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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Christopher Allen Kennedy has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for an attempt to deposit a huge stolen refund check at a Hearne bank. Kennedy's federal sentence was ordered to be served consecutively with any state level sentence assessed in......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cameron Park Zoo has announced the reopening of its newly-refreshed Junior League of Waco Butterfly Garden this Labor Day weekend! The celebrations begins with the Waco Junior League’s Ribbon Cutting Garden Party taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday......
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Preparing for hurricanes is essential in saving lives, protecting your property and surviving prolonged power and supply outages. McLennan County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Dirker shares how we can be well-prepared for hurricane......
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Waco residents are noticing higher electric bills, and new research suggests data center growth could push costs even further.The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found data centers have already pushed average wholesale electricity prices an estimated 2 to 6% higher nationwide,......
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico will host a campaign event at Baylor next month, giving students an opportunity to hear directly from a candidate in Texas' closely watched Senate race. Talarico will appear at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the......
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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer It is a new era for Baylor men's golf. Former head coach Mike McGraw left behind 11 seasons with the Bears when he retired in January, halfway through the 2025-26 season. The legendary coach finished his 40-year career in high school and college....
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer The artificial intelligence landscape is ever-changing. To keep pace, the Hankamer School of Business is committed to incorporating AI into learning while keeping ethics and values at the forefront. Dr. Anthony Lapes, who has served at Baylor......
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By Joana Karoshi | News Writer Economics can seem like a field of numbers, markets and money. For Dr. Scott Cunningham, it is also a way to study sex work, drug policy, mental health and artificial intelligence. Cunningham, a Ben H. Williams Professor of Economics at Baylor, has....
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer The Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences are collaborating to offer students a new major focused entirely on ethics, designed for high-achieving students interested in leadership, human flourishing and morality. This new ethics major......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer As a freshman last year, walking to class was one of my favorite activities of the day. I would leave my dorm, throw my AirPods in and walk around Baylor's beautiful campus. It became such a routine that I actually got eager to go to class. But......
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Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer In the background of many Instagram event photoshoots appears a common backdrop: a dark beige banner with bright, hand-painted lettering. For most, these banners may be a new background to take cute pictures in front of, but for Kerrville......
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor What began as a personal project for Naomi Canale, Baylor library information coordinator, expanded into "Being Held," a collaborative exhibit between her and artists Ellen Mote and Spencer Welch. The exhibit's opening reception will be 5-7......
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SPEEGLEVILLE, Texas (FOX44) - Integrity Urgent Care has officially made their move from China Spring Road to just off of Highway 6 in Speegleville, and they celebrated their grand opening today, August 31, 2026, with a ribbon cutting and a $5,000 donation to China Spring High......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor came into 2025 with hopes of contending for a Big 12 championship that quickly turned into disappointment after the Bears went 5-7. This sent the Bears into rebuild mode over the offseason with new coaches, new players and a change in......
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Grimes County Sheriff's Office launches community advisory committee to improve communication with residentsGrimes County residents are joining forces with local law enforcement through a newly formed community advisory committee designed to open a two-way line of communication.....
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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 Mama Tote in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of....
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Friends and relatives gathered at The Central Texas State Veteran Cemetery to honor Deontre Huey, who was killed when an Apache helicopter crashed near Salado.Huey and Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead of Belton were both killed in the crash two weeks ago. Fort Hood has not released....
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Texas A&M opens its season Saturday against Missouri State, and head coach Mike Elko says the Aggies are ready to stop talking and start playing. Mike Elko speaking to the media ahead of Aggies week one matchup"It's finally game week," Elko said. "Finally we get to stop talking.....
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For the Young family of Star, Dolly Parton was never just a country music star. She was a role model. A constant in their lives. And eventually a Make-A-Wish dream come true.Kristi Young said Dolly Parton's music was woven into the family from the very beginning."All the kids......
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Robinson city council will take a final vote Tuesday on whether to renew its contract with Flock, the license plate reader camera system, amid growing community opposition and a state funding freeze under Gov. Abbott.WATCH HERE: Hear from neighbors ahead of Robinson's vote to......
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The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company.The lawsuit claimed 1.2 million advertisers paid more than they......
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The National Hurricane Center posted a tropical storm warning on Monday for the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line.As of late Monday morning, the potential tropical cyclone was centered about 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of Morgan City, Louisiana, with.....
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As federal health officials continue to investigate this summers outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce, many people are left wondering: Is it safe to eat lettuce yet?For now, the answer seems to be generally yes with an important caveat.In an update last week, the......
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Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - After serving as police chief in Bellmead for the past four years, Shawn Myatt is leaving to become chief in the Texas panhandle city of Pampa. Chief Myatt came to Bellmead on July 5, 2022 after serving as chief in Navasota. Bellmead City Manager Yost......
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The Food and Drug Administration is expanding the use of the diabetes drug Mounjaro to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes.The new approval applies to the drug produced by Eli Lilly.RELATED STORY | Mounjaro or Ozempic: Which is better.....
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A plan in one of Texas' largest counties to use dozens fewer polling locations than in previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections.The proposal, set for a vote Tuesday, would reduce the number.....
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The U.S. military has conducted strikes against Iran for the first time in weeks, and Iran has retaliated, raising questions about what comes next and how the escalating conflict could impact gas prices.U.S. Central Command told Scripps News that Iran was preparing to launch sea....
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a four-cent property tax rate increase alongside the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Precinct Two Commissioner D.L. Wilson came to our studio to share more......
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GET UP! The Lariat's Sports Buzz is back for another semester of Baylor Athletics. The stove is starting to get a little hot only one week into classes, as soccer and volleyball have successful weeks and the Bears are itching to return to the gridiron. College football is back......
