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From Austin, Texas: Awards were given to notable recipients. The 2026 Star Of Texas Awards recognized a K9 officer from Waco and a fallen officer from Copperas Cove. A K9 named Andor was shot on duty and later recovered.
This incident occurred while Andor was helping to track a suspect. Further details about the awards and recipients are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the fallen Copperas Cove officer and the events of May 28, 2025.
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Texas A&M Forest Service and local firefighters have been battling the Kurk Fire for over 24 hours. The fire is 30% contained as of Wednesday. The crew continues to work around the clock to contain the fire. Our crews were able to get in there and put in some good containment......
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Over the weekend, a couple was killed in a five vehicle crash on SH 171 Saturday night.One neighbor said the news is a reminder to slow down when driving. Zachary and Katherine Barton, both 39, of Arlington, were both pronounced dead at the scene. A 12-year-old who got out of......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and traditions in Central Texas. For more information, you can watch our interview.....
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Governor Greg Abbott recently announced a possible push for undergraduate students to complete college in three years instead of the traditional four. I think it would be easier; I want to get school done as soon as possible," said Baylor University student Talea Carson. I think....
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The city of Valley Mills has Flock cameras, and some neighbors aren't fans of them. Even though the city didn't install them. Are you able to see somebodys bank account information? Like the amount thats in it?" said Laramie Boston Three Flock cameras are posted in and around......
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College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes billWatch the full story here: College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes billCollege Station is set to become home to a federal courthouse after Congress......
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Nearly two million steps were taken at Baylor University's McLane Stadium on Friday as about 1,000 people gathered to honor the first responders who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years later.Hundreds of participants climbed up and down thousands of stairs in memory....
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Junior quarterback DJ Lagway is not expected to play in Baylor's week two matchup against Prairie View A&M, per a report from On3's Pete Nakos. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett is set to make his first start for the Bears as a result. Lagway......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - TxDOT is preparing to temporarily close the U-turn at the south end of SH 6 as the expansion of the Twin Bridges continues. TxDOT says the closure will begin Sunday night, September 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The closure will occur nightly throughout the week to.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor University held two events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Friday morning started early - with hundreds of students, faculty, and members of the community showing up to McLane Stadium at 5:30 a.m. for the annual......
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Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washingtons war with Iran disrupts the worlds flow of fuel.The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor.....
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HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) - Midway High School and its Marine Corps Junior ROTC program hosted a 9/11 Unity Day ceremony Friday morning which honored those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The Midway Independent School District says this student-led event recognized the.....
