Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son whose body was found on an island off the coast of Mississippi.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) --The third annual Famous Friends vs. Waco 6-Shooters Granny Basketball Fundraiser returned to Waco. The event tipped off at the Highlands Gym at MCC, bringing together local leaders, community supporters and familiar faces to raise money for Friends for Life, a Waco nonprofi...
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Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son whose body was found on an island off the coast of Mississippi.
Aggie baseball players poised to hear their names called at the 2026 MLB Draft
Aggie baseball players poised to hear their names called at the 2026 MLB DraftMultiple Texas A&M baseball players are projected to be selected when the 2026 MLB Draft begins Saturday. Aggies MLB Draft PreviewAfter a strong 2026 season, several Aggie Baseball players are waiting to hear their name...
CTC's Eagle Experience Day is coming!
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Prospective Central Texas College students have a great opportunity to prepare for the fall semester! CTC's Eagle Experience Day is an annual open house. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Anderson Campus Center. The College says attendees c...
How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world since his appointment as supreme leader at the end of February.
Backpacks! Pencils! Paper! Oh my! Waco PD hosts Stuff the Cruiser event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (July 11, 2026), at Walmart on Hewit...
Student pilot safely lands plane after instructor jumps to his death
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.Flight instructor Leandro Andrs Bertazzo, 42, was found dead following the incident, which took place in Toledo, central Argentina, on Saturday, according to a...
Chicago White Sox select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky at No. 1 in MLB Draft
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft in Philadelphia.
Hundreds show up for local church's Gas Buy Down Day
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Let's face it, these days, anything under $3 per gallon is a score, but one local church takes it a step further every year. Hundreds, literally over 200 vehicles, showed up this morning (July 11, 2026) for Glory Bell Church's annual 'Gas Buy Down Day.' For two hours only t...
US aid worker in Congo infected with Ebola during record outbreak
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.The CDC said it was working with the persons emplo...
Linda Noskova regroups to capture first Wimbledon title
It was the first final between two players of the same nationality at the All England Club since Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus in 2009.
Linda Noskova recovers after blown match points to win Wimbledon
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam trophy.Noskova became...
Waco Regional Airport Potentially Adding New Destination and Airline
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Waco Regional Airport has been working towards making itself the first choice for Wacoans, and one step they're taking is seeking a grant to grow the capabilities of the airport. As of the past few years, the Waco Regional Airport (ACT) only offers three commercial flig...
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Temple juvenile taken in custody after family disturbance, 1 injured
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A family dispute on Friday evening, July 10th, led to a call to the Temple Police Department and one individual was left injured. According to the Temple PD, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S. 19th Street on Friday evening for a family disturbance with weapo...
Advocacy Center preparing for Spill the Tea Luncheon
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has spent nearly 50 years helping survivors across Central Texas. They provide crisis services, counseling, forensic interviews, prevention education and more. The Center is also inviting the community to support their work...
‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior
"What does it feel like to be a vampire? The actors in “The Vampire Lestat” get that question quite frequently.
Jayden Adams dies at 25 shortly after South Africa’s World Cup run ended
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africas minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.RELATED STORY | World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccers national story...
Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why
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Haeran Ryu makes history at Evian by carding first 60 in major championship history
Two weeks after Haeran Ryu won her first major at the KPMG Women's PGA, she made golf history.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reimbursed NYC for wedding security costs
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Madison Square Garden wedding garnered significant attention, requiring a large presence from the New York Police Department and other officials.According to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the wedding cost $160,000 in city resources, all of which was paid for by the...
How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks
Most of the world considers all of Israel's settlement activity in the West Bank as illegal under international law. Israel disputes this view.
Jewish Americans divided on whether Israel protests are anti-Semitic
A new AP-NORC poll found that about 6 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. say they feel less safe since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The poll, released Tuesday, also found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults said they or someone in their household experienced verbal abuse, physical assault or prop...
Want to host a yard sale this summer? Here's what to know
One of the best ways to get rid of extra stuff also comes with the promise of making some cash.
Federal grand jury subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One coverage
The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week.RELATED STORY | Trump switc...
New passport system will make taking at-home photos easier
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also outlined plans to allow passport applicants to complete almost the entire process online.
Trump threatens Iran after funeral chants call for his death
President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Middle East as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region.Tr...
ICE was investigating him over an email. Now, he's suing
While traveling with his 7-year-old daughter, David Streever got voicemails, a business card and a knock on the door of his home from federal immigration agents, over an email.
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