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Texas charter schools recently saw their smallest enrollment bump in state history, signaling that similar forces crushing traditional public districts may soon hit them as well.Students have enrolled in charters at significant rates since they launched in the state three...
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Texas high school students made gains in every subject from algebra to U.S. history, results from state tests released Wednesday show.The STAAR end-of-course exams tested students in Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S. History this spring and measured whether they...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls County 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...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Sheriff's Office is wishing one of its K9 officers a Happy Birthday! The Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday morning that K9 Astor is five years old! Whether this four-legged crime fighter is hard at work, training, or...
A 4-year-old child died Tuesday after being found unresponsive in a residential pool, according to the Bryan Police Department.Police responded to the 2300 block of Jaguar Drive around 6 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a missing child. The child was last seen by family members near...
Residents along Farm Road 308, also known as Leroy Parkway, in Elm Mott are raising concerns about dangerous driving on the road and Texas DPS is urging the public to help by calling in reckless behavior when they see it.Neighbors say the road is plagued by speeding, illegal...
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - If you are not sure if the people at your door are really with Oncor, it is likely a scam. The Robinson Police Department says it has received reports of solicitors going door to door wearing reflective vests indicating they are with Oncor. There have...
Texas charter schools recently saw their smallest enrollment bump in state history, signaling that similar forces crushing traditional public districts may soon hit them as well.Students have enrolled in charters at significant rates since they launched in the state three...
A group of Bryan residents are continuing to work to remove medians along Texas Avenue says their petition effort is gaining momentum, with a deadline of June 30 to reach their signature goal. Watch the full story here: Bryan residents continue push to put Texas Avenue medians...
Baylor track and field is in Eugene, Oregon for the outdoor NCAA Championships.13 Bears will be competing in events that include pole vault, hurdles, long jump, relays and more.For the team, there are veterans on the roster that are more than familiar with Nationals, but they...
Hoffman accepted a plea deal in a McLennan County child sex abuse case, serving less than 30 days of a 60-day sentence, with no requirement to register.
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The summer heat is settling into Central Texas - and with temperatures soaring, so are the risks. Without proper precautions, heat-related illnesses can escalate quickly. Staying hydrated throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty, and avoiding...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Continued fundraising for Alzheimer's research is critical to developing effective treatments, improving early diagnostic tools, and reducing the massive emotional and financial toll of the disease. For more information about the Putting Toward a Cure...
A stoplight is coming to the intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 320 in Lott after the community spent years pushing for the change. The intersection of US Highway 77 and State Highway 320 in Lott saw 20 crashes over a span of two years in 2022 and 2023, prompting...
Neighbors near the SpaceX Terafab site in Grimes County are still searching for answers about how the project will affect their land and lives, even after county leaders approved it.Watch the full story here: Unanswered questions: Grimes County neighbors near SpaceX Terafab site...
Adam Dean Hoffman has officially been registered as a sex offender in Nebraska on two charges from McLennan County.
Adam Dean Hoffman is now listed as a sex-offender in NebraskaHoffman will need to be on the registry for the next 15 years.According to Nebraska law the conviction of indecent assault in Texas is the equivalent to the charge of sexual assault 3rddegree in Nebraska.Prior coverage...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) - A 20-year-old Bellmead man accused of fighting with police and threatening to kill them and members of his family is now in the McLennan County Jail. Johnny Ramos had been in a hospital initially following the incident June 2. Bellmead Police Chief Shawn...
BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - Law enforcement is integral to society by maintaining public safety and fostering community security. There is also a lot to celebrate right now with the Bellmead Police Department! We speak with Chief Shawn Myatt in our interview above.
Fort Carson, Colorado (FOX44) - A Fort Carson official has confirmed that the body of Sgt. Devin A. Seibel who was killed in a training accident in Iraq has been returned to American soil. His dignified transfer took place at Dover Air Force Base. As of Tuesday, Fort Carson...
The former Waco attorney sentenced for sexual crimes against a child has submitted his resignation paperwork to the State Bar of Texas.According to a spokesperson, his resignation documents were sent to the Texas Supreme Court."In order for Adam Dean Hoffmans resignation to be...
A West barbeque restaurant is adapting to record-high beef prices and bracing for the possibility they could climb even higher as New World Screwworm cases are confirmed in Texas.The average price of beef in April was more than 21% higher than a year ago. Nationwide, beef prices...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Sports Hall of Fame has announced legendary coach,administrator and 2005 TSHOF inductee R.C. Slocum as the next recipient of the prestigious Lamar Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award. According to the Hall of Fame, Slocum will be presented the award...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - An officer who arrested a burglary suspect inside a Waco Taco Bell restaurant has suggested substance abuse and other help for the man taken into custody, The 39-year-old man remained in the McLennan County Jail Tuesday following the early Saturday morning...
Waco ISD has announced new leadership at Tennyson Middle School, Brook Avenue Elementary, Bell's Hill Elementary and West Avenue Elementary.
Train crossings in Bremond are a fact of daily life but for first responders, the minutes spent waiting at the tracks can make a critical difference. The Bremond Volunteer Fire Department recently opened a second fire station on the other side of the railroad tracks, giving...
Neighbors are getting their voices heard in the fight over a potential 765kV transmission line project stretching between Temple and the Hill Country.Watch the story here: Neighbors speak against 765kV transmission line project between Temple and Hill CountryMonday marked day...
The Armes family has been part of Robinson baseball for years and on Friday, John, Mathew and Landon Armes shared the program's first state championship together.
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 Sundance in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of...
You almost cant imagine a worse place to live than the "death house" where Rose Shall lays her head night after night.You wake up angry every morning" she said.Watch the full story here: Bellmead woman fighting cancer seeks help searching for new home after officials deem rental...
A Waco lawyer's plea deal that allowed him to avoid sex offender registration in Texas has exposed a gap in state law and prompted a push for legislative change. State Representative Pat Curry is seeking to close that loophole in the upcoming legislative session by pursuing a...
A Texas attorney is keeping his law license despite a judge ordering him to resign it, after a plea deal reduced his felony charges to misdemeanors.Adam Dean Hoffman's plea agreement lowered his charges to misdemeanors that do not qualify for compulsory discipline under Texas...
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...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Jury selection began Monday morning in the 54th District Court murder trial of Francisco Javier Sanchez accused of strangling a 41 year old woman in 2021. Officers were originally called to the 900 block of Brown Avenue for a questionable death on May 15,...
Central Texas ranchers are being urged to take preventive measures as the New World screwworm has been confirmed in South Texas, with no cattle currently being imported or exported from affected areas.Watch Full Story Here: Two confirmed cases of New World screwworm reach South...
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas free newsletters here.Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's unexpected departure only a few months before the...
Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 in a Road to 26 friendly match at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, drawing a crowd of more than 90,000 fans from around the world. World Cup Friendly at Kyle FieldThe stadium, typically filled with maroon and white on football Saturdays,...
Temple neighbors are taking to social media to voice concerns about an expanding network of Flock camera systems spotted around the city, but Police Chief Coy Brown says the technology has been a major benefit to the department.Watch the story here: Temple neighbors notice more...
First Brew Coffee House opens in North Zulch, giving students real-world work experienceWatch the full story here: Something's brewing: North Zulch church opens a new coffee house and partners with high school CTE programFirst Brew Coffee House has opened in North Zulch,...
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.
Downtown Waco small business owners say summer brings steep revenue drops and that surviving the slow season requires months of advance planning.Watch the full story here: Waco small business owners brace for summer slump as students leave townWith school out and summer break...
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