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A majority of Americans are excited to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but are divided about President Donald Trumps role in the festivities, a new Scripps News/Talker Research poll finds.More
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A vehicle caught fire after crashing into a utility pole early Friday on North Roberts Lane, according to the Teague Volunteer Fire Department.In a Facebook post, the department says a fire crew responded to the crash at 12:22 a.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle that had struck a utility po...
With July 4 falling on a Saturday this year, some organizations and businesses are closing Friday, one day ahead of Independence Day.Most nonessential federal offices, including the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will be closed Friday. Essential gover...
The Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association is bringing neighbors together on two wheels, holding time trials at Bryan Lake and welcoming riders of all skill levels. BVMBA Get to know the groupThe group hosts a year-round social ride, typically on Tuesday evenings, and moves locations with the se...
Lonnie Judd has spent 34 years in education, coaching, and administration. He made an announcement on social media that he is turning in the whistle.Why is he retiring? To give time to his family.Watch the full story here: Longtime Central Texas coach retires after 34 years"I've got two granddaug...
Baylor Athletics announces the lineup of student-athletes and coaches that will appear for the Summer on Turner Plaza event at the Foster Pavilion.Summer on Turner Plaza is a free family-friendly community event series held each Thursday in July outside the Foster Pavilion.Fans will be able to me...
Waco residents are still heading to brick-and-mortar stores even as online shopping continues to grow, with many citing reasons that a website simply cannot replicate.Watch Full Story Here: Despite rise in online shopping, Waco residents still prefer the in-store experienceCapital One reports onl...
It is going to be a hot and humid holiday weekend. Temperatures will run in the upper 90s with mostly sunny skies. Dew points will fall from the 70s to the 60s this afternoon. That will bring the feels like temperature to around 101 degrees.The Brazos Valley is receiving more humidity due to the ...
Many people will be spending time outside this Fourth of July weekend, but doctors at Baylor Scott and White in Waco say the heat can turn dangerous fast especially for kids and older adults.Watch Full Story Here: Holiday heat safety: Waco-area doctors warn of heat-related illness risks this Fou...
McGregor continues to wheel and deal, selling land to a would-be data center developer and to a Florida manufacturer that may hire 500 long-term.
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A majority of Americans are excited to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, but are divided about President Donald Trumps role in the festivities, a new Scripps News/Talker Research poll finds.More than 7 in 10 Americans say they are very or somewhat excited to celebrate the nations milestone ...
Twin Bridges crossing scheduled to go down to 2 lanes in August
The curtain is falling on a decade in business for a local Waco food truck.Taqueria Mis Maria's has been serving the community from its spot on 19th Street, just off I-35 near Magnolia Table, for 10 years. However, an unexpected closure has left the owners and loyal customers reeling.WATCH HERE: ...
The city of Waco is proposing a slight increase to its drainage fee, which could mean higher utility bills for residents before the end of the year.The drainage fee is designed to help manage rainwater runoff and is calculated based on how much of a property is covered by surfaces like roofs, dri...
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the popes consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the har...
Less than a week after a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration is taking the steps to cancel TPS, or temporary protected status, for thousands of migrants who came to the U.S. from at least seven countries.The countries include Ethiopia, Burma, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia...
BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four…
Seasonably hot weather will continue through the July 4th holiday weekend with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees. While most locations will remain dry, isolated afternoon and early evening thunderstorms are possible each day through Saturday...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - America's 250th birthday is just around the corner, and we want to tell you about a festive event to help you celebrate the stars and stripes in style! For more information about the City of Killeen's Red, White & Blue Music Festival, you can watch our interview above.
Some concerts end the second the house lights come up. This performance followed my wife and me out of the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, lingering deeply well after the final notes faded. We immediately found ourselves hunting down…
The story of the first 250 years of America cannot be written without the story of American music. Blues, jazz, big band, folk and country, yes, but arguably no genre of music is more closely tied to the growth and evolution of this country than what is celebrated in Cleveland on a daily basis, R...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) — Bryan got a blast from the past Thursday morning as the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Brazos County Historical Commission held a special event for America's 250th anniversary. The groups dedicated a Liberty Tree at the Boonville Heritage Park. The Liberty T...
McLennan Community College trustees are considering a roughly half-cent tax rate increase this year to narrow a budget gap partially caused by a $3.1 million drop in state revenue.
Downtown Killeen is gearing up for the Red White and Blue Festival this weekend, one of six festivals in 2026 and local business owners say the impact on their bottom line is hard to overstate.Watch the story here: Killeen's Red White and Blue Festival expected to draw up to 15,000 as downtown ...
The Brazos Valley Bombers brought their Barnstorm tour to Caldwell High School, drawing a sold-out crowd of 1,000 fans for a free game as the team continues building its presence across the Brazos Valley. Brazos Valley Bombers pop up game in CampbellThe pop-up game is part of a broader effort by ...
The City of Gatesville is building on months of community events aimed at drawing people back to its downtown, with a packed weekend that includes the city's first-ever PickleFest and its first Fourth of July parade in more than a decade.Watch the story here: Holiday Events Fuel Downtown Growth ...
Even though it's hot... Central Texas is not being affected by the Heat Dome out east. Without an unbreakable stable layer of air, a few showers have bubbled up near Houston, Bryan, and upwards along I-45 today. The showers have gotten as far west as Limestone County, but are struggling to move a...
July 4th fireworks can be a spectacle worth documenting but getting a good photo of bright explosions in the dark sky is often an exercise in frustration.Photowalks' Jefferson Graham shares some tips for capturing good pictures of your local fireworks display, using nothing but your cell phone.O...
Waco native, Baylor University class of ’03 alumna and Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman, 44, highlighted in Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2025” and the Washington Post’s “50 People Shaping Our Society in 2026,” was back…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University has announced the highest fundraising year in its 181-year history. The university says the Baylor Family joined together to give a record-breaking $244.5 million during the 2026 fiscal year (FY26). Nearly 25,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends...
This Fourth of July weekend, two separate celebrations are marking the nation's 250th birthday and the differences between them have sparked confusion and frustration.America 250 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan commission created by Congress that has been in the works for 10 years. Its mission is to...
Bryan, TX (FOX 44) - A new donation is helping ensure sexual assault survivors in Brazos County receive comfort and dignity during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Project Beloved: The Molly Jane Mission to provide care bundle...
Texas A&M men's basketball will travel to the Bahamas in August to compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, bdG Sports announced Thursday.The five-day trip runs Aug. 2-6, with three exhibition games scheduled at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts and Entertainment Center at the Baha Mar resor...
Baylor got a big boost from young running backs Caden Knighten and Michael Turner last season. They're hoping to take an even bigger step forward in year two.
The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.
Fencing is up, streets are closed and all signs point to a lavish celebration for the megastars in New York City this weekend.
Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of the Nonw...
R&B artist Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by a large security dog at his Los Angeles-area home in 2020, leaving her with permanent injuries.According to multiple outlets, a jury in Southern California decided Brown and his company...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who is believed to be with a 20-year-old woman. The two were last seen on the 7000 block of West Westmoor Road in Odessa, Texas on June 30 at 10:00 AM. 11-month-old Maverick Young h...
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