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Tru Jamaica burned down a few years ago. The owners said the community stood behind them when they experienced the unimaginable. Tru Jamaica burned down in December 2022 The restaurant reopened at the same location years later.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:When times get hard, we stick......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Lots going on in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley right now, with even more on the horizon - including a unique event in September. Scouting America's Longhorn Council came by the Fox 44 studios for a conversation about its "Sporting Clays For Scouting"....
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Waco ISD earned a 'D' rating from the Texas Education Agency for the fourth consecutive year, but district leaders say curriculum updates, new math, reading, and science coaching positions for teachers, and school-level score gains show the district is moving in the right......
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Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaWatch the full story here: Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaPhone scammers are targeting Grimes County residents, with some impersonating the Grimes County......
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The U.S. Army has halted all AH64 Apache training flights following Wednesday's deadly crash near Fort Hood that killed two soldiers.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, died when their helicopter crashed......
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Temple ISD received a B rating in the Texas Education Agency's accountability ratings released to school districts Wednesday, earning one of the highest district ratings in the area among districts comparable to Temple's size and demographics.The district earned 26 distinctions.....
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LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) — Poor performance at Connally ISD led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to appoint their own school board in hopes of improving their campuses. According to HB 1842, which Texas passed in 2015, the TEA is able to intervene in any school district......
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The Army has identified two pilots killed when their Apache attack helicopter crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, died in the AH-64E Apache crash on......
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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is offering free tuition to qualifying incoming students through a new initiative called the UMHB Promise program, beginning with the Fall 2026 class.Watch Full Story Here: UMHB launches Promise program offering free tuition to qualifying......
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More than two dozen inmates and atleast one TDCJ employee was injured following a TDCJ inmate transfer bus crash and roll over on July 1st in Limestone County after the driver reportedly fell asleep or was fatigued according to the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report.25News'......
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North Zulch ISD approves full-time facility dog to support student well-beingWatch the full story here: North Zulch ISD approves full-time facility dog to support student well-beingNorth Zulch ISD has approved a full-time facility dog to help students through trying times.A......
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Rosebud-Lott ISD is using a new grant to allow students to grow their own crops for use in the school cafeteria.WATCH HERE: Rosebud-Lott ISD uses a special grant to let students grow crops for school cafeteriaJust outside the school, the crops are coming up in a new mini farm......
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The fire sparked by the deadly crash of an Apache helicopter out of Fort Hood has burned approximately 155 acres and threatened five homes, but more than 200 firefighters from 22 agencies prevented a far worse outcome.The chopper went down on Wednesday near Salado.The Bell......
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A very intense practice for the Baylor Bears as anticipation for week one grows.Watch the full story here: Baylor football's brotherly bond with the Sieracki brothersDuring practice, I heard multiple players on the lineman group say, "change the narrative,". With the Bears......
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday restored several pieces of a 2021 Texas election law that overhauled mail-in and assisted voting, overturning a lower courts block on those provisions.Five years ago, Texas passed Senate Bill 1, a wide-reaching election law that....
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Hewitt, Tx (FOX 44) - McLennan County Jail records indicate an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a June 13 fatal traffic crash in Hewitt. Jail records indicate Cash Lee Stebner was booked into the jail at 2 am Wednesday. An arrest affidavit stated police had......
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BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Bellmead Police Department says the family of the three-year-old boy has been found. According to police, the boy was found in the area of Montrose Street and Strickland Street. Officers were attempting to find the child’s parents or......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - An evening celebrating local style, community and creativity is returning to Waco next month! Mission Waco is inviting the community to its annual Fashion with a Passion style show on Thursday, September 24, at Hotel 1928, located at 701 Washington Avenue.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is more than one way to feed and nourish your child, and fed is always best. To celebrate August being National Breastfeeding Month, Shi'neece Stroupe from Waco-Mclennan County Public Health District stopped by the FOX 44 studios to discuss the......
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A new executive order could change the routine childhood vaccine schedule that parents and pediatricians have long followed.Watch Full Story Here: Trump executive order could change childhood vaccine schedule, sparking questions from Waco-area parentsPresident Donald Trump......
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A former Fort Hood doctor pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of sexually assaulting and secretly recording his patients as his court martial moves closer to trial.At Fort Hood's Williams Judicial Center, Maj. Blaine McGraw was arraigned and formally heard the 9 charges with....
