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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A group of vehicles and trailers reported stolen from West was found in Bellmead. The West Police Department says it continued its investigation into the theft of property from a residence in the 700 block of North Marable Street. Officers......
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On the banks of the Scioto River, as it snakes through downtown Columbus, Ohio, herons stalk fish as egrets wade in the shallows.Wildlife isnt the only thing the river sustains. The Scioto helps to feed a public water system that serves more than 1.4 million customers in this......
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New businesses are popping up across Bellmead, and city leaders say the growth is only getting started.Edward Curtis, a decade-long Bellmead resident, said he has watched the city change over the years."It's grown a lot. It's grown a lot."Curtis said he has noticed new retailers....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A Waco police officer who approached a homeless man about using water from a business ended up overpowered, on his back, with his face bleeding. Forty-eight-year-old Aaron Lee Crane, Jr remained in the McLennan County Jail Wednesday following he Sunday......
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McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - A 28-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after the father of a boy and girl told McGregor police he found him naked in a bedroom with his daughter and son. David Refugio Lopez was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Tuesday morning after.....
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has a mission to support our local first-responders who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Lorena Police Chief Scott Holt and McLennan County Commissioner Ben Perry tell us more about the......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The United Way of Waco-McLennan County will turn community spirit into a show-stopping night of music and impact! The "Rhythm & Brews" event returns this Thursday. This "United We Rock" karaoke showdown brings local leaders and community favorites into the....
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Seven people in Texas who are not U.S. citizens have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Tuesday as part of a broader Trump administration focus on noncitizen......
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When disaster strikes, most homeowners expect their insurance to cover a huge chunk of repairs. But a growing number are discovering they are responsible, out of pocket, for far more than they expected.Carl Roberts learned that firsthand after a tree damaged his roof. He found......
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By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor boasts more than 3,000 trees across its approximately 1,000 acres. The red brick at the heart of campus meets a thick lattice of century-old oaks, shading pedestrians as they move through the university's most precious testament to.....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Fifth-year defensive lineman Devonte Tezino is the perfect image of working up the ranks in college football. After redshirting his freshman year, Tezino played four games as a rotational defensive lineman as a redshirt freshman as well as 23......
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By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Baylor's schedule of classes offers more than the standard courses required for a degree. Tucked among core requirements and major-specific classes are courses that explore topics ranging from anarchism in American history to podcast writing and the......
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer The Beauchamp Addiction Recovery Center, or BARC, is a Baylor recovery community that supports students as they journey through college, targeting their' social and spiritual needs. Students can be supported by professional staff and engage in.....
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer, Rylie Painter | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter After nearly two decades, Baylor’s Freshman League is returning this fall, giving first-year students a new way to participate in intramurals and make friends, stay active and build community......
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By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Starting a successful business is no easy task in today's world. Expanding that business by two stories and adding in two new entertainment areas is even harder. Encore is a rooftop bar located in the heart of downtown Waco at 724 Austin Ave. Encore......
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A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said.Colleen Williams, an NBC4 Los Angeles anchor,......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Groups are working around the nation to get people ready to vote before November's general election, including here in McLennan County. Across the county, Waco NAACP members are set up and helping residents get registered to vote. President Dr. Peaches......
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Dr. Steve "Doc" Forsythe, a longtime Lampasas agricultural educator, has received the Blue and Gold Award one of the highest honors in Texas FFA recognizing more than three decades of service to agricultural education.WATCH the full story here: Lampasas educator Steve Forsythe......
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College Station residents oppose Flock camera contract renewalWatch the full story here: College Station residents push back on Flock camera contract renewal ahead of city council voteCollege Station city leaders are set to vote on renewing the city's contract with Flock, a......
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A 1st Cavalry Division soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover during a training exercise at Fort Hood on Monday.Officials said a second soldier was injured in the incident and is receiving medical care."We are deeply saddened by the loss of our First Team soldier," said Brig......
