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Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free...
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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,"...
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...
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...
Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - In a strange turn of events where police found the suspect before the offense was reported, a 21 year old man has been charged with assaulting his grandmother. Bellmead police say it happened Monday evening in the Concord Road area in the east part of...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Proper sleep is essential to the development of a child, and one group in Central Texas is working to fix that. Sleep in Heavenly Peace ensures kids can have restful nights. You can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlantic! For more information about the "Sea Monsters Unearthed" exhibit, you can...
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...
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...
A McGregor resident is organizing a petition drive to recall the city's mayor, citing concerns over water management, public transparency, and recent industrial development, including a newly approved data center project.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor resident launches mayor...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A China Spring teenager is being recognized as the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Future Novice Ranch Riding National Champion! Kimberlee Smith is 14 years old and won first place! In addition, 17-year-old Clara Eaton, of Lorena,...
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...
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...
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 vote Tuesday, confirming children born on U.S. soil will continue to be considered U.S. citizens. The ruling comes after President Trump issued an executive order challenging the 14th Amendment's guarantee of...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect about 40 percent of the population - which is equivalent to 3.1 billion people. We speak with Baylor Scott & White about migraine awareness in our interview above.
If you hear the sounds of weights slamming on the ground, it's probably because of Jade Dickens.Watch the full story here: Local powerlifter wins Strongman National TitleJade has been a powerlifter for 25 years and it all started not in the weight room, but by watching T.V."Back...
Gatesville city leaders unanimously passed an ordinance last week placing stricter rules on vape and CBD shops, including new proximity requirements, background checks for owners, and expanded buffer zones around sensitive areas.Watch the story here: Gatesville passes ordinance...
MCGREGOR, Texas (FOX 44) -- For Nico and Gilbert Gomez II, playing in big-time golf tournaments together isn't anything different. "He's always my caddie," eight-year-old Nico Gomez said. "When he's not here and not able to make it, my grandfather caddies for me." Playing in the...
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....
Texas A&M University has named Leroy Burrell as the 20th head coach of its track and field program, Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced at an introductory press conference.Alberts cited Burrell's integrity, understanding of the expectations at Texas A&M, and credibility as...
Lieutenant Glenn Bennett with the Belton Police Department accepts the position of Director of Public Safety and future Chief of Police for the City of Starbase, Texas.In his resignation letter to the department and city officials submitted on Sunday, Lt. Bennett said the...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell Creameries has been making the best ice cream in the country for more than 100 years! We learn more about the company's Texas roots, and its newest flavor, in the video above!
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...
Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic and into Central Texas, and while most people will notice little more than hazy skies and colorful sunsets, doctors say those with underlying respiratory conditions should take precaution.Watch Full Story Here: Saharan dust...
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"...
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...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Law enforcement agencies from all across Texas, including the McLennan County SO, are extending their condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as they mourn the loss of one of their own, killed in the line of duty early this...
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) — Monday morning saw a ribbon cutting celebration for the first Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ within the City of Temple. The ribbon cutting was organized by the Temple Chamber of Commerce and attended by local leaders including Mayor of Temple Tim...
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...
The City of Hillsboro announced that water service will be temporarily suspended west of Cho Street beginning Monday at 10:00 PM.City crews will take the downtown water tower offline to repair two water leaks and install four new water valves. Work is expected to take 5 to 8...
Grimes County jail nears capacity, commissioners to discuss expansion options on July 22Watch the full story here: How big to build: Grimes County leaders weighing options for jail expansion projectThe Grimes County Jail is running out of room, and county leaders are preparing...
Food truck owners across Texas must now obtain a new state permit instead of county-level permits, and Bell County vendors say they were caught off guard after being told their existing permits would carry them through the year until recently.Watch the story here: Bell County...
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 was named as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”. Waco Indie’s in-theater...
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...
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...
Leon County, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE The Department of Public Safety now reports a trooper was involved in a shooting in Leon County. The shooting occurred as a pursuit had entered Leon County from Madison County. The wounded man was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center...
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed early Sunday while directing traffic at a crash scene on Interstate 45. Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, died after being struck by a commercial truck while working a multi-vehicle drunken driving crash near the Woodlands Parkway...
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 &...
The Beltonian Theatre is under new ownership and reopening its doors, with new owners Katie and Joey Carlin ready to restore the historic downtown Belton landmark while creating a community gathering space for generations to come.Watch the story here: Beltonian Theatre reopens...
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