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A Freestone County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a driver Saturday evening following a 26-minute high-speed chase that reached speeds exceeding 125 mph, authorities said.The deputy attempted a traffic stop at approximately 7:33 p.m. The driver led the pursuit before stopping on.....
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Three Robinson police officers received Police Commendation Medals for their actions during a June 14 storm that flooded roads, stranded drivers and threatened residents of a nearby RV park.WATCH HERE: Three Robinson police officers earn commendation medals for flood rescues......
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It has been nearly a month since deadly floods swept through the Hill Country, and Texans on Mission is one of many organizations providing aid for cleanup and recovery in Kerrville.Roger and Cindee Molenda are no strangers to Kerrville, having made frequent trips there over the....
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A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Killeen, according to police.Officers responded to the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at approximately 5:28 a.m. after receiving reports of a......
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Our community gathered for a final farewell to Ronny Liardon, a longtime county commissioner. He always listened, and he didnt butt in," said resident Debbie Rollins. Rollins said Ronnys impact and how he carried himself will be missed in Bosque County.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Our......
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More than 3,000 athletes have gathered in Bryan and College Station for the Games of Texas, competing to prove they are the best in the state. Games of Texas Saturday EventsThe event draws competitors of all ages, and for many, the games represent more than a single moment of......
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Salado ISD is opening a new 250,000-square-foot high school campus in time for the upcoming school year, complete with a 5,000-seat football stadium and expanded career and technical education spaces.WATCH the full story here:The upgrade comes as the district has nearly doubled.....
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The Buckholts Police Department has lost its authority after the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement revoked the department's authority to make appointments, Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore announced.This forces the complete separation of all active licenses from the Buckholts......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- We may be in the "dog days of summer" but mosquitos remain active and can be a problem for many of us if we are not "summer mosquito aware." Steve Gray with ABC Home & Commercial Services dropped by the Fox 44 Studios for a conversation with our Vince Erickson......
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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, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: (August 1, 2026) The Waco Police Department has identified the victim in the drowning investigation as 19-year-old Vicente Eliseo Tzap Quiche. Next of kin has been notified. The two other individuals last seen with Tzap Quiche have also been......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a birthday party fit for a queen with balloons and two beautifully decorated cakes. That's just as it should be for Carrie "Louise" Murphy, the unofficial "Queen of Mart," who is celebrating her 102nd birthday today at St. Anthony's Care Center.......
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The Games of Texas are officially underway at Legends Event Center in Bryan. Games of Texas Opening CeremonyOpening ceremonies celebrated the journey athletes made to compete, with doors opening at 6 p.m. to the sounds of arcade games and excitement before festivities moved to......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The child has been safely reunited with her parents. The Waco Police Department is seeking help from the community to find the parents of a young child that was was located alone in the 9800 Block of Chapel. The department has been unable to......
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City leaders in Whitney sought to reassure neighbors that free speech is not being impaired by limits on subject matter about which the public can comment during city council meetings.Community concerns over the rules about the public comment period led to the questions at......
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The Bell County Comic Con is back in Central Texas this weekend, and organizers say the 10th annual event could be the biggest one yet, with between 35,000 and 40,000 people expected to pack the Bell County Expo Center.WATCH the full story here: Bell County Comic Con returns for....
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Grimes Health Resource Center serves as safety net as Navasota growth strains community needsWatch the full story here: Grimes Health Resource Center serves Navasota as growth pushes demand for services higherNavasota is booming but with growth comes an urgent struggle. At the......
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Four people were hospitalized Friday morning after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 near Waco.The crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. at mile marker 330B when a Honda making a lane change struck a Toyota, causing the Honda to spin into an oncoming semi and......
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Four people are in the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 late Friday morning. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:50 a.m. The crash occurred near Mile Marker.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people have been displaced in a Wednesday morning Waco house fire. A family dog thought to have been dead has been confirmed alive by the Waco Fire Department. The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that the call for the fire came in at 6......
