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But with dew points back in the mid 60s and 70s, the feels like temperature will remain between 102 and 104 in most of Central Texas and the Brazos Valley. 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I've prayed upon it since I was 11 or 12 years old to become my own boss by the time I was 30,\" Bell said. 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East Texas has a 10% chance of isolated storms today and Thursday, but most will remain dry. 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Officials reported Wednesday that firefighters had established c...","url":"https://www.kxxv.com/science-and-tech/natural-disasters/firefighters-get-a-handle-on-spokane-wildfires-as-tens-of-thousands-remain-evacuated","source":"KXXV (ABC 25) News","author":"AP via Scripps News Group","publishDate":"2026-08-06T00:49:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-06T14:00:12.482Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F8997426%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F5574x2926%2B0%2B395%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%252Faa%252F19%252Ff817d10f44efbf33edc66f821023%252Fap26217684909374.jpg","slug":"firefighters-get-a-handle-on-spokane-wildfires-as-tens-of-thousands-remain-evacuated"},{"id":"p25qi0","title":"Former Fort Hood doctor formally charged, will be court martialed for multiple sexual abuse charges.","excerpt":"Charges have been referred against a former Fort Hood doctor accused of sexually assaulting and secretly recording patients, with a preliminary hearing officer finding probable cause for 9 charges carrying 272 specifications involving 93 alleged victims. 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On average, teachers spend nearly $900 of their own money on classroom supplies and decorations each year. 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Jamie Morrison Previews 2026 Season Head coach Jamie Morrison said the program's approach has not changed despite the his...","url":"https://www.kxxv.com/sports/texas-a-m-volleyball-prepares-to-defend-national-title-with-tough-non-conference-schedule","source":"KXXV (ABC 25) News","author":"Landon Patz","publishDate":"2026-08-05T23:50:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-06T14:00:12.482Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F27079bc%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1280x672%2B0%2B24%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fewscripps-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252F17%252F70%252F91e53832404c952bd6de06da53c4%252Fjamie-morrison.png","slug":"texas-am-volleyball-prepares-to-defend-national-title-with-tough-non-conference-schedule"},{"id":"i6wdit","title":"Some neighbors stand behind former Bosque County assessor convicted of abusing position","excerpt":"Despite her conviction on criminal charges for abuse of her office, some Bosque County neighbors are standing behind former tax collector and assessor Arlene Swiney. Swiney was found guilty on misdemeanor charges during her time in office. 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Sean's got the forecast in the video above.","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/latest-weather-headlines/wednesday-night-forecast-with-meteorologist-sean-ryan-2/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","publishDate":"2026-08-05T22:54:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-06T14:00:13.838Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2026%2F08%2Fwx.jpg%3Fw%3D512","slug":"wednesday-evening-forecast-with-meteorologist-sean-ryan"},{"id":"wjqu0x","title":"Woman found guilty, gets 45 years for child injury","excerpt":"Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A 19th District Court Jury has found Katrina Evans guilty of three counts of injury to a child and sentenced her to 45 years in prison. Prosecutors had charged Evans with beating three children under the age of six, two of whom were her own. 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Lorena Police Chief Scott Holt and McLennan County Commissioner Ben Perry tell us more about the organization in our intervie...","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/giving-back-to-those-who-gave-their-all/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"MG Montemayor","publishDate":"2026-07-31T05:01:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T18:00:38.794Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2026%2F05%2F100.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"giving-back-to-those-who-gave-their-all"},{"id":"7inexh","title":"Heat Advisories expand Thursday, then a little relief arrives this weekend","excerpt":"It's been a week full of heat advisories for Central Texas. Today Coryell has been added to the hot list. 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Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer tells us more about the second annual Superintendent Superhero Fun Run and Family Fest in the interview above. Sign up for the fun run here.","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/what-to-know-about-the-waco-isd-superintendent-superhero-fun-run-and-family-fest/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"KWKT Staff","publishDate":"2026-07-30T23:02:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T16:00:39.029Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2026%2F07%2Frun.jpg%3Fw%3D512","slug":"what-to-know-about-the-waco-isd-superintendent-superhero-fun-run-and-family-fest"},{"id":"qy6oys","title":"One dead in fiery crash on Killeen's Rosewood Drive","excerpt":"KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: One person has died in a crash on Rosewood Drive in Killeen. The Killeen Police and Fire Departments responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 4100 block of Rosewood Drive at approximately 3:01 a.m. Thursday. When they arrived, first responders discovered a veh...","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/fatal-crash-occurs-on-killeens-rosewood-drive/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"Matt McGovern","publishDate":"2026-07-30T17:51:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T16:00:39.029Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2025%2F10%2Fkilleen-pd-car.jpg%3Fw%3D640","slug":"one-dead-in-fiery-crash-on-killeens-rosewood-drive"},{"id":"5mz8sl","title":"CTC graduates 30 clinical medical assistants","excerpt":"KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College is celebrating 30 graduates of its Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at the Marble Falls site! 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Hear more about McLennan Community College's Fiber Optics Technician Training in our interview above.","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/enhance-your-skills-with-fiber-optics-technician-training/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"MG Montemayor","publishDate":"2026-07-28T23:02:33.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-29T18:00:14.617Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2026%2F07%2Fmcc_b232e9.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"enhance-your-skills-with-fiber-optics-technician-training"},{"id":"g6u931","title":"Tuesday Evening Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint","excerpt":"A Heat Advisory remains in effect and has been extended through 8 pm Wednesday. Temperatures will be between 97 to 103 with heat index values as high as 109 degrees in the advisory area. Limit time spent outdoors, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/weather/latest-weather-headlines/tuesday-evening-forecast-with-chief-meteorologist-mike-lapoint-139/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","publishDate":"2026-07-28T22:56:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-29T16:00:14.898Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-28-175552.png%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tuesday-evening-forecast-with-chief-meteorologist-mike-lapoint"},{"id":"nhc42m","title":"Waco PD seeking identity of drowning victim","excerpt":"WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Police are looking to identify the victim in a drowning at Lake Waco's Koehne Park. Waco Police officers were called to the park at approximately 8:32 a.m. Tuesday, where a man was found floating in the water. 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The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that units were dispatched to 200 Commerce Drive at approximatly 7:39 a.m. Tuesday and arrived on scene at approximately 7:43 a.m. A second alarm was requested f...","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/no-injuries-reported-in-waco-warehouse-fire/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"Matt McGovern","publishDate":"2026-07-28T19:10:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-29T16:00:14.898Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2026%2F07%2Fwarehouse-fire.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"no-injuries-reported-in-waco-warehouse-fire"},{"id":"hzzm0b","title":"Victim in crash into Temple light pole identified","excerpt":"TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The deceased person involved in a Temple crash where a vehicle crashed into a light pole has been identified. The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 17-year-old Isaac Lucero, of Temple. Police say officers were originally dispatched to the are...","url":"https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/victim-in-crash-into-temple-light-pole-identified/","source":"FOX 44 News (KWKT)","author":"Matt McGovern","publishDate":"2026-07-28T15:08:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-29T16:00:14.898Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://thewaco.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox44news.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F82%2F2025%2F10%2FTemple-Police-car-two-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"victim-in-crash-into-temple-light-pole-identified"},{"id":"ic53e8","title":"Temple Police Investigating Overnight Aggravated Robbery","excerpt":"TEMPLE, TX (FOX 44) -- Temple police continue investigate an aggravated robbery that happened in the early morning hours on Wednesday (July 29, 2026). Temple police say officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of SW HK Dodgen Loop around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday for an aggravated robbery. 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