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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Alzheimer's Disease impacts millions of families across the country, and now a Central Texas event is helping drive research and support services for those affected. Putting Toward a Cure is helping putt Alzheimer's in the spotlight and bringing the community...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We at FOX 44 are once again preparing to give back to our community for Nexstar's 30th annual Founder's Day of Caring! According to the Nexstar Media Group, the Founder’s Day of Caring occurs each year in June. Staff members across the company receive paid...
Comedy icon and Texas legend Bill Engvall, known for having his own TV show and being part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, is coming to Central Texas this Saturday.Watch the full story here: Comedian Bill Engvall talks coming home to Texas ahead of Saturday's Belton...
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, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor baseball's brightest young star, Brady Janusek, is staying put in Waco for his sophomore campaign after a breakthrough rookie season, he announced on social media on Thursday. The announcement comes on the heels of Perfect Game naming Janusek a...
The community of Abbott could soon have two data centers in their neighborhood just a few miles apart. The Abbott Volunteer Fire Department has 20 volunteer firefighters. The department needs over $1M dollars to tackle a data center fire. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I don't think we...
Fort Hood could be getting yet another new name or rather, an old one.Watch the story here: Could Fort Hood become Fort Cavazos again?The House Armed Services Committee voted, 29-27, on an amendment that would undo last year's change renaming Fort Cavazos to Fort Hood,...
The Bulldogs swing into a new batting facility and the players are already taking advantage.Watch the full story here: McGregor High School reveals new batting facility"I tell you what, the first crack of the bat that I heard in there, that got me going. It was like the ribbon,...
A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
Woodway, Tx (FOX 44) - Woodway Public Safety Chief Kahlil El-Halabi says all of his officers have now been certified in autism awareness and interaction training for first responders. This means all are now trained in how to effectively interact with people with autism in...
LUBBOCK The New World screwworm has burrowed itself into Texans consciousness after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed seven cases six in Texas and one in New Mexico in the last week.After hearing the horrendous way it affects livestock, many were left asking: What...
The latest social media sensation bears a striking resemblance to a longtime panadería staple.
Midway ISD is opening its cafeterias this summer, offering free breakfast and lunch to children in the community.For mother Ashley Rhodes, the free meals have become a regular part of her summer routine.Watch Full Story Here: Midway ISD opens cafeterias this summer to offer free...
The Bryan City Council has approved a new two-hour parking limit for more than 200 spaces along Main Street and near downtown storefronts, a move city leaders say will help keep spaces available for shoppers and visitors. Watch the full story here: Bryan city council approves...
Voters in Harker Heights will head to the polls Saturday to choose their next mayor, with incumbent Michael Blomquist and Councilwoman Lynda Nash making their final pitches to residents.Watch the story here: Water, data centers and transparency: Harker Height Mayoral...
Academy ISD announces Thomas Oliver as the new girls soccer head coach and Kaegan Jimenez as the softball head coach.Oliver was the assistant coach last year and takes over head coaching duties. Jimenez arrives from Lorena high school and returns to her families stomping...
Marie's Wine Bar is celebrating two years in business with a free wine tasting event Thursday, June 11 from 68 p.m. at 723 Austin Ave. in Waco.. Owner Sidney Warren says the business has navigated financial challenges, including a Waco Airport location closure and economic...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Calling all soda pop collectors, enthusiasts and vintage seekers! The Dr Pepper Museum is getting ready for the 2026 Soda Collectible Vendor Market. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Performing Arts Community Center (The PACC) has announced a major expansion to its downtown facility! The BackPACC is a new 2,000-square-foot black box performance venue, along with an additional 2,000-square-foot storage facility designed to...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We're headed into the dog days of summer, which means very warm temps - but it's also the quintessential time to enjoy some baseball! For more information on what to expect with the Waco Woolly Wranglers, you can watch our interview above.
The Shiro Volunteer Fire Department is planning to relocate and build a new station when its current lease expires in 2029.Watch the full story here: Same mission, new home: Shiro VFD planning to move to new location when their lease ends in 2029The department has land donated...
Texas A&M track and field earned a nation-leading 33 qualifiers into the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and head coach Pat Henry says the meet is where the best athletes separate themselves. TAMU Track and Field Championship Preview"I've said this before, you can...
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX 44) - Lacy Lakeview police have traced a mystery of who was draining an elderly man's bank account to make purchases through PayPal. A 54-year-old Gholson woman was arrested in the case. The investigation began June 4 when the 73-year-old victim called to...
Texas high school students made gains in every subject from algebra to U.S. history, results from state tests released Wednesday show.The STAAR end-of-course exams tested students in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History this spring and measured whether they...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Sheriff's Office is wishing one of its K9 officers a Happy Birthday! The Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday morning that K9 Astor is five years old! Whether this four-legged crime fighter is hard at work, training, or...
A 4-year-old child died Tuesday after being found unresponsive in a residential pool, according to the Bryan Police Department.Police responded to the 2300 block of Jaguar Drive around 6 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a missing child. The child was last seen by family members near...
Residents along Farm Road 308, also known as Leroy Parkway, in Elm Mott are raising concerns about dangerous driving on the road and Texas DPS is urging the public to help by calling in reckless behavior when they see it.Neighbors say the road is plagued by speeding, illegal...
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - If you are not sure if the people at your door are really with Oncor, it is likely a scam. The Robinson Police Department says it has received reports of solicitors going door to door wearing reflective vests indicating they are with Oncor. There have...
Texas charter schools recently saw their smallest enrollment bump in state history, signaling that similar forces crushing traditional public districts may soon hit them as well.Students have enrolled in charters at significant rates since they launched in the state three...
A group of Bryan residents are continuing to work to remove medians along Texas Avenue says their petition effort is gaining momentum, with a deadline of June 30 to reach their signature goal. Watch the full story here: Bryan residents continue push to put Texas Avenue medians...
Baylor track and field is in Eugene, Oregon for the outdoor NCAA Championships.13 Bears will be competing in events that include pole vault, hurdles, long jump, relays and more.For the team, there are veterans on the roster that are more than familiar with Nationals, but they...
Hoffman accepted a plea deal in a McLennan County child sex abuse case, serving less than 30 days of a 60-day sentence, with no requirement to register.
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The summer heat is settling into Central Texas - and with temperatures soaring, so are the risks. Without proper precautions, heat-related illnesses can escalate quickly. Staying hydrated throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty, and avoiding...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Continued fundraising for Alzheimer's research is critical to developing effective treatments, improving early diagnostic tools, and reducing the massive emotional and financial toll of the disease. For more information about the Putting Toward a Cure...
A stoplight is coming to the intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 320 in Lott after the community spent years pushing for the change. The intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 320 in Lott saw 20 crashes over a span of two years in 2022 and 2023, prompting...
Neighbors near the SpaceX Terafab site in Grimes County are still searching for answers about how the project will affect their land and lives, even after county leaders approved it.Watch the full story here: Unanswered questions: Grimes County neighbors near SpaceX Terafab site...
Adam Dean Hoffman has officially been registered as a sex offender in Nebraska on two charges from McLennan County.
Adam Dean Hoffman is now listed as a sex-offender in NebraskaHoffman will need to be on the registry for the next 15 years.According to Nebraska law the conviction of indecent assault in Texas is the equivalent to the charge of sexual assault 3rddegree in Nebraska.Prior coverage...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - A 20-year-old Bellmead man accused of fighting with police and threatening to kill them and members of his family is now in the McLennan County Jail. Johnny Ramos had been in a hospital initially following the incident June 2. Bellmead Police Chief Shawn...
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