Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips (2026)
Summer is the ideal season for a road trip: schools are on break, the weather is warm, and there’s no shortage of places to explore. This year, nearly72%of American adults are planning some kind of ro
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Temple College president explains where bond tax dollars are going after voters approve second bond in 5 years
A month after voters approved a new bond for Temple College, the college's president is addressing community questions about why another bond was needed so soon after one passed in 2021.Watch the story here: Temple College president explains where bond tax dollars are going after voters approve s...
US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to Iran
Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are expected to continue this week in Switzerland.Vice President JD Vance says the high level talks laid a good foundation but said it's also clear theres more work to do.The parties agreed on a roadmap in efforts to reach a final agreement, accordi...
Two fatal Hill County crash victims confirmed to be Hillsboro Elementary students
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two of the deceased victims involved in a Hill County crash which killed six people have been confirmed to be Hillsboro Elementary School (HES) students. The Hillsboro Independent School District issued a statement to families and staff on Sunday which shared...
Bailey Zimmerman arrest warrant issued after alleged drunken rampage at Albuquerque casino resort
Country music singer Bailey Zimmerman faces an active arrest warrant in New Mexico following an alleged incident at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.According to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, the incident occurred on May 27, when Zimmerman arriv...
Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics
Amazon Prime Day starting Tuesday will be a litmus test of U.S. shoppers' spending power, with the earlier-than-usual sales event increasingly centered on necessities rather than carefree splurges.
McGregor Weighs Land Sales for Two Major Development Projects
McGregor, TX (FOX 44) - The McGregor City Council discussed the potential sale of city-owned land during an executive session, with talks centered on two proposed development projects that could shape the city's future growth. Discussions focused on the potential disposition of land for two propo...
Judge blocks use of federal tool to check voter citizenship status
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administrations election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to th...
Hispanic concert in Foster Pavilion rescheduled due to World Cup Final
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Due to a timing conflict with the July 19 World Cup final, The La Fiera de Ojinaga and Los Pescadores del Río Conchos concert will be rescheduled to April 11, 2027. Jason Cook, Baylor vice president of marketing and communications, said the two bands have sold ...
Expanded World Cup has meant one surprising benefit for teams
Expanding the World Cup doesn't only mean more games. It means more rest, too.
Millions of honeybees escape into Texas neighborhood after semitrailer crash
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload t...
Mississippi opens inquiry after police shoot and kill one-year-old during shoplifting call
Calls for justice are growing after 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by police responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.Police reportedly fired into the car of a shoplifting suspect. The officer alleged the vehicle was accelerating toward him at the time o...
A moment of magic: Leo Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record in Argentina win
If it wasn’t abundantly clear that Leo Messi is the greatest player in the world before Monday, it is now after his two-goal, record-setting performance for Argentina against Austria.
From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips
As summer festivals, graduation parties and outdoor events fill local calendars, experts encourage pet owners to consider whether their furry friends are enjoying the experience as much as they are.
Summertime is here to stay this week
After seeing some good rain chances the past couple of weeks, it looks like the faucet is shutting off this week. It will be warm and humid tonight with lows in the upper 70s. Tuesday will remain hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s. It will feel like it's over 104-106 with the humidity in the...
Fireworks stand puts on an explosive show in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma fireworks stand went up in flames over the weekend, according to the Broken Arrow Fire Department.Officials received the call just before 9 p.m. Firefighters quickly brought the scene under control and extinguished the blaze in about 20 minutes.RELATED STORY | Fourth of July fireworks...
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate won’t have to testify at upcoming hearing
Efforts by Tyler Robinsons defense team to compel a key witness to testify at his upcoming preliminary hearing failed Monday.Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah college campus last September. A preliminary hearing scheduled for the week of J...
Temple police make arrest in Thursday robbery
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police made quick work of tracking down a suspect from Thursday's South 31st St smoke shop robbery with Trayvon Lacole Monta Houston now in jail. Bond has been set at quarter-million dollars for Houston who is charged with first degree felony aggravated robbery in the...
Baylor adds Texas State right-hander Keller Eberly from portal
Baylor baseball picked up Texas State right-hander Keller Eberly out of the NCAA transfer portal last week, giving coach Mitch Thompson another experienced arm with one year of eligibility remaining.
