How a rafting trip turned into a 'bachelorette apocalypse'
On June 27, the day after the 16 women started their paddle on the Colorado River, smoke filled the air and the wind picked up.
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Founder of Waco's Hobbs Bonded Fibers honored
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...
Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper who was attacked by his dog, jury rules
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...
Amber Alert issued for missing Odessa 11-month-old
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...
Former US Olympian charged with felony over Reflecting Pool incident
A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday in federal court on a felony charge, after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was indicted in U.S. Superior Court on one count of destruction of...
Baylor announces largest fundraising year in its history
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...
Comptroller: Ft Hood has $37.9 billion impact on Texas economy
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - A new Texas Comptroller report says Fort Hood had a $37.9 billion contribution to the Texas economy in 2025. As of 2025, Fort Hood is home to 53,767 direct employees, including 34,474 active-duty military personnel. This post also has 126,225 military retirees accessing th...
Sexual assault nonprofit in New Mexico providing space for Epstein survivors
Less than 50 miles from Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, a Santa Fe nonprofit is serving as a haven for survivors of his alleged crimes a middle ground between their pain and the public.Solace Sexual Assault Services, nestled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is no stranger to Epstein's crimes. The organiz...
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit greenhouse gases
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health.At leas...
US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts
Grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as cattle supplies are at their lowest levels in 75 years.
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say
Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday.Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable t...
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Alex Ovechkin delays retirement, signs one-year deal with Capitals
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surprised the hockey world Thursday by announcing he will return for a 22nd NHL season, postponing retirement for at least one more year. The contract is worth $4.75 million.The Capitals said the NHLs all-time leading goal scorer signed a one-year contract t...
How a rafting trip turned into a 'bachelorette apocalypse'
On June 27, the day after the 16 women started their paddle on the Colorado River, smoke filled the air and the wind picked up.
Waco pastor assisting with Venezuela relief efforts
VENEZUELA / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco pastor is in Venezuela amid the wake of the recent earthquakes. Christ the King Church Pastor Ramiro Peña is alongside local leaders helping to organize humanitarian relief efforts while ministering to individuals and families in need. Pastor Peña has dev...
Belton's 4th of July Celebration promises patriotic fun for all!
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
Recall of potato chips upgraded to FDA's highest level due to salmonella risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its recall of hundreds of thousands of bags of "Zapps" and "Dirty" potato chips.The chips have been upgraded to a Class I recall, which means there's a "reasonable" chance that consuming the product could cause illness or death.A voluntary recall...
Baylor Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class, including Acy, Coleman and Morris
Baylor Athletics announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class on Thursday, which includes men's basketball player Quincy Acy, football player Corey Coleman and broadcaster John Morris.
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Irans joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a forceful response, ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, ...
Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocks
Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund…
Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’
In the second season of “Sugar,” Colin Farrell’s character has to deal with life alone.
Taking the kids: Keeping everyone safe this summer
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Doctors warn of dangerous resurgence of 'Benadryl Challenge' following deaths
Numerous medical professionals and police departments are warning people against participating in the Benadryl Challenge.The challenge first surfaced on social media in 2020, but hospitals and first responders say they have recently seen a resurgence in cases. The challenge involves participants ...
That cup of coffee you had this morning may lower your risk for liver disease
Your daily cup of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease or liver cancer, a large new study has found even if you drink five or more cups a day.The findings are based on more than 354,000 participants whom researchers followed for more than a decade, according to the study published Wednes...
The Gatesville Pickle Fest is kind of a big dill
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Gatesville is the place to be for one of the most unique and fun events in Central Texas! The Gatesville Pickle Fest is taking place from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. The event brings together great food, entertainment, family fun, and most importantly…pickles! ...
Target recalling children's toy due to possible choking hazard
Target is recalling a children's toy after reports that the plastic dome can detach, creating a choking hazard.The Gigglescape childrens popping toy contains small plastic balls that could be dangerous if the dome detaches.RELATED STORY | Plant-based products recalled over potential plastic conta...
Baylor Scott & White Health announces new Board Chair
DALLAS, Texas (FOX 44) - A distinguished entrepreneur and a business and community leader is now chair of the Baylor Scott & White Health Board of Trustees. Robert Garriott has led several committees ever since joining the not-for-profit system's board seven years ago. He most recently served as ...
Celebrate America's 250th in Bryan!
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - America is about to turn 250 years old, and there is no shortage of activities happening in Bryan! Here are select events happening this week, courtesy of Destination Bryan: The America 250 Block Party at the Carnegie History Center will be taking place from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m...
Sony to end physical disc sales for PlayStation games
For more than three decades, users of Sonys PlayStation video game consoles have been able to buy physical discs for their systems.Starting in 2028, that will no longer be possible. Sony announced this week that it will stop producing physical discs as consumer habits shift toward digital media. ...
Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
Rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble of a nine-story building in Venezuela in a miraculous operation eight days after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country.Hernn Alberto Gil Flores, 44, who was buried under 29-feet of wreckage from a collapsed shopping mall parking lot in La Gua...
Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.What she didn't know when she entered the water on that day in 2024 was that another woman had been bitten by a shark 90 minutes earlier and just 3 mile...
Alligator Alcatraz's mission accomplished, Florida says. What's next for the site
More than 22,000 people were processed and staged for deportation since the site opened in July 2025, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Baylor announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class, including 'Voice of the Bears' Morris
Baylor University announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class Thursday, featuring longtime broadcaster John Morris alongside an elite group that includes Biletnikoff Award winner Corey Coleman and two-time NCAA track champion Trayvon Bromell.Morris, known as the "Voice of the Bears," joins hi...
Upgrade your Fourth of July cookout with this colorful potato salad
Burgers and hot dogs may get the spotlight, but the side dishes make the picnic.Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica is serving up a colorful twist on classic potato salad, made with red and blue potatoes, crisp veggies and a tangy vinaigrette. It holds up outdoors, looks great on t...
Lacy Lakeview Bush's Chicken robbed at gunpoint, suspect in custody
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - A masked armed man fled with a large amount of cash but did not have time to spend it after a fried chicken restaurant was robbed Wednesday night in Lacy Lakeview. Lacy Lakeview Police Detective Tyler Ziegler said it was at 8:42 p.m. when a masked man wearing all black...
Democrats in Congress demand answers over Trump's $1.2 billion crypto earnings disclosure
President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from royalty agreements and payouts tied to crypto funds championed by his family and businesses, according to his latest financial disclosure. The White House says Trump has done nothing improper and has argued he has taken a financial loss by becomi...
Potato chip recall upgraded to highest risk over salmonella fears
Thousands of bags of chips are being recalled over the risk of Salmonella. Here's what to know about the recall.
Working out for wedding season
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Wedding season is upon us! We at FOX 44 News were joined in our studio by Planet Fitness for some moves to help you get fit before walking down the aisle and strutting your stuff on the dance floor! You can watch our interview above.
Drone crackdown: More than 500 seized since start of World Cup
A 26-year-old Texas man trying to capture video footage of a church in Houston is facing charges for illegally operating a drone too close to a World Cup event as authorities across the country crack down on unauthorized flights.John Alexander Meza of La Porte, Texas, allegedly flew a DJI Mavic 3...
Boating safety tips in Central Texas ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Lakes across Central Texas are expected to see some of their biggest crowds of the year this Fourth of July weekend, and local boaters say a little extra planning can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe on the water.Watch Full Story Here: Boating safety tips ahead of Fourth of July ...