Taking the kids: A tiny Caribbean island
What could the tiny Caribbean Island of Curacao and New York City possibly have in common? Their deliriously happy sports fans.
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Man accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a 35-year-old man accused of grooming, then sexually abusing a very young girl over a period of time. A man identified as Sergio Ernesto Gutierrez-Luna in court papers was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Thursday morning. An ar...
Review: ‘The Bear’ roars in its final season
Storm clouds hover over the fifth — and final — season of “The Bear,” but they’re not what you think.
Baylor men's golf hires Clayton Brady as assistant coach
Baylor men’s golf filled out its coaching staff with the addition of Clayton Brady as an assistant coach. He spent the last three seasons as an assistant at Texas.
Man charged in Temple inattentive driving fatal crash
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A suspect in connection with a fatal accident involving a vehicle and two bicycles in Temple has surrendered himself to authorities. The Temple Police Department issued a warrant for 22-year-old Peyton Hoyt following an investigation by the Traffic Reconstruction Unit. Ho...
Two major crashes on I-35 cause traffic delays
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two traffic crashes snarled northbound Interstate 35 in Bell County, just north of Shanklin Road Thursday morning. The Bell County Sheriff's Office says traffic was diverted to the service road at the Shanklin exit. The Sheriff’s Office assisted the Texas Hig...
Netflix adds kids baking/crafting contest series
Netflix this week announced more content for kids is coming to the streamer, with a new baking and crafting competition series inspired by popular show "Gabby's Dollhouse."
Taylor man gets 30 years in meth, fentanyl case
MILAM COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A 49-year-old Taylor man has been sentenced to 30 years confinement in connection with a methamphetamine and fentanyl case. According to the Milam County District Attorney's Office, Charles Ray Wright was sentenced to 30 years confinement in the Texas Department of ...
Review: ‘Supergirl’ struggles to escape bad-girl vibes
Even though it’s only the second installment in James Gunn’s DC Universe reboot (which kicked off with last summer’s “Superman”), “Supergirl” feels retro for recent history.
MLB at the halfway point: 7 eye-popping numbers at the 81-game mark
Well, that was fast. Major League Baseball has reached the halfway point of its season – actual, not symbolic, with the All-Star Game not tipping off until July 14 in Philadelphia.
Midway baseball keeps it internal, names Ben Basden as new coach
The Panthers wasted no time hiring their next head baseball coach.
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 20, 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…
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 20, 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…
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California Science Center announces opening date to view Space Shuttle Endeavour in launch position
LOS ANGELES -- The Space Shuttle Endeavour is approaching its final mission. But this time, it won't be blasting into a different atmosphere. The California Science Center on Wednesday announced its Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will open to…
Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion
Viewing “devices” as the enemy, the toys must figure out how to reconnect with the girl who tossed them aside for a “Lilypad,” an adolescent-friendly screen.
Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament set to return in second year
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st, with registration open until this Thursday! If you wou...
Texas Youth Classic Tournament returning to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register for the Texas [...]
15 Centex basketball teams going to TABC boys showcase
The basketballs are back out for a couple of weeks this summer.
Taking the kids: A tiny Caribbean island
What could the tiny Caribbean Island of Curacao and New York City possibly have in common? Their deliriously happy sports fans.
Terry Savage: Insuring your summer road trip rental
Now that gas prices are starting to come down, millions of Americans will hit the roads this summer— some of them in rental cars. Whether you’ re traveling around the United States or internationally, insurance on your rental car is…
NBA Draft winners and losers: Grizzlies excel with picks and trade
That’s a wrap on the 2026 NBA Draft.
Joseph Williams: What remains when the music stops
I was listening to music on Alexa when a song stopped me. Then came Toto's "Africa." Then "Hakuna Matata," from the "Lion King." Then back to something new. In that order, in about 15 minutes, I got the full arc…
No-cost birth is a bipartisan idea, but is it a good one? | Abby McCloskey
Second lady Usha Vance’s due date is rapidly approaching. I have no idea how healthcare expenses are treated for the vice president’s family. But JD Vance has long advocated for $0 out-of-pocket costs for giving birth.
US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits
The decision overturned a jury verdict in Missouri awarding $1.25 million to a man who said he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after years of exposure to glyphosate in Roundup.
US workers lose buying power after war drives up prices
Whether they work in restaurants, offices or warehouses, Americans have seen their paycheck eaten up by a surge in everyday costs recently.
Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg
Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline from the Onion comes to mind: "World's largest metaphor hits iceberg."
THSCA Super Elite baseball, softball teams feature 11 Centex athletes
Two Super Centex Players of the Year and several state championship have been recognized on the THSCA “Super Elite” teams for baseball and softball.
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Suspect sought in Bell County vehicle burglaries
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bell County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a man suspected of multiple vehicle burglaries. The Sheriff's Office says the man pictured below was captured burglarizing vehicles in the Rolling Hills subdivision at approximately 4:55 a.m. on June 19, lo...
Are you ready for the Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon?
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that Waco is the home of the first triathlon ever held in the state of Texas? We can keep the city's longstanding race tradition alive with the upcoming Electrolit TriWaco Triathlon! For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Help clean up the Brazos River just in time for TriWaco event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. This clean...
My35 Waco South Construction Project to cause closures
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to temporarily close a portion of the northbound I-35 frontage road between New Road and Irving Lee Street in Waco. This comes as part of the ongoing My35 Waco South Construction Project. The closure will take place night...
Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament to impact traffic
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Dave Campbell's Texas Football will be hosting the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station, and traffic will be impacted. According to the City of College Station, this event will take place from June 25-27 at the Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, locate...
World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle
Through 44 matches so far, total attendance topped 2.85 million, with the average stadium about 99.6% full, according to a Reuters analysis based on FIFA data.
Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte
We are gradually becoming a nation entranced by spectacle, where it is easy to tell what people like or dislike, but hard to tell what they think.
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.
New York permit, other clues point to July 3 Taylor Swift wedding, NYT says
Permits and sources suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be married in New York City next week, the New York Times reported.
La Vega hoops coach introduces new school scholarship
Amid personal tragedy, longtime Pirates basketball coach William Cartwright IV is giving back with “a blessing yearly to one of our very own students in the La Vega ISD community.”
Zohran Mamdani's victory strut is premature | Froma Harrop
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's socialist picks for Congress just knocked off some Democratic incumbents in New York City. They included surprising defeats, especially that of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Espaillat lost to Darializa Avila Chevalier, who…
Thousands feared dead after two major earthquakes strike Venezuela
The U.S. Geological Survey, using predictive modeling to estimate the death toll, said it would most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000.