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Adam Dean Hoffman, the Waco attorney sentenced for sex crimes against a child, is out of jail as of Monday, May 25.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Here's something you don't see every day - a kangaroo on the loose at a local car dealership! Waco Police tell FOX 44 News that the department received a call at approximately 10:07 a.m. Monday. Officers were dispatched to University KIA, located at 2718...
Adam Dean Hoffman, a Waco attorney, has been released from jail after serving a sentence for reduced misdemeanor charges in a child sexual abuse case.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Expect traffic delays around Cameron Park and the Zoo starting tomorrow, May 26th, and over the next few weeks as the city of Waco begins the next phase of the Herring Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The City of Waco is moving into the next phase of...
The Baylor Board of Regents approved a $982.2 million operating budget for 2026-27 and a new master's degree in artificial intelligence during its regular May meeting Thursday, as university leaders celebrated what is expected to be the second-best fundraising year in Baylor...
The low hum of steel guitars and neon-lit nostalgia will soon echo through Foster Pavilion. On Oct. 2, Baylor will trade sneakers and basketballs for cowboy boots and two-stepping when rising country artist Braxton Keith brings his high-and-lonesome Texas sound to Waco with the...
The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls Counties who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighbor home improvement giveaway program! Gage Construction is giving back, and...
Less than a year after a pair of kangaroos escaped from Waco Wildlife Rescue, officers are once again wrangling a marsupial on the loose
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 Molly in the video above!
The judge in the case insisted on a 60-day jail sentence. The controversy has roiled Texas politics and led critics to question the attorney general’s ability to adequately prosecute crime.
For Waco influencer Carrie Burt, hot dogs aren't just a delicious bite — they are a brand. What started as a COVID-19 pandemic hyperfixation snack has now turned into a social media following of Wacoans eager for more curated cuisine content. The post Dog days: Q&A with Wacoan...
WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - It's almost time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the lives of others! We at FOX 44 are once again teaming up with Carter BloodCare for the "Score for Life" Blood Drive. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday, May [...]
Several neighborhoods have already opened municipal pools for the summer season, while others open later this week.
Robinson baseball is headed back to the state semifinals after defeating Hamshire-Fannett 8-5 in Game 3 of the regional finals Saturday night.
Since news first surfaced late last year that border walls could be built for the first time in the Big Bend region of West Texas, the story has been marked...
Romi Bomar, 18, died after hydroplaning on State Highway 36 nearly 8 months ago. Her family and a second family are now suing TxDOT for gross negligence over dangerous wet road conditions.
A person is dead after an early morning stabbing in Bryan. Police found the victim on Poplar Circle just after 3 a.m. The victim later died at the hospital.
Two military police officers responding to a report of fighting at a Fort Hood recreation area were met with gunfire Saturday night, leaving one civilian dead and others hospitalized.
Village Bakery, which became a favorite stop for many local families, has reopened after years of working to get the business back up and running.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Wedding season is upon us! We at FOX 44 News were joined in our studio by Planet Fitness for some moves to help you get fit before walking down the aisle and strutting your stuff on the dance floor! You can watch our interview above.
Herbert established a successful program at UNLV, winning a conference and national title, after being an assistant on the UT coaching staff across 12 seasons.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum will honor veterans and military personnel during its annual Military Appreciation Weekend. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.This will be in recognition of...
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...
The City of Temple has given Temple Mall's property owner 30 days to fix multiple fire and life safety violations or face potential enforcement action, according to compliance notice issued Thursday.
Bell and McLennan counties have already seen over 7,000 early voters each, and Election Day could bring thousands more.
In game three of the state semi-finals, Midway softball beats Flower Mound 8-0 for the second year in a row to advance to the state championship.
A rare black-footed cat kitten named Maverick is making his first public appearance at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco.
Caroline Hu has been competing in spelling bees for the past three years. Now, the Pecan Trail Intermediate 6th grader is headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Baylor honors top faculty with awards recognizing teaching excellence, research impact and years of dedication to students and campus life.
Baylor baseball came up short in the Big 12 Tournament. The Bears mounted a comeback but a walk-off home run by Kansas ended their time in the Big 12 Tournament
Waco ISD has selected Bamma Moore as the next principal of G.W. Carver Middle School.
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest times outdoors across Texas. From lakes and rivers to campgrounds and backroads, Game Wardens see thousands of families heading out to enjoy the long weekend. With the extra traffic on the water, safety becomes just...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A Waco police officer checking an open back door on a residence has arrested a 51-year-old man found naked inside on a burglary charge. Willie Gus McDavid remained in the McLennan County Jail Friday. An arrest affidavit said the officer had been dispatched to...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - After one three-week delay, the trial of Antony Odiong accused of sexual assault and fathering a child is set to begin Tuesday in 19th District Court. The former Catholic priest has been indicted on three counts of sexual assault by a McLennan County grand...
YMCA of Greater Waco shares water safety tips, drowning prevention advice, and swim lesson resources ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Warriors Canvas is a free art event that began as a gathering for veterans is returning Saturday and opening its doors wider than ever before
Located at 9th Street and Waco Drive, the Chuc Wagun restaurant became a local favorite during the 1960s and 1970s.
Baylor’s rally from a six-run deficit came up one swing short Thursday as the Bears fell to Kansas, 8-7, on a walk-off home run in 10 inning of the Big 12 tournament
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Night Hikes at the Lake Waco Wetlands have returned! If checking out the world of the wetlands at Cameron Park Zoo at sunset sounds pretty cool, listen up. Nora Shell and Stephanie Hernandez joined MG Montemayor in the FOX 44 studios to tell us more about...