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Two new restaurants will be opening soon in Hillsboro: Waffle House and Panda Express, and neighbors are excited. Panda Express opens Wednesday, August 13th, with a grand opening on Thursday, August 20th Waffle House is set to open on Monday, August 17th BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I......
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Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for tougher penalties for educators convicted of inappropriate relationships with students. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is proposing a minimum 10-year prison sentence with no parole for teachers convicted of inappropriate relationships with students,......
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CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - Some Central Texas schools are receiving funds as part of T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights program! Local schools which have been awarded $5,000 include McGregor High School, Rogers High School, Thorndale High School, and Waco High School! According to.....
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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....
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Descendants fear new construction could cut off access to the West Texas site where Texas Rangers, U.S. soldiers and local ranchers killed 15 Mexican Americans....
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Texas has so far avoided a major New World screwworm outbreak, more than two months after the state confirmed its first case in decades.Watch Full Story Here: Texas has held off a major screwworm outbreak, but ranchers are urged to stay alertTexas' first case was confirmed June.....
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A Waco district court vacated a temporary restraining order that had prevented Little League Baseball Inc. from disqualifying the Tulsa National team due to player ineligibility, leaving Boerne Little League as the Southwest Region champion heading to the Little League World......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Walk to End Alzheimer’s is getting closer, and the Alzheimer’s Association got things kicked off in style! The Kickoff Party took place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jorge's Cantina, located at 4225 Frankllin Avenue. The public was invited to......
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A Waco man was shot and killed inside his home on Sunday, and his family says his own cousin pulled the trigger.WATCH NOW: Waco man shot, killed; family says cousin pulled the triggerYotanca Calhoun, 49, was sitting on his living room couch next to his wife on Summer Avenue when....
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New owners of Waco Square, a 60,000-square-foot strip mall along Valley Mills Drive in Waco, plan to renovate the roof, parking lot, signage, and landscaping following an off-market sale. Cromwell Commercial Group says the center is only 10% vacant, with Poco Loco anticipating......
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University High School PTA partnered with Champion Barbers to offer free haircuts to Waco ISD students, helping families save money as the new school year gets underway.. University High School PTA partnered with Champion Barber and Beauty Academy and First Central Credit Union.....
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A Waco district judge is handing a berth in the Little League World Series to the team from Boerne, reversing his decision from Monday reinstating the team from Tulsa over an ineligible player.The decision comes after a hearing Tuesday afternoon on an emergency motion to dismiss....
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Madisonville city council establishes youth council to engage high school studentsWatch the full story here: Madisonville city council establishes youth council to engage high school students in governmentMadisonville City Council voted to establish a youth council at its July......
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Temple ISD students head back to school Thursday with new security upgrades across campuses and an artificial intelligence pilot program launching in high school classrooms.Following a bond passed by voters in November 2025, families will notice several visible changes when they....
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Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX 44) - Two teenage girls are in separate hospitals after being hit by a car in the course of an early Tuesday morning disturbance in Lacy Lakeview. LLPD spokesman Tyler Ziegler said officers were called to an undisclosed location about 1 am Tuesday on a......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — In last week's Waco City Council meeting, an almost $600,000 donation of screwworm medication was approved to go to the Pet Circle Regional Animal Center. The New World Screwworm is a fly with a parasitic larva that wreaks havoc on livestock. In the 1960s,....
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A man died in a house fire early Tuesday morning in Clifton after flames prevented police officers from entering the home to attempt a rescue.The Clifton Police Department and Clifton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze in the 1200 block of Hackberry Street around......
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The Lorena ISD community showed up to get pumped up for the first day of school at the district's annual Back-to-School Bash.WATCH HERE: Lorena ISD kicks off the school year with its annual Back to School Bash community eventThe event featured local vendors, food, a bounce......
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McGregor residents are raising concerns about higher-than-usual water bills, with some reporting charges of more than $800. But City Manager Kevin Evans says the city has not changed its water rates and no increases are planned in the proposed budget.Watch Full Story Here:......
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While vaccine requirements have not changed for Texas students this year despite federal efforts to drop and space out some inoculations Becca Harkleroad understands how many parents are confused.Despite all the confusion that hits the news nothings changed, said Harkleroad, the....
