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Texas A&M football is preparing for its first road game of the season, traveling to Baton Rouge to face LSU after suffering its first loss of the year against Kentucky. Texas A&M vs LSU PreviewThe Aggies managed just 21 points against the Wildcats despite gaining more than 400......
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A Union Pacific train jumped the tracks Tuesday afternoon along Highway 6 in Marlin, derailing 22 cars and ripping up sections of track. Officials say 9 of the cars remain upright.WATCH HERE: New sheriff's drone aids response to Marlin 22-train-car derailmentDrone footage......
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ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured, who is a person of interest in an active investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Perry at 254-662-0525....
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Watch the full story here: A man is dead and another faces murder charges after a shooting on Tuesday in Grimes CountyVicente Yanez is dead after a shooting on County Road 174 in the Keith/Iola area of Grimes County. Richard Butterworth III faces a murder charge in connection......
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Bell County is in the middle of fire season and flood season is not far behind. The Killeen Ohsem Department is hosting an event and asking one simple question of every family in the community: Are you ready?Terrance Butler is a Killeen resident, not a first responder, not a......
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Killeen's only overnight shelter is set to close at the end of the year due to a lack of city funding, and a local nonprofit is stepping up to fill the gap if the city gives its approval.Armor of God, a nonprofit that provides resources for people experiencing homelessness, is......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Police Department is currently searching for a suspectinvolved in a homicide investigation. According to the department, Waco Police Officers were called to the 1100 Block of Dallas Street at 2:11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. When......
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The Bell County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into the deadly mobile home fire in Moffat on Sunday.Authorities said they found no evidence indicating the use of an accelerant or other circumstances suggesting the fire was set intentionally."Additionally, the......
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Bruceville-Eddy, Tx (FOX 44) - A 41-year-old man is accused of drilling holes in McLennan County precinct diesel tanks and draining large amounts of diesel fuel to put in his truck. Bruceville-Eddy police were called to the county yard and found that one of their diesel water......
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Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning.Weinsteins sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than......
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Two men are facing felony drug charges and McLennan County investigators say they have broken up a drug distribution operation after serving two search warrants Tuesday. The operation took place as the McLennan County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit and.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fashion, community and a good cause are coming together in Waco! Mission Waco is hosting its annual "Fashion with a Passion" event this Thursday, September 24, 2026. This event brings local leaders, boutiques, and designers together for an evening on the......
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Juli McShay had a few pointed questions for James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, when she stood up during a town hall in Houston.Black audiences like this one are key to Talarico's effort to defeat Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and.....
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Authorities are urging people to avoid an herbal extract found during their investigations into the deaths of two students one on and one off campus at the University of Mississippi following a rowdy weekend centered on a major football rivalry.While there is no confirmed......
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child who was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a California couple's wishes to have an abortion.Justice Elena Kagan denied the request from McKenna West, who was seeking......
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How often do you buy a vegetable, spice, or bag of lettuce that gets used once, forgotten about, and thrown away?With grocery prices weighing heavily on family budgets, shoppers are looking for ways to spend less and cook smarter and that often means rethinking what goes in the.....
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By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Baylor's fight song may sound a little different this football season as the university introduces a new arrangement designed to secure ownership of the nearly 80-year-old tradition. According to an official statement from Baylor, copyright......
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer The Game Closet is Waco's biggest non-electronic game store, located at 3721 Franklin Ave. and open every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. After its former owner moved, veteran customer B.J. Williams bought the store in June 2025. Rather than......
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Texas A&M volleyball closed out its non-conference schedule with a 3-0 sweep of Rice inside Reed Arena in College Station on Tuesday. Texas A&M Volleyball Defeats RiceThe Owls came out with a 3-point lead midway through the first set, but the Aggies' front line took control with....