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By Aidan O'Connor | Sports Writer The weekend started with No. 21 Baylor volleyball hanging 10 and hitting the waves of Hawaii. The Bears escaped the harsh Waco heat for an island paradise before opening the 2026 season. Baylor (3-0) hung three wins at the Hawaiian Airlines......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter Baylor struggled to pull ahead in a tightly contested second half against Pepperdine. One goal was called back because the Bears were offside and senior forward Aryanna Jimison could not connect on a....
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WACO (FOX 44) - Wildfires have ravaged parts of Central Texas over the past week, and now one of them is fully contained. Kiley Moran with the Texas A&M Forest Service told FOX 44 on Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, that the Yellow Square Fire in Coryell County is 100%......
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Bruceville Eddy, Tx (FOX44) - A Bruceville Eddy man is facing felony charges after a 14-year-old girl became ill after saying she was intimidated into smoking suspected marijuana. Edward Michael Vasquez, age 17, was booked into the McLennan County Jail Sunday morning on charges.....
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About 15 people may be missing at the Grand Canyon after a flash flood tore through the national park, destroying footbridges and forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers and campers, according to park officials.The park service said a previous figure of 20 missing or......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum was dressed to the nines last night, August, 29, 2026, for the golden anniversary of the home of the best law enforcement agency in the Lone Star State. Attendees came together to break bread and honor the Texas......
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One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced evacuations, pushed large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents, the National Park......
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U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month on Sunday, according to a U.S. official, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months.Forces with the Revolutionary Guard......
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Anyone in the United States searching for Lake Ontario on Google Maps can no longer find it as of this weekend.Users in the country will now see the smallest of the Great Lakes identified as Lake America on that site, following President Donald Trumps executive order on Thursday....
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BATAM, Indonesia (AP) The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early on Sunday as it headed home after a grueling deployment in the Middle East. It's expected to stop in Thailand for a port visit.Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of....
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Texas A&M's volleyball team swept Cal Poly 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-23) Saturday evening at Reed Arena in College Station to close out the Texas A&M Invitational. Aggie Volleyball wins out at InvitationalThe No. 8 Aggies improved to 3-2 on the season, making it back-to-back sweeps.....
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A shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau left one person dead and five injured early Sunday, local police and media reported. Police said they are still looking for potentially more than one suspect.Aargau cantonal police wrote earlier on X that a 22-year-old.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've ever stepped on a Lego brick in the middle of the night, you know everything is not always awesome. But this weekend, it might be! The Brick Convention is back in Waco - with huge builds, creative displays and plenty of chances to build something....
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Multiple agencies are on the scene of a large brush fire in McLennan County.The blaze is happening in the 200 block of Charping Street near Texas State Technical College campus.Police are working to block off roads, but are allowing some residents into the area.At this time, it.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Multiple agencies, including the Waco and Bellmead Fire Departments, are responding to a large fire involving multiple trailer houses, trailers, brush & vehicles near the 200 Block of Charping Lane. Explosions have also been reported in the area. Please......
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Emergency crews are investigating a possible drowning at Lake Limestone.Officials say first responders were called to the Lake Limestone boat ramp Friday night.The incident, which initially was being investigated as a possible drowning, is now being treated as a death......
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A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions in a residential area, according to Ukrainian officials, sparking explosions and fires that damaged dozens of nearby homes and buildings and killing 37 people in one of the war's......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says it plans to remove the westbound South Valley Mills Drive bridge over the Interstate 35 mainlanes as part of its My35 Waco South Construction Project. This overnight closure will take place from 7 p.m.......
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By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Students lit up Fountain Mall Friday night with smiling faces and energetic conversations as they explored Baylor’s Late Night club fair.Presented by Student Activities, Late Night is a massive club fair where students can meet Baylor’s 400+......
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South Valley Mills Bridge is still under construction. Some neighbors said their commute is impacted by the ongoing roadwork. The overnight closure will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. TXDOT is expecting the project to be fully complete by.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The 2026 Brick Convention Lego Fan Event has made its way to Waco for the weekend! The convention is open Saturday and Sunday, with tickets available online and at the door. Show Manager Jeremy Douma says it's a great opportunity for kids, families, and......
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A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death.Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority both came out in favor of the name change Friday. It's......
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Grimes County residents urge neighbors to contact TxDOT before Sept. 10 deadline on I-14 routeWatch the full story here: Grimes County residents urge neighbors to contact TxDOT before Sept. 10 deadline on I-14 routeResidents near a proposed Interstate 14 route through Grimes......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The West Waco Library and Genealogy Center will temporarily closebeginning this Sunday through Thursday, October 1, as crews install new flooring throughout the facility. While the branch is closed, visitors can continue to return library materials using......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a New Year's Day fatal shooting in Tacoma, Washington is being held in the McLennan County Jail. Barkai Ben Israel Brinson of Tacoma was arrested by U-S Marshals and booked into the jail at 9:30 Thursday morning. He....
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously about his economic outlook.In his first high-profile....
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The Trump administration is appealing a judges ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots.The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a......
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AMC Theatres are saying a special farewell to Dolly Parton. The movie chain is bringing back two of Parton's biggest movies -- "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."Although best known for her music, she was nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress in a......
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McDonald's is launching a limited-time Texas Meal on September 1 at participating locations across Texas, featuring collectible cups designed by Texas-based artist Avery Orendorf that highlight seven distinct regions of the state.The Texas Meal bundle includes 10-piece......
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Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety Friday as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed more than 500 people and left more than 1,500 missing.Nepal's disaster management authority.....
