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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum is hosting a 50th Anniversary Dinner & Celebration on Saturday, and you're invited! The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm at the John Knox Memorial Center, located at 101 Texas Ranger Trail, and will......
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By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Students can now ride Waco Public Transit's 10 city-fixed routes for free through a yearlong pilot program funded by Baylor's Student Body Government. Students need their Baylor student ID to ride the city's fixed-route buses. The program, which began....
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Tensions continued to grow over the summer between political adversaries as Texas state Sen. James Talarico called on Attorney General Ken Paxton to release internal records related to a controversial child sexual abuse case involving a former......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Thursday night did not start on the right foot for Baylor soccer. The rain in Austin delayed the match by almost an hour, and Texas jumped ahead 15 minutes into the match as forward Ava McDonald sent a pass across the box to forward Callan......
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Baylor Fitness' Bear Cycle hosted its grand opening and first ride demonstration Thursday, giving students a first look at the university's new on-campus cycling studio. The new studio is located on Court 7 of the first floor of the Student Life......
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By Aidan O'Connor | Sports Writer No. 21 Baylor volleyball's postseason run in 2025 abruptly ended with a second-round loss to No. 3 seed Purdue. Head coach Ryan McGuyre believed that "disappointment's normally not the end of the journey, but the start of something pretty......
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor With the first week of classes almost out of the way, it's time to put down the syllabi and take a breather. Here are some local events to try out before your classwork gets too crazy. Dear Evan Hansen | Aug. 28-30 | Times vary | Waco Civic......
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Baylor Theatre is back this fall with three mainstage shows: a classic book adaptation, a thriller and a dark comedy. "Sense & Sensibility" Lisa Denman will direct an adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility" written by Kate Hamill.......
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A Robinson couple says the city failed to notify them about a proposed cell tower near their home and that approving it would require the city to grant an exception to its own rules.WATCH HERE: Robinson couple fights against proposed cell towerDavid and Traci Brennan say their......
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Two McLennan County school districts are addressing a controversial Instagram post. Connally ISD sent a statement to families on Thursday saying it became aware of a graphic posted to an Instagram account. The district says it understands that......
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Residents in Temple, Texas, are raising questions about a rising tax rate as the city finalizes its budget amid economic pressures hitting wallets across the board.Gasoline prices, food costs, and everyday expenses have climbed, leaving many working residents feeling the......
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Texas A&M football is wrapping up fall camp and transitioning into regular season preparation outside Kyle Field in College Station. Texas A&M Football Wraps up fall campFor head coach Mike Elko, the camp has been about more than just reps it has been about building......
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SpaceX Terafab neighbors face life-changing land buy offers outside reinvestment zoneWatch the full story here: SpaceX Terafab neighbors face life-changing land buy offers outside reinvestment zoneLandowners in the Singleton and Roans Prairie areas are receiving significant......
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Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85.His agent announced Cullen died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home.Cullen's career spanned decades, starting with The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and including roles in The Smurfs and G.I. Joe.....
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President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada.The order formally directs the Secretary of the Interior to take steps within the next 30 days to remove all references to Lake.....
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Waco, Tx (FOX44) - In her weekly letter to Baylor students and staff, Baylor President Dr Linda Livingstone informed her readers that a tuberculosis case had been reported in the Baylor community. Little other information was noted other than Baylor students, faculty, staff and.....
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The National Hurricane Center said Thursday that a cluster of thunderstorms in the Atlantic Ocean had organized into Tropical Storm Dolly.Previously, three named tropical systems had formed in the Atlantic basin: Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal. With D next in the alphabet, the......
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The Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers about a major closure this weekend due to its My35 Waco South Construction Project.The westbound South Valley Mills Drive bridge over Interstate 35's mainlanes is set to be removed, forcing overnight closures in the area.....
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.Christian Castro was released at the......
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President Donald Trump will attend a Republican fundraiser for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, with donors paying thousands for a seat at the table.Trump is heading to Texas to throw his support and money behind his hand-picked Republican Senate candidate, Attorney General......
