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WACO (FOX 44) -- American history is very important to many of us, but with 250-plus years and still going to learn, it takes awhile. However, one author wanted a simpler way to learn the basics and found a way to make it happen. FOX 44's Vince Erickson welcomed author Randolph.....
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ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Skittles Bike Race is coming to Robinson, which also means traffic will be impacted. The city says the 26-mile, 62-mile, and 100-mile bike races will be taking place on Sunday, September 13. Riders are scheduled to begin departing at 7:15 a.m. and.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is celebrating twenty years of its LEAD Program. LEAD stands for Leadership, Education & Development, and it is the Chamber's locally-grown, grassroots mentoring program, started by a local banker who graduated from......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter It had been 315 days since the last time Baylor fans saw their team win a football game. Only the remnants of that victory lingered in their minds after almost a year and four straight losses. LTVN's....
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor Junior quarterback Nate Bennett waited two years for his shot at QB1. On Saturday, he made the most of it. With junior quarterback DJ Lagway sidelined following an ankle injury suffered in Baylor's season opener against Auburn, Bennett got his first.....
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 20 Baylor volleyball proved why it is still one of the best volleyball programs in the country, traveling to the home of one of the best teams in the nation: Lincoln, Nebraska. Baylor (6-2) went 2-1 at the Ameritas Challenge, with its only......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor is adding another piece to its women's basketball roster, with LSU transfer Kate Koval headed to Waco. The 6-foot-5 forward from Ukraine, will join coach Nicki Collen's program after spending one season at LSU. She averaged 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds....
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Texas A&M football defeated Arizona State 48-20 Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station, with a dominant fourth-quarter defensive performance sealing the win in front of more than 107,000 fans dressed in red, white, and blue on the anniversary of Sept. 11. Texas A&M vs Arizona....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Your chance to experience an adult Halloween party atmosphere while helping a great cause for the community returns to Central Texas in October. The Arc of McLennan County is hosting the annual "Boos On The Brazos" signature fundraising event on Saturday,.....
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LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) – The Lorena Fire Department is down an engine after it was damaged at the scene of an accident this morning, Saturday, September 12, 2026. The department says crews were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on southbound Interstate 35 near mile....
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WACO (FOX 44) - It's a first, all right, and it's all about how you roll — literally. Skate Waco is holding its first-ever "Fall Break Skate Camp" from October 12 - 16, 2026. FOX 44's Vince Erickson welcomes Skate Waco's Gypsy Lucas to our studios for a conversation about the......
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Texas A&M Forest Service and local firefighters have been battling the Kurk Fire for over 24 hours. The fire is 30% contained as of Wednesday. The crew continues to work around the clock to contain the fire. Our crews were able to get in there and put in some good containment......
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Over the weekend, a couple was killed in a five vehicle crash on SH 171 Saturday night.One neighbor said the news is a reminder to slow down when driving. Zachary and Katherine Barton, both 39, of Arlington, were both pronounced dead at the scene. A 12-year-old who got out of......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and traditions in Central Texas. For more information, you can watch our interview.....
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Governor Greg Abbott recently announced a possible push for undergraduate students to complete college in three years instead of the traditional four. I think it would be easier; I want to get school done as soon as possible," said Baylor University student Talea Carson. I think....
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The city of Valley Mills has Flock cameras, and some neighbors aren't fans of them. Even though the city didn't install them. Are you able to see somebodys bank account information? Like the amount thats in it?" said Laramie Boston Three Flock cameras are posted in and around......
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College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes billWatch the full story here: College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes billCollege Station is set to become home to a federal courthouse after Congress......
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AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A Waco K9 officer and a fallen Copperas Cove officer were among the many recipients at the 2026 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin. K9 Andor recovered after being shot in the line of duty on May 28, 2025, while helping to find a suspect accused of......
