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LTVN's Claire Marie Scott has more on the renovations.By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer, Claire Marie Scott | LTVN Executive ProducerWith the $32 million renovation of Kokernot Hall finished, Baylor’s multi-year plan to refurbish 10 of its residence halls is complete.In July,......
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday vowed to pass legislation punishing public schools that do not remove graphic books from their shelves by knocking them down a notch in the states annual school performance ratings, which the state uses to seize control of underperforming......
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Carter BloodCare has issued an update on the Battle of the Badges in McLennan County. As of Wednesday afternoon, the McLennan County Sheriff's Office has 38.6 percent of donations, with the Waco Police Department at 32.4 percent and the Waco......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Independent School District's Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K9 officer. The department says K9 Dalton was born on May 10, 2015, in the Netherlands. He joined Waco ISD Police in 2019, where he faithfully served alongside his......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - People experiencing homelessness in the McLennan County area can access essential services, resources, and community support in one convenient location. The Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition (HOTHC) is hosting its next Project Homeless Connect event from......
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Students across Central Texas are back in the classroom amid August heat, and one state lawmaker says it's time to rethink when the school year begins.Watch Full Story Here: Back-to-school heat sparks push to delay Texas school year start dateState Rep. Jared Patterson recently.....
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By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Dr. Pati Milligan, an information systems professor in the Hankamer School of Business, died peacefully on June 7. She was 76. Milligan joined Baylor as assistant professor in 1983. She spent 37 years teaching in the Hankamer School of Business......
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Members of the Texas House of Representatives are trying to clear the air over data centers and controversial plans for new power lines issues that have been impacting some of our Central Texas neighbors for months.The House is again taking questions about data centers and a......
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Baylor University students are back in Waco for the new school year, and local businesses are already feeling the impact.Baylor is expecting more than 20,000 students to be enrolled this year, with around 3,400 freshmen.You can watch the full story here: Baylor students return......
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The Rudder High School Rangers are entering the 2026 football season with a new mentality after finishing 2-8 last year, with their sights set on becoming the first team in school history to win a playoff game.Senior lineman Jamal Gould said the team's experience through......
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer, Aiden Richmond | Managing Editor LTVN's Aiden Richmond has more details. Baylor Baptist Student Ministry’s newly built, 12,000-square-foot facility opened Wednesday after numerous religious leaders dedicated the space during a morning ceremony......
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A Marlin couple is bringing a historic Victorian home back to life on their own terms, and with a distinctly spooky aesthetic.WATCH HERE: Couple transforms Victorian home into spooky 'Macabre Manor' in MarlinLaura and Lee Anderson have been dreaming of owning a historic......
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor As schedules fill with coursework and summer fun turns to studying, Waco continues to offer a variety of events that students can attend for an escape. With that in mind, as your syllabi pile up, The Lariat has a different kind of weekly......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - McLennan Community College President Dr. Johnette McKown has announced her plans to retire, effective May 31, 2027. MCC says this will conclude 37 years of service and leadership marked by significant growth, strategic evolution and a steadfast focus on......
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The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team has received mixed roster news this offseason, losing one guard to an NCAA eligibility ruling while adding another via the transfer portal.Texas A&M guard Bryson Warren has been ruled ineligible for the 2026-27 season by the NCAA, per......
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McLennan County, Tx (FOX 44) - The Department of Public Safety has identified the victim of a Tuesday morning traffic crash near Riesel as 68 -year-old Zoe Henson of Waco. DPS Sgt Ryan Howard said Henson was the driver of a Chevy Equinox that was entering State Highway 6 from......
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WACO (FOX 44) -- You can add one more county to the growing list of Central Texas and Brazos Valley counties under outdoor burn bans. Bosque County is the latest to be added to the Texas A&M Forest Service's outdoor burn ban map -- after the Bosque County Commissioners Court......
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor From the familiar frequencies of Foster Pavilion to the bumping beats of the new Baylor Backyard Live series, the fall semester is packed with concerts. With genres ranging from Old Dominion's country to Mt. Joy's indie rock, Jason Cook, vice.....
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Texas Avenue median removal heads to November ballot after years of community pushbackWatch the full story here: Texas Avenue median removal heads to November ballot after years of community pushbackAfter years of blocked turns, disrupted routes and a petition with more than......
