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Our Town: Hewitt on the Rise
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — As Central Texas continues to grow, Hewitt is hoping to stake its claim in the minds of potential new residents. Hewitt is the second largest city in McLennan County, with a population of around 16,000. Over the years, they have been recognized multiple times by Money Mag...
Texas agencies must cut spending by 3% under new order from Abbott, Patrick and Burrows
Texas’ top elected officials on Wednesday instructed state agencies, appellate courts and universities to cut spending by 3% in their budget requests for the next two years “as a starting point for budget deliberations.”
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Scattered showers and storms will continue to move across portions of North and Central Texas through this evening. Pockets of moderate rain and gusty winds may occur with some of the stronger storms. Some of this activity may linger into the overnight hours (mainly west of Interstate 35), but mo...
Governor candidates talk home, car insurance costs
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his plans to address home and car insurance costs during a Wednesday campaign stop in Houston.
Bo Knows: Baylor safety Bo Onu standing out amid shifting role in secondary
DJ Lagway could've named anyone on the roster when he was asked who impressed him most when he first arrived at Baylor. His answer: sophomore safety Bo Onu.
Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties
Lawmakers said Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and White House counsel to President Barack Obama, was not being truthful Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, rejecting her testimony that Epstein had merely used her.Ruemmler in her opening remarks told me...
Congress is considering doing away with daylight saving. How might that affect your heart?
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent. The vote to pass the Sunshine Protection Act was 308 to 117.The bill is now on its way to the Senate. Passage means summer right now would stay as it is, with later sunrises and later sunsets. In winter, daylight w...
Waco may add 1.5% fee for credit card payments
The proposed fee would add $2.16 monthly to the average residential utility bill for Waco residents who pay with a credit card.
Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 lawmakers, senators say
* Prosecutors subpoened text messages from phones used by top Trump officials * Lawmakers included 40 Republicans and four Democrats, senators say * Smith investigated Trump's attempts to overturn
Wall St ends higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings
NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks gained ground Wednesday as softening inflation data and a robust beginning of second-quarter earnings season put investors in a buying mood.
No injuries reported in Killeen Bresmer Avenue fire
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The Killeen Fire Department quickly contained a structure fire at a single-story duplex on Wednesday afternoon. According to the city, the fire ignited at 506/508 Bremser Avenue. All occupants were safely evacuated. Firefighters were dispatched to the residence at 1:08 p...
'Business is business.’ QB Darian Mensah describes his move from Duke to Miami.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darian Mensah came to the ACC Football Kickoff last year wearing a Duke blue tie, a shiny Duke lapel pin and one of the biggest smiles in the room. And why not? A transfer from Tulane, the…
'It is your responsibility': Gun safety advocates on Kentucky's new concealed carry law
Kentucky residents ages 18 to 20 will now be able to obtain a provisional concealed carry license under House Bill 312, which requires proper firearm safety training and background checks.Gun safety advocates are stressing the importance of knowing the law and handling firearms responsibly.Jeff P...
No longer 'so bad at golf,' Rory McIlroy eagerly awaits The Open
Two short days ago, Rory McIlroy was admonishing himself in the short rough at The Renaissance Club in Scotland.
Two dead in Burleson County shootings
Burleson County, Tx (FOX44) - The Burleson County Sheriff's Office reports the victim in an early Wednesday afternoon shooting has died with the suspect also dead of a self inflicted gunshot wound. A statement issued by Sheriff William Rios' office said it was about 12:02 that Burleson County Dis...
New claims of human rights violations center on Texas ICE detention camp
The U.S. government is violating international human rights law by severely mistreating immigrants in ICE custody at a detention camp in Texas, according to a report by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union.The findings stem from interviews with 71 detainees at Camp East Monta...
College Station's proposed 2027 budget includes nearly $36M in Midtown district upgrades
College Station's proposed 2027 budget includes nearly $36M in Midtown district upgradesWatch the full story here: College Station's proposed 2027 budget includes nearly $36M in Midtown district upgradesCollege Station has big plans for its Midtown district, and the proposed 2027 city budget refl...
Best foot forward: Iowa State leaning on big-legged, clutch kicker Konrardy
Iowa State's Kyle Konrardy may be the most powerful weapon on the 2026 Cyclones’ roster. It doesn’t matter that he won’t make a tackle or throw a pass.
