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McDonald’s rolls out new value menu items as sales decline

McDonald's plans to introduce new value-oriented meal bundles early next year after a disappointing third quarter that saw lower traffic at U.S. restaurants.McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday that the company recently began an eight-week test of......

KXXVNov 4, 2026

Hillsboro secures $5 million for road construction

The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation received a $5 million grant for road construction. Industrial Loop Road is the road the funds would be allocated to.I think its going to draw in more businesses that are going to open up more opportunities," said Israel Bowman,......

KXXVNov 4, 2026

ICE officer charged after striking a man with a car in Houston

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said.WATCH: VIDEO SHOWS ICE OFFICER HITTING MAN IN HOUSTON ICE......

KXXVOct 30, 2026

Bridge construction to close one lane on Poison Oak Road in Temple

TEMPLE, TX (KXXV) -- A lane on Poison Oak Road in Temple will be closed next week due to the Poison Oak Improvement Project.Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, an eastbound lane on Poison Oak Road will close overnight for crews to transport large bridge beams.The southern eastbound lane....

KXXVOct 28, 2026

Home repossessions jump 42%, but experts say this isn’t another 2008

Banks are repossessing more homes across the country, but housing experts say the eye-catching increase needs some context.Lenders repossessed nearly 5,800 homes in August, up 42% from a year earlier. But that doesn't mean overall foreclosure activity jumped by the same......

KXXVOct 27, 2026

FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'

CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls County who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighbor home improvement giveaway program! Gage Construction is giving back, and......

FOX 44Oct 23, 2026

Texas A&M Prepares for SEC Showdown Against No. 13 Alabama

Texas Texas A&M is preparing to head to Tuscaloosa to take on the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide in a matchup that will test the Aggies on the road in the Southeastern Conference. Head coach Mike Elko says his team must be ready for the ups and downs that come with playing in a......

KXXVOct 22, 2026

Woodway eatery to be featured on America's Best Restaurants

WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Woodway eatery will be visited from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR), a national media and marketing company, for an on-site visit as part of the ABRRoadshow! America’s Best Restaurants says it travels the country spotlighting independent,......

FOX 44Oct 21, 2026

Hillsboro to receive $5M in funding for road improvements

The City of Hillsboro is receiving $5 million in federal funding for road upgrades that will support local businesses.Officials said the funding is meant to help distressed communities improve infrastructure and spur economic growth.Watch the story in the video player above....

KXXVOct 12, 2026

Bridge rail repair forces closure of I-35 lane, on-ramp

A bridge rail repair project is forcing a lane closure on Interstate 35 Thursday.According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the outside lane of southbound I-35 at Elm Mott Lane will be closed from 1 p.m. into the night.The on-ramp just before Elm Mott Lane will also be....

KXXVOct 8, 2026

Texas A&M football prepares for road test at LSU after first loss of the season

Texas A&M football is preparing for its first road game of the season, traveling to Baton Rouge to face LSU after suffering its first loss of the year against Kentucky. Texas A&M vs LSU PreviewThe Aggies managed just 21 points against the Wildcats despite gaining more than 400......

KXXVSep 23, 2026

Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region

COMSTOCK, Texas (AP) The Trump administration has started building the border wall through a west Texas section of the Big Bend region, marking the first major construction in an area of the U.S.-Mexico border where the administration's plans have met heavy opposition.The start.....

KXXVSep 20, 2026

Skittles Bike Race to impact Robinson traffic

ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Skittles Bike Race is coming to Robinson, which also means traffic will be impacted. The city says the 26-mile, 62-mile, and 100-mile bike races will be taking place on Sunday, September 13. Riders are scheduled to begin departing at 7:15 a.m. and.....

FOX 44Sep 13, 2026

What to expect on Labor Day: Closures, travel and store hours

Monday is Labor Day, and many places you might want to visit will be closed due to the holiday. Nearly every nonessential state and federal government office will be closed on Monday in celebration of Labor Day.Labor Day began as a state holiday in the late 1800s, with 23 states....

KXXVSep 5, 2026

FCC asks judge to dismiss ABC lawsuit over broadcast licenses

The FCC is asking a federal judge to dismiss ABCs lawsuit over broadcast licenses.ABC sued to block the agency from taking steps that could potentially strip the networks local broadcast licenses and force stations off the air.RELATED STORY | Disney sues FCC over challenge to......

KXXVSep 4, 2026

Speegleville has a new Urgent Care

SPEEGLEVILLE, Texas (FOX44) - Integrity Urgent Care has officially made their move from China Spring Road to just off of Highway 6 in Speegleville, and they celebrated their grand opening today, August 31, 2026, with a ribbon cutting and a $5,000 donation to China Spring High......

FOX 44Sep 1, 2026

South Valley Mills Bridge closure could cause more traffic

South Valley Mills Bridge is still under construction. Some neighbors said their commute is impacted by the ongoing roadwork. The overnight closure will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. TXDOT is expecting the project to be fully complete by.....

