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A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed early Sunday while directing traffic at a crash scene on Interstate 45. Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, died after being struck by a commercial truck while working a multi-vehicle drunken driving crash near the Woodlands Parkway......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Making memories through masterpieces — and this weekend (June 27 & 28, 2026), residents at The Blake At Waco have been showcasing masterpieces and memories, literally. Thirty of the assisted living facility's residents participated in the "Masterpieces &......
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The Beltonian Theatre is under new ownership and reopening its doors, with new owners Katie and Joey Carlin ready to restore the historic downtown Belton landmark while creating a community gathering space for generations to come.Watch the story here: Beltonian Theatre reopens......
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North Killeen has been without a grocery store for years, and city council members are now joining residents in demanding answers about how the issue was overlooked for so long.Watch the story here: City of Killeen investigating lack of grocery store initiative for North......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - FINALLY, after months of training, days of preparation and set up, the packets were all picked up, and the athletes were ready to run, swim, and bike their way around Cameron Park and through the Brazos River for the annual TriWaco. Hundreds of......
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Law enforcement agencies from all across Texas, including the McLennan County SO, are extending their condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as they mourn the loss of one of their own, killed in the line of duty early this......
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As we approach the Fourth of July, some of our neighbors are buying fireworks early, regardless of the economy. Americans are expected to spend nearly $3 billion on fireworks this year. We just want to enjoy the day," said Preston Greer. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:This is kinda a......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (July 11, 2026),......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Waco will be dancing all the way to the bank after a very successful 75th National Square Dance Convention this week. The diamond jubilee kicked off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 with dancers traveling from far and wide to take part in the annual....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Volunteers of all ages were walking the shores of the Brazos River this morning, (June 27, 2026), as part of Keep Waco Beautiful Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for tomorrow's TriWaco triathlon event at Indian Spring Park. This cleanup prepared the......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The National Square Dance Convention is bringing more than music and tradition to Waco; it's also generating a major economic boost for the city. As thousands of attendees traveled from across the United States and beyond, the co-chairman of registration,.....
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AUSTIN / McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Some Central Texas law enforcement personnel have received a prestigious award in the Capitol. The Sheriff's Office says the 2026 State of Texas Achievement Awards took place on Friday morning. They sent out a congratulations to......
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TEXAS (FOX 44) - From hospital rooms to zip lines, Camp Dreamcatcher gives medically fragile kids a chance to have fun in the sun. Baylor Scott & White Health says that childhood often means hospital stays, treatments, and limitations for kids living with chronic and complex......
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More than 5,000 athletes traveled to Veterans Athletic Complex Thursday for day one of the 27th Dave Campbell 7 on 7 state tournament, with 128 teams competing to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season. Dave Campbell 7 on 7 State TournamentSeveral Brazos Valley teams were....
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Former Texas A&M standout Rashuan Agee is getting his chance to make the NBA after signing an exhibition 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Agee went undrafted in the NBA Draft, which wrapped up Wednesday. The Exhibit 10 contract guarantees him an invitation to the......
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A single illegally dumped tire turned into a lesson in community accountability after the Burleson County Sheriff's Office gave the person responsible multiple opportunities to make things right before pursuing formal action. Watch the full story here: Burleson County sheriff......
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - As housing costs continue to rise, two Waco-area nonprofits are receiving funding to help local families remain safe and securely housed. Among the local organizations receiving funding is Waco Family Medicine, which will use its grant to expand its......
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McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a 35-year-old man accused of grooming, then sexually abusing a very young girl over a period of time. A man identified as Sergio Ernesto Gutierrez-Luna in court papers was booked into the McLennan County Jail early......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to temporarily close a portion of the northbound I-35 frontage road between New Road and Irving Lee Street in Waco. This comes as part of the ongoing My35 Waco South Construction Project. The closure......
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Construction on South 1st Street is set to shut down lanes Monday, and nearby business owners say they received no direct notice from the city about the upcoming project.Watch the story here: South 1st Street construction set to shut down lanes Monday, leaving nearby businesses.....
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Project Lifeforce is a community-funded nonprofit offering free camps that teach children reading, financial literacy, and business skills to help them become young leaders.. The program assesses each child's reading level at the start of camp, with participants advancing 2 or 3....
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SpaceX tax abatement deal in Grimes County draws scrutiny from Grimes County residentsWatch the full story here: Jobs versus trust: Grimes County residents concerned about approved SpaceX tax abatementDetails of a tax abatement agreement between Grimes County leaders and SpaceX.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway 12U All-Stars opened the Little League District 9 Championship doubleheader against Salado with a dominant 15-1 run-rule victory in four innings in Game 1. Midway completed the sweep with a 13-1 victory in Game 2, securing the District 9......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region are calling Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. You can also......
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Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua is back with the Baylor Bears.Instead of on the court, the former national champion has been named as an assistant coach for Baylor men's basketball.Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua reunites with head coach Scott Drew as Tchatchoua was a member of the......
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and traditions that keep the dance alive. It wasn't just Texans who came to do-si-do -.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday,......
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HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Hill County has issued a Local Declaration of Disaster due to the growing threat of the New World Screwworm. The Declaration was issued on Tuesday by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and Hill County Commissioners Court, according to Hill County......
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In 2025 I did a story on the shortage of officials in Central Texas. To see if any changes have been made, I went to MCC where a class of Intro to Football is held for new officials.Watch the full story here: Central Texas referees hold classes at MCC for new officialsThe class.....