Midway ISD facing water damage repairs
Woodway, Tx (FOX44) - Midway ISD is facing repairs due to water damage from two different sources, flood waters from heavy rains and in a second incident from a broken pipe. The flooding came as a result of the heavy rains Tuesday and caused damage to the visiting team locker room and to the old ...
Scattered showers and storms should continue through Friday
Off and on rain chances are likely through the evening hours, but we should see a break in the activity tonight. Temperatures in the 70s and 80s will fall into the low 70s in the morning. Thursday and Friday will bring more scattered showers and storms. Locally heavy rain is possible, but is shou...
CDC nominee says she won't betray science — and also backs Kennedy's actions
The Trump administration's latest nominee to lead the nation' top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators on Wednesday when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling.Dr. Erica Schwartz told t...
Scottie Scheffler uses spare time to prepare title defense at The Open
Scottie Scheffler found himself in an unfamiliar position last weekend. He had no work to do.
Terry Savage: Credit card breathing room
Americans hold roughly $1.25 trillion in credit card debt, with the average consumer carrying $6,595 in balances. Delinquency rates are at their highest level in 15 years. Much of that debt is incurred by people just trying to manage everyday…
Dimani Gaddis capital murder trial continues
Belton, Tx (FOX 44) - After eleven prosecution witnesses called and dozens of exhibits entered into evidence Tuesday, the trial of a man accused of killing a 68-year-old woman was set to continue Wednesday. With the prosecution claiming the death of Vivian Delois McClain occurred during the commi...
E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million owed by Trump in sex abuse and defamation case
Writer E. Jean Carroll has officially been paid the $5.6 million she was owed by President Donald Trump after a jury found him liable of sexually abusing her in 1996 and then defaming her after she publicized the attack.Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable fo...
Former Bryan PD detective, College Station City Marshal passes away
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Brazos Valley is mourning the loss of a man with many years of public service within the community. Bryan PD says James Harlan Pope dedicated 25 years of service to the department, serving from 1979 to 2004. He started as an officer and retired as a detective. Followi...
What can leaving home teach us about ourselves? | The Ethical Life podcast
🎧 From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.
YouTube joins appeal for verdict that faulted them for social media addiction
YouTube has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking to challenge the jury's determination that the company designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being.Lawyers representing YouTube filed a notice of appeal Monday ...
Movies, talks fill film fest’s four days
Big-budget films such as “The Odyssey” and “Minions & Monsters” may dominate movie screens this weekend, but for those who appreciate smaller films and shorts, filmmaking, movie scripts, and face-to-face interaction with actors and filmmakers, there’s the Waco Independent Film…
Trump hints at major election announcement during Thursday night speech
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The speech comes as he's escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter fed...
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s
C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, the airline captain who safely landed an Airbus on New York's Hudson River in 2009 after hitting a flock of geese, said he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Earnhardt Jr., federal money spur North Wilkesboro’s NASCAR revival
If you asked most drivers a decade ago if they thought North Wilkesboro Speedway would ever host a NASCAR Cup Series race ever again, they likely would’ve shaken their head and laughed.
Music & More Guide for July 16
Concerts
When it comes to Emmy nominations, expect the unexpected | Streamed & Screened podcast
Nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards delivered both expected and unexpected results.
Rescuers still searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving 1 dead
Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold, fast-moving waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday.One person was pulled from the water but later died, and 16 people were rescued after the b...
Trump to become first sitting president on US currency with new $1 coin
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump, which will make him the first sitting U.S. president depicted on American currency.Bessent said the new coin commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.As America commem...
England and Argentina resume fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinals
England and Argentina resume one of the fiercest rivalries in international soccer in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.The two teams meet in Atlanta and the winner will play Spain in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.I mean the two shirts are just iconic and the historic ma...
Hate the middle seat? United plans new Economy Plus alternative
If you hate the middle seat on airplanes, United has a solution.Its new Airbus jets will feature a new seating configuration in the Economy Plus cabin: rows without a middle seat.Instead, a fixed table will separate the two seats, giving passengers more elbow room.RELATED STORY | Air travel is be...
Fort Hood closes tactical low water crossings
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX 44) - With the rain of the past couple days and the possibility of more today, Fort Hood has closed all tactical low water crossings for safety. Installation officials decided to close the crossings after observing increased water levels and hazardous conditions across training...
MLB All-Star Game winners and losers: Philly showed out. Phillies? Not so much.
Major League Baseball and the City of Brotherly Love went all in on America 250. The All-Star Game? That was a much quieter affair.