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WACO (FOX 44) - Hundreds gathered at what the Austin Avenue Neighborhood Association calls "the circle" (the intersection of Château Avenue, Central Place and Carondelet Boulevard) for the annual Castle Heights Parade, where there was a lot to see and experience on Saturday......
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Runners gathered at Century Square in College Station on Saturday morning for the annual Firecracker 5K, a Fourth of July tradition that draws participants and sponsors from across the Brazos Valley community. Firecracker 5k 2026The event is organized by Brazos Running Company......
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The Bryan Yard Dogs walked off with a 6-5 victory over the Nacogdoches Niners in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night at Travis Field, securing their 7th consecutive win while kicking off Independence Weekend with fireworks on the field and in the skies. Bryan Yard Dogs......
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The Big 12 is taking over the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys for conference media days.This is the first official look we get at the Baylor bears for the upcoming season.The Bears have announced which players will be attending media days. A list that includes:QB DJ LagwayDE.....
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WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after thevictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault......
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Rock Prairie Road East set to get major upgrades as part of city capital improvement plan.Watch the full story here: Concrete and connectivity: City of College Station preparing to upgrade Rock Prairie Road EastRock Prairie Road East is set for major upgrades as part of the......
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Belton will host thousands of visitors this Saturday for its annual Fourth of July parade and festival, a tradition more than a century in the making.Watch the story here: Belton Fourth of July parade: A Rich History of Community and TraditionBelinda Mancella, owner of Lindy......
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Keith Mitchell, a Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former All-American linebacker, has died.Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive units. He helped lead Texas A&M to the 1993 Southwest......
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Independence, Texas: Where the roots of Texas freedom run deep.Watch the full story here: Independence, Texas style: the small Texas town of Independence has deep ties to the fight for freedomThis Independence Day weekend, the small town of Independence, Texas, is a fitting......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next.....
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In legislative hearings after last years July 4 floods, the states emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials......
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While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.Of note in the......
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The Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association is bringing neighbors together on two wheels, holding time trials at Bryan Lake and welcoming riders of all skill levels. BVMBA Get to know the groupThe group hosts a year-round social ride, typically on Tuesday evenings, and moves......
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Lonnie Judd has spent 34 years in education, coaching, and administration. He made an announcement on social media that he is turning in the whistle.Why is he retiring? To give time to his family.Watch the full story here: Longtime Central Texas coach retires after 34 years"I've....
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Baylor Athletics announces the lineup of student-athletes and coaches that will appear for the Summer on Turner Plaza event at the Foster Pavilion.Summer on Turner Plaza is a free family-friendly community event series held each Thursday in July outside the Foster Pavilion.Fans.....
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Geraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana in West Texas. Records indicate the facility's staff failed to respond adequately....
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Downtown Killeen is gearing up for the Red White and Blue Festival this weekend, one of six festivals in 2026 and local business owners say the impact on their bottom line is hard to overstate.Watch the story here: Killeen's Red White and Blue Festival expected to draw up to......
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The Brazos Valley Bombers brought their Barnstorm tour to Caldwell High School, drawing a sold-out crowd of 1,000 fans for a free game as the team continues building its presence across the Brazos Valley. Brazos Valley Bombers pop up game in CampbellThe pop-up game is part of a.....
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The City of Gatesville is building on months of community events aimed at drawing people back to its downtown, with a packed weekend that includes the city's first-ever PickleFest and its first Fourth of July parade in more than a decade.Watch the story here: Holiday Events Fuel....
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Texas A&M men's basketball will travel to the Bahamas in August to compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, bdG Sports announced Thursday.The five-day trip runs Aug. 2-6, with three exhibition games scheduled at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts and Entertainment Center at.....
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Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University has announced the highest fundraising year in its 181-year history. The university says the Baylor Family joined together to give a record-breaking $244.5 million during the 2026 fiscal year (FY26). Nearly 25,000 alumni, parents, faculty,....
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Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to......
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VENEZUELA / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco pastor is in Venezuela amid the wake of the recent earthquakes. Christ the King Church Pastor Ramiro Peña is alongside local leaders helping to organize humanitarian relief efforts while ministering to individuals and families in need.......
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DALLAS, Texas (FOX 44) - A distinguished entrepreneur and a business and community leader is now chair of the Baylor Scott & White Health Board of Trustees. Robert Garriott has led several committees ever since joining the not-for-profit system's board seven years ago. He most......
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Baylor University announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class Thursday, featuring longtime broadcaster John Morris alongside an elite group that includes Biletnikoff Award winner Corey Coleman and two-time NCAA track champion Trayvon Bromell.Morris, known as the "Voice of......
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Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - A masked armed man fled with a large amount of cash but did not have time to spend it after a fried chicken restaurant was robbed Wednesday night in Lacy Lakeview. Lacy Lakeview Police Detective Tyler Ziegler said it was at 8:42 p.m. when a masked man....
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Lakes across Central Texas are expected to see some of their biggest crowds of the year this Fourth of July weekend, and local boaters say a little extra planning can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe on the water.Watch Full Story Here: Boating safety tips ahead.....
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Elm Mott, Tx (FOX44) - Elm Mott Volunteer Fire Department with assistance from the Waco Fire Department hazmat unit reported a gas leak on the south side of their city Thursday morning. South McLennan Loop off I-35 northbound was reported shut down just after 8:00 a.m. Thursday.....
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Texas A&M returning senior safety Marcus Ratcliffe has received another preseason All-America recognition.The Walter Camp Football Foundation named Ratcliffe to their Preseason FBS All-America Second Team on Tuesday. He was the only Aggie named to one of the foundation's two......
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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announces Nicole Dalby as the new lead for its beach volleyball program.Watch the full story here: "It's kind of full circle": UMHB alum returns to coach Beach VolleyballDalby arrives after spending 11 seasons with Concordia University Texas.....
