras, which track license plates,......

KXXVAug 24, 2026

Vehicle fire spreads to home, displaces resident in Harker Heights

A vehicle fire that spread to a nearby home displaced one resident Saturday afternoon in Harker Heights, according to the Harker Heights Fire Department.Firefighters responded to the 1100 block of Indian Trail at approximately 2:38 p.m. on August 22 after receiving reports of a.....

KXXVAug 23, 2026

Plane goes down at Brenham Municipal Airport

The City of Brenham says a single plane went down Saturday morning at the Brenham Municipal Airport.Two people inteh plane are being treated for minor injuries. The plane was damaged.Brenham AeroTech also released information on the crash: The FAA has been notified and will......

KXXVAug 22, 2026

Building collapses in Calvert, no injuries reported

A building collapsed Friday morning in Robertson County, prompting officials to cordon off the area and warn residents to stay away.The collapse in Calvert happened at the corner of Mitchell and Main streets on the west side of town, according to Robertson County Emergency......

KXXVAug 21, 2026

Lorena grass fire threatens structures, no injuries reported

LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - A Lorena grass fire which threatened structures was quickly and safely extinguished early Tuesday afternoon. The Lorena Fire Department says crews were dispatched to the fire at approximately 12:23 p.m. The fire ignited in the 200 block of Dalrex Road.......

FOX 44Aug 18, 2026

Woman killed in crash with semi near Riesel

McLennan County, Tx (FOX 44) - The Department of Public Safety reports one woman has died in a late Tuesday morning crash on West Lake Creek Road in McLennan County. DPS reports the crash involved an 18-wheeler and a passenger car and was reported at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday. The......

FOX 44Aug 18, 2026

Man dies over the weekend after shooting in Brenham

A 25-year-old Brenham man died after being shot in the 800 block of Pleasantview Avenue over the weekend, police said.Laterius Ragston was found with gunshot wounds Sunday when Brenham Police Department officers responded to reports of a weapons-related incident, according to a.....

KXXVAug 17, 2026

Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the area

Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaWatch the full story here: Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaPhone scammers are targeting Grimes County residents, with some impersonating the Grimes County......

KXXVAug 14, 2026

Army suspends Apache helicopter training after deadly Fort Hood crash

The U.S. Army has halted all AH64 Apache training flights following Wednesday's deadly crash near Fort Hood that killed two soldiers.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, died when their helicopter crashed......

KXXVAug 14, 2026

Army identifies victims in Salado helicopter crash

The Army has identified two pilots killed when their Apache attack helicopter crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, died in the AH-64E Apache crash on......

KXXVAug 14, 2026

Fire from deadly crash of Fort Hood helicopter burns 155 acres near Salado

The fire sparked by the deadly crash of an Apache helicopter out of Fort Hood has burned approximately 155 acres and threatened five homes, but more than 200 firefighters from 22 agencies prevented a far worse outcome.The chopper went down on Wednesday near Salado.The Bell......

KXXVAug 14, 2026

Man arrested in June fatal Hewitt traffic crash

Hewitt, Tx (FOX 44) - McLennan County Jail records indicate an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a June 13 fatal traffic crash in Hewitt. Jail records indicate Cash Lee Stebner was booked into the jail at 2 am Wednesday. An arrest affidavit stated police had......

FOX 44Aug 13, 2026

Lost three-year-old reunited with family

BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Bellmead Police Department says the family of the three-year-old boy has been found. According to police, the boy was found in the area of Montrose Street and Strickland Street. Officers were attempting to find the child’s parents or......

FOX 44Aug 13, 2026

Man dies in early Tuesday morning Clifton house fire

A man died in a house fire early Tuesday morning in Clifton after flames prevented police officers from entering the home to attempt a rescue.The Clifton Police Department and Clifton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze in the 1200 block of Hackberry Street around......

