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Drivers in Waco spent the day battling detours and frustration as a major stretch of I-35 shut down for a flyover bridge demolition along one of Texas' busiest highways.WATCH the full story here: Waco I-35 shutdown sends drivers scrambling for detoursResidents say traffic...
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MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) Crews are responding after a freight train derailed in Marlin Tuesday, according to the Falls County Sheriff's Department.Authorities says the derailment happened shortly after 4 p.m., just off of State Highway 6 and County Road 112.Multiple cars have gone......
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Pedro Lopez made history as the first Latino and Hispanic police chief in Killeen, and he says the responsibility that comes with that milestone drives him to open doors for others."I have great responsibility being the first, and I want to make sure I pass it on and give that......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is National Library Card Signup Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is wiping the slate clean. All month long, they have been pairing their Registration Drive with a Fine-Forgiveness Program to welcome past patrons back. To find out how......
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The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating 10 years of history, and one of its original board members is reflecting on the journey that brought it to life.Louis Garcia was part of the group that first conceived the museum as an idea in 2012. By 2016, its doors were open. The......
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Woodway is getting a new dog park, upgraded sports fields and a new recreational facility, thanks to projects funded in the city's newly approved 2027 budget.WATCH HERE: Woodway's approved budget pays for new dog park, sports fields and rec upgradesCity leaders approved a......
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Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a halt to all data center-related permits until an audit of their impact on the Texas power grid.Last month, mothers electric bill was $424," said resident Linda Pauley.Linda Pauley's 91-year-old mother lives in Hill County. She said her electric....
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September is Suicide Awareness Month, and hundreds of Waco community members are marking it by walking out of the darkness together.The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk brings together 800 neighbors for a time of healing, grief, and community connection. The event features......
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McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - A 33-year-man was taken into custody in McLennan County Monday after a DPS trooper made a traffic stop and discovered 57 pounds of marijuana in a car. An arrest affidavit stated that Monday the trooper was conducting routine patrol on I-35 and......
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The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is canceling 315,000 "unauthorized enrollments" in the federal health insurance marketplace, affecting more than 760,000 people.We are shutting down unauthorized Marketplace enrollments and returning approximately $2.2 billion......
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China Spring, Tx (FOX44) - After serving 14–1/2 years as Superintendent of China Spring schools, Dr. Marc Faulkner has announced he is retiring. He made the announcement during Monday night's board of trustees meeting. He will retire at the end of the current school year. Dr.......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor Women's Basketball's excitement for the upcoming season has gone to the "dogs" — when it comes to team chemistry. Nicki Collen welcomed twelve rostered players to its open practice on Monday (9/21/2026) at Foster Pavilion, with some newcomers —......
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Speaking to world leaders, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he believes he can make a deal with Iran after the November midterm elections.Trump said he believes Iran wants to wait until after the midterms to make a deal, hoping the war will......
