Live updates: Two deaths confirmed as Flash Flood Emergency continues in Central Texas
The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.
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Residents in Boerne experience severe flooding
Severe weather has hit the City of Boerne, and residents are shocked to see the impact. Residents said the last time Cibolo Creek flooded was 20 years ago. Severe weather is expected to continue until Friday