KXXVAug 29, 2026

Bell County approves new budget with higher road and bridge tax rate

Bell County has approved its budget for the coming year, and it includes a tax increase driven by road maintenance needs and the financial impact of new state tax exemption laws.County leaders say the increase amounts to .0136 per \100 of property value, bringing the total to......

KXXVAug 24, 2026

Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said Monday he was “pausing all construction activity” in the West Texas park ahead of a visit to the region this week. Scott’s visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy......

Texas StandardAug 17, 2026

Down power line temporarily shuts down Highway 84

WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - A downed power line made for a manic Monday commute on Westbound Highway 84 this morning as crews were forced to shut down the road for a short time after a live power line was pulled down across the roadway. Woodway Public Safety Department and......

FOX 44Aug 17, 2026

Traffic Alert: Westbound 84 closed due to down power line

WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Highway 84 is now open, North Woodway Drive is still closed at the moment, as crews work to repair a down power line across Highway 84 westbound by 7-11. Both the access road and Highway 84 westbound are closed. Highway 84 Eastbound (towards......

FOX 44Aug 17, 2026

Hillsboro neighbors eager to dine at new businesses at old outlet site.

Two new restaurants will be opening soon in Hillsboro: Waffle House and Panda Express, and neighbors are excited. Panda Express opens Wednesday, August 13th, with a grand opening on Thursday, August 20th Waffle House is set to open on Monday, August 17th BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I......

KXXVAug 12, 2026

Abbott residents respond to Willie Nelson standing up against data centers

A call to fight data centers is coming from a well-known Texan, Willie Nelson. He wants Texans to say no to data center development. "We dont have stable water here at all," said Kathryn Pennington. Willie Nelson is urging Texans to say no to data center developmentBROADCAST......

KXXVAug 9, 2026

Road to Red Zone 2026: Oglesby Tigers

Our next stop on the road to Red Zone is the Oglesby Tigers as they look to pounce on the 2026 season.Watch the full story here: Road to Red Zone 2026: Oglesby TigersOglesby is coming off a district title with an 11-2 season. The group last year was young, and head coach Jeb......

KXXVAug 7, 2026

Road to Redzone 2026: Franklin Lions

The Franklin Lions are preparing for the upcoming football season with goals that go beyond defending their district title with their eyes set on AT&T Stadium. Road to Redzone 2026 Franklin Lions"Going to Jerry's world, that's, that's a big goal of mine, that's everyone's goal,.....

KXXVAug 7, 2026

Road to Red Zone 2026: Connally Cadets

The Connally Cadets season begins with a new head coach.Watch the full story here: Road to Red Zone 2026: Connally CadetsWillie Carter is a former NFL player returning to the Friday Night Lights and all the excitement it brings."Feels like I'm a player again. I mean it was like.....

KXXVAug 5, 2026

Community says goodbye to Bosque County Commissioner Ronny Liardon

Our community gathered for a final farewell to Ronny Liardon, a longtime county commissioner. He always listened, and he didnt butt in," said resident Debbie Rollins. Rollins said Ronnys impact and how he carried himself will be missed in Bosque County.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Our......

KXXVAug 2, 2026

TxDOT to close lanes on I-35 near Loop 121 for sign changes

The Texas Department of Transportation will remove Dynamic Message Signs over I-35, near Loop 121, beginning Tuesday night.The work will affect I-35 approximately 0.4 miles south of Loop 121. Road crews will close the two inside lanes in both directions, with outside lanes......

KXXVJul 24, 2026

Texas lawmakers call for audit of state’s broadband grant funding

LUBBOCK Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office Tuesday. Their request comes after the office faced allegations last month for favoring satellite companies when it came to distributing more than $5......

KXXVJul 22, 2026

Severe flooding brings widespread damage to Kerrville and Uvalde

RV camps in Kerrville were destroyed by this week's flood. One local resident said her home was lost due to the recent floods. Kerrville received 19 to 20 inches of rain Uvalde received 10 to 28 inches of rainBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:"I feel lost," said local Kerrville resident......

KXXVJul 19, 2026

Local Kerrville residents react to flood damage in Texas' Hill Country

Louise Hays Park in Kerrville was hit by this week's severe weather. Long-time residents said seeing the aftermath is devastating. Jason Blazen said the park was built in one day. The Blazens said the park was a place they often visited with their kids. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Just....

KXXVJul 18, 2026

Residents in Boerne experience severe flooding

Severe weather has hit the City of Boerne, and residents are shocked to see the impact. Residents said the last time Cibolo Creek flooded was 20 years ago. Severe weather is expected to continue until Friday. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I walk around here all the time, and its crazy......

KXXVJul 17, 2026

Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches

Siding with SpaceX and the attorney generals office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches.The unanimous ruling said a trial judge properly......

KXXVJun 20, 2026