America is in a mood on the cusp of 250th birthday
Even as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence most Americans are mired in dissatisfaction with the nation's present and pessimism about its future.
Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east
An outbreak of tornadoes killed at least two people and left a path of destruction in Illinois and Indiana on Sunday after a tornado earlier in the day killed a person in Kansas.Nearly three dozen tornado reports were logged by the Storm Prediction Center in Illinois and Indiana, as supercell thu...
Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with 2 goals against Austria
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup career scoring record Monday, scoring twice in defending champion Argentinas match against Austria.Messi gave Argentina a 1-0 lead in the 38th minute after missing a penalty kick earlier in the game. He added another goal in the 94th minute, bringing his career Wo...
Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Walz over immigration enforcement
A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to harass and retaliate against them.In a ruling unsealed Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz found the dominant purpose of the subpoenas ...
Iran football team leaves note of gratitude and peace following Sunday's match
The Iranian national football team left a handwritten note in its locker room following its group stage match against Belgium on Sunday.The note stated that the players came to the United States with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity.RELATED STORY | Visa denials, high ticket pric...
Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament set to return in second year
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st, with registration open until this Thursday! If you wou...
How ESPN's Malika Andrews scripts the biggest moments of NBA draft night
For ESPN's Malika Andrews, NBA draft night is about more than reading names. It’s about getting the story right.
Growing produce from kitchen scraps can save you money. Here's how to get started
If you're looking to save money on produce, have you ever thought about growing your own? It might seem like an intimidating task but it can as simple as using the scraps from your last dinner.Whether you have a farm or just a kitchen counter top, re-growing your produce can save you money. Inste...
15 of the most anticipated books you should read this summer
This summer’s forecast is in: clear skies and good books from here on out.
Man charged with ramming woman's vehicle with pickup
Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX 44) - Copperas Cove police have arrested a man accused of ramming a woman's pickup with his own as she drove with two daughters in her vehicle. An arrest affidavit stated police were called Saturday night shortly before 11p.m. The victim told police the suspect, identified ...
Avoiding damage debt: What Central Texas homeowners should know about flood insurance
Many homeowners in Central Texas are discovering their standard insurance doesn't cover flood damage sometimes too late.Watch Full Story Here: Avoiding damage debt: What Central Texas homeowners should know about flood insuranceTio Gonzales knows the feeling well. The Hewitt homeowner has watche...
Resources available at McLennan County Alzheimer's Expo
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Alzheimer's Expo is back for 2026, providing valuable resources for those affected by a growing disease. For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above.
More Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board
Texas students may soon attend social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible.The State Board of Education has two pivotal votes slated for this week that would usher in these changes: one on a rewrite of Texas social studies...
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
NEW YORK (AP) Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.Davis died in hi...
Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94
Clive Davis, the mastermind behind the careers of Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Earth, Wind & Fire, Alicia Keys and dozens of other artists, has died.
France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths
France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave combining daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country the largest in the E...
Man indicted in April Rockdale murder
Rockdale, Tx (FOX 44) - A Milam County Grand Jury has returned a murder indictment against 23-year-old Raymond McBride Jr in the death of Coby Ward who was killed April 17. McBride has remained in the Milam County jail since his bond was revoked after he had initially bonded out following his arr...
US stocks drift near their records in mixed trading after oil prices fall
U.S. stocks are drifting near their records Monday after trading resumed following a three-day weekend for Wall Street.The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, coming off its 11th winning week in the last 12, and pulled 1.7% below its all-time high set early this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1...
Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
Pope Leo XIV said Monday that wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed, urging governments to strengthen resources to combat hunger after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries.Addressing the governing body of the U.N. World Food Program in Rome, Leo p...
5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Five people are said to have been arrested, accused of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to a Trump administration official.The pool, which recently underwent $15 million in renovations, has drawn criticism after algae started to grow in the water. The new blue coating ...
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
Dozens of large, off-grid power projects are being approved rapidly and often under a cover of secrecy across the U.S. to supply the tech industry’s booming demand for data centers.
One dead in Harker Heights shooting
Harker Heights, Tx (FOX 44) - Harker Heights police say one man is dead after a shooting early Sunday morning in the 700 block of Edwards Drive. Police were called at 3:28 a.m when the victim arrived at the Seton Hospital emergency room, brought in by private vehicle. Despite life saving efforts ...