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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor As much as I love music, movies and, as of a week ago, coffee, I have been most looking forward to this review. It's fall, but we're still a couple weeks out from it being socially acceptable to buy candy in bulk and eat it straight from a......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Halloween is a time for treats and the occasional trick. While kids go door-to-door hoping for king-sized candy bars, some are like Charlie Brown and get a rock. Baylor athletics has seen its share of both this fall. From teams climbing the......
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor athletics has had a long history of highs and lows. In between are the intense, scary moments where things swing dramatically. Here are three of the most nerve-wracking times to be a Baylor fan in recent history. RGIII tears ACL in 2009......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor A cold wind broke into McLane Stadium from the Brazos River. A 46-degree kickoff marked the coldest game in McLane Stadium history and the coldest game in Waco since 2013. The chilly, brisk weather did not deter Baylor fans from growing in......
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer From goatmen and ghosts to witches in Cameron Park, the Waco History podcast shares some of the spookiest lore of the city's past. But according to the podcast founder, these stories aren't just for a thrill; rather, they are deeply intertwined.....
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Residents in Copperas Cove are working to remove a city council member from office before his term ends, launching a recall petition against Councilman Howard Hawk over comments he made during a Sept. 1 council meeting.WATCH the full story here: Copperas Cove residents push to......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco Police are joining faith leaders and community members for Faith & Blue Weekend! This is an opportunity to build connections and strengthen relationships beyond the badge. For more information, you can watch our interview above....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It's National Night Out, and communities all over the country are connecting with their local first responders! FOX 44's Robert Lopez takes a look at how the Waco Police Department is celebrating. You can watch the video above....
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Survivors of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting and those connected to its victims are reflecting on the attack's lasting impact following the announcement that former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad what would be the first military execution in more than 60....
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The Madison County Child Welfare Board is called on from time to time to help get children to safety, working in the background to ensure children in tragic circumstances are safe through resources, awareness and community support.Watch the full story here: Madison County Child.....
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After a brutal summer of heat and drought, Central Texas received some relief in the form of rainfall last week but Waco Lake is still sitting 2.5 feet below normal levels.Waco received 4.5 inches of rain, which was enough to raise the lake only 1 foot.WATCH HERE: Waco lake......
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LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - Multiple agencies responded to Lorena on Tuesday evening regarding a large grass fire. The Lorena Fire Department says this fire ignited in the 3000 block of Mackey Ranch Road. The fire has since been contained, and there is no danger to residents or......
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As Central Texas election offices prepare for election season, officials are working through a backlog of voter registration and renewal records tied to issues with state web portals.Texas State University student Sierra Stage is moving from Hays County back to Bell County and......
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Neighbors say big semi-trucks keep getting stuck on their narrow neighborhood roads, and one neighbor has the videos to prove it.WATCH HERE: Lorena neighbor speaks out as semi-trucks get stuck on residential streets, raising safety concernsGary Cox, who lives in a historic home.....
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The Waco Police Department has identified a man killed in a motorcycle crash on Monday.Officials say 22-year-old Oracio Vallejo was killed after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a Mitsubishi SUV on Texas Central Parkway and Bagby Avenue at around 7:30 p.m.The SUV was.....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The operator of a motorcycle who was killed in a collision with an SUV on Bagby Avenue in Waco Monday night has been identified as 22-year-old Oracio Vallejo. Vallejo was pronounced dead at a hospital where he was taken following the crash. Waco police said it....
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A four-year college degree may no longer be the career requirement it once was.As companies struggle to fill jobs and industries evolve faster than traditional education systems can keep up, more employers are shifting toward skills-based hiring focusing on experience,......
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco police have identified the man killed while crossing an I-35 access road Monday morning as 58 year old Kendrick Ewing. Ewing was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the northbound service road near Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard. Police were......
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It seems data centers are popping up all over the state, but you can keep track of them from your phone or computer.DataCenterMap.com allows you to search by county, city, or ZIP code.The state says it does not have a complete inventory of data centers in Texas, but the site......