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At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for the occasional checkup.So it was a shock when she found out in 2024 that she had been enrolled in hospice, a specialized end-of-life care......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor's defense will be revamped heading into the 2026 season. A new coordinator, new assistant coaches and new players come to Waco to overhaul a defense that struggled last year. While many position groups brought in new personnel and styles,.....
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By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Textbook prices keep climbing, but buying a hard copy isn't the only way Baylor students are accessing course materials. From Follett Fees to Canvas and library course reserves, students are finding ways to get what they need for class without always.....
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Baylor Line's claim to fame has always been that it is a "tradition like no other." College football fans gave Baylor another reason to make that claim, as the Line was named the best walk-out tradition in college football. The tradition, which......
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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Summer internships are often considered a bridge between studying and working. However, the nature and purpose of summer internships have evolved, making it harder for students to secure authentic experiences. Despite this, the Baylor Career Center.....
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District notified Baylor Wednesday of an active tuberculosis case in the greater Waco community. University officials said there is no ongoing risk of exposure to the Baylor community. In an email sent to......
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will open a new campus in Dallas beginning next academic year, the university announced this month. The new location is in partnership with Park Cities Baptist Church, a North Dallas church that will....
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MOFFAT, Texas (KXXV) A woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of arson after a stabbing and structure fire in Moffat Monday, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Office.At around 3:40 p.m. Monday, police......
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By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students used to making a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin or even Houston just for their TJ Maxx fix, the wait is almost over. TJ Maxx is set to open its first Waco location late September at 4328 W. Waco Drive, about.....
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FORT HOOD, Texas (KXXV) A former Fort Hood doctor accused of sexually abusing patients now has an official court-martial date.Maj. Blaine McGraw is scheduled to be court-martialed on March 30, 2027.McGraw faces military charges resulting from accusations from dozens of women who....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two more arrests have been made in connection with Waco's fourth homicide of 2026. The Waco Police Department says 17-year-old Jayden Mendez is charged with Deadly Conduct, and 18-year-old Marcus Hardin is charged with Riot/Murder. This comes after....
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Local Waco native Holly Tucker portrayed Dolly Parton earlier this year. With the recent passing of Dolly, Holly talked about her role and what it felt like to play the beloved icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026 The Dolly Parton Imagination Library mails.....
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The Rio Escondido Wildfire has decreased in size as of Wednesday afternoon, but surrounding flare-ups have kept fire crews in the area working to contain the last of the blazes.WATCH the full story here: Rio Escondido wildfire shrinks as crews battle nearby flare-upsThe Yellow......
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A Killeen family is raising concerns after special needs students were left without school bus transportation in the second week of classes at Killeen ISD.Kamarion Knight, a student diagnosed with autism at a young age, depends on a strict daily routine. His aunt, Shanteral......
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Lt. Gen. Jay Bargeron, the Marine Corps' deputy commandant for plans, policies and operations, told Scripps News joint exercises with allies remain a critical part of U.S. military strategy despite recent reductions in major drills with South Korea.A senior Marine Corps official....
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General Mills has announced that all of it's cereals in the U.S. are now made without artificial colors.This includes popular labels like Lucky Charms and Trix.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | New research uncovers increase in unhealthy ingredients in kids' cerealsThe company's plan to......
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Dolly Parton has left a special gift for the world to hear, it was revealed after an interview with Jimmy Fallon resurfaced.During the 2022 interview, Parton told Fallon that she has a track that remains locked away in a time capsule at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa in......
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After the passing of Ronny Liardon, a longtime Bosque County Commissioner, Gary Liardon, Ronnys brother, has stepped up to represent the citizens of precinct four. Gary Liardon will run as a write-in candidate for the upcoming election Election Day is November 3rd The first......
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Tim Curry, an English actor whose career spanned six decades, died at age 80 on Tuesday. TMZ was first to report the actor's death.Curry's breakthrough role was as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite alien scientist, in the "Rocky Horror Show." Two years later, he reprised the......
