Waco
Local
A stretch of Jackson Avenue in downtown Waco could become safer and easier to navigate as the city moves forward with plans for new sidewalks and improved lighting.For the past eight months, Waco resident Angela Dubrek has explored her neighborhood by taking walks along Jackson.....
baylor
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Halloween is the time when the supernatural comes into the spotlight, but Baylor men's basketball showed the Northwestern State Demons that they were two days too late to emerge victorious. The Bears (1-0) dispelled the Demons (0-1) 87-56 Monday.....
baylor
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Growing pains can be expected when a team enters a new season with five newcomers in a 12-player roster. That was not the reality for Baylor women's basketball (1-0) Monday night, outscoring Fairleigh Dickinson (0-1) 30-13 in the first quarter......
baylor
By Anne Wall | Reporter Students in Baylor's Ethics Society are preparing for an upcoming regional Ethics Bowl competition on Nov. 14 in San Antonio. To better prepare teams for competitions in 2026-27, the university has started offering class credit this year as part of Ethics....
baylor
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor The Baylor Board of Regents met to discuss university spending and fundraising during its regular fall meeting Friday for the first time since the Board approved a $982.2 million operating budget for 2026-2027 in May. In addition to the......
baylor
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer As political disagreements continue to shape conversations across the country, Baylor's Department of Intercultural Engagement is creating opportunities for students to discuss differing viewpoints through its Dinner and Discourse events. Dinner and....
baylor
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter On any given day in the garden level of Moody Memorial Library, Baylor students might be designing digital projects, experimenting with electronics, building something with shop tools, creating art or working with textiles. While many students walk......
safety
BELL COUNTY (KXXV) A head-on crash on State Highway 53 near Limewood Lane in eastern Bell County has closed a portion on State Highway 53, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Office.Authorities say that at around 6:20 p.m., the sheriff's office received a 911 call reporting a....
News
A local citizens' group has sued Grimes County over the release of public records connected to the SpaceX TeraFab project, setting up a legal fight over government transparency. After the announcement that SpaceX TeraFab would be built in Grimes County, a local group Grimes......
safety
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A McLennan County motorhome became fully engulfed in flames on Monday, with other nearby structures threatened. The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Downsville Volunteer Fire Department with a reported backyard fire threatening a.....
Local
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 Dingo in the video above! If you’re thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
baylor
With Election Day approaching, a Baylor University political science professor says Central Texas voters could play a significant role in determining the outcome of several close statewide races.Patrick Flavin, a political science professor at Baylor, says the level of interest.....
government
600 Election workers across Bell County are putting the finishing touches on preparations for Election Day, with 42 polling sites getting ready to welcome voters.More than 80,000 Bell County residents have already cast their ballots, and election officials expect those numbers......
baylor
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Baylor regents have received a report on major changes in the higher education landscape, including AI, competition for students and an "enrollment cliff." The updates highlight updates a range of issues affecting higher education and Baylor University, as......
baylor
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor 2027 has been crowned! The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor (UMHB) says Miss Student Foundation Landry Gerhart was awarded the title in the annual Miss MHB Pageant on Saturday. The pageant was held in W.W. Walton Chapel, located......
Local
WACO, TX Voters who need a ride to the polls have several transportation options available on Election Day, including free bus rides in Waco and discounted Lyft service.Waco Transit System is offering free rides to and from polling locations on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Riders can board.....
Local
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco police report a man who died after being hit by a pickup October 27 has been identified as 59-year-old James Brown of Waco. The investigation into the crash and death is listed as on-going. Police report being called to the 700 block of North Valley Mills....
Local
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The Salvation Army invites the community to " Give With Joy" as its Red Kettle Campaign returns to Waco. The Salvation Army says that more than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, compassion and generosity—supporting vital programs......
News
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden, saying the investigation that produced the charges was rushed, overtly political and dogged by critical mistakes.What has.....
schools
A Belton ISD school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle in Temple on Monday morning.At approximately 7:40 a.m., Belton ISD Bus 16 was traveling westbound on FM 2305 when it collided with another vehicle near Clinite Grove Boulevard.No students were on the bus at the....
safety
The Temple Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one person dead early Sunday morning.At around 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail for reports of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located one person.....
government
Election officials have spent months preparing to run the 2026 vote and bracing for what could disrupt it. Theyre training workers, tightening security and readying legal challenges for threats that could stretch well beyond Election Day.Lately we have to take into account......
