Outdoors: Early bird gets the worm — and beats the heat
Even with the blast-furnace heat of summertime, planning your trips to avoid the extreme heat will keep you swinging your clubs, casting your baits, pedaling your bikes, and so forth.
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Bomb threat brings evacuation of McLennan Co. Courthouse
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has provided the all clear after a bomb threat at the County Courthouse on Friday morning, according to the Waco Police Department. Waco PD says no threat has been found. All roads have been reopened. This comes after a reported bom...
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Rain and storm chances will increase late this weekend and continue into early next week. The main concern will be isolated flooding where storms move slowly or repeatedly affect the same areas, especially Sunday into Sunday night. A few stronger storms may also produce gusty winds, frequent ligh...
July rain to push temperatures down into the 80s
Today was another hot one, with a high of 98. That means every day this week was between 98 and 100 degrees in Waco. A few scattered storms got to Snook and Grosebeck thanks to the Gulf's Sea Breeze. That should be active again Saturday and Sunday, meaning scattered or isolated thunderstorms for ...
NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis on books, reading, and the importance of connecting kids with the hobby
NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have overwhelming evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant.Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the ...
Friday Evening Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Summer heat will remain the main story on Saturday, with peak heat index values between 101 and 105 degrees. Most locations will stay dry, but isolated afternoon storms may develop across parts of Central Texas. Any storms that form could produce gusty winds and frequent lightning.
Weather Whys: Dry Lines and Stationary Fronts
Friday has arrived and Weather Whys is joining us to talk about stationary fronts and dry lines. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
PHOTOS: Young athletes compete for spot at Summer Games of Texas
Some 1,300 amateur athletes vying for a spot at the Summer Games of Texas are expected for the two-day regional meet that started Friday in Waco.
Couple's request for records after flooding challenged by Central Texas city; Heads to AG's office
A Central Texas couples request for public information from their city is being challenged and is now in the hands of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out to25Newsfor help and to shar...
Haydon Wiginton honors late grandfather through music at Lampasas Spring Ho Festival
Former Texas Tech football player Haydon Wiginton is returning to his family roots in Lampasas this weekend for the annual Spring Ho Festival and he's bringing his very first song with him.Watch the story here: Haydon Wiginton honors late grandfather through music at Lampasas Spring Ho FestivalT...
Waco residents react after bomb threat shuts down McLennan County Courthouse on Friday
A bomb threat was called in to the McLennan County Sheriff's Office at 8 a.m. Friday, prompting the evacuation of the McLennan County Courthouse and nearby buildings in Waco. Deputies conducted a primary and secondary search of the courthouse, the district attorney's office, and the annex using a...
Baylor's Michelle Lenard hoping to ride the wave of World Cup soccer fever
Baylor soccer coach Michelle Lenard still gets chills thinking about the USWNT winning the 1999 World Cup. She's hoping the 2026 World Cup can have a similar effect this year.
NASCAR to host public celebration of life for Kyle Busch at Charlotte Speedway
NASCAR announced a public celebration of life for late two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, set for Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, open to all fans following the Craftsman Truck Series race. Further details will be shared soon.
Wind turbines still tumbling near Mart as replacement project continues
Towering wind turbines are falling near where Limestone and McLennan counties meet, about 40 so far with 60 more to go before Engie North America installs 63 new models with the same combined 300-megawatt capacity as the originals.
Graham Platner submits withdrawal from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maines U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats pursuit of chamber control.Platners paperwork was received Friday by the Maine secretary of state's office.M...
Video shows ICE shot a Mexican man. He wasn't the person they were trying to find
52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by a federal officer Tuesday morning near Houston while driving in his van.But congresswoman Sylvia Garcia says the acting head of ICE told her Araujo was not the person agents were targeting.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the target of the operation, R...
Local Organizations Team Up to Build Beds for Texas Lions Camp Campers
Robinson, TX (FOX 44) - A good night's sleep is helping dreams take shape in Kerrville thanks to the efforts of two local organizations working together to ensure campers have a comfortable place to rest. Campers will rest a little easier thanks to the Robinson Area Lions Club and Sleep in Heaven...
