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The Central Texas Food Bank's new 64,000-square-foot facility in Waco is now poised to open, bringing expanded food distribution, job training and community services to a region where nearly 1 in 5 families faces food insecurity.WATCH HERE: Food bank mega facility poised to feed....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Healthcare — now into the future — is on the minds of many of us in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley, as well as the new president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). And that doctor calls Central Texas home. Dr. Bradford Holland of Waco, was......
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With the price of gas and groceries still rising, some local neighbors said they feel the pain of inflation. I used to get my favorite gallon of milk for $4; now its $7," said Arron Spearns. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation has risen 3.5% over the past....
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Pitcher Georgina Corrick allowed one run on four hits and tallied 5 strikeouts in a complete-game effort as the Utah Talons claimed Game One of the 2026 AUSL Championship Series with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Bandits in front of a sellout crowd at Davis Diamond on Saturday.....
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With a memorable off-season coming to an end for the Bears, the focus now turns to the season opener on Sept 5 against Auburn.Watch the full story here: "There needs to be more stuff like this,": Baylor's Dave Aranda previews season opener vs AuburnIt's a bit of deja vu for both....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Convention Center was abuzz with back-to-school excitement and festivities today (July 25, 2026) at the 6th annual Waco Police Department's Back to School Bash. Over 1500 backpacks with essential back-to-school supplies like pens, notebooks,......
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Families across Central Texas are feeling the pinch of inflation as they prepare for the upcoming fall semester, and the Waco Police Department stepped in to help ease the financial burden.WATCH the story here: Waco police hand out free backpacks, amid record breaking Back to......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, staying competitive means investing in continuous learning. McLennan Community College is providing a variety of training options. Find out about a program that will help you stay ahead of the curve by......
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A&M Consolidated High School head football coach Brandon Schmidt says the Tigers are ready for one of their toughest district schedules yet, as realignment brings a new slate of formidable opponents to College Station. A&M Consolidated Football Preview"Our district is a......
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Killeen police are still investigating the death of a 25-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 14 shortly before midnight on Wednesday.WATCH the story here: Killeen police confirm Flock cameras not used in investigation of deadly IH-14 pedestrian......
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There's been a lot of online discussion regarding the arrest of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.I caught up with Clarence Hill Jr, who has covered the Cowboys since 1997 and is the longest-tenured Cowboys beat writer in the Dallas market.Watch the full story here:......
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On Thursday, a train crashed into a FedEx van as it crossed the tracks. One resident said she was home at the time of the accident. Passenger Sheldon Gutierrez-Rangel, 25, of Dallas, passed away from the crash The driver is said to be in critical condition BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Waco Fire Department units are responding to a large oil spill on the corner of Texas Central Parkway and Imperial Drive. The Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management is also responding to the scene, who tells FOX 44 News that the oil......
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Friends and family push for 'Hannah's Law' after professional boxer killed in alleged road rage attack in Brazos CountyWatch the full story here: Friends and family push for 'Hannah's Law' after professional boxer killed in alleged road rage attack in Brazos CountyFriends,......
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo was arrested Thursday evening on an operating while intoxicated charge, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.Romo, 46, was booked into jail at 9:47 p.m. on July 23, 2026, and released at 11:01 p.m......
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Mealer, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 9th Congressional District, would represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, where an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, under the GOP’s new redistricting map....
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Texas A&M Forest Service has added three new multi-mission aircraft this week, the agency's second major aviation acquisition in recent weeks as the state builds its first dedicated wildfire aviation fleet.The purchase follows the addition of two wildfire suppression......
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Fresh off last years voter approval of a parental rights amendment to the states constitution, three rulings last month signal how the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services faces more scrutiny when it comes to permanently removing children from harmful and abusive......
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The Texas Department of Transportation will remove Dynamic Message Signs over I-35, near Loop 121, beginning Tuesday night.The work will affect I-35 approximately 0.4 miles south of Loop 121. Road crews will close the two inside lanes in both directions, with outside lanes......
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Four Texas A&M football standouts earned spots on the 2026 Media Preseason All-SEC teams, the league office announced Friday following the conclusion of SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida.Mario Craver led the way for the Aggies, earning first-team honors as an all-purpose athlete.....