News
Tom and Cheryl Bredestege received a phone call with some life-changing news.A man identifying himself as "Albert," told the couple they had won a sweepstakes prize worth $850,000."He said we are rewarding you because all these years you have paid your bills on time, and you......
baylor
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Last weekend left the Baylor sports world reeling. Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda, leaving plenty of questions throughout the week about what football would look like heading to Orlando. Well ... those people got their answer in a......
News
BELTON, TX Three years ago, families walking into Belton ISD's Chisholm Trail Elementary faced a heavy reality: a failing "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency. For parents moving into the district, the uncertainty was evident."When I moved here from out of state and my......
Local
WACO (FOX 44) - While hundreds gathered for the 6th-Annual Dia de los Muertes Waco parade on Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026), the celebration and the reflection continued on Sunday (Nov. 1, 2026) with one of the holiday's most sacred traditions. Daniela Rodriguez, a board member for......
safety
COLLEGE STATION, TX (KXXV) A man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in connection with a pedestrians death on a College Station roadway early Sunday morning.The fatal collision happened at Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive at around 4:45 a.m., according to the....
safety
TEMPLE (KXXV) A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Temple that left a person dead early Sunday morning.At around 12:40 a.m., Temple police officers were called to the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail due to reports of a shooting with one victim.Officers......
Local
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The youth is our future, and it's important that we provide them with lessons to make them better leaders of tomorrow. This is why Rachel Ligon is here from the Waco Chamber of Commerce to tell us all about Teen Leadership Waco. You can watch our interview....
Local
WACO (FOX 44) -- A local non-profit wants seniors to have their best lives in front of them so they can enjoy their golden years. That's why Better At Last has set up numerous weekly and monthly workshops and educational seminars to help. Teresa Gingles, a Physical......
Local
WACO (FOX 44) -- It was a gathering of hundreds in downtown Waco along the banks of the Brazos -- to experience what is becoming a traditional & grand experience. They lined University Parks Drive along the Brazos River for the 6th-Annual Dia de Los Muertes Parade, which had......
safety
Two people are dead after a crash in Killeen on Saturday afternoon.Around 3:26 p.m., the Killeen Police Department responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of North Fort Hood Road and Adams Avenue.Police say the motorcyclist was......
traffic
Salado is getting its first-ever traffic light as more families and development move into the area.WATCH the full story here: Salado to get its first-ever traffic light as new homes and young families fuel village growthThe signal is planned for the intersection of FM 2484 and......
News
A polling location in Brazos County is being forced to closed just days before the midterm election.College Heights Assembly of God will not be open for voting on Tuesday.The Election Administration says church officials notified them that the air conditioning unit is broken and....
Local
WACO (FOX 44) -- Wonder and opportunity -- two words at the center of a local fall festival that created wonder for children and hands-on learning for local college students. The Central Texas College (CTC) Young Eagles Fall Festival, hosted by the CTC Child Development Center......
baylor
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor came out of halftime with a stunning 20-6 lead over UCF. Junior quarterback DJ Lagway carved the Knights' defense for the first 30 minutes, and he did not slow down to open the third quarter. He threw a dot to senior tight end Tony......
baylor
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer No. 8 Baylor took the field in Lubbock looking to pick up its biggest win of the year. After 76 minutes of contested and physical soccer, the Bears' defense would slip. In the 76th minute, No. 11 Texas Tech midfielder Gianna Gregoire curled a......
baylor
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer The marquee matchup agonies continued for No. 24 Baylor volleyball. After four gritty sets with rival No. 16 TCU, the Bears found themselves in their third straight five-set showdown, searching of their first win against a ranked opponent at......
traffic
As College Station continues to grow, city officials are considering major road safety upgrades near Texas A&M University.Watch the full story here: College Station eyes major road safety upgrades near Texas A&M, including bridges and tunnelsOn Wednesday, the Bryan-College......
