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As students pack dorms and lecture halls for the new semester, student loan costs, a cooler job market, and fears about AI-related job losses are all influencing how students choose their college majors. This year, business, health sciences, and engineering top the list of most.....
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By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Vertical's new leadership team is entering the academic year with a renewed focus on its mission to reach unreached students who are unfamiliar with the gospel. The student-led ministry's mission is to "ignite a passion" in college students for......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor saw the emergence of a top talent at tight end in 2025. Michael Trigg found his place in the Bears' offense in his second season in Waco. Trigg became a Mackey Award Finalist, All-Big 12 First Team and an All-American as one of the top......
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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Baylor has appointed Dr. Richard Rankin Russell, a professor in the English department, as the new director of the University Scholars program. Russell, who previously served as the program's assistant director from 2009 to 2013, said returning.....
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By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer Waco's dirty soda options have officially become a little more competitive, and Baylor students have two contenders to consider when deciding which shop earns their next taste test. Whether Baylor students want a sweet drink between their......
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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 Bramble in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The name of Waco native and Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.S. Navy’s next aircraft carriers, with President Donald Trump’s name reportedly among those being considered as a replacement. The Navy has been discussing......
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A 2,500-acre fire has erupted in Hamilton County, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.Fire crews are working to get the Rio Escondido Fire under control, but high, gusty winds from the south are hindering progress, according to the Hamilton County, Texas Sheriff's......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The deceased victim in Waco's fourth homicide of 2026 has been identified. Two arrests have been made. The Waco Police Department says the deceased victim has been identified as 28-year-old Victor Jesus Silva-Delgadillo. The other victim, a......
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WATCH HERE: Waco ISD Police remember K-9 Dalton, the police dog who left paw prints on the community's heartWaco ISD Police Sergeant Larry Martinez said goodbye to his retired K-9 partner, Dalton, last week. Dalton served on the force from 2019 to 2024 and passed away at the age....
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Texas A&M welcomes 70,000 students back to campus for the first day of classWatch the full story here: Texas A&M welcomes 70,000 Aggie students back to campus for the first day of classThe fall semester is underway at Texas A&M University, with 70,000 Aggies returning to campus.....
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Bell County has approved its budget for the coming year, and it includes a tax increase driven by road maintenance needs and the financial impact of new state tax exemption laws.County leaders say the increase amounts to .0136 per \100 of property value, bringing the total to......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - As summer temperatures soar across Central Texas, Waco's Salvation Army is lending a hand to those who might need it. The organization is opening its doors to those seeking relief from extreme heat conditions by activating its cooling station. It will be......
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The Navasota Independent School District says no one was hurt when a school bus caught fire early Monday.The district says a bus parked at the Circle T on Highway 6 and Spur 515 after a tire blew out. The empty bus later caught fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation....
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor For Dean Tanya Sudia, she cannot remember an "aha" moment when she decided to become a nurse. Instead, she said, nursing has always felt like a calling — one rooted in serving others. Now, as the new dean of Baylor University's Louise Herrington......
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Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border from Mexico into the United States for the first......
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The Trump administration on Monday launched Operation Economic Outcast, a sweeping new sanctions campaign on what officials called "Economic D-Day."Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the effort as a sustained campaign targeting Iran's financial connections around the......
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A Killeen city council member has apologized after comments about homeless veterans sparked public backlash, as the Friends in Crisis shelter faces closure.The Killeen Friends in Crisis homeless shelter could close as soon as Sept. 1 without new funding from the city.Last week,.....
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For the first time in five years since Winter Storm Uri turned the electrical grid into a political albatross for Texas leaders, the states grid has again become a liability for politicians.Many residents dont want data centers in their communities, fearing their massive energy,....
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TEMPLE/WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Dry air and strong winds are creating a dangerous recipe for wildfires. As brush fires spark across the area, exhausted fire departments are also feeling the heat. When firefighters are carrying pounds of gear into a wildfire, they're already......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department has confirmed that one person has died and another was injured in a shooting this afternoon, August 23, 2026, making this the fourth homicide investigation of 2026. The department says that officers responded to a report of a......