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A 20-year-old Waco man was arrested after police say he intentionally damaged a license plate reader camera in Hewitt on July 19.Ryne Tanner was taken into custody July 30 by Lacy Lakeview officers at his workplace and booked into McLennan County Jail on charges of electronic......
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The 2026 Games of Texas are underway in the Brazos Valley, with more than 8,000 athletes registered to compete across 10 venues in Bryan and College Station from July 30 through August 2. Games of Texas Day oneThe event, hosted by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), is....
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Navasota city employees resign after investigation into misuse of city fuel cardsWatch the full story here: Navasota city employees resign after investigation into misuse of city fuel cardsThree former city of Navasota employees resigned and signed restitution agreements after......
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The Humane Society of Central Texas helped relocate 61 dogs from a single home in Bell County earlier this month after local officials found the owner in violation of a local ordinance limiting households to four pets.WATCH HERE: The Humane Society of Central Texas helped to......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texans are being asked to help a police sergeant and his family during their time of need. Sergeant Jose "Joe" Gongora has spent many years serving and protecting his community as a dedicated police officer. He currently works for the Baylor......
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco man is suspected of intentionally damaging a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera in Hewitt. The Hewitt Police Department says it was notified of damage to a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera which occurred on July 19. The investigation......
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When the school year ends, many Central Texas families lose access to the breakfasts and lunches their children count on each day.Watch Full Story Here: Summer hunger: Waco mom says feeding kids during break is stressful and expensiveFor Waco mom Amalia Molina, summer break......
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Texans access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines.......
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A renovation project at the Rosa Hereford Community and Senior Center remains on hold as the city searches for a new contractor and weighs the financial impact of a project that has dragged on since 2023.Watch the story here: Rosa Hereford Senior Center renovation could save......
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A McLennan County campaign worker discovered errors in the state's voter database, known as TEAM, prompting Election Administrator Jared Goldsmith to notify the Secretary of State, who has since corrected the issues. The May election was not impacted because McLennan County uses....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fun-filled day to kick off August! Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer tells us more about the second annual Superintendent Superhero Fun Run and Family Fest in the interview above. Sign up for the fun run here....
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Texas A&M officially announced Thursday that the November 14 matchup against Tennessee at Kyle Field will serve as the program's annual Operation Blackout game, with fans encouraged to wear black.Operation Blackout has become a fan favorite in College Station, transforming Kyle.....
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A suspected vehicle burglar was arrested last week after Woodway police used thermal drone technology to locate the suspect hiding on a rooftop, according to the Woodway Public Safety Department. Officers responded to Topeka Drive around 5:45 a.m. on July 23 after a resident......
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The Lacy Lakeview Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying vandals who have caused extensive damage to city parks over the past week, forcing officials to close all park restroom facilities indefinitely.The vandalism and graffiti have targeted......
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LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Lacy Lakeview has experienced a significant increase in acts of vandalism and graffiti targeting public property over the past week. According to the Police Department, these acts include extensive damage to Veteran’s Memorial Park,......
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WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - A burglary suspect was apprehended in Woodway thanks to a Thermal Drone from the Public Safety Department. Chief Khalil El-Halabi says officers were originally dispatched to the area of Topeka Drive at approximately 5:45 a.m. on July 23 in reference to.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival’s seventh annual Community Barbecue and Back-to-School Picnic is coming to Texas State Technical College! This free event will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at TSTC’s Murray Watson Jr. Student Recreation Center,....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients! The Club says eight scholars are receiving a $2,000 scholarship for their next academic ventures in 2026. Caleb Whelchel, daughter of Aaron Whelchel of the Waco Police Department,......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco's Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) is the ultimate cultural hub for music, dance, theatre, and film. It offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and so much more! For more information about the PACC's "Summer Camp: The Blockbuster Picture......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Waco Police Department is looking to identify persons of interest in connection with the drowning at Lake Waco's Koehne Park. Through the initial investigation, Waco Police say its Major Crimes Detectives have discovered that the drowning......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Waco has announced its new assistant city manager! The city says David Olson, PE will begin his duties on August 31. He brings more than two decades of engineering, infrastructure, and municipal leadership experience to Waco. Olson most......