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An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail on Thursday if a federal judge does not intervene.Christian Castro, an agent for U.S. Immigration......
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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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So far, there have been three named tropical systems in the Atlantic basin: Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal. With D next in the alphabet, the next storm to develop would be named Dolly.That name was designated years ago as the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane......
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In 2025, car insurance premiums did something they rarely do they fell 6%. But that relief appears to be fading.Insurance comparison company Insurify reports 27 states have already seen rates increase in the first half of this year. By the second half, that number could climb to....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior running back Dawson Pendergrass was gearing up for a strong 2026 campaign after breaking out as a sophomore. He thrived under a mainly two-back system with former Baylor running back Bryson Washington. The duo contributed to Baylor......
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer If you are coming to Baylor from outside of Texas, you may have noticed that Texas' summer heat can be intense. The state's large size, southern location, continental climate and recurring high-pressure systems all contribute to its high......
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By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer The Waco Plan Commission held a public hearing Tuesday evening to conduct the final review of the downtown form-based code, a proposed zoning framework intended to guide future development in downtown Waco. The commission unanimously approved the.....
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Dr. Stephen Sloan, Baylor history professor and director of the Institute for Oral History, has been named a 2026 Piper Professor, an award recognizing 10 Texas professors each year for outstanding achievement and dedication to teaching. The......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer The 2025 season gave the Baylor soccer glimpses of its memorable 2018. The Bears' 12 regular season wins was their best mark in the last seven years. They also made a run on the national stage, going to the Sweet 16 and erasing another seven-year....
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By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor's College of Arts and Sciences announced a restructuring of the Creative Arts Experience (CAE) requirement for all undergraduate students in the college, effective June 1. The new system eliminates CAEs as a standalone degree......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every day, volunteers across McLennan County deliver nutrition, safety, and a friendly face to homebound seniors - but as Waco grows, the demand for these vital services is hitting record highs. Meals on Wheels is calling on the community for some......
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Residents on Bud Drive in Bellmead have gone weeks without running water after the City of Bellmead pulled their water meters, saying the properties fall outside its service area. The City of Bellmead says the service was abandoned in 2010 due to an unpaid balance, and that the.....
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Texas A&M defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill says his unit is trending in the right direction heading into the 2026 season, pointing to improved execution, emerging depth and the development of key players as reasons for optimism. Lyle Hemphill, Jordan Shaw, and Jamarion Morrow....
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A wildfire in Hamilton County forced evacuations and threatened homes across the area, sending neighbors into action as flames spread rapidly across the region.WATCH the full story here: Rio Escondido wildfire forces evacuations and threatens homes across Hamilton CountyFor Lee.....
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Baylor unveiled new throwback uniforms for the 2026 season that will debut in the Big 12 opener against Colorado. Baylor Unveils Throwback UniformsThe look pays tribute to an era of Baylor football under Hall of Fame head coach Grant Teaff. Inspired by the Bear Paw uniforms worn....
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McLennan County commissioners approved a 4-cent property tax rate increase, bringing the rate to about 37.48 cents per $100 of property value.WATCH HERE: McLennan County approves property tax rate increaseThe hike passed with a 3-2 vote. Commissioners expressed sympathy for......
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The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier was deported Monday to her native Honduras, according to her family and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty U.S. military service member to be....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) celebrated the grand opening of its new 64,000 square foot distribution facility in Waco on Tuesday morning. The facility is located at 1402 Gholson Road. CTFB says this location will bring vital services and programs......
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The Canadian government announced that it will match "dollar for dollar" tariffs, with rates of up to 50%, as a direct response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last week on Canadian imports.The tariffs are expected to hit $20 billion in goods.The counter-tariffs......
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The National Park Service is celebrating Founders Day on Tuesday with free admission to national parks nationwide.On Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation creating the National Park Service.The day recognizes the agencys conservation and preservation efforts....
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada.The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as we dont expect.....