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UPDATE: Robertson County US 190 is now open.ORIGINAL STORY:US 190 (SH 6) is shut down early Tuesday morning due to a deadly crash south of Hearne, according to officials.The Bremond Volunteer Fire Department said a "major vehicle accident" near Pin Oak Creek has shut down the......
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As the Heart of Texas Fair prepares to kick off at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, organizers say they are working to keep the annual event affordable for families, even as high diesel prices continue to impact exhibitors and agricultural programs across the state.For......
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Doris Miller was never meant to be a hero. In fact, on the early morning of Dec. 7, 1941, mere moments before the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Miller was aboard the USS West Virginia collecting laundry. Former Baylor......
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Classical concert pianist, minister, author and mother Jade Simmons is taking an unconventional route to the U.S. Senate, running as an independent write-in candidate in Texas' Nov. 3 election. During an event Monday at Baylor, Simmons broke down.....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior punter Palmer Williams faced sky-high expectations entering 2026. He came off a junior season where he was named an All-American and Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year. He has continued to step up his game so much that it has left......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The YMCA has served the youth and their families for over 140 years, and now they're asking for your help to continue developing children in our neighborhoods. For more information about the YMCA of Central Texas's Strong Kids Campaign, you can watch our......
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Miami freshman Joaquin Otero saw an Instagram reel about a collegiate Roblox Club and decided that Baylor needed one as well. Roblox is a gaming platform that was launched in 2006. Now Roblox is one of the most globally used online applications....
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WACO, TEXAS (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is investigating a vehicle versusmotorcycle fatal crash that occurred Monday evening. According to the Waco Police Department, officers were called to Texas Central Parkway and Bagby Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. on October 5,......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Regian Tool & Home in Waco was broken into on Friday Morning, with two thieves taking thousands in merchandise within minutes. At about 3:40 a.m., two suspects shattered the glass door at Regian. Using a trash can taken from a nearby business, they stole......
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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 Nimbus in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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Watch the full story here: Grant funds Madisonville's major street and drainage repair project targeting the city's worst roadsMadisonville has launched a grant-funded street and drainage repair project targeting 5 of the city's worst roads, with work already underway.The city......
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After covering a recent story at China Spring ISD where a student created AI-generated explicit photos of other students, many parents were left with questions about what happens next. One lawyer said that when something like this happens, parents have more power than they......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco-area woman was arrested on Friday, October 2, 2026, and charged with committing Injury to a Child after assaulting a student at Tennyson Middle School. According to the Waco ISD Police arrest affidavit, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at......
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A Nolanville museum is among several local businesses partnering with a nonprofit to host weekly, sensory-friendly outings for families raising children with disabilities in Bell County.The Texas All Abilities Network partners with local businesses to host the outings, which are....
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To someone passing by, Mi Casita Mexican Food Restaurant might look like your typical hole-in-the-wall spot. But for the regulars who pull up a chair there every single day, it's means so much more.WATCH HERE: Hewitt restaurant becomes a second home for a neighbor living with......
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The City of Grand Prairie is inviting residents to meet the three finalists vying to become the next chief of the Grand Prairie Fire Department.The search comes as Fire Chief Robert Fite prepares to retire later this year after 14 years of service to the community. Following his....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Recent moderate and heavy rains in both Central Texas & The Brazos Valley have significantly lowered the wildfire danger, and the latest Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map shows it. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service Outdoor Burn Ban Map shows.....
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A recall has been expanded for frozen organic blueberries and berry blends sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's.The recall, which was initially announced in July and expanded again in early September, includes select lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz.), Great......
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Advocates with the Texas Coalition Against Data Centers delivered petitions to Lacy Lakeview City Hall to remove three elected officials from office, in an effort to block a proposed data center development from coming to the community.WATCH HERE: Petition to recall Lacy......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you want to vote in the November 3 Midterm Election, you'll need to be sure you're registered by Monday, October 5. VoteTexas.gov has a frequently asked questions page that can help guide you if you still need to register to vote....
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 58-year-old man was killed when he was struck while crossing the I-35 access road near downtown Waco early Monday morning. Police were notified of the crash at 4:09 a.m. and responded to the location on the northbound service road near Martin Luther King,......