KXXVAug 11, 2026

Temple police investigate aggravated robbery, one injured

Temple police are investigating an aggravated robbery that left one person injured Saturday afternoon.Officers responded to the 1100 block of South 3rd Street around 4:16 p.m. for reports of an aggravated robbery, according to the Temple Police Department.Three suspects pushed......

KXXVAug 9, 2026

Suspect in custody after dismembered body discovered in Bell County

A suspect is in custody after Bell County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered a dismembered body Friday evening following a domestic violence call.Deputies responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 p.m. regarding what was reported as a possible homicide involving domestic......

KXXVAug 8, 2026

I-35 motor vehicle fire causing traffic delays

LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Lorena Fire Department crews were on scene of a commercial motor vehicle fire on southbound Interstate 35, near Exit #323. The right southbound lanes were closed in order to provide a safe working area for emergency responders. No injuries have......

FOX 44Aug 6, 2026

Bring your school supplies to 'Fill the Truck Drive'

ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson community is needed to help fill up a fire truck with school supplies! The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department says its Fill the Truck Drive will take place from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday at Peplow Park, located at 201 Peplow Drive. You can.....

FOX 44Aug 5, 2026

Several tractor trailers involved in Golinda fire

GOLINDA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Multiple units responded to a fire in Golinda on Monday afternoon. FOX 44 News has learned that the fire ignited on Highway 77, about 1,000 feet on the Falls County side of the Falls/McLennan County Line. The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department......

FOX 44Aug 3, 2026

Deputy shoots and kills driver after high-speed chase in Freestone County

A Freestone County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a driver Saturday evening following a 26-minute high-speed chase that reached speeds exceeding 125 mph, authorities said.The deputy attempted a traffic stop at approximately 7:33 p.m. The driver led the pursuit before stopping on.....

KXXVAug 3, 2026

DPS: Four hospitalized in southbound I-35 crash

McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Four people are in the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 late Friday morning. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:50 a.m. The crash occurred near Mile Marker.....

FOX 44Jul 31, 2026

Thermal drone helps Woodway officers capture burglary suspect on rooftop

A suspected vehicle burglar was arrested last week after Woodway police used thermal drone technology to locate the suspect hiding on a rooftop, according to the Woodway Public Safety Department. Officers responded to Topeka Drive around 5:45 a.m. on July 23 after a resident......

KXXVJul 30, 2026

Acts of vandalism on the rise in Lacy Lakeview

LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Lacy Lakeview has experienced a significant increase in acts of vandalism and graffiti targeting public property over the past week. According to the Police Department, these acts include extensive damage to Veteran’s Memorial Park,......

FOX 44Jul 30, 2026

Faith Sidman's parents speak out after deadly IH-14 crash

Faith Sidman's parents are speaking out after their daughter was struck and killed on IH-14 in Killeen on July 22, calling for justice and asking the public for help.WATCH the full story here: Faith Sidman's parents speak out after deadly IH-14 crashSidman, who was visiting......

KXXVJul 29, 2026

McGregor man dies in Coryell County crash

CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A McGregor man has died after a two-vehicle crash in Coryell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says the crash occurred on FM-580 at approximately 12:39 p.m. Saturday. According to the preliminary investigation, a 2018 Ford......

FOX 44Jul 27, 2026

Robinson police credit Flock cameras for major drop in burglaries

Crime in Robinson has dropped significantly in the first five months of 2026, with local police crediting a network of Flock cameras installed throughout the city.WATCH HERE: Robinson Police credit Flock cameras for major drop in burglariesRobinson Police Chief Larry Adams said.....

KXXVJul 26, 2026

Itasca resident reacts after one person dies in FedEx-train crash

On Thursday, a train crashed into a FedEx van as it crossed the tracks. One resident said she was home at the time of the accident. Passenger Sheldon Gutierrez-Rangel, 25, of Dallas, passed away from the crash The driver is said to be in critical condition BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I....

KXXVJul 24, 2026