Paxton, Talarico deadlocked at 47% in new Texas Senate race poll
As the November midterms inch closer, new polling in the U.S. Senate race in Texas shows Democrats and Republicans in a dead tie.
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US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance in World Cup
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.Balogun dominated t...
Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe earns second preseason All-America honor of the offseason
Texas A&M returning senior safety Marcus Ratcliffe has received another preseason All-America recognition.The Walter Camp Football Foundation named Ratcliffe to their Preseason FBS All-America Second Team on Tuesday. He was the only Aggie named to one of the foundation's two preseason All-America...
"It's kind of full circle": UMHB alum returns to coach Beach Volleyball
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announces Nicole Dalby as the new lead for its beach volleyball program.Watch the full story here: "It's kind of full circle": UMHB alum returns to coach Beach VolleyballDalby arrives after spending 11 seasons with Concordia University Texas. She graduated fro...
Harker Heights senior becomes KISD first to intern with NASA
A Harker Heights High School senior is making history as the first Killeen ISD student selected for a NASA SEES internship and she is already using the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.Watch the story here: Harker Heights senior becomes KISD first to intern ...
Prison bus overturns in Limestone County, injuring several
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice bus carrying 26 inmates and 3 staff members overturned Wednesday morning on State Highway 164 in Limestone County.WATCH HERE PRISON BUS TURNS OVER IN LIMESTONE COUNTY CAUSING INJURIESThe bus was transporting the inmates from local county jails to the Gurney ...
Waco judge Dianne Hensley speaks out after winning religious freedom lawsuit over same-sex marriages
Waco Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley is speaking publicly for the first time since a legal battle over her refusal to officiate same-sex marriages began seven years ago a fight that ended with a Supreme Court issuing a final judgement in her favor. Waco Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley st...
Second-annual Texas Youth Classic concludes at Bear Ridge
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Bear Ridge and Cottonwood Creek was the place to be the past two days as the second-annual Texas Youth Classic capped off two days of stellar golf in Central Texas! Below is the full list of winners: Congratulations to all 158 golfers that participated on helping to make f...
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Cobbles and Castles in the Bavarian Alps
Like those of so many travelers, my images of Germany — cute villages, dirndls and lederhosen, and fairy-tale castles — are from southern Bavaria, in the foothills of the Alps. You could easily spend a week here, soaking up culture…
On Turf, Under Pressure: Heat Puts Athletes at Risk
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Artificial turf heats up more than natural grass during the summer months because its plastic and rubber materials trap heat. "It's just going to hold the sunlight, unlike regular dirt and grass, which condenses and kind of cycles through the water cycle," Director of Strength...
Bill Mahon: Stand up, America — the torch is ours to bear
Happy Retirement, Mike Lee!
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - For over 50 years, Mike Lee has been a fixture in television news. He has been a chief photographer, director, sales manager, mentor and friend to countless people along the way. We at FOX 44 have been so lucky to have him as our general manager for the last six [...]
Wednesday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
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 Saturda...
Caddie Steps Up to Help Youth Golfer
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A golfer in the Texas Youth Classic almost had to participate without a caddie - until an overqualified caddie volunteered. Jessica Pratt planned to have her grandfather caddie for her, but he said he couldn't keep up with her. He is a disabled veteran and didn't think he c...
Waco Tribune-Herald site free to view July 2-5
For Independence Day weekend, wacotrib.com visitors will have free online access to our journalism from Thursday through Sunday.
Baylor baseball offseason roundup: Bears absorb minimal portal losses, target pitching help
Baylor is weathering its transfer portal losses, with Travis Sanders serving as the biggest departure. The Bears have reloaded by adding eight pitchers to bolster their rotation and bullpen.
Waco businesses seeing boosts from hosting World Cup watch parties
World Cup watch parties have been a smashing success for bars and restaurants in Waco, like Southern Roots Brewing Company and J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House.
Trump can't order Postal Service to put limits on mail ballot delivery, judge rules
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out its plan for President Donald Trumps mail ballot executive order, finding that the proposal violated a settlement in a 2020 lawsuit against the agency.Trump had directed USPS to only transmit ballots for states that submit to the a...
Hearne ISD announces interim superintendent
HEARNE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hearne Independent School District has announced the appointment of Travis Weatherspoon as Interim Superintendent. The district says Weatherspoon brings more than four decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, district operations, and sc...
