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Independence, Texas: Where the roots of Texas freedom run deep.Watch the full story here: Independence, Texas style: the small Texas town of Independence has deep ties to the fight for freedomThis Independence Day weekend, the small town of Independence, Texas, is a fitting...
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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...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The softball season may be over, but the next generation of stars is already making its case. More than 280 high school softball players took the field this weekend at the Parsons Sports Ranch Baseball and Softball Complex in Clifton for the facility’s...
Five Texas A&M baseball players were selected on the final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.Catcher Bear Harrison headlined the group, going 160th overall to the New York Yankees in the fifth round. Harrison...
Gas prices may be falling, but grocery bills are heading in the opposite direction and Waco shoppers are feeling it.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports grocery inflation is up nearly 3% over the last year. While local economist Ray Perryman says that percentage is in...
One man is dead and another is detained following a Saturday evening shooting in Grimes County.The Grimes County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 5:12 p.m. Saturday reporting a shooting on Independence Drive in Bedias. Deputies arriving at the scene found one adult...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is celebrating twenty years of its LEAD Program. LEAD stands for Leadership, Education & Development, and it is the Chamber's locally-grown, grassroots mentoring program, started by a local banker who graduated from...
Houston Texans rookie running back Woody Marks is hosting a youth football camp at Fort Hood, centered solely around military children.Watch the story here: Houston Texans Woody Marks hosts football camp for military children at Fort HoodFor many military kids in the area, the...
After a quick guilty verdict, a local jury began weighing the sentence for Richard Ozment who was found guilty Wednesday in the death of Michaela Brooker in 2024. Ozment killed Brooker with a concrete brick, and in addition, he used a machete during the brutal death Ozment...
Glory Bell Church in Waco raised over $5,000 in donations to help bring down the price of gas for residents. The event was held at Buzzy Gas Station from 9 am to 11 am Dozens of residents attended the eventBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I barely got paid today," said resident Pablo...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Let's face it, these days, anything under $3 per gallon is a score, but one local church takes it a step further every year. Hundreds, literally over 200 vehicles, showed up this morning (July 11, 2026) for Glory Bell Church's annual 'Gas Buy Down Day.'...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) --The third annual Famous Friends vs. Waco 6-Shooters Granny Basketball Fundraiser returned to Waco. The event tipped off at the Highlands Gym at MCC, bringing together local leaders, community supporters and familiar faces to raise money for Friends for...
For the last two years, the city of Whitney has been collecting fees from our neighbors to register their pets. Now, some residents want to know where the money is going. One city official said that within the past two years, a little over $500 sat in a general fund, and the...
The 3-day camp at the Brazos County Expo Center draws first-time campers from across Texas and provides a boost to the local economy. Aggieland Lamb and Goat CampThe 28th annual Aggieland Lamb and Goat Camp is underway at the Brazos County Expo Center, helping teach families how...
Aggie baseball players poised to hear their names called at the 2026 MLB DraftMultiple Texas A&M baseball players are projected to be selected when the 2026 MLB Draft begins Saturday. Aggies MLB Draft PreviewAfter a strong 2026 season, several Aggie Baseball players are waiting...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (July 11, 2026),...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Waco Regional Airport has been working towards making itself the first choice for Wacoans, and one step they're taking is seeking a grant to grow the capabilities of the airport. As of the past few years, the Waco Regional Airport (ACT) only offers...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has spent nearly 50 years helping survivors across Central Texas. They provide crisis services, counseling, forensic interviews, prevention education and more. The Center is also inviting the community to...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has provided the all clear after a bomb threat at the County Courthouse on Friday morning, according to the Waco Police Department. Waco PD says no threat has been found. All roads have been reopened. This comes...
A Central Texas couples request for public information from their city is being challenged and is now in the hands of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out...
Former Texas Tech football player Haydon Wiginton is returning to his family roots in Lampasas this weekend for the annual Spring Ho Festival and he's bringing his very first song with him.Watch the story here: Haydon Wiginton honors late grandfather through music at Lampasas...
A bomb threat was called in to the McLennan County Sheriff's Office at 8 a.m. Friday, prompting the evacuation of the McLennan County Courthouse and nearby buildings in Waco. Deputies conducted a primary and secondary search of the courthouse, the district attorney's office, and...
Robinson, TX (FOX 44) - A good night's sleep is helping dreams take shape in Kerrville thanks to the efforts of two local organizations working together to ensure campers have a comfortable place to rest. Campers will rest a little easier thanks to the Robinson Area Lions Club...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more...
The first West Nile virus case of 2026 has been confirmed in Bell County after mosquito samples tested positive, health officials announced Thursday.The Bell County Public Health District received lab results Wednesday confirming the virus in mosquito traps collected in West...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Dr. Pepper Museum is celebrating its 35th year with big renovations and an even bigger Dr. Pepper bottle. In 1991, the Dr. Pepper museum opened its doors to fans of the soft drink. Since then, the museum has amassed a collection of Dr. Pepper...
Waco PD says Interstate 35 southbound is shut down near Valley Mills Drive due to a truck spill, forcing drivers to use alternate routes.No injuries were reported. Officials have not said when the highway will reopen.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department said southbound Interstate 35, near the Valley Mills Drive exit, was shut down due to a truck load spill on Friday. Travelers were told to seek alternate routes. No injuries have been reported. The department issued an update...
After nearly a decade of being part of the Greater Waco community, the Waco Pride Network announced Friday it will "conclude its operations".Officials with the organization confirming to 25News, this effectively cancels Waco's signature LGBTQAI+ eventOut on the Brazos.Out on the...
McGREGOR, Texas (FOX 44) - A suspicious package placed outside of the McGregor Police Department was revealed to have a pressure cooker inside. The McGregor Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the McGregor Police Department at approximately 6:58 a.m. Friday in reference...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's the summertime, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
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...
Day two of the first-ever Travis Fields youth baseball camp brought together young players for a mix of skill-building and competition. Travis Field Youth Baseball CampKids ages 7 to 13 learned from coaches with college and MLB experience, including World Series champion Brian...
Midway ISD passed a new budget on June 16 that trims its deficit by nearly a million dollars while still increasing teacher pay by 2%.To make this happen the district made significant cuts, including reducing middle school class periods, eliminating the middle school AVID...
I spoke with Baylor's new quarterback DJ Lagway during Big 12 Media Days.Watch the interview here: One-on-One with Baylor quarterback DJ LagwayWe talk about his excitement for the upcoming season, the Bears new moniker they have set and what his favorite Baylor uniform...
A recent study analyzing costs, funding sources and barriers ranked Waco 14th on the list of best cities in the country for entrepreneurs to open a business. The study found the average commercial rent in Waco is $18.61 a square foot and the average SBA loan is more than...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco organization Friends for Life is taking to the basketball court for its latest fundraiser! For more information on the third annual Granny Basketball Fundraiser, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is raising awareness about misleading AI crime reports. The department is asking the public to be mindful when choosing to sign up for third-party crime-related alerts which are not fact-checked before being released. Waco PD...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Patrons of Waco's new China Star Chinese Buffet got quite the surprise during lunchtime on Thursday. Police tell FOX 44 News that the department received a call at approximately 10:30 a.m. regarding a vehicle running into the building. The nearby driver...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco church event will see gas prices at 99 cents per gallon at a local station for a limited time. Glory Bell Church says its annual Gas Buy Down Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. For two hours only, the church [...]
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