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1 woman dead, 1 man arrested following major Brazos County Crash
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A 26-year-old woman was killed when the bicycle she was riding was struck by a vehicle in Brazos County on Saturday morning (July 18, 2026). Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 23000 block of FM 159 just before 10:00 a.m. Saturda...
The Waco Indie Film Festival: A Director's Cut
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you love movies that take chances, this is your weekend! The Waco Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 10th year, bringing filmmakers from across Texas and around the world to downtown Waco for four days of screenings of nearly 150 films. Brett Weiner, who's shor...
Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
With very hot temperatures on the horizon for those of us in North and Central Texas, take time to review ways to protect yourself from heat and sun should you need to be outside during the afternoon and evening hours this upcoming week.
US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate on Saturday as Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek extradition on charges of rape, bodily harm and human trafficking.
Texas' new history curriculum could give the state unprecedented control over textbooks
Texas' new history curriculum could give the state unprecedented control over textbooks.
Driver charged with manslaughter after bicyclist dies in Brazos County crash
A 31-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after he struck and killed a bicyclist Saturday morning in Brazos County.Charles Medina was arrested after the death of Hannah Rapp, 26, who was struck while cycling on FM 159, according to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded ...
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Stolen Gatesville RV leads to police pursuit and results in arrest for a list of charges
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A report of a stolen RV leads to a police pursuit, and more than 20 grams of methamphetamine. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Gatesville Police Department received a phone call from a victim who's RV was stolen the day prior. The victim stated that they had located th...
Severe flooding brings widespread damage to Kerrville and Uvalde
RV camps in Kerrville were destroyed by this week's flood. One local resident said her home was lost due to the recent floods. Kerrville received 19 to 20 inches of rain Uvalde received 10 to 28 inches of rainBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:"I feel lost," said local Kerrville resident Stephanie Barrera.Step...
Alliance Fast Pitch Southern Championships bring top 14U softball talent to Bryan
More than 30 teams competing in the 14U division from across Texas are facing off at Travis Fields in Bryan for the Alliance Fast Pitch Southern Championships, presented by Prime Sports. Alliance Fast Pitch Southern TournamentThe tournament brings together some of the top young softball players i...
Back to normal July heat this week in Central Texas
After an odd July week of weather that saw historic flooding in Texas's Hill Country and even our fair share of rainy days and flooding moments... the overall weather pattern dries out fast and stays that way. In fact, not a drop of rain to fall over the next 10-plus days.So it's back to normal J...
Casagrande: Auburn fans still getting screwed with Baylor game at neutral site
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Football vs. fútbol: Nine reasons I'll always take the NFL over World Cup | Opinion
The Beautiful Game? Meh. Eye of the beholder, etc., etc.
Bukayo Saka hat trick as England top France in wild third-place match
England claimed third place at the World Cup by beating France 6-4 on Saturday, while Les Bleus' captain Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals.
Why Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's next college football job will be his best job
Dabo Swinney has 13 seasons of double-digit wins in 17 full seasons as coach at Clemson. He has won 11 championships in the last 15 years, including two national titles.
Cameron Park Zoo welcomes a new face
Cameron Park Zoo's Kirk's dik-dik breeding pair, Hinata and Velcro, welcomed their fifth calf last weekThe male calf passed his 24-hour neonatal exam and is described by staff as energetic and curious. Animal care teams monitored the newborn continuously for 48 hours to ensure proper nursing.The ...
Pro Baseball Notebook: Catching up on who's leading the production line
Who are the statistical leaders among Central Texas pro ballplayers, coming out of the All-Star break? Let’s go stat-by-stat and break it down.
Two US service members killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Persian Gulf allies and Jordan after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire collapsed.
Markwayne Mullin promised a quieter DHS. Then came the shootings
Markwayne Mullin vowed to take the Department of Homeland Security out of the headlines as its new secretary.
Temple residents rally against proposed data centers
Temple residents gathered Saturday to collect signatures for a charter amendment that would make it easier to recall city leaders over data center approvals.WATCH the full story here: Temple residents rally against proposed data centersDozens of neighbors gathered outside the Bell County Courthou...
Our Town Hewitt: A Safe Place
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hewitt has sat far below local, state, and national crime rates for years - and at the center of this safety is the Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hewitt, cr...
From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook
The jury is still out on whether an estimated 440,000 U.S. millionaires minted by stock market gains last year will translate into a golden era for the luxury goods sector.
Texas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. returns to Harker Heights for inaugural youth football camp
Texas Tech Tight End and Harker Heights alumnus Terrance Carter Jr. returns to his alma mater to host his inaugural TC Takeover Youth Football Camp.Watch the full story here: Texas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. returns to Harker Heights for inaugural youth football camp"Honestly, just showing everyb...
What are the best SEC college football programs? Start with Alabama, Oklahoma
In certain outposts throughout the South, it’s pronounced “progrum,” not program.
CTC Police Academy cadets learn firearms proficiency through live-fire exercise
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Recently, cadets in the CTC Police Academy sharpened their firearms proficiency during a shotgun training exercise designed to prepare them for the realities of law enforcement. The live-fire exercise allowed cadets to build confidence and develop the skills necessary to...
Sex abuse victim family says they’re “tired of being used” for politics amid Talarico attacks
The family of the victim in a child sex abuse case prosecuted by the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxtons office is speaking out against the use of the case by politicians, saying they are tired of being used.Paxtons Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, in the U.S. Senate race has zeroed...
NHL schedule winners, losers: Chicago Blackhawks get no favors
There will be 84 games, not 82, to create a balanced division schedule, and the season will start on Sept. 29 instead of early October. There will be fewer preseason games, always a plus.
World Cup final may avoid worst of wildfire smoke after storms sweep through
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say.Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect ...
United Airlines denies allowing free flight changes over Trump airport name
United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it was allowing passengers to change their destination for free if they didn't want to fly into President Donald J. Trump International Airport.An airline industry blog published this week what it called an internal memo suggesting the policy was in...
FM 159 in Brazos County closed due to bicyclist vs. motor vehicle crash
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: the roadway is now open. Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff's Department have closed FM 159, between FM 2154 and Jericho Road while they and first responders are currently working the scene of a traffic collision involving a bicyclist and a motor vehic...
Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
Chipotle has launched its first restaurant in Mexico, introducing Californian-style burrito bowls and salads to a market dominated by traditional tacos and abundant taquerias.
Mets' first All-Star starter Ron Hunt dies at age 85
Hunt, who set a Modern Era record with 50 hit-by-pitches in the 1971 season, was in hospice care for a month and died Wednesday.
Help Waco PD 'Stuff the Cruiser' with school supplies!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's the summertime, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Iran-linked attack in Jordan kills 2 U.S. troops, CENTCOM says
Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after ballistic missile and drone attacks on an American base in Jordan on July 17, according to U.S. Central Command.Four additional service members were hospitalized and later released, while others treated for minor injuries retu...
Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes
With the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal reached a month ago, Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Young Texas job-hunters are searching for an edge. These students say this is it
Young Texas job-hunters say AI gives them an edge.
Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships
Based Elin Hilderbrand’s book, the series follows a food blogger who invites friends from various times in her life to help her deal with the death of her husband.
Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene encouraged by Trump to seek full Senate term
Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, but his sudden deat...
Pogacar rides to solo win on Tour de France Stage 14 to increase overall lead
ODEREN, France — Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar launched the decisive attack on the steepest section of the Col du Haag climb to clinch another solo victory Saturday in Stage 14 of the Tour de France, increasing his overall lead in…
US data center protests go national as backlash grows
Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel anger at the artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion that ramped up over the past year and roiled local politics.