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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: (August 1, 2026) The Waco Police Department has identified the victim in the drowning investigation as 19-year-old Vicente Eliseo Tzap Quiche. Next of kin has been notified. The two other individuals last seen with Tzap Quiche have also been...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - No injuries have been reported after a shot was fired on Bosque Boulevard, according to the Waco Police Department. Officers were called to the 5100 block of Bosque Boulevard at approximately 7:06 p.m. Friday regarding a call of shots fired. When they......
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A new pre-professional soccer team is coming to Waco and neighbors get to decide what it will be called.Waco USL2 is part of the United Soccer League, a pathway for athletes who have the goal of becoming professional soccer players. WATCH HERE: New pre-professional soccer team......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Baylor University Board of Regents received updates on a range of issues affecting higher education during its regular fall meeting. This comes as institutional leaders continue efforts to position the university for long-term success. The Board heard.....
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The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged man with solicitation of prostitution following an eight-week investigation.Henry Bettis was arrested as he was leaving a local hotel.The investigation began after an investigator received a complaint from a parole......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Higher education and student aid - federal student aid. It can be tricky navigating and completing all the necessary paperwork. This is why McLennan Community College in Waco is offering help and transparency when it comes to this process. For more......
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor filed a lawsuit Friday alleging offensive lineman Sean Thompkins breached the buyout agreement in his Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal he made with the school in December 2025, per a report from KWTX. Baylor alleges Thompkins owes the......
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The victim in the fatal crash on Robinson Drive in Waco has been identified. The Waco Police Department says 42-year-old Marcus Shelton has been identified as thevictim in Thursday evening's crash. He was hit by two separate vehicles while walking in.....
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There's a new development in the fight over the mystery mailers that showed up in Waco neighborhoods.The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily stopped a lower-court order requiring the LLC connected to the mailers to answer questions.By issuing a stay on Friday, the court......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The largest Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade in Central Texas is taking place this Saturday! The festivities will take place from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco, located at 101 N. University Parks Drive. Admission is free!......
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Halloween is coming this Saturday, but Friday Football must come first. Little River Academy heads to Lorena in a potentially rainy game!
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Central Texas (FOX44) -Though the state average price of gas was lower this week, it wasn't for everyone, with prices lower in Bryan-College Station but up in Killeen,Temple and Waco. This week' AAA Texas Weekend Gas Price Watch report showed a statewide gas price average of......
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Here's what voters need to know in Central Texas about voting on Election day.Key DatesFriday, October 30: Early voting endsTuesday, November 3: In-person votingWe will provide election results here on November 3, 2026. Note: Any results shown before the evening of November 3......