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By The Editorial Board Welcome back to campus, Bears. We are so glad you are here. Whether today is your first day at Baylor or you've done this a few times, we hope your first day of classes goes well. To begin the year, we want to explain who is behind the editorials you see......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor's receiving core was one of the top in the Big 12, returning most of the core. Receivers like Josh Cameron, Ashtyn Hawkins and Kole Wilson helped create one of the most dominant passing attacks in the country. Now, as the Bears head into......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer As fall practices draw to a close and the new season kicks off, Baylor's revamped defensive line is looking to create a new identity different than the one that took the field for the Bears last season. With a completely new defensive line and a.....
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor Former Baylor provost Nancy Brickhouse has accepted an administrative position with Texas State University Systems three months after announcing her resignation as provost and her plan to stay on Baylor faculty. Brickhouse served as Baylor's provost,....
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer As students prepare for another semester at Baylor, the transition back to college can bring academic pressure, homesickness, anxiety and uncertainty. A 2025 survey by U.S. News & World Report found that 70% of college students in the United......
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UPDATE, 10:10 p.m. - Waco Police corrected their information to update the address as the 3600 block of N. 20th Street.======One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Waco on Sunday evening.More details below from the Waco Police Department: The Waco Police......
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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer As Baylor international students return to Waco for the fall semester, they will face new regulations after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of "Duration of Status" (D/S), effective as early as Sept. 15 this......
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By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Ashlyn Graves: Student Body President DeRidder, Louisiana, senior Ashlyn Graves, Baylor’s 2026-27 student body president, plans to build on existing university initiatives and strengthen student engagement throughout the academic year. Photo......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Many Baylor fans are down on the Bears following a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2025. That squad had the potential to create a memorable season behind the majority of starters returning. This year is a new story for Baylor football. There has......
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor As students return to Baylor's campus, several major developments from the spring and summer have shaped the university. From a new artificial intelligence degree and a record-breaking fundraising year to changes along I-35, here are 10 things to......
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor's defense looked to find success in 2025 behind a combination of change and continuity. The Bears seemed confident in veteran leaders at all three levels of defense behind Devyn Bobby, Keaton Thomas and Jackie Marshall. They also found a......
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By Grant McTaggart | Sports Writer Senior safety Jacob Redding entered Baylor football at the bottom of the totem pole. Redding joined the Baylor roster as a walk-on, largely overlooked by major programs despite earning unanimous First Team All-District honors at New Braunfels......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Junior quarterback DJ Lagway came into college with hopes of being a dominant force in the SEC. He was ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2024 out of Willis High School and joined a historically rich Florida program. Lagway looked......
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A Temple police officer has resigned after an internal audit found they misused the department's Flock camera system, raising concerns among residents who have questioned the surveillance technology for months.Temple police have used Flock cameras, which track license plates,......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Democratic Party (MCDP) gathered once again at the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) for a town hall as Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Democratic candidate for Texas Lt. Governor, made her 4th campaign visit to Waco and McLennan County......
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WACO (FOX 44) - There's a heavy Waco Police Department presence at the intersection of N. 20th Street and Alice Avenue on Sunday afternoon (August 23, 2026) after a report of a shooting came in shortly after 5 p.m. There were multiple Waco Police units on-scene, and the......
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A vehicle fire that spread to a nearby home displaced one resident Saturday afternoon in Harker Heights, according to the Harker Heights Fire Department.Firefighters responded to the 1100 block of Indian Trail at approximately 2:38 p.m. on August 22 after receiving reports of a.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Dozens gathered on Friday (August 21, 2026) for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Heart of Texas Chapter's scholarship dinner - where four outstanding Central Texas students collectively received $18,000 in scholarships. Around seven......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - She's been serving McLennan Community College (MCC) for 37 years - the past 17 as MCC's president, and she has decided to retire at the end of May 2027. You may know this, but there are some things you may not know. Dr. Johnette McKown joined our Vince......