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Texas A&M football completed its first fall camp scrimmage over the weekend, giving head coach Mike Elko insight into where his team stands heading into the final stretch of camp. Aggie fall camp update from Mike ElkoElko said the team showed promise but also exposed areas that.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Grammy-winning blues and soul powerhouse Ruthie Foster paid a visit to the FOX 44 News studio! In just ten days, Ruthie drops her highly-anticipated new album Just Say Yes. And tonight, she is back at her alma mater, McLennan Community College, to deliver.....
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TEMPLE/WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Dry air and strong winds are creating a dangerous recipe for wildfires. As brush fires spark across the area, exhausted fire departments are also feeling the heat. When firefighters are carrying pounds of gear into a wildfire, they're already......
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For a second consecutive day, residents across Copperas Cove are dealing with little to no water pressure after two major water main breaks drained the city's storage system. Copperas Cove declares local disaster and seeks state aid after water main breaks drain supplyThe city......
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LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - A Lorena grass fire which threatened structures was quickly and safely extinguished early Tuesday afternoon. The Lorena Fire Department says crews were dispatched to the fire at approximately 12:23 p.m. The fire ignited in the 200 block of Dalrex Road.......
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Texas has reported 31 human cases of West Nile virus. As of Aug. 18, the CDC is reporting a total of 222 cases across the country. Texas has reported 31 human cases of West Nile virus, with 222 cases reported nationwide as of Aug. 18. Hays County, located just over 100 miles......
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A Killeen family is searching for answers after the Killeen Animal Shelter transferred their diabetic dog before they could pick him up and no one has told them whether he was adopted or is sitting in a rescue.Nicole Marion and Randal Trout got Gizmo at six weeks old."He kind of....
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Austin, Tx (FOX 44) - U.S. Senator John Cornyn has announced grants for law enforcement tools including drones and training for Killeen and Waco. Cornyn said the Department of Justice has awarded $70,637 in federal grant funding to the City of Waco and $92,208 to the City of......
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McLennan County, Tx (FOX 44) - The Department of Public Safety reports one woman has died in a late Tuesday morning crash on West Lake Creek Road in McLennan County. DPS reports the crash involved an 18-wheeler and a passenger car and was reported at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday. The......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you're interested in being a hero, like our community first responders, Carter BloodCare has just the event for you! As a continuation of the Battle of the Badges event in McLennan County, a blood drive will be hosted at Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest....
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - As construction continues, beginning Sunday night at 7 p.m., TxDOT and its contractor will begin switching all SH 6 Twin Bridges traffic onto the northbound bridge. By Saturday, August 29, traffic will be shifted to a two-way, two-lane configuration that will....
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McGregor city council members voted against moving forward with a proposed property tax rate increase following a public hearing Monday night where residents raised concerns about the 20262027 fiscal year budget.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor city council rejects proposed......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The intense heat, little-to-no precipitation and sometime-gusty winds continue to increase the dangers of wildfires, and the Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map continues to gain more counties due to these dangers. The latest Texas A&M Forest......
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WATCH HERE: Governor Greg Abbott visits Waco to discuss a new education initiative for Texas schoolsGov. Greg Abbott visited Waco to discuss his new education initiative with parents and teachers, calling on lawmakers to approve "Student Success Academies" to be implemented......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — During a press conference in Waco, Governor Abbott announced that there will not be construction of a border wall or fence in Big Bend National Park. The topic has been heavily debated for weeks now, and when asked about it during a press conference on......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott was joined by other local elected officials to discuss some of the issues currently plaguing the state's education system. Governor Abbott, District 12 Texas Representative Angelia Orr, and District 96 Texas Representative......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Being responsible when getting behind the wheel will be imperative - with the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend bringing out the masses for a final time this season. For one Texas family, a normal day turned into a tragedy. "On April the 2nd of 2022, I......
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Waco city leaders are considering a zoning change that would shift downtown development along the Brazos River away from hotels and toward mixed-use housing and dining. Waco originally planned to build hotels along Webster Avenue and the Brazos River, but a new proposal would......
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Anderson-Shiro CISD launches early college high school program through Blinn CollegeWatch the full story here: Anderson-Shiro CISD launches early college high school program through Blinn CollegeAnderson-Shiro CISD is offering early college high school classes through Blinn......
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Temple City Council has called a bond election for November 3, 2026, asking voters to authorize up to $15 million in general obligation bonds to replace the Sammons Community Center.Known as Proposition A, the measure would fund the replacement of the existing facility with a......