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A pedestrian was killed in a crash early Monday morning near I-35 and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.Waco Police Department officials say the collision happened just after 4 a.m.The pedestrian, only identified as a 58-year-old man, was reportedly crossing the service road of......
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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at age 84.The Kendall County coroner confirmed Hastert died of natural causes at his Illinois home over the weekend.Hastert served as speaker of the House from 1999 to 2007, becoming the longest-serving Republican speaker in U.S.......
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President Trump announced that more than 20 million seniors on Medicare will soon receive a direct deposit of nearly $100, drawing Democratic criticism and questions about whether the payments made without congressional approval are legal."I am pleased to announce over 20......
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The holiday shopping season is getting an earlier start than ever.Walmart has already kicked off its major October sale, while Amazon and Target are rolling out competing sales events this week, setting the stage for weeks of holiday discounts and price battles.But these sales......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor While football came into the weekend 3-1, there were still enough inconsistencies for people to have their doubts about the team. The Bears doused those claims with one of the most dominant conference wins in the Dave Aranda Era to highlight this....
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 21 Baylor volleyball could not find an edge over No. 24 Colorado throughout the first two sets Sunday afternoon. The Buffaloes took care of business to hold a commanding two-set advantage. The Bears took their first lead of the match with a.....
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Marlin Police, Fire and EMS have consolidated emergency dispatch services with the Falls County Sheriff's Office in a move officials say will significantly cut response times.WATCH HERE: Marlin consolidates emergency dispatch services, expected to cut response times by up to 3......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- If you love music and you love history, a special event is coming to Waco on October 17 -- and it's free of charge. The event is called "Meet The Masters" and will happen at the Texas Music Cafe in Waco on October 17 at 7 p.m. with the doors opening [...]...
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Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died.The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, near Irkutsk, according to......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Against Colorado last Saturday, Baylor's offense looked questionable in its 23-13 win. A shaky run game and missed opportunities kept the Bears from running away with the game. The offense continued to show its inability to put together a......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Head coach Dave Aranda said earlier in the week that Baylor needed more explosives, especially in the run game that averaged 3.7 yards per carry through the first four weeks. The Bears took that to heart. Freshman running back Ryelan Morris went.....
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his diamond-hunting hobby hasn't paid off, despite sifting rocks for more than a dozen years.But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's.....
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) DJ Lagway threw for 306 yards and four touchdowns to lead Baylor to a 55-19 rout of Arizona State on Saturday night.Lagway also ran for an 11-yard score for the Bears, who have won four in a row. Baylor outgained Arizona State 564 total yards to 409.We had some....
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Texas A&M needed a response. Aggies defeat Arkansas 34-7After back-to-back losses, the Aggies returned to Kyle Field with a clear objective: become the more physical football team.They did exactly that.Texas A&M dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks 34-7 Saturday night, leaning on a....
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By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer, Owen Carson | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Rain fell over Waco Saturday morning as Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and his supporters gathered for a campaign event downtown at The Palladium. Paxton, Texas' attorney general, has focused on.....
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WACO (FOX 44) -- September 2026 was a month of scorching heat -- heat that aided in a rash of wildfires across Central Texas. Now that October is here and along with it is some rain to greatly reduce the risk of wildfires, Texas A&M Forest Service Public Information Officer......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- Texas U.S. Senate GOP candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton paid a visit to Central Texas on Saturday (10/3/26) that drew hundreds to downtown Waco. Mr. Paxton's Texas Promise Tour called The Palladium in Waco home on late Saturday morning into early......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- About two dozen American Red Cross volunteers ventured out into the community to save lives -- through smoke alarms. Volunteers and community partners will be offered free smoke alarm installations for Waco residents in need during their Sound the Alarm home......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- It's an annual event that draws some of the most talented youth to help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Hispanic Leaders Network Pequenos Gigantes Little Giants Talent Show. People gathered at the Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco from 11:30 a.m......
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Texas' newest state park is now open, giving outdoor enthusiasts their first chance to explore more than 3,000 acres of rugged Central Texas landscape along the Colorado River.WATCH the full story here: Post Oak Ridge State Park now open in Lampasas CountyPost Oak Ridge Texas'......