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A Harker Heights High School senior is making history as the first Killeen ISD student selected for a NASA SEES internship and she is already using the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.Watch the story here: Harker Heights senior becomes KISD....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Bear Ridge and Cottonwood Creek was the place to be the past two days as the second-annual Texas Youth Classic capped off two days of stellar golf in Central Texas! Below is the full list of winners: Congratulations to all 158 golfers that participated on....
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Artificial turf heats up more than natural grass during the summer months because its plastic and rubber materials trap heat. "It's just going to hold the sunlight, unlike regular dirt and grass, which condenses and kind of cycles through the water cycle,"......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A golfer in the Texas Youth Classic almost had to participate without a caddie - until an overqualified caddie volunteered. Jessica Pratt planned to have her grandfather caddie for her, but he said he couldn't keep up with her. He is a disabled veteran and....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Due to Friday July 3 being considered a holiday, emergency siren tests normally held on mornings on the first Friday of the month will come on Thursday this month. The Waco McLennan County Office of Emergency Management usually tests the sirens at 10 a.m. on......
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Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free......
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Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - In a strange turn of events where police found the suspect before the offense was reported, a 21 year old man has been charged with assaulting his grandmother. Bellmead police say it happened Monday evening in the Concord Road area in the east part of......
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A McGregor resident is organizing a petition drive to recall the city's mayor, citing concerns over water management, public transparency, and recent industrial development, including a newly approved data center project.Watch Full Story Here: McGregor resident launches mayor......
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A China Spring teenager is being recognized as the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Future Novice Ranch Riding National Champion! Kimberlee Smith is 14 years old and won first place! In addition, 17-year-old Clara Eaton, of Lorena,......
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Farmers across Central Texas, including those in the Waco area, could soon catch a break as a new federal action aims to lower fertilizer costs, one of the biggest expenses many producers face. For producers across McLennan County and nearby agricultural......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Youth Classic (TYC) is bringing over 150 golfers and their families, to the streets, restaurants, and hotels of Waco this week. This is the second annual Texas Youth Classic Open Tournament, a large youth golf tournament with a focus on giving a.....
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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 vote Tuesday, confirming children born on U.S. soil will continue to be considered U.S. citizens. The ruling comes after President Trump issued an executive order challenging the 14th Amendment's guarantee of......
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If you hear the sounds of weights slamming on the ground, it's probably because of Jade Dickens.Watch the full story here: Local powerlifter wins Strongman National TitleJade has been a powerlifter for 25 years and it all started not in the weight room, but by watching T.V."Back....
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Gatesville city leaders unanimously passed an ordinance last week placing stricter rules on vape and CBD shops, including new proximity requirements, background checks for owners, and expanded buffer zones around sensitive areas.Watch the story here: Gatesville passes ordinance.....
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MCGREGOR, Texas (FOX 44) -- For Nico and Gilbert Gomez II, playing in big-time golf tournaments together isn't anything different. "He's always my caddie," eight-year-old Nico Gomez said. "When he's not here and not able to make it, my grandfather caddies for me." Playing in the....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE: A missing Waco child has been found safe. Original Story: Waco police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing child. Adrian Musgrove is 12-years old. He was last seen in the 1700 block of Lake Air Drive heading toward Bosque Boulevard.......
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Texas A&M University has named Leroy Burrell as the 20th head coach of its track and field program, Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced at an introductory press conference.Alberts cited Burrell's integrity, understanding of the expectations at Texas A&M, and credibility as.....
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Lieutenant Glenn Bennett with the Belton Police Department accepts the position of Director of Public Safety and future Chief of Police for the City of Starbase, Texas.In his resignation letter to the department and city officials submitted on Sunday, Lt. Bennett said the......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A major intersection of Waco's New Road will close Wednesday night to allow bridge work on I-35. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to install deck panels and overhangs for for the new northbound I-35 bridge over New Road as part of the......
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Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic and into Central Texas, and while most people will notice little more than hazy skies and colorful sunsets, doctors say those with underlying respiratory conditions should take precaution.Watch Full Story Here: Saharan dust......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cultivate Waco is marking a new beginning with the opening of its new downtown gallery and debut of its inaugural exhibition. The free opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at 924 Austin Avenue, Suite #100. The "Cultivated Identity"......
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TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) — Monday morning saw a ribbon cutting celebration for the first Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ within the City of Temple. The ribbon cutting was organized by the Temple Chamber of Commerce and attended by local leaders including Mayor of Temple Tim......
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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 Malibu in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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The City of Hillsboro announced that water service will be temporarily suspended west of Cho Street beginning Monday at 10:00 PM.City crews will take the downtown water tower offline to repair two water leaks and install four new water valves. Work is expected to take 5 to 8......
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Grimes County jail nears capacity, commissioners to discuss expansion options on July 22Watch the full story here: How big to build: Grimes County leaders weighing options for jail expansion projectThe Grimes County Jail is running out of room, and county leaders are preparing......
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Food truck owners across Texas must now obtain a new state permit instead of county-level permits, and Bell County vendors say they were caught off guard after being told their existing permits would carry them through the year until recently.Watch the story here: Bell County......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Independent Film Festival (Waco Indie) has announced the film lineup and events schedule for this year's event! The Festival was recently named as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee." Waco Indie’s in-theater......
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BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A passenger vehicle and a truck tractor semi-trailer were involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 35 in Bell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the incident occurred on southbound Interstate 35 at Mile Marker #293B at approximately......
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Leon County, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE The Department of Public Safety now reports a trooper was involved in a shooting in Leon County. The shooting occurred as a pursuit had entered Leon County from Madison County. The wounded man was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.....