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McALLEN As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many have been asking how the parasitic fly landed here to begin with.Last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission identified a potential cause: small wildlife and rodents like......
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The Calvert Police Department is asking for the public's help after someone slashed tires on several patrol vehicles early Saturday morning. Watch the full story here: Calvert police ask for public's help after patrol vehicles vandalized overnightPolice Chief Cedric Watson said.....
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Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player.....
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The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12......
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Baylor baseball will play in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers.The other teams that join the tournament alongside Baylor are Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Oregon and Oregon State.This will be the third appearance in.....
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Central Texas residents joined others from across the state at the capitol to testify about water usage by data centers, as state agencies acknowledged they have limited information on the issue.Watch the story here: Central Texas residents testify at state capitol on data......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's the summertime, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above....
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Two businesses on Waco's 25th Street The Carpenters Daughters and Project Lifeforce were hit hard by last Sunday's heavy rain, with floodwaters strong enough to rip a bolted gate from a wall and wash away a picnic table. Justine Lisa, owner of The Carpenters Daughters, found 3......
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TEXAS (FOX 44) - A Travis County judge has sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) for disciplining her for her choice. The state’s judicial oversight agency must pay $640,000 to.....
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UPDATE:The Bryan Police Department now says southbound lanes are reopened.ORIGINAL:Two people are in custody after a pursuit in which Brazos County Sheriff's Office deputies were fired upon.The incident began when a deputy initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and during......
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Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the citys projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the regions reservoirs.The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency the point when water demand is projected to be six......
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Bruceville-Eddy, Tx (FOX 44) - A 47-year-old construction company owner has been charged with theft over work not completed at a Bruceville Eddy RV park. Loyed Clayton Yost was arrested by Bruceville Eddy police and booked into the McLennan County Jail Monday night. A complaint.....
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The Belton Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire that destroyed a home in the 1000 block of Sharon Drive. Five residents escaped the blaze uninjured, but two pets died as the home was declared a total loss.Firefighters received the emergency......
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Midway ISD announces Ben Basden as the new head baseball coach.Basden has been the pitching coach and assistant baseball coach at Midway for the past 11 seasons.In 2025, Basden was named the assistant coach of the year in 2025 by the National High School Baseball Coaches......
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On Tuesday, during the Hill County Commissioners Court, two emergency service district members resigned. Former President of the ESD Gregory Brown and former treasurer Chad Wilson presented their resignation to the commissioners board.Last Thursday, Vice President Jimmy Johnson.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway winning legacy is set to continue on the baseball diamond with longtime Panthers' assistant Ben Basden assuming the head coaching role following the departure of Eddie Cornblum, Midway ISD announced in a press release on Tuesday. Coach Basden......
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Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund for dementia research. All three were......
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Temple Mall is temporarily closed after fire inspectors found multiple safety violations, including broken sprinkler systems, malfunctioning fire alarms, damaged exit components and electrical hazards.Watch Full Story Here: Temple Mall closes over fire and safety violationsThe......
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Donnie Samford is asking the City of Franklin to install stop signs at the intersection of Ripley and Glass Street, saying drivers regularly pass through without slowing down. Watch the full story here: Franklin resident pushes for stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street......
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Heavy rain Sunday night caused flash flooding on I-35 and its service roads near Waco and leaving drivers stranded Justin Louviere who was driving from Plano to Round Rock, was trapped on the service road as Flat Creek rose on both sides of him, saying he was ready to abandon......
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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 Jessie in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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New extension agent tackles screwworm threat and youth programs in Madison CountyWatch the full story here: A battle for the cattle: new Madison County extension agent tackles agriculture threats and youth programsShannon Dietz, a new extension agent from Prairie View A&M, is......
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A month after voters approved a new bond for Temple College, the college's president is addressing community questions about why another bond was needed so soon after one passed in 2021.Watch the story here: Temple College president explains where bond tax dollars are going......
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McGregor, TX (FOX 44) - The McGregor City Council discussed the potential sale of city-owned land during an executive session, with talks centered on two proposed development projects that could shape the city's future growth. Discussions focused on the potential disposition of.....
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Due to a timing conflict with the July 19 World Cup final, The La Fiera de Ojinaga and Los Pescadores del Río Conchos concert will be rescheduled to April 11, 2027. Jason Cook, Baylor vice president of marketing and communications, said the......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, has returned for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st. Main Event also sponsored a private.....
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Many homeowners in Central Texas are discovering their standard insurance doesn't cover flood damage sometimes too late.Watch Full Story Here: Avoiding damage debt: What Central Texas homeowners should know about flood insuranceTio Gonzales knows the feeling well. The Hewitt......
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Texas students may soon attend social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible.The State Board of Education has two pivotal votes slated for this week that would usher in these changes: one on a rewrite of......
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A Temple truck driver died Thursday after losing control of his vehicle while avoiding a detached tire on State Highway 36, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.Jonathan Aaron Thomas, 42, was driving a 2013 Mack truck southeast on SH 36 when he swerved to avoid a......
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A Temple family says a city development plan could disrupt the rural property their family has called home for 30 years but the city says the plans are still just a draft.Watch the story here: Temple family fears city development plan could cut through long-time homesteadThe......
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WACO (FOX 44) - Thousands of square dancers from around the nation will converge upon Waco this week — for the Diamond Jubilee — the 75th National Square Dance Convention — this coming Wednesday through Saturday (June 24–27) at the Waco Convention Center. Claudia and Gary......