Venezuelans scour collapsed buildings by hand while government machinery stands unused
As Venezuelans in La Guaira continued to pick through the rubble of downed buildings yesterday, a government excavator stood immobile next to a pile of concrete and bent rebar.There is plenty of work to do nearly a week after two massive earthquakes destroyed much of this coastal city. Heavy mach...
Paxton, Talarico deadlocked at 47% in new Texas Senate race poll
As the November midterms inch closer, new polling in the U.S. Senate race in Texas shows Democrats and Republicans in a dead tie.
Temps inching closer to 100 by the 4th of July
Another subtle shift in the forecast means that it's been a wee bit hotter, with a few very spotty showers nearby. Primarily, the heat dome over the eastern U.S. keeps sliding eastward and Central Texas is definitely outside of the heat dome. This is important to recognize because we are not seei...
Where to go for unique travel experiences celebrating America 250
As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, many people are looking beyond a traditional Fourth of July vacation in favor of experiences that connect them with the nation's history.While popular destinations like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston remain top places, travel expert...
Baylor linebacker Travion Barnes ready to bounce back from injury in a big way
Baylor linebacker Travion Barnes was primed for a big season last year, but a severe injury cut things short. This year, he's ready to bounce back in a big way.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.
Here’s how Taylor Sheridan met his ex-con co-author of ‘How to Not Die in Prison’
FORT WORTH, Texas — Taylor Sheridan met his latest collaborator at the gym. The Fort Worth-raised creative opened up about his new book, “How to Not Die in Prison,” on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” The book…
Trade Block Parties for Camping to Celebrate America’s 250th
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, there is no better way to honor this historic semiquincentennial milestone than by escaping to the great outdoors to experience the very landscapes that shape the nation. While…
Local Assistance Program Fills Needs For Rural Families
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is a great need for resources for families in Central Texas’s and the Brazos Valley’s rural counties. There is help through a program available in four of our counties through the Presbyterian Children's Home & Services. The program is called "Growing Together" a...
CTC celebrates America’s 250th birthday with Patriotic Parade
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College’s Child Development Center celebrated America’s 250th birthday with its annual Patriotic Parade! This event brought together children, families, staff and education students in a festive display of red, white and blue. Young learners marched through...
Scientists call on FAA to regulate cosmic radiation exposure for flight crews
Airline pilots and flight attendants are among American workers most exposed to radiation, according to a government-backed report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.The study, ordered by Congress, found naturally occurring cosmic radiation should be considered an o...
Waco emergency siren test on Thursday this month
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Due to Friday July 3 being considered a holiday, emergency siren tests normally held on mornings on the first Friday of the month will come on Thursday this month. The Waco McLennan County Office of Emergency Management usually tests the sirens at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of...
Jill On Money: Changes to federal student loans
If you have federal student loans— or plan to take them out — the rules have just changed. As of July 1, borrowers now have fewer choices for repayment plans, higher interest rates, and tighter borrowing limits.
Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on a free Aquifer 101 presentation
Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free public presentation on...
Man charged in an attack on his grandmother
Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - In a strange turn of events where police found the suspect before the offense was reported, a 21 year old man has been charged with assaulting his grandmother. Bellmead police say it happened Monday evening in the Concord Road area in the east part of their city. Police Chi...
Missing elderly man from Henderson Co. reunited with family
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - An 80-year-old man reported missing from Henderson County is now safe and with his family thanks to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said it received multiple reports on Wednesday morning regarding the man walking along Highway 30, near Will...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to celebrate wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke ...
Prison bus crashes near Groesbeck, all inmates accounted for
A prison bus carrying 26 inmates to a prison unit in Palestine crashed Wednesday morning outside Groesbeck, an official said.
Proper sleep and child development
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Proper sleep is essential to the development of a child, and one group in Central Texas is working to fix that. Sleep in Heavenly Peace ensures kids can have restful nights. You can watch our interview above.
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
The North American regional trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term comes up for renewal Wednesday, and the administration has already said it's not planning to automatically approve a continuation.During initial meetings Wednesday the U.S. objected t...
America 250 time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4th. Here's what's in it
For more than a decade, teams with the Library of Congress and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have been planning and preparing to bury a time capsule outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.The America 250 time capsule is a ...