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said Monday he was “pausing all construction activity” in the West Texas park ahead of a visit to the region this week. Scott’s visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy......
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The City of Copperas Cove declared a local disaster Monday following critical water infrastructure failures that left the entire municipal water system compromised. Mayor Dan D. Yancey issued both a Declaration of Local Disaster and an Order for Stage 4C Implementation Monday at....
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WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - A downed power line made for a manic Monday commute on Westbound Highway 84 this morning as crews were forced to shut down the road for a short time after a live power line was pulled down across the roadway. Woodway Public Safety Department and......
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WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Highway 84 is now open, North Woodway Drive is still closed at the moment, as crews work to repair a down power line across Highway 84 westbound by 7-11. Both the access road and Highway 84 westbound are closed. Highway 84 Eastbound (towards......
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A 25-year-old Brenham man died after being shot in the 800 block of Pleasantview Avenue over the weekend, police said.Laterius Ragston was found with gunshot wounds Sunday when Brenham Police Department officers responded to reports of a weapons-related incident, according to a.....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Smoke seen in the area of the old Owens-Illinois glass plant in Waco was traced to a vacant building under demolition on the property. Several units of the Waco Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in the area of 5200 Beverly Drive at 9:12 a.m.......
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WATCH HERE: Waco nonprofit builds housing for survivors of sexual exploitation, traffickingTexas continues to report some of the highest numbers of human trafficking cases in the nation, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. A Waco nonprofit is working to address.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fire up your pits and mark your calendars! The One HOT Cook Off is coming up September 25–27, 2026, at the Extraco Events Center in Waco! Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just happen to know your way around an outdoor kitchen, there's a category for.....
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Residents in China Spring want to add more traffic lights in the community because wrecks keep happening here. China Spring and Saddle Creek Road fall under the city of Waco's jurisdiction. Wortham Bend and Rock Creek fall under TXDOTs jurisdiction.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Theres a.....
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A Killeen native traveled more than 12 hours to compete in a race he was not expected to win and came home with a gold medal.Lundyn Reyes won the 3000m event at the Junior Olympics, finishing in 10 minutes 40 seconds and beating his personal record by 30 seconds. He also earned.....
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Tru Jamaica burned down a few years ago. The owners said the community stood behind them when they experienced the unimaginable. Tru Jamaica burned down in December 2022 The restaurant reopened at the same location years later.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:When times get hard, we stick......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame is home to some of the best law enforcement in the Lone Star State's history, and it's celebrating 50 years of honoring their service. For more information on the upcoming celebratory dinner, you can watch our interview above....
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Waco ISD earned a 'D' rating from the Texas Education Agency for the fourth consecutive year, but district leaders say curriculum updates, new math, reading, and science coaching positions for teachers, and school-level score gains show the district is moving in the right......
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Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaWatch the full story here: Grimes County sheriff warns residents about phone scams targeting the areaPhone scammers are targeting Grimes County residents, with some impersonating the Grimes County......
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The U.S. Army has halted all AH64 Apache training flights following Wednesday's deadly crash near Fort Hood that killed two soldiers.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, died when their helicopter crashed......
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Temple ISD received a B rating in the Texas Education Agency's accountability ratings released to school districts Wednesday, earning one of the highest district ratings in the area among districts comparable to Temple's size and demographics.The district earned 26 distinctions.....
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LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (FOX 44) — Poor performance at Connally ISD led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to appoint their own school board in hopes of improving their campuses. According to HB 1842, which Texas passed in 2015, the TEA is able to intervene in any school district......
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The Army has identified two pilots killed when their Apache attack helicopter crashed during a maintenance test flight near Salado.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey, 34, of Killeen, and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead, 25, of Belton, died in the AH-64E Apache crash on......
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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is offering free tuition to qualifying incoming students through a new initiative called the UMHB Promise program, beginning with the Fall 2026 class.Watch Full Story Here: UMHB launches Promise program offering free tuition to qualifying......
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More than two dozen inmates and atleast one TDCJ employee was injured following a TDCJ inmate transfer bus crash and roll over on July 1st in Limestone County after the driver reportedly fell asleep or was fatigued according to the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report.25News'......
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North Zulch ISD approves full-time facility dog to support student well-beingWatch the full story here: North Zulch ISD approves full-time facility dog to support student well-beingNorth Zulch ISD has approved a full-time facility dog to help students through trying times.A......