Local
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - No injuries have been reported after a shot was fired on Bosque Boulevard, according to the Waco Police Department. Officers were called to the 5100 block of Bosque Boulevard at approximately 7:06 p.m. Friday regarding a call of shots fired. When they......
Local
A new pre-professional soccer team is coming to Waco and neighbors get to decide what it will be called.Waco USL2 is part of the United Soccer League, a pathway for athletes who have the goal of becoming professional soccer players. WATCH HERE: New pre-professional soccer team......
baylor
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Baylor University Board of Regents received updates on a range of issues affecting higher education during its regular fall meeting. This comes as institutional leaders continue efforts to position the university for long-term success. The Board heard.....
safety
The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged man with solicitation of prostitution following an eight-week investigation.Henry Bettis was arrested as he was leaving a local hotel.The investigation began after an investigator received a complaint from a parole......
baylor
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor filed a lawsuit Friday alleging offensive lineman Sean Thompkins breached the buyout agreement in his Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal he made with the school in December 2025, per a report from KWTX. Baylor alleges Thompkins owes the......
Local
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The victim in the fatal crash on Robinson Drive in Waco has been identified. The Waco Police Department says 42-year-old Marcus Shelton has been identified as thevictim in Thursday evening's crash. He was hit by two separate vehicles while walking in.....
Local
There's a new development in the fight over the mystery mailers that showed up in Waco neighborhoods.The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily stopped a lower-court order requiring the LLC connected to the mailers to answer questions.By issuing a stay on Friday, the court......
Local
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The largest Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade in Central Texas is taking place this Saturday! The festivities will take place from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco, located at 101 N. University Parks Drive. Admission is free!......
News
Halloween is coming this Saturday, but Friday Football must come first. Little River Academy heads to Lorena in a potentially rainy game!
Local
Central Texas (FOX44) -Though the state average price of gas was lower this week, it wasn't for everyone, with prices lower in Bryan-College Station but up in Killeen,Temple and Waco. This week' AAA Texas Weekend Gas Price Watch report showed a statewide gas price average of......
government
Here's what voters need to know in Central Texas about voting on Election day.Key DatesFriday, October 30: Early voting endsTuesday, November 3: In-person votingWe will provide election results here on November 3, 2026. Note: Any results shown before the evening of November 3......
Local
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $110,000 for a 28-year-old man accused of assaulting his mother and elderly stepfather, sending his mother to the hospital. The arrest of a man named Arson Emmitt Medina came after police were dispatched to a home in the 2500 block of......
Local
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - October is Fire Prevention Month, which is a time to remind families that a few simple steps can make all the difference in an emergency. The Waco Fire Department tells us what we can do to prevent a disaster and keep our families safe in our interview......
News
A judge had denied a motion to dismiss a political mailer case.Watch the full story in the player above.
News
AI-backed robocalls are now targeting Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talerico.Watch the full story in the player above.
traffic
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said.WATCH: VIDEO SHOWS ICE OFFICER HITTING MAN IN HOUSTON ICE......
government
McLennan County will receive nearly $1 million in federal funding to support and expand its Veterans Treatment Court program, according to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.The county was awarded a $971,216 grant through the U.S. Department of Justices Bureau of Justice Assistance Veterans.....
Local
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The newly formed McLennan County Sheriff's Cyber Crimes unit used specialized forensics techniques in making prostitution solicitation arrest. Sheriff Parnell McNamara and Chief Deputy Jake Burson said the new unit followed an eight-week investigation with the....
Local
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - An alternative to the traditional criminal justice system for veterans accused of non-violent misdemeanors in McLennan County is receiving $975,216 for its programs. The federal grant for the McLennan County veterans treatment courts comes from the U.S.......
government
The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas and Democrats best shot in decades at winning a key U.S. Senate seat in the state.Voters in the Lone Star state will cast ballots in a hotly contested U.S. Senate race and elect U.S. House......
baylor
Former Baylor head football coach Dave Aranda is speaking out on social media days after being fired from the team.Dave Aranda was removed as Baylor's head football coach one day after the Bears suffered a 25-24 loss to Kansas, dropping the team to 4-3 (2-2 in the Big 12).Aranda....
