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WACO (FOX 44) -- Call it a "first-ever" for Waco — as in the Diamond Divas Pageant, presented by Mercy House Assisted Living & Memory Care. The Diamond Divas Pageant will be held on September 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Crestview Church Of Christ. Entrants will be aged 55+ who have...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A huge donation rolled into the Central Texas Food Bank in Waco this morning as a semi-trick loaded with over 40,000 pounds of food backed up to the loading dock. The America Gives initiative is a nationwide collaboration between the Church of Jesus Christ....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Higher education and student aid - federal student aid. It can be tricky navigating and completing all the necessary paperwork. This is why McLennan Community College in Waco is offering help and transparency when it comes to this process. For more......
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The Baylor Bears are coming off a disappointing 17-6 loss to rival TCU after entering the game riding a dominant offensive showing against Arizona State.WATCH the full story here: Baylor looks to bounce back against Kansas after rough loss to rival TCUNow, with a road trip to......
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(KXXV) A former volunteer firefighter has been indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree felony arson charge in Washington County.Investigators said Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, is suspected of setting numerous wildland fires in the area between 2020 and 2026.Perry is being......
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A major food donation is helping stock food pantries across Central Texas, where I spoke with the donors who say there's a great need for food in the region.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated the food to the Central Texas Food Bank in celebration of......
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BELTON, Texas (KXXV) The Belton Independent School District is celebrating a major milestone in financial accountability.The district has earned Texas' highest financial accountability rating for the 15th consecutive year, it was announced on Tuesday.Belton ISD received a......
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HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (KXXV) Some Harker Heights residents could experience disruptions to their water service due to a city infrastructure project.City crews on Wednesday began installing new water valves as part of the city's Drainage Capital Improvements Project #2, which......
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One of President Donald Trump's longtime friends and spiritual advisors leads a congregation right here in Central Texas.WATCH HERE: Faith in Waco: Meet Donald Trumps Spiritual AdvisorSenior Pastor Ramiro Pea of Christ the King Baptist Church says he and Trump have been......
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KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) Police are investigating a shooting in a Killeen neighborhood that wounded two people early Monday morning.On Oct. 19, at about 12:20 a.m., Killeen police officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Benttree Drive following reports of a shooting.Officers.....
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WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - We at FOX 44 got more than 20 visitors all the way from Lavaca County! Hallettsville High School Broadcast class students have paid a visit to KWKT FOX 44 for the past five years. The group got the grand tour of our company and got to see the set for......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fans of Magnolia will flock to downtown Waco for a Silobration! The eleventh annual event takes place at the Silos in downtown Waco, located at 601 Webster Avenue, from October 22-25, 2026. This expanded four-day festival will feature a massive vendor fair....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a reminder that early detection can save lives. But with different screening recommendations, risk factors, and new advances in breast imaging - knowing when, and how, to get screened can get confusing. We....