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Nearly two million steps were taken at Baylor University's McLane Stadium on Friday as about 1,000 people gathered to honor the first responders who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years later.Hundreds of participants climbed up and down thousands of stairs in memory....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Junior quarterback DJ Lagway is not expected to play in Baylor's week two matchup against Prairie View A&M, per a report from On3's Pete Nakos. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett is set to make his first start for the Bears as a result. Lagway......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor University held two events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Friday morning started early - with hundreds of students, faculty, and members of the community showing up to McLane Stadium at 5:30 a.m. for the annual......
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Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washingtons war with Iran disrupts the worlds flow of fuel.The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor.....
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HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) - Midway High School and its Marine Corps Junior ROTC program hosted a 9/11 Unity Day ceremony Friday morning which honored those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The Midway Independent School District says this student-led event recognized the.....
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A.B. Quintanilla, the brother of the late Tejano music star Selena, is suing their sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, and two companies connected to the familys music business.The lawsuit, filed this week in Texas, accuses Suzette and Q Productions of failing to pay A.B. his......
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U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.The consumer price index rose 3.4% last.....
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A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born with a serious heart defect.McKenna West filed the emergency appeal Wednesday amid a legal......
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that this summers outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce has ended, as of Friday, marking a significant public health moment.The federal update, released Friday morning, adds that while the outbreak is......
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Today marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which left nearly 3,000 people dead and forever changed the United States. On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.....
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer, Rylie Painter | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter It was a slow first 40 minutes. Baylor was trying to crack the tough Marquette defense but came up short multiple times. LTVN's Rylie Painter has more. But things changed in the 43rd minute when......
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By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When senior safety Michael Allen walks into Baylor's locker room, he does not need to say much. His teammates already know what he represents. They have watched him lead in ways that do not require a spotlight, but in ways that begin long before he......
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By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer "If you could change something about Baylor's campus, what would it be?" That is the question San Diego sophomore Noah Seroter asks in a reel Baylor Student Government posted on Instagram last week, urging students to complete a new survey about......
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By Lily Lemaire | Photo Intern You've likely seen the Delicious Without sections at the dining halls on campus, which serves food for people who have allergies or dietary restrictions. As someone with food sensitivities, I frequently eat at the delicious without section. Eating.....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The third and shortest week of classes thus far has almost concluded. If you're already drowning in work like I am, here are some upcoming events to ease your tired brain. Come From Away | Sept. 11-17 | Times vary | Waco Civic Theatre, 1517......
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By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students searching for their new study spot, a place to meet friends or a quick stop to grab a pick-me-up coffee before classes, convenience can matter even more than what is in a cup. Whether students come to try a pumpkin latte....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas remembers 25 years after 9/11 - and for one Central Texan, he not only remembers, but he's a 9/11 survivor. J.D. Ressetar is a Waco attorney who was in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th, 2001 - the tragic day.....
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Baylor returns to Waco this weekend to host Prairie View A&M in its home opener at McLane Stadium Saturday night at 7 p.m., looking for their first win of the season after a close 17-16 loss to Auburn.WATCH the full preview here: Baylor looks to bounce back in home opener......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fashion, community and a good cause are coming together in Waco! Mission Waco is hosting its annual "Fashion with a Passion" event. This brings local leaders, boutiques, and designers together for an evening on the runway all to support creative......
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Grimes County woman loses $23,000 in church impersonation scamWatch the full story here: Grimes County woman loses $23,000 after scammer impersonates her pastor via emailA Grimes County woman lost $23,000 after scammers impersonated her pastor in an email, asking her to purchase....
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A car wash manager on East Rancier Avenue says he has been dealing with illegal dumping on his property for years and that it has gotten worse lately. When he turned to the city for help, he says the response fell short.Robert Shoemaker has managed the car wash for more than 20.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Waco Walk is taking place on Saturday, September 26th, and the organizer shared her own stories of loss that motivated her to start the event. Jennifer Warnick is the Chair for the Out of the Darkness Walk in Waco. She......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University is hosting a couple of events to remember the events of 9/11 and those impacted. The Baylor Army ROTC is hosting its annual 9/11 Stair Climb beginning at 5:30 a.m. Friday. Cadets, Baylor Veterans, local community members and others will......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public input on proposed improvement to Business 77 and State Loop 484. TxDOT says it will host its second online virtual public meeting with an in‑person option to discuss improvements to BU 77......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A US Marshals Task Force has tracked down and arrested 20 year old Tyrese Davion Clark in the September 2025 shooting death of Elijah McIntyre. The 18-year-old McIntyre was one of two men Waco police found shot as they responded to a reported shooting at 8:30....