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A 75-year-old church in North Killeen was destroyed by a fire Tuesday after flames spread from a neighboring property.The fire at Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church (509 S 42nd St.) started at about 11:52 a.m. Construction work was being done at the lot next door to the......
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Pet Circle Regional Animal Center in Waco is overcapacity, with adoption rates falling dramatically and a donation-based food pantry stretched to its limits.WATCH HERE: Pet Circle Animal Center's adoptions drop and donation bin runs dryWindy Leal, a senior public information and....
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A 25-year-old man from Honduras is facing one count of capital murder of multiple people and three counts of abandoning or endangering a child in connection with the shooting deaths of four members of the same family near San Benito.Christian Joel Maldonado Pacheco appeared......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Buckle up, parents. A staggering number of children are riding in improperly installed car seats, and it could be putting your little ones at risk on the road. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service paid a visit to our studio to tell us more about a......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The United Way of Waco-McLennan County held an event on Tuesday morning to officially kick off their 2026 fundraising campaign. On the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse, County Jude Scott Felton and Waco Mayor Jim Holmes read a proclamation in......
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Congress is debating how and whether to regulate artificial intelligence, but meaningful legislation appears unlikely in the near term as key leaders pump the brakes on swift action.Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei is among those who have warned about the development of....
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - If you love live music, local brews, and watching community leaders step way out of their comfort zones for a great cause, be sure to clear your calendar! The United Way of McLennan County paid a visit to our studio to discuss the upcoming......
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A U.S. government watchdog released its first report Monday on the impact of the Iran war, acknowledging the military's advanced weapons shortfalls and offering the first public look at the damage to American aircraft, bases and diplomatic outposts in the Middle East.Much of the....
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Grocery prices remain one of the biggest financial stress points for Americans, even as inflation data shows prices leveling off. The government's consumer price index shows that grocery prices were flat from July to August and up just 2.2% from a year ago. But that stability is....
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Eight Waco ISD campuses received failing grades in the state's latest accountability ratings, and district leaders are now outlining steps they say will turn those scores around.The Texas Education Agency grades schools using several benchmarks, including student performance on.....
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Like any afternoon on campus, students accepted hundreds of chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A employees. But on Monday, that employee was the chairman of Chick-fil-A himself. When most Baylor students eat Chick-fil-A on campus, they're served by......
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By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When Leesburg, Virginia, senior Levi Desser arrived at Baylor University in 2022, he carried a simple dream: earn a spot on the Baylor football team. He trained like someone who believed that dream was already written for him. Spending mornings on the.....
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Construction is underway at the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat as the facility receives numerous upgrades to its exterior, including a pavilion with seating, a memorial to past bears and a new trailer loading site. Work began at the end of......
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Midterm elections are just around the corner, and Americans all across the country will be casting their ballot. To help students make their voices heard through their vote, Baylor Ambassadors, in collaboration with Student Government and over......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer When the town Elsberry, Missouri, is mentioned, not much probably comes to mind. Elsberry, located northwest of St. Louis along the Mississippi River, is your typical small Midwest town. It has only 2,143 residents and is only 1.63 square miles......
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By Reagan Hunter | Reporter When seven Baylor women gathered in 1904 to form a literary and social club, they could hardly have imagined what their organization would look like 122 years later. Now, the Baylor Round Table is getting bigger. In March 2026, Baylor Round Table......
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The national average for a gallon of diesel surged above $6.20 Monday, marking the highest price ever recorded.These prices are up more than $0.30 in just one week and about $2.50 higher than they were a year ago.The record cost could soon impact the price of almost everything......
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As Grimes County grows and new subdivisions emerge, questions are rising about whether there will be enough water available to fight fires in residential areas. The county has approved new regulations requiring fire water sources in new developments, but some residents worry the....
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BOSQUE COUNTY (KXXV) A large brush fire ignited in Bosque County Monday, according to the Clifton Texas Police.Fire crews from across the county are working on the fire near State Highway 6 and County Road 1035. The fire is estimated to be burning around 400 acres with 0%......