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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....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University is hosting its final Summer on Turner Plaza event at Foster Pavilion this Thursday. The university says Baylor Soccer is this week’s team of student-athletes who will be onsite to engage with kids and families. The World Cup may be over,.....
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Texas community college leaders are bracing for cuts because theyre missing out on millions that the schools earned but the state cant afford to pay.The administrators spoke publicly for the first time about the stress that the state funding shortfall puts on their budgets......
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A revised plan to add lanes to Interstate 35 between Belton and Temple is drawing a more positive response from Belton leaders after an earlier draft raised concerns about cutting off access to the city.Watch the story here: Belton leaders back revised I-35 and I-14 expansion......
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A Central Texas mother is calling for answers from the state after officials said her son was one of more than two dozen inmates injured when their transport bus rolled over in Limestone County earlier this month.She reached out to us first to share her story.Watch the full......
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Faith Sidman's parents are speaking out after their daughter was struck and killed on IH-14 in Killeen on July 22, calling for justice and asking the public for help.WATCH the full story here: Faith Sidman's parents speak out after deadly IH-14 crashSidman, who was visiting......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival is hosting an event to ensure local families and students are supported with essential school supplies as they prepare for the new school year! For more information about the organization's seventh annual....
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Ronny Liardon, Precinct 4 commissioner for Bosque County, passed away last week. His hard work and dedication to Bosque County left an impact on many who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 10 am at the Performing Arts Center at Clifton ISD......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - In a changing job market, continuing education is essential to ensure skill enhancements while keeping you competitive with employers. Hear more about McLennan Community College's Fiber Optics Technician Training in our interview above....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Police are looking to identify the victim in a drowning at Lake Waco's Koehne Park. Waco Police officers were called to the park at approximately 8:32 a.m. Tuesday, where a man was found floating in the water. With the assistance of the Waco Fire......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Multiple crews responded to a Waco fire which ignited in a warehouse. The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that units were dispatched to 200 Commerce Drive at approximatly 7:39 a.m. Tuesday and arrived on scene at approximately 7:43 a.m. A second......
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Several Democratic candidates for local, state and federal offices kicked off their West Texas campaign trail in Lubbock on Saturday with a roundtable, a rally and a protest. A recurring topic of these separate events – data centers....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas Mutual Insurance Company has awarded Transformation Waco $62,500 in grant funding. The company says this comes as part of its statewide commitment to supporting working families and fortifying businesses. These grants are part of Texas Mutual’s $8......
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BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) has announced the institution’s newest Chief of Police! UMHB says Adam Carroll was sworn in Monday afternoon in a ceremony led by Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration Dr. Steve......
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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 Noodle in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Congressman Pete Sessions will be participating in a free fan distribution event at The Salvation Army of Waco. Citizens can "Beat the Heat" on Friday, July 31 at 4721 West Waco Drive. The distribution of fans is set to begin at 9 a.m., while supplies......
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CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A McGregor man has died after a two-vehicle crash in Coryell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says the crash occurred on FM-580 at approximately 12:39 p.m. Saturday. According to the preliminary investigation, a 2018 Ford......
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The Utah Talons are back-to-back Athletes Unlimited Softball League champions after defeating the Chicago Bandits 6-1 in Game 2 of the AUSL Championship on Sunday at Davis Diamond in College Station. Talons win the AUSL ChampionshipAllchin went 3-for-6 in the postseason with 3......
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Crime in Robinson has dropped significantly in the first five months of 2026, with local police crediting a network of Flock cameras installed throughout the city.WATCH HERE: Robinson Police credit Flock cameras for major drop in burglariesRobinson Police Chief Larry Adams said.....