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Head coach Dave Aranda has attributed much of his team's early shortcomings to a lack of clean play. Aranda has said that penalties are the reason the run game has not found its explosiveness and the offense is struggling to sustain drives over.....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Academic reading and popular stories find their elusive overlap in Dr. Sarah Walden's research and class. Walden, director of the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, researches BookTok and Bookstagram. She also teaches Remixing the BIC: Booktok,......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer From game-winning touchdowns to highlight-reel plays, social media has made these special moments easily accessible for many Baylor fans. Videos, photographs and graphics are spread all across the internet for viewers to relive the action. Before....
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By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor The Barfield Drawing Room may not be a proper barroom, but its doors are swung wide open. The Country Dance Club at Baylor, which has hosted events with upwards of 800 participants and boasts almost 250 members, meets every Wednesday from.....
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New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is talking about her political future.The 36-year-old progressive Democrats says she will wait until after the midterms to decide whether she will run for president in 2028.Ocasio-Cortez gave an interview to the New York Times,......
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MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) Crews are responding after a freight train derailed in Marlin Tuesday, according to the Falls County Sheriff's Department.Authorities says the derailment happened shortly after 4 p.m., just off of State Highway 6 and County Road 112.Multiple cars have gone......
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Pedro Lopez made history as the first Latino and Hispanic police chief in Killeen, and he says the responsibility that comes with that milestone drives him to open doors for others."I have great responsibility being the first, and I want to make sure I pass it on and give that......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is National Library Card Signup Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is wiping the slate clean. All month long, they have been pairing their Registration Drive with a Fine-Forgiveness Program to welcome past patrons back. To find out how......
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The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating 10 years of history, and one of its original board members is reflecting on the journey that brought it to life.Louis Garcia was part of the group that first conceived the museum as an idea in 2012. By 2016, its doors were open. The......
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Woodway is getting a new dog park, upgraded sports fields and a new recreational facility, thanks to projects funded in the city's newly approved 2027 budget.WATCH HERE: Woodway's approved budget pays for new dog park, sports fields and rec upgradesCity leaders approved a......
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Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a halt to all data center-related permits until an audit of their impact on the Texas power grid.Last month, mothers electric bill was $424," said resident Linda Pauley.Linda Pauley's 91-year-old mother lives in Hill County. She said her electric....
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September is Suicide Awareness Month, and hundreds of Waco community members are marking it by walking out of the darkness together.The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk brings together 800 neighbors for a time of healing, grief, and community connection. The event features......
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McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - A 33-year-man was taken into custody in McLennan County Monday after a DPS trooper made a traffic stop and discovered 57 pounds of marijuana in a car. An arrest affidavit stated that Monday the trooper was conducting routine patrol on I-35 and......
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The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is canceling 315,000 "unauthorized enrollments" in the federal health insurance marketplace, affecting more than 760,000 people.We are shutting down unauthorized Marketplace enrollments and returning approximately $2.2 billion......
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China Spring, Tx (FOX44) - After serving 14–1/2 years as Superintendent of China Spring schools, Dr. Marc Faulkner has announced he is retiring. He made the announcement during Monday night's board of trustees meeting. He will retire at the end of the current school year. Dr.......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor Women's Basketball's excitement for the upcoming season has gone to the "dogs" — when it comes to team chemistry. Nicki Collen welcomed twelve rostered players to its open practice on Monday (9/21/2026) at Foster Pavilion, with some newcomers —......
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Speaking to world leaders, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he believes he can make a deal with Iran after the November midterm elections.Trump said he believes Iran wants to wait until after the midterms to make a deal, hoping the war will......
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Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday.Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and.....
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Moody, Tx (FOX44) - As Lorena Volunteer Fire Departments stood down Monday evening they reported the West Fork Fire near Moody had been resized at an estimated 193 acres. Multiple departments had responded to the fire near Tower Road, Spring Valley Road and Highway 107 at mid......
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Employers are bracing for double-digit increases in healthcare costs, and small businesses could face the biggest squeeze. A new survey from consulting firm Marsh shows employers expect health benefit costs to rise 8.2% per employee in 2027 the highest increase since 2003.......
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The Hydra Fire is still burning in Bosque County, and families are being reminded how quickly a wildfire can threaten their homes.Randy Thomas, a Meridian resident, said having fire protection on his home has always been a priority."Very, very important. Yes, ma'am. This proves.....
