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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st. Main Event is also sponsoring a...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st. Main Event is also sponsoring a...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Law enforcement agencies from all across Texas, including the McLennan County SO, are extending their condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as they mourn the loss of one of their own, killed in the line of duty early this...
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed early Sunday while directing traffic at a crash scene on Interstate 45. Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, died after being struck by a commercial truck while working a multi-vehicle drunken driving crash near the Woodlands Parkway...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Making memories through masterpieces — and this weekend (June 27 & 28, 2026), residents at The Blake At Waco have been showcasing masterpieces and memories, literally. Thirty of the assisted living facility's residents participated in the "Masterpieces &...
The Beltonian Theatre is under new ownership and reopening its doors, with new owners Katie and Joey Carlin ready to restore the historic downtown Belton landmark while creating a community gathering space for generations to come.Watch the story here: Beltonian Theatre reopens...
North Killeen has been without a grocery store for years, and city council members are now joining residents in demanding answers about how the issue was overlooked for so long.Watch the story here: City of Killeen investigating lack of grocery store initiative for North...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out for summer, there's no better time for kids and adults to dig into a good book! You can find out about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge in our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - FINALLY, after months of training, days of preparation and set up, the packets were all picked up, and the athletes were ready to run, swim, and bike their way around Cameron Park and through the Brazos River for the annual TriWaco. Hundreds of...
As we approach the Fourth of July, some of our neighbors are buying fireworks early, regardless of the economy. Americans are expected to spend nearly $3 billion on fireworks this year. We just want to enjoy the day," said Preston Greer. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:This is kinda a...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (June 27, 2026),...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Waco will be dancing all the way to the bank after a very successful 75th National Square Dance Convention this week. The diamond jubilee kicked off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 with dancers traveling from far and wide to take part in the annual...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The National Square Dance Convention is bringing more than music and tradition to Waco; it's also generating a major economic boost for the city. As thousands of attendees traveled from across the United States and beyond, the co-chairman of registration,...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Volunteers of all ages were walking the shores of the Brazos River this morning, (June 27, 2026), as part of Keep Waco Beautiful Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for tomorrow's TriWaco triathlon event at Indian Spring Park. This cleanup prepared the...
WACO (FOX 44) - There is a great need — the need for foster families in our nation, in our state, in our local communities. Here for a conversation about that need, how to fill that need, and what you can do to help — is Alexandra Villarreal, Director of Foster Care Homes with...
AUSTIN / McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Some Central Texas law enforcement personnel have received a prestigious award in the Capitol. The Sheriff's Office says the 2026 State of Texas Achievement Awards took place on Friday morning. They sent out a congratulations to...
TEXAS (FOX 44) - From hospital rooms to zip lines, Camp Dreamcatcher gives medically fragile kids a chance to have fun in the sun. Baylor Scott & White Health says that childhood often means hospital stays, treatments, and limitations for kids living with chronic and complex...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!
More than 5,000 athletes traveled to Veterans Athletic Complex Thursday for day one of the 27th Dave Campbell 7 on 7 state tournament, with 128 teams competing to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season. Dave Campbell 7 on 7 State TournamentSeveral Brazos Valley teams were...
Former Texas A&M standout Rashuan Agee is getting his chance to make the NBA after signing an exhibition 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Agee went undrafted in the NBA Draft, which wrapped up Wednesday. The Exhibit 10 contract guarantees him an invitation to the...
A single illegally dumped tire turned into a lesson in community accountability after the Burleson County Sheriff's Office gave the person responsible multiple opportunities to make things right before pursuing formal action. Watch the full story here: Burleson County sheriff...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - As housing costs continue to rise, two Waco-area nonprofits are receiving funding to help local families remain safe and securely housed. Among the local organizations receiving funding is Waco Family Medicine, which will use its grant to expand its...
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a 35-year-old man accused of grooming, then sexually abusing a very young girl over a period of time. A man identified as Sergio Ernesto Gutierrez-Luna in court papers was booked into the McLennan County Jail early...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that Waco is the home of the first triathlon ever held in the state of Texas? We can keep the city's longstanding race tradition alive with the upcoming Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon! For more information, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday,...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to temporarily close a portion of the northbound I-35 frontage road between New Road and Irving Lee Street in Waco. This comes as part of the ongoing My35 Waco South Construction Project. The closure...
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.
Construction on South 1st Street is set to shut down lanes Monday, and nearby business owners say they received no direct notice from the city about the upcoming project.Watch the story here: South 1st Street construction set to shut down lanes Monday, leaving nearby businesses...
Project Lifeforce is a community-funded nonprofit offering free camps that teach children reading, financial literacy, and business skills to help them become young leaders.. The program assesses each child's reading level at the start of camp, with participants advancing 2 or 3...
SpaceX tax abatement deal in Grimes County draws scrutiny from Grimes County residentsWatch the full story here: Jobs versus trust: Grimes County residents concerned about approved SpaceX tax abatementDetails of a tax abatement agreement between Grimes County leaders and SpaceX...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway 12U All-Stars opened the Little League District 9 Championship doubleheader against Salado with a dominant 15-1 run-rule victory in four innings in Game 1. Midway completed the sweep with a 13-1 victory in Game 2, securing the District 9...
Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua is back with the Baylor Bears.Instead of on the court, the former national champion has been named as an assistant coach for Baylor men's basketball.Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua reunites with head coach Scott Drew as Tchatchoua was a member of the...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and traditions that keep the dance alive. It wasn't just Texans who came to do-si-do -...
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...
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Hill County has issued a Local Declaration of Disaster due to the growing threat of the New World Screwworm. The Declaration was issued on Tuesday by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and Hill County Commissioners Court, according to Hill County...
In 2025 I did a story on the shortage of officials in Central Texas. To see if any changes have been made, I went to MCC where a class of Intro to Football is held for new officials.Watch the full story here: Central Texas referees hold classes at MCC for new officialsThe class...
McALLEN As the New World screwworm continues to infiltrate livestock and other animals in Texas, many have been asking how the parasitic fly landed here to begin with.Last week, the Texas Animal Health Commission identified a potential cause: small wildlife and rodents like...
The Calvert Police Department is asking for the public's help after someone slashed tires on several patrol vehicles early Saturday morning. Watch the full story here: Calvert police ask for public's help after patrol vehicles vandalized overnightPolice Chief Cedric Watson said...
Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player...
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