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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texans to help shape the future of travel across the state by weighing in on the draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UCP). As Texas continues to grow, public feedback will help shape transportation...
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texans to help shape the future of travel across the state by weighing in on the draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UCP). As Texas continues to grow, public feedback will help shape transportation...
Baylor Scott & White expanding beds, services to meet growing Brazos Valley needsWatch the full story here: Meeting the growth: Baylor Scott and White expanding services to serve the Brazos ValleyThe expansion includes eight new inpatient beds, a hybrid operating room, a 3T MRI...
State-level changes at McLennan Community College could increase property tax bills for local homeowners.WATCH HERE: McLennan Community College considers property tax increase to offset state funding cutThe college's board is considering a tax increase to make up for a $3.1...
Texas A&M men's basketball transfer Cade Phillips and head coach Bucky McMillan spoke with reporters Tuesday ahead of practice, discussing the Aggies' offseason progress, team chemistry, and expectations for the upcoming season.Phillips, a transfer from Tennessee, said his prior...
Big 12 Media Days is in full swing at the headquarter of the Dallas Cowboys.Watch the full story here: Big 12 Media Days: Baylor's 2026 football season kicks offBaylor football takes the stage as we get the first look at the 2026 edition of the Bears.One of the biggest questions...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Carter BloodCare set up a mobile blood drive at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame with some exciting incentives for donors! Tuesday morning saw Carter BloodCare set up shop in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and take blood donors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The list...
Livestock Risk Protection insurance is giving Texas ranchers a financial safety net when cattle markets shift and the federal program has drawn attention from as far away as France.Watch Full Story Here: Texas rancher insurance program draws French intern to Hillsboro for the...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We're headed into the dog days of summer, which means very warm temps - but it's also the quintessential time to enjoy some baseball! For more information on what to expect with the Waco Woolly Wranglers, you can watch our interview above.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – You can help shape the future of Texas roadways by sharing your thoughts on the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) new ten-year transportation plan. From neighborhood sidewalks to projects that transform daily commutes, TxDOT wants to hear what...
Navasota Public Library set for renovations after city council approves upgradesWatch the full story here: The library books a makeover: Navasota City Council approves big upgrades to Public LibraryThe Navasota Public Library is getting a facelift after city council approved...
Killeen Independent School District announced Monday the appointment of three new campus principals for the 2026-2027 school year.Genevive Manning, with more than 25 years of education experience, will lead Liberty Hill Middle School. She most recently served as assistant...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Restaurants come and go, with new chains popping up every year - but here in Waco, Health Camp has stood the test of time. Owner Trent Neuman says they have been sticking to what it knows best - including made-to-order meals and a recipe that hasn't...
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 Salt the Domestic Shorthair in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the...
Cornerstone Caregiving is relocating its global headquarters to the historic Insurors of Texas Building in downtown Waco, bringing a $24 million investment and hundreds of jobs. Cornerstone Caregiving is relocating its global headquarters to the historic Insurors of Texas...
The doors at Fieldhouse Gym's Temple location are closed after the owner failed to make rent, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and left employees without paychecks for weeks. As neighbors rally to get it reopened, the owner hopes to turn the Harker Heights location around.Watch...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A 29-year-old man has been handed two 8-year sentences in a plea deal for online solicitation and child porn charges. The two sentences will be served concurrently Joshua Grijalva appeared before a judge Monday in 19th District Court who accepted the plea...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A 29-year-old man has been handed two 8-year sentences to be served back to back in a plea deal for online solicitation and child porn charges. Joshua Grijalva appeared before a judge Monday in 19th District Court who accepted the plea deal. One sentence would...
Waco, x (FOX44) - A shard of glass penetrated the boot of a firefighter working a Sunday afternoon house fire, sending him to a local hospital. Firefighters had been dispatched to the 2000 block of Colcord Avenue at 4:37 p.m. with the first unit reported smoke showing...
HOUSTON, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Memorial services for Former Baylor President Robert B. Sloan, Jr. have been announced. All are invited to grieve his loss and celebrate his life at 11 a.m. this Friday, July 10, at the Linda and Archie Dunham Theater of the Joella and Stewart...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Jury selection was set to begin Monday in the 19th District Court trial of Richard Tanner Ozment, charged in the 2024 death of Michaela Brooker of China Spring. McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called the murder of the 38-year-old Brooker one of the...
AAA Texas projected this Fourth of July weekend to be a record-breaking travel holiday, estimating that nearly five million Texans hit the road and drivers are feeling relief at the pump.Instead of the usual holiday spikes in fuel costs, prices have actually continued to...
Happy Sunday everyone! You will want to stay cool and hydrated today because it will be another day with heat index values in the triple digits.With a boundary set up just to our north, keep an eye to the sky because there will be a chance for a few pop-up severe isolated storms...
The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.The Texas Stock Exchange, a Dallas-based startup, will initiate a phased rollout to take place over the course of July. On...
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!
WACO (FOX 44) - Hundreds gathered at what the Austin Avenue Neighborhood Association calls "the circle" (the intersection of Château Avenue, Central Place and Carondelet Boulevard) for the annual Castle Heights Parade, where there was a lot to see and experience on Saturday...
Runners gathered at Century Square in College Station on Saturday morning for the annual Firecracker 5K, a Fourth of July tradition that draws participants and sponsors from across the Brazos Valley community. Firecracker 5k 2026The event is organized by Brazos Running Company....
The Bryan Yard Dogs walked off with a 6-5 victory over the Nacogdoches Niners in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night at Travis Field, securing their 7th consecutive win while kicking off Independence Weekend with fireworks on the field and in the skies. Bryan Yard Dogs...
The Big 12 is taking over the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys for conference media days.This is the first official look we get at the Baylor bears for the upcoming season.The Bears have announced which players will be attending media days. A list that includes:QB DJ LagwayDE...
WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after avictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault...
WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after thevictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next...
Rock Prairie Road East set to get major upgrades as part of city capital improvement plan.Watch the full story here: Concrete and connectivity: City of College Station preparing to upgrade Rock Prairie Road EastRock Prairie Road East is set for major upgrades as part of the...
Belton will host thousands of visitors this Saturday for its annual Fourth of July parade and festival, a tradition more than a century in the making.Watch the story here: Belton Fourth of July parade: A Rich History of Community and TraditionBelinda Mancella, owner of Lindy...
Keith Mitchell, a Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former All-American linebacker, has died.Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive units. He helped lead Texas A&M to the 1993 Southwest...
Independence, Texas: Where the roots of Texas freedom run deep.Watch the full story here: Independence, Texas style: the small Texas town of Independence has deep ties to the fight for freedomThis Independence Day weekend, the small town of Independence, Texas, is a fitting...
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.
In legislative hearings after last years July 4 floods, the states emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials...
While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.Of note in the...
The Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association is bringing neighbors together on two wheels, holding time trials at Bryan Lake and welcoming riders of all skill levels. BVMBA Get to know the groupThe group hosts a year-round social ride, typically on Tuesday evenings, and moves...
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