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Ireland Churchill and Trinity Buchanan each scored 2 goals and added an assist in the win. Finley Walker and Ava Sexton also found the back of the net. The Aggies finished with 32 shots, 15 on goal, while holding Sam Houston to just 2 shots on goal. Texas A&M Soccer opens......
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Ashley McCoy launched an online petition after growing frustrated with the lack of free water play options for local children to enjoy.WATCH the full story here: Lampasas mother creates petition calling for free splash padThe petition has already topped 1,000 signatures, and......
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By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer As new students settle into campus and find their place, the Baylor Spiritual Life Center welcomed everyone to its annual Church Fair at Fountain Plaza. Representatives from more than 80 churches across the Baylor area set up tents to introduce......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Dems took over The Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) again today, August 22, 2026, as part of 'The Democrats at the PACC Candidate Forum' series. The free and open to the public event is a collaborative effort by the McLennan County Democratic......
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The City of Brenham says a single plane went down Saturday morning at the Brenham Municipal Airport.Two people inteh plane are being treated for minor injuries. The plane was damaged.Brenham AeroTech also released information on the crash: The FAA has been notified and will......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - As construction continues, beginning Sunday night at 7 p.m., TxDOT and its contractor will begin switching all SH 6 Twin Bridges traffic onto the northbound bridge. By Saturday, August 29, traffic will be shifted to a two-way, two-lane configuration that will....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor The NCAA placed a two-year show-cause order on former Baylor men's basketball assistant coach Jared Nuness after he admitted to betting thousands of dollars on professional and college sports. Baylor conducted an internal investigation and turned....
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A Temple police officer has quit the force, after being accused of making an unauthorized search in the Flock camera system.In a news release, police sayan audit of its Automatic License Plate Reader, or ALPR, found a search that "appeared inconsistent with the systems......
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Waco admirers of native son, and World War II hero Doris Miller sounded off against reports Miller's name may replaced by President Trump's name on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier now under construction. He is our national hero, not just a local hero," said resident Yeonne Mooney......
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Grimes County approves 2 new ambulances as aging fleet struggles to keep up with growthWatch the full story here: Grimes County approves 2 new ambulances as aging fleet struggles to keep up with growthGrimes County commissioners voted Wednesday to purchase 2 new ambulances for......
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Waco's city council voted Tuesday to annex land near Chalk Bluff that the city purchased in 2023 with the potential for a wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Holmes said the vote was purely to bring the land within city limits and was not a step toward approving a wastewater......
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A building collapsed Friday morning in Robertson County, prompting officials to cordon off the area and warn residents to stay away.The collapse in Calvert happened at the corner of Mitchell and Main streets on the west side of town, according to Robertson County Emergency......
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By Giselle Lee & Stephanie Starks | Staff Writers The Class of 2030 was welcomed on Wednesday and Thursday at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center for the annual A Waco Welcome event, which allowed students to familiarize themselves with campus resources and Waco businesses.......
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The Anderson Shiro Fighting Owls hosted the Brazos High School Cougars for a controlled scrimmage as both teams look to build momentum heading into the regular season, now just one week away. Anderson-Shiro hosts Brazos in a preseason scrimmageFor Anderson Shiro, head coach Brad....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school education might be a path to consider. You can watch our interview above....
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For more than a quarter of a century, Texas has diligently updated its state water plan every five years, a process designed to forecast water supply and demand 50 years into the future and give communities enough warning about potential water shortages to do something about......
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All Twin Bridges traffic on Highway 6 will shift to the northbound bridge starting Sunday at 7 p.m. as TxDOT moves forward with demolition of the 62-year-old southbound span.Watch Full Story Here: Highway 6 Twin Bridges traffic shift begins Sunday as TxDOT moves forward with......
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Documents from the State Office of Administrative Hearings shows three state judges are recommending against a massive new power line project in Central Texas.The proposed project from Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation would run from.....
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Bryan's new Legacy Park playground nears completion in MidtownWatch the full story here: Bryan's new Legacy Park playground nears completion in MidtownContractors are hard at work finishing the new Legacy Park playground in Midtown Bryan. Bryan Assistant City Manager Kevin......