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The City of Brotherly Love is the new home of LeBron James.LeBron makes his long awaited announcement as he signs a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.The now former Los Angeles Laker took to social media to explain his last decision as he wants to compete and....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary is an organization established to champion all livestock. It saves farmed animals from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. I spoke with a board member and volunteer who shares how these animals are provided with a safe, loving.....
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EVAPCO is set to invest $22 million in Navasota, transforming the dormant Tex-Fab facility into a 185,000-square-foot manufacturing and office complex that could bring up to 300 jobs to the area.Watch the full story here: Evapco to invest $22M in Navasota, bringing up to 300......
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"Not a big fan of it. Not a big fan," Baylor head football coach Dave Aranda said.Name, Image and Likeness or NIL, is changing the landscape of college sports. Athletes get paid off their name, image and likeness has now trickled down into High School sports.Watch the full story....
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Texas A&M football officially kicked off the SEC season at SEC Media Day in Tampa Bay, Florida. Head coach Mike Elko, quarterback Marcel Reed, linebacker Damian Sanford, and safety Marcus Ratcliffe all shared insight on what to expect this fall. SEC Media DaysElko spoke about......
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Presidio has sued the federal government, arguing that a border wall could cause flooding in the town of 3,200 residents.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is helping kids and teens in the community receive the supplies they need for a successful start to the school year! The department's sixth annual Back to School Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at......
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Iola moves forward with plans for its first-ever wastewater treatment plantWatch the full story here: City of Iola moves forward with plans for its first-ever wastewater treatment plantThe City of Iola is moving forward with plans more than a decade in the making to build its......
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Robinson police are using Flock camera technology to monitor semi-truck traffic on residential streets and enforce a city ordinance that limits where large trucks can travel.WATCH HERE: Robinson police use Flock cameras to track semi-truck traffic on local streetsThe city......
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Two people are in critical condition after a Union Pacific train hit a FedEx van in Hill County, Texas.State troopers say the crash happened just north of Itasca. The train hit the van as it crossed the tracks. Medics rushed the driver and passenger to the hospital.No one else......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is set to host its sixth annual Back to School Bash this weekend! We find out why this year's event is bigger and better than ever in our interview above!...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The owner of Waco Jewelers and an alleged co-conspirator have been arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged dealings of stolen jewelry, according to U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. According to court......
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A Waco jeweler and an alleged accomplice were arrested this week on federal charges accusing them of buying stolen jewelry from robbers, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas announced Wednesday.You can watch the full story here: Waco jeweler arrested for.....
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Meta's artificial intelligence data center in Temple is now live, powering the company's growing AI operations across its platforms.Watch Full Story Here: Meta's Temple data center goes live amid community concerns over water use and expansionThe company says the project......
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More than a third of businesses nationwide now add a surcharge for credit card purchases, according to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Survey.Kyle Citrano, the owner of George's Restaurant and Jorge's Cantina locations in Waco, said the fees have become......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: An individual refusing to come out of his vehicle in downtown Waco is now in custody. The Mart Police Department says officers served a search warrant on 55-year-old Aaron Compton at his place of employment in Waco for his cell phone. This was in......
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A Waco-area man is behind bars Wednesday, charged with evading arrest and possession of child pornography following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement.According to Mart Police Chief James Crawford, Aaron Compton was identified as the suspect after a detective received a....
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McLennan County Democratic Party campaign worker Cheryl Foster discovered errors in the Texas Secretary of State's voter database, including one precinct that jumped from 2,400 to 9,400 registered voters. The Secretary of State said the statewide Texas Election Administration......
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Due to a lift station pump failure, an unauthorized discharge of wastewater occurred from the City of Waco wastewater collection system near 5100 Ridgeview Drive, officials said in a press release on Wednesday.The discharge occurred on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. the......
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Dangerous heat index values are expected to reach extreme levels across the Brazos Valley this week, and the City of College Station is opening its air-conditioned municipal facilities to the public during normal business hours.Residents whose home air conditioning is......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - An unauthorized discharge of wastewater occurred from the City of Waco wastewater collection system on Sunday due to a lift station pump failure. The city says the discharge occurred from approximately 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. near 5100 Ridgeview Drive.......