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The Waco Police Department has identified the victim in Sunday night's fatal shooting on Summer Avenue as 49-year-old Yotanca Calhoun. A 49-year old man is dead and a 43-year-old man is in custody following a fatal Sunday night shooting on Summer......
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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 Jimbo in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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McLennan County is proposing a 6-cent property tax rate increase, while the City of Waco is proposing to keep its tax rate the same for the upcoming year. For the average Waco homeowner with a median home value of $270,000, the county's proposed increase would add $162 to their.....
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Teen killed, 3 others wounded after shooting erupts at Bryan block party on West 17th StreetWatch the full story here: A 14-year-old boy died and 3 others were wounded after gunfire erupted at a block party on West 17th Street in Bryan Saturday night.A 14-year-old boy is dead......
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A Central Texas veteran who was considering selling his home because he couldn't afford a new roof will get to stay, thanks to a local nonprofit.Earl Zirkle was drafted into the military in the 1960s and fought in the Vietnam War. While serving at Fort Hood, he fell in love with....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - School is just around the corner, and that means it's time for drivers to do a double take. Kids will be crossing streets, buses will be making more stops, and traffic patterns will change. With more kids on the roads and near school bus stops, it's time......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 49-year old man is dead and a 43-year-old man is in custody following a fatal Sunday night shooting on Summer Avenue in Waco. Police Officers were dispatched to the 2800 Block of Summer Avenue at 9:47 PM Sundayafter receiving reports of a shooting. When......
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New survey data shows 36% of Texas restaurant operators have lost employees because of immigration enforcement this year. Now the Texas Restaurant Association is pushing for a legal work permit option for long-term, law-abiding immigrants as congressional leaders consider an......
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Jaleel is attending his first day of classes this month at a middle school opening its doors for the first time that specializes in air traffic control, commercial drones and engineering.His parents decided not to send him to the majority-Black, F-rated campus closer to their......
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Waco police made an arrest in the city's third homicide of 2026.A 43-year-old Waco man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 49-year-old man dead Sunday night, police said.Michael Calhoun was taken into custody in the 2600 block of Alexander Avenue......
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A call to fight data centers is coming from a well-known Texan, Willie Nelson. He wants Texans to say no to data center development. "We dont have stable water here at all," said Kathryn Pennington. Willie Nelson is urging Texans to say no to data center developmentBROADCAST......
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Rowan Digital Infrastructure is moving forward with plans for a sixth and final data center in Temple, even as residents continue to push back against the company's growing footprint in the city.The Lasso Building would be the third and final structure in Rowan's Project Temple.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Getting yourself or your business known in the age of the internet is atop of many personal and business lists to succeed, and the pace of changing technology can be a challenge. In a conversation with Fox 44's Vince Erickson, the founder and CEO of Rule......
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UPDATE:One of the shooting victims has died from their injuries.D'antwon Miles, 14, of Bryan, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph Hospital. The other three victims have been treated - two were released and one woman remains hospitalized in stable condition.ORIGINAL:Four people,......
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Temple police are investigating an aggravated robbery that left one person injured Saturday afternoon.Officers responded to the 1100 block of South 3rd Street around 4:16 p.m. for reports of an aggravated robbery, according to the Temple Police Department.Three suspects pushed......
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Drivers in Waco spent the day battling detours and frustration as a major stretch of I-35 shut down for a flyover bridge demolition along one of Texas' busiest highways.WATCH the full story here: Waco I-35 shutdown sends drivers scrambling for detoursResidents say traffic......
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Texas A&M has wrapped up week one of fall camp at the Coolidge practice facilities in College Station, with position battles heating up on both offense and defense as players compete for playing time. Aggie Fall camp week oneHead coach Mike Elko has made it clear that no matter.....
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The Waco Lions enter year two under head coach Esrom Martinez.Watch the full story here: Road to Red Zone 2026: Waco LionsWith the longtime Central Texas coach going into his second season he tells me that the team has more of an identity."Last year I had to come in late,......
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A suspect is in custody after Bell County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered a dismembered body Friday evening following a domestic violence call.Deputies responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 p.m. regarding what was reported as a possible homicide involving domestic......
