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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...
WACO (FOX 44) - Looking for good, cheap books for your children to read this summer? There's an event for you on June 5th and 6th (2026). The Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library will be holding its Summer Children's Book Sale at the West Waco Library branch — located at...
Robinson baseball secured its first-ever state title with a 3-1 victory over Brock in the 4A D2 state championship.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County on Friday, just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the screwworms arrival in Texas.The second case was found in a one-month-old...
One pizza shop in Hubbard said theyre seeing a boost due to a nearby data center. Within a year, Hubbard will have an additional six thousand residents moving to the city and the surrounding area There are hundreds of trucks coming through here," said weekly customer Jeff...
Andrew Palomo has called World Cup matches and Olympic events, but nothing quite compares to what awaits him Friday night at Kyle Field. Fernando Palomo FeatureThe ESPN broadcaster and Texas A&M alumnus will call the friendly match between Honduras and Argentina from the booth...
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) -- For the first time in school history, in their seventh trip to state, the Robinson Rockets are leaving Dell Diamond as state champions with a 3-1 win over Brock in the 4A DII State Title Game. Robinson got on the board first in the first inning...
25Newshas confirmed with the Sarpy County Sheriffs Department Adam Dean Hoffman will need to register as a Sex Offender in Nebraska.Deputy Sheriff Adam Arko tells25NewsHoffman was served Friday June 5thand has until Wednesday, June 10thto show up at the Sheriffs Office.While...
Bell County Sheriff's Office signed an agreement with ICE in July 2025 for the warrant officer program to comply with Texas Senate Bill 8 and since then, the number of ICE detainees held at the county jail has dropped significantly.You can watch the full story here: Bell County...
It all comes down to this. Robinson baseball taking on Brock with the State Championship on the line.The game was originally scheduled for noon but weather delays caused it to be pushed to 2 p.m.When the game started, Robinson would be the first to get on the board to take a 1-0...
Waco, Tx (FOX44_ - DPS agents stopping a vehicle after observing a suspected parking lot drug transaction recovered a pound of marijuana and arrested the driver. An affidavit filed in support of the arrest stated that Thursday the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal...
The Bears, a charter NFL franchise, have played in Illinois since the team’s founding in 1920.
Robinson, Tx (FOX 44) - A man who police said had no knowledge of hitting anything has been charged with intoxication assault after a moped driver was injured in a collision. Robinson police initially arrested 31-year-old Garrett Faulkenberry after a traffic stop for failure to...
Robinson, Tx (FOX44) - A man who police said had no knowledge of hitting anything has been charged with intoxication assault after a moped driver was injured in a collision. Robinson police initially arrested 31-year-old Garrett Faulkenberry after a traffic stop for failure to...
A data center developer has expressed interest in building a new facility in McLennan County Precinct 2, near Riesel.In response to resident's concerns,25 News'Bella Popadiuk reached out to Cipher Digital about development plans via email. Below are responses from the company.Q:...
When Monte Walker took the reins as city manager of Howe, a town with a population of 3,686 some 50 miles north of Dallas, the city hadnt audited its books for two years even though state law says they must be done annually. The town had seen turnover in its management, and past...
A flesh-eating parasite has crossed into South Texas, but local ranchers say they have been preparing for this moment for more than a year.A case of the New World screwworm was found in a calf near the U.S.-Mexico border the first confirmed case in Texas since 1966. The parasite...
The Copperas Cove Police Department is taking a proactive approach to crime prevention with a new door hanger initiative aimed at businesses and residents.Watch the story here: Copperas Cove police launch door hanger program to prevent crime for businesses and neighborsThe...
Newly elected Coryell County Commissioner Ray Ashby is looking ahead to his next term in office, saying his focus will be on rebuilding trust, supporting recovery efforts and preparing the county for future generations.Watch the full story here: 'Hoping for change': New Coryell...
Marlin police responded to reports of a disturbance around 2:43 p.m. in the 300 block of Oakland Place Thursday.When officers arrived, they found two individuals with gunshot wounds, police said. Both victims received medical assistance at the scene and were transported to...
Waco ISD is honoring former trustee Norman Manning, whose dedication to education and students left a lasting impact on the community.
Army Sgt. Devin Seibel left a lasting impression on Robinson ISD, which is now mourning the loss of its former student.
Temple College and McLennan Community College softball players earned 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Thursday.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The last time screwworms were spotted in Texas, it was a disaster for the livestock industry, but will it be the same this time around? When the New World Screwworm first made its way to the U.S. in the 1960's it was devastating for the livestock industry....
Hill County Commissioners lifted the pause on data centers in our community, sparking frustration among some of our neighbors. If they kept the moratorium in place, I would almost have a little bit of relief," said Victoria Cartagena. The next Hill County Commissioners meeting...
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas for the first time since 1966. Here's what pet owners and livestock producers need to know.. The USDA confirmed the first detection of New World screwworm in Texas since 1966. New World screwworm is a parasitic larval fly attracted...
Robinson, TX (FOX 44) - The Robinson community is mourning the loss of one of its own, honoring a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his country. Sgt. Devin Seibel died in Iraq during a training-related incident while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve....
On Tuesday, the Hill County Commissioners Court meeting adjourned at an earlier time than expected, and its raising questions if thats even legal. The next HCCC meeting will be held on Friday, May 29th, and commissioners will remove the executive session from their agenda. Judge...
Hill County has rescinded a one-year moratorium on data centers amid a lawsuit from a developer, while passing new policy relating to development.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - TSTC Waco Diesel Equipment Jacob Mannen’s work ethic is simple: show up, work hard and do not make excuses when something goes wrong. Mannen’s view of work started in his hometown of Fletcher, Oklahoma. Growing up, he and his brother, Caleb, would ride...
Iola's baseball season ended Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas, with a 7-2 loss to New Home in the state championship game. A five-run first inning by the Leopards proved to be the difference, as Iola could not recover despite a strong performance the rest of the...
During a commissioners court meeting on Thursday, Hill County commissioners voted to rescind a moratorium issued for data centers.Last month, a Texas data center developer filed a federal lawsuit against Hill County officials for $100 million due to a moratorium blocking data...
Erbil Airbase, Iraq (FOX 44) - The Department of War has announced the death of an Active Duty Soldier from Robinson who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sergeant Devin A. Seibel, 26, of Robinson, Texas, died on May 31, 2026, in Erbil Airbase, Iraq, during a...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County District Attorney's Office is hosting its third annual Expunction Fair on July 17. This is where legally-qualified applicants can seek to have their criminal records cleared. Last year's fair resulted in nearly 100 successful...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Wedding season is upon us! We at FOX 44 News were joined in our studio by Planet Fitness for some moves to help you get fit before walking down the aisle and strutting your stuff on the dance floor! You can watch our interview above.
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has a mission to support our local first-responders who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Lorena Police Chief Scott Holt and McLennan County Commissioner Ben Perry tell us more about the...
Waco's STEAM Center offers hands-on summer camps, including a popular Mission to Mars program, aiming to engage kids in science and creativity during their break.
Come meet this week's Perfect Pets at Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco: Oreo, an energetic pointer mix, and Misty, a gentle calico, both looking for their forever homes.
Calvert's former city manager resigned and was later arrested on a DWI charge, prompting city leaders to quickly appoint an interim administrator to keep operations running.Watch the full story here: Calvert appoints interim city administrator after manager resigns, faces DWI...
The Rocket baseball team hosted a community pep rally Wednesday night to celebrate with fans and family ahead of the state championship game.
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