Waco Independent Film Festival celebrating tenth year
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more information about the Wac...
Former Highlander coach Tyler Johnson lands gig with Sooners
Tyler Johnson has a new gig, working with his dad.
West Nile virus detected in Bell County trap for first time this season
The first West Nile virus case of 2026 has been confirmed in Bell County after mosquito samples tested positive, health officials announced Thursday.The Bell County Public Health District received lab results Wednesday confirming the virus in mosquito traps collected in West Temple as part of rou...
Outdoors: Early bird gets the worm — and beats the heat
Even with the blast-furnace heat of summertime, planning your trips to avoid the extreme heat will keep you swinging your clubs, casting your baits, pedaling your bikes, and so forth.
Neil Sperry: What's is the gladiolus falling over?
Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
MLB Draft: MCC’s Bailey, Baylor’s Sanders lead Central Texas hopefuls
The top Central Texas talent to watch in this weekend’s MLB Draft includes MCC’s Carson Bailey and Baylor’s Travis Sanders. More Bears and Highlanders could hear their names called, too.
US-Canadian bridge set to open by late July after dispute between countries
A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to two people directly involved in the negotiations.The sources were not authorized to publicly...
Work permits expiring for thousands of immigrants in the US
Tens of thousands of immigrants who once legally worked in the United States will soon no longer able to do so, based on the latest policy changes from the Department of Homeland Security.This comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration has authority to cancel the Temporary ...
Roger Goodell, Charles Barkley donate to NFL kicker’s Congress campaign
Financial backing for Feely’s campaign includes high-profile sports figures and executives, such as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Robert Kraft, and Charles Barkley, signaling strong sports world investment.
Our Town Waco: 35 Years of the Dr. Pepper Museum
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Dr. Pepper Museum is celebrating its 35th year with big renovations and an even bigger Dr. Pepper bottle. In 1991, the Dr. Pepper museum opened its doors to fans of the soft drink. Since then, the museum has amassed a collection of Dr. Pepper memorabilia dating all the ...
Brice Cherry: Verlander's departure signals the end of the innings-eating bulldog
The irony about the end of “JV Day” is that it’s really saying goodbye to the varsity.
Bill Tinsley: When we die
There’s a lot I don’t know about heaven. What kind of bodies will we have when we get there? Will our heavenly bodies resemble our earthly bodies?
King Charles hosts Prince Harry and his family as they try to repair rift
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.Harry, Meghan, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lili...
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Trump White House makeover extends to entrance columns
Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Donald Trump extends his makeover of the presidential residence to the columns outside the main entrance.
Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest
The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.
I-35 South shut down near Valley Mills Drive exit due to truck spill
Waco PD says Interstate 35 southbound is shut down near Valley Mills Drive due to a truck spill, forcing drivers to use alternate routes.No injuries were reported. Officials have not said when the highway will reopen.
Truck load spill in Waco shuts down SB I-35
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department said southbound Interstate 35, near the Valley Mills Drive exit, was shut down due to a truck load spill on Friday. Travelers were told to seek alternate routes. No injuries have been reported. The department issued an update early Friday afternoo...
MLB's best hitter? Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez is second to none right now
He leads the American League with 29 home runs and 55 RBIs; his .313 batting average swaps the first and second spot with Yandy Díaz.
Conor McGregor makes long-awaited return vs. Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event on Saturday night at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las…
Bell Co. mosquito samples test positive for West Nile
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A mosquito trap collected in West Temple has tested positive for West Nile virus. This marks the first positive trap of the 2026 season in Bell County, according to the Public Health District (BCPHD). The positive test is part of the BCPHD's Vector program, and was i...
Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film
“The Minions have stolen the spotlight in every ‘Despicable Me’ film; Gru is nothing without them,” Bruce Miller writes in his review.
Trump administration election letter draws criticism over federal overreach concerns
The Justice Department sent a letter to all state election officials warning that they could be criminally charged if they allow non-citizens to vote. The move is part of the Trump administration's push on election integrity ahead of the midterms. Critics call this federal overreach, saying exist...