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Monday is Labor Day, and many places you might want to visit will be closed due to the holiday. Nearly every nonessential state and federal government office will be closed on Monday in celebration of Labor Day.Labor Day began as a state holiday in the late 1800s, with 23 states...
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By The Editorial Board Baylor's Baptist affiliation seems to spark questions and opinions whenever anything remotely political happens in the community – and reasonably so. As a religious institution, there should be high expectations surrounding how the university carries......
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KILLEEN, Texas Killeen is about to lose its fire chief.James Kubinski has been named the next fire chief of the Grand Prairie Fire Department, near Dallas. His new role starts Jan. 25, pending city council approval.Kubinski said he originally didn't plan on coming to Killeen.......
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Peaceable Kingdom Retreat, a Bell County camp for people of all abilities, is back after a group of local families stepped in to save it.WATCH the full story here: Peaceable Kingdom Retreat of Bell County camp for all abilities reopensThe Central Texas retreat has new owners,......
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MART, Texas (FOX 44) — It's Red Ribbon Week, and some schools around the Waco area are in for a treat! Mart Elementary was "swarmed" by police on Tuesday morning, who showed up to educate the children on what they do. The day started with a McLennan County Sheriff's Department......
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Bellmead voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to raise the city's sales tax by a quarter cent, from 1 to 1.25 percent a measure the City of Bellmead says could generate up to $1 million.WATCH HERE: Bellmead voters to decide on quarter-cent sales tax increase that could fund city....
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Waco next week, and State Rep. Pat Curry (R-District 56) emphasizes the location choice is far from coincidental.WATCH HERE: Why Waco? State Rep. Pat Curry weighs in on Trumps upcoming visit"I mean what an honor it is to have the......
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A new online whistleblower portal is now available in the state of Texas. Other types of fraud can also be submitted.Watch the full story in the player above....
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Former Texas A&M head football coach and athletic director Jackie Sherrill is being honored for his impact on the game.The American Heart Association has named Sherrill the recipient of the 2027 Paul "Bear" Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award.Sherrill led the Aggies to three......
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Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police say the pedestrian killed when hit by a truck in Temple Sunday has been identified as 36-year-old Arthur Lozano, of Waco. Temple police said Lozano was on foot on I-35 northbound near Exit 300 when he was hit by an 18-wheeler, It was reported.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The YMCA has served the youth and their families for over 140 years, and now they're asking for your help to continue developing children in our neighborhoods. For more information about the YMCA of Central Texas's Strong Kids Campaign, you can watch our......
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What is being billed as the worlds tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree now stands at a Southern California outlet mall.On Monday, the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, located about 10 minutes outside of Los Angeles, welcomed the 115-foot white fir tree as it kicked off the holiday......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Waco Police Department says 16-year-old Avery McGarry has been found and is safe. Police announced on Monday that they were searching for a teenager reported as missing and a runaway. McGarry was last seen wearing long pants, a t-shirt and......