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This summer a Central Texas mother went the extra mile to help other children in her own childs summer camp.Watch the story here: Central Texas mother raises almost $1,000 to help summer campersThrough community connections, Chaquinta Hill found 25 News' Bobby Poitevint and......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: An individual refusing to come out of his vehicle in downtown Waco is now in custody. The Waco Police Department tells FOX 44 News a heavy law enforcement presence was reported on University Parks Drive and Franklin Avenue in Waco on Wednesday. An.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - In the Heart of Texas region, there are over 700 teenagers experiencing homelessness. Many do not have access to the resources they need in order to thrive. The Cove Executive Director Tim Packer paid a visit to our studio to share more about the......
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LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) - A number of arrests have been made in connection with an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The Lacy Lakeview Police Department says 17-year-old Treshawn Reid was arrested on Tuesday, in addition to multiple juveniles involved in the......
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One year after volunteer firefighter Razor Dobbs scoured the Texas Hill Country for victims of a devastating early morning flood, he stood before an elderly couple reluctant to evacuate their Center Point-area home as rain pounded and thunder crashed.It was around 3 a.m.......
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Governor Greg Abbott is pushing to keep new AI data centers out of rural Texas neighborhoods, saying communities should not bear the cost of their growth.Bell County farmer Michael Moon said the rapid expansion of data centers in rural areas has caught many off guard.Watch Full.....
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LUBBOCK Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office Tuesday. Their request comes after the office faced allegations last month for favoring satellite companies when it came to distributing more than $5......
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Killeen police say new technology played a major role in helping investigators track down a suspect connected to a homicide in Copperas Cove last week.WATCH the full story here:Last Thursday, Copperas Cove police found a 29-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite.....
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Former Bosque County tax assessor-collector Arlene Swiney has been found guilty of multiple charges. Sentencing for Swiney will be held on Monday, July 27th at 9 a.m. Swiney was found guilty on one count of prohibited communication by a taxing unit and two counts of abuse of......
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A 19-year-old Harker Heights man drowned Tuesday afternoon near Rogers Park in Bell County, authorities said.The Bell County Communications Center received a 911 call at about 3 p.m. reporting a possible drowning near Rogers Park, just outside Morgan's Point Resort.Members of......
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The Waco Independent Film Festival announced this year's award winners during a brunch held at the Cambria Waco Hotel Sunday.Watch our story here: The Waco Independent Film Festival announces 2026 winners25 NewsBobby Poitevint was a presenter for two awards during the 2026......
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The THSCA held its annual coaching school. A big question heading into the season is if this is a make-or-break year for Dave Aranda as the head coach of the Baylor Bears.Watch the full story here: Dave Aranda talks about NIL and sports at THSCA Coaching SchoolAranda was asked......
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WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Woodway Public Safety Department is mourning the loss of a retired captain who gave 35 years of service to the community. Chief Kahlil El-Halabi announced the loss of retired Captain Barney Witt on Tuesday afternoon. He retired in 2017 as Captain......
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Baylor men's basketball will be taking on the Texas Longhorns in the San Antonio Hoops Showdown on November 15.This will be the 264th meeting between the two programs and the first time since 2024, when Texas was part of the Big 12."We're excited about the opportunity to play in....
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Swift-moving floodwater destroyed or heavily damaged 135 homes in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday from Kerrville after taking a helicopter survey of affected areas and receiving a briefing by state and area officials.Water that surged over the banks of the Guadalupe......
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A petition to recall McGregor Mayor Jim Lilley is potentially moving into its next phase after recall advocates collected enough signatures from qualified voters.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor residents submit petition to recall mayor over data center, water concernsEarly this.....
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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 Little Tom in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society......
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The Texas Department of Public Safety has arrested more than 7,200 undocumented immigrants with active felony warrants since signing an agreement to work with ICE in October 2025. Texas DPS signed an agreement to work with ICE in October 2025 and has since arrested more than......
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Texas summer heat has always come with a price tag, but locals say this season is hitting harder than usual and a new electricity delivery rate is partly to blame.WATCH HERE: Summer electricity rates are hitting wallets hard here's how to cut your billA Hewitt resident, who......