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer From the U.S. Senate to the governor's mansion, Texas voters will decide several major races this November — and Baylor students have until Oct. 5 to make sure they are registered to participate. The Nov. 3 general election ballot includes races......
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By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When people think about Baylor athletics, football is usually one of the first things that come to mind. McLane Stadium on a fall Saturday is one of the best experiences Baylor has to offer. From the Baylor Line to the sea of green and gold, football......
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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer More uncertainty looms over international students after a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the postponement of the "Duration of Status" (D/S) rule change Sept. 14, leaving the policy without a new start date. The Baylor International Student.....
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer As NASA's newest flagship space telescope begins its mission millions of miles above Earth, a Baylor professor and his students will have a hand in deciphering the data it sends back. NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Aug. 30,.....
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By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer At Baylor, students looking to find their community rarely have to look far. Almost every day, student organizations line Fountain Mall, hoping to turn a passing student into a new member, event attendee or supporter. Tables covered with banners,.....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Game day brings a sea of green and gold fashion, from bright gold Baylor Line jerseys, green wigs and large yellow hats to dresses and cowboy boots. One outfit, however, is spreading through the student section, covering students in school......
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TEXAS (KXXV) A grass fire is nearly contained after reaching around 800 acres, according to the Lorena Fire Department.The West Fork Fire ignited near Highway 107 and Tower Road.Voluntary evacuations were lifted after being put in place near Spring Valley Road from Tower Road to....
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A local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in our community is making sure kids dont go hungry when school is out. Hill County Kids feeds 240 local students To donate, call 254-205-8395The teachers see the kids every day. Day in and day out," said Brandy Adkins, founder of Hill.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Meet our Pet of the Week, Blaze. The Humane Society of Central Texas says that Blaze is approximately a 4-month-old Labrador-mix that loves to cuddle just as much as he loves to play. For more information on how you can adopt Blaze, watch the video above....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Women's Basketball took to the Foster Pavilion hardwood on Monday (9/21/2026), where people who came to watch the team's open practice got to see one of the team's newest players that many are talking about. Head Coach Nikki Collen welcomed her......
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LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 4:40pm: Evacuations are in place on Spring Valley Road from Tower Road to FM107. A large grass fire has broken out in Lorena according to the Lorena Fire Department. Many residents say the smoke can be seen for miles. The fire has been named the......
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One person is dead after a fire destroyed a mobile home and several other structures in Moffat, while a separate commercial vehicle fire shut down Interstate 35 for seven hours earlier the same day. The cause of each has not been released.The Bell County Sheriff's Office held a.....
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Texas A&M volleyball coach Jamie Morrison said he is proud of the growth his team has shown throughout the non-conference schedule and believes the program is well-positioned heading into conference play."Overall just happy with the progress of our team, and I think just the way....
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Texas A&M women's basketball coach Joni Taylor is entering the new season with an overhauled roster, adding 4 transfers and 2 freshmen while leaning on returning players to help lead a guard-heavy team with SEC experience and championship expectations.Taylor said the program......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children marked another successful fundraiser Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2026. The Center raised $61,000 at their annual Designer Purse Bingo event. Funds raised will help the organization provide support and.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Christmas season will be here before you know it and the Salvation Army of Waco is already gearing up for the Angel Tree Program. The Salvation Army of Waco will serve 1,000 children this Christmas through the annual Angel Tree program, and the first......
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Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with a group of state attorneys general that had sued to challenge the companys buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, a person familiar with the matter told the......
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Diesel prices are now at the highest level ever recorded in the United States.The national average hit a record $6.51 per gallon today. Prices rose 3.9% from July to August alone.That's up more than 73% since the Iran war began, and this is not just a problem for truckers.......
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Moody, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 7:05pm: Forward progression has been stopped. Voluntary evacuations have been lifted. UPDATE 6:05pm: The West Fork Fire has been resized to 400 acres and is currently 25% contained. According to the Lorena Fire Department, the Exchange Center in......