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One in five families across nine Central Texas counties is experiencing food insecurity, and the organizations working to help them say the situation is getting worse.The Central Texas Food Bank and the Waco Salvation Army are both reporting a surge in demand one they say shows.....
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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are appearing at the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, as party leaders work to energize voters ahead of the November elections.The GOP midterm convention is the kind of large-scale event the party normally......
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Nashville's airport is on the verge of a historic name change.A Nashville International Airport board member said the board will officially vote Friday to approve renaming the airport Dolly Parton International Airport. All seven board members are expected to vote in favor,......
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Common Grounds, a favorite spot for Baylor and Waco coffee fans, is in the early stages of an ownership transition after the business went up for sale last week. Opened in 1994, the shop has become a local icon. Started by Jill Barrett over 30......
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By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter The Waco Downtown Farmers Market has been serving the community since November of 2011. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday, a variety of people go to enjoy live music and fresh produce, and vendors travel up to 150 miles to sell their product at 200.....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor traveled 828 miles to face Auburn in the season opener in Atlanta, while the Tigers traveled 110. The Bears played in front of a sea of blue and orange, erupting when they fell just short of winning a slugfest in week one. "We played a......
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Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer For many college students, finding a community that is stress free seems nearly impossible. However, one Baylor Minecraft server is working to change that. BearCraft is a student-run Minecraft server that allows Baylor students to play, create,....
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer For foodies on Baylor's campus, it's eventual that someone will pop the question, "where is the best burger in Waco?" With there being about 20 restaurants offering burgers in the Waco area, there are five joints that compete for the title of......
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 20 Baylor volleyball has its toughest test of the season on Friday, facing off against the best team in the nation in front of a packed opposing gym. Baylor (4-1) hits the road for a three-game slate for their second tournament of the 2026......
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By Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer During Late Night, Baylor's campus was lined up with poster boards, handouts, buttons, candy, T-shirts and conversations recruiting students to join different student organizations. Baylor currently has 400+ recognized student organizations......
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By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Baylor's new Math Mastery program is designed to give students individualized help with pre-calculus and Calculus I, but inconsistent attendance could determine whether the program continues beyond its first semester. Math Mastery is available from......
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer College comes with plenty of expenses, but Baylor students do not have to figure out their finances alone. The Paul L. Foster Success Center offers free peer coaching to help students set financial goals, understand their spending habits and......
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Texas A&M is preparing for its toughest non-conference matchup of the season as the Aggies get ready to host the Arizona State Sun Devils at Kyle Field in College Station. Texas A&M vs Arizona State PreviewHead coach Mike Elko spoke highly of Arizona State head coach Kenny......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- No. 20 Baylor volleyball doesn't have much time to dwell on its first loss of the season. The Bears, now 4-1, return to action Thursday against undefeated Georgia Tech before facing top-ranked Nebraska on Friday in a demanding two-night stretch. Baylor......
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Business US Highway 77 in Waco could be getting a major makeover, and TxDOT wants to hear from the public about the proposed changes.The project would run from the intersection of I-35 and Business 77 all the way to FM 434, also known as University Parks Drive. Proposed......
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TNT Up in Smoke opened in January of this year, selling THC and hemp-based products. Three months into business, uncertainty over what is allowed and what is banned is leaving the shop owners hurting.Co-owner Tom Munson said the new regulations have driven away some of his most.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A free community celebration will bring families together to kick off the new school year with an evening of fun! The YMCA of Central Texas and Greater Waco YMCA, alongside Rapoport Academy Public Schools (RAPS) will host "Rock the Block" from 5 p.m. -......