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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 Timbo in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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Texas A&M volleyball head coach Jamie Morrison says his program is in a different place than it used to be, and the proof is in how his players respond to losses.Coming off a split weekend that included a win over Stanford and a hard-fought loss to Wisconsin in front of 9,300......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, which is a nationwide push to help eligible voters register or update their information ahead of the next election. Here in Waco, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is joining.....
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Texas A&M hosts Kentucky on Saturday at Kyle Field in the Aggies' first SEC game of the season. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Central on ESPN. Texas A&M Football: Kentucky PreviewHead coach Mike Elko expressed significant respect for the Wildcats heading into conference play,......
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City leaders in Killeen could move forward with a plan to add an extra layer of zoning rules to the north side of town, with a final council vote scheduled for Oct. 20.The North Killeen Overlay District would stretch from Fort Hood Street to S WS Young Drive, changing zoning......
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President Trump's ban on Canadian alcohol imports has a Waco liquor store owner worried about his bottom line as the September 29 deadline approaches.WATCH HERE: Canadian alcohol ban threatens Waco liquor store's bottom lineLast week, Trump announced the ban on Canadian exports.....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The Chief of the McLennan County DA's Office Crimes against Children Unit is becoming a new Assistant United States Attorney in Waco. Tara Avants graduated from the Baylor Law School in 2017 and began her career as a prosecutor with the Limestone County......
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The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help unleash......
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Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones died Monday. He was 87."He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his......
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President Donald Trump is downplaying the need for new guardrails on artificial intelligence, pushing back against some of the technologys most prominent leaders who are calling for greater government oversight as AI systems rapidly become more powerful.The only control or......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Waco is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to help shape the future of its visitor economy. Destination Waco is the city's destination management organization. It has launched a community-wide planning process to develop......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The United Way of Waco-McLennan County's Workplace Campaign will kick off with a proclamation by Mayor Jim Holmes and County Judge Scott M. Felton. This event will take place at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse, located at 501.....
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Holiday airfare prices are climbing fast, and travel experts warn this is not the year to wait on booking flights for the November or December holidays."Thanksgiving and Christmas. That's basically what I'm looking for, and it's really expensive," said airline passenger Srinivas....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor fans got their first look at "Nate the Great" in his first start under center for football, while volleyball traveled to the home of the best team in the country and soccer ended its nonconference schedule on a high note. Let's get into......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison's taste in shots consists strictly of ones that come from outside the box, but against Oral Roberts on Sunday she delivered the dagger for the Bears from inside it. In the 80th minute of a tied game, sophomore......
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By Brooke Cranford | LTVN Sports Director Nate Bennett's first start in Baylor's home opener. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett led Baylor to a 44-3 victory Saturday against Prairie View A&M in his first career start in place of injured junior quarterback DJ Lagway. “I thought......
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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer As the sun set and the lights dimmed on a hot Saturday evening, the Class of 2030 charged into McLane Stadium to usher in the first Baylor home football game of the 2026-27 season with a tradition that has stood the test of time. The Baylor Line,......
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The increase in gas, food, and housing costs can have an impact on some local neighbors.Eric Torres, a resident, told me whether he thinks Texas is an affordable place to live. He said yes, and a part of it comes down to his pay.Even though the market is fluctuating. The......
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The Texas heat has destroyed 100% of the outdoor crops at Modern Hippie Life Farm L.L.C. in Gholson the first total loss in the farm's four-year history.Owner Anna Sims said the season left her with nothing in the fields, describing a scene of cantaloupes bursting on the ground.....
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CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Coryell County Sheriff's Office responded to a fight in progress Friday night, September 11th, 2026, that led to a vehicle pursuit into McLennan County. The Sheriff's Office says deputies with the Coryell County Sheriff's Office Patrol......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - TxDOT is preparing to temporarily close the U-turn at the south end of SH 6 as the expansion of the Twin Bridges continues. TxDOT says the closure will begin Sunday night, September 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The closure will occur nightly throughout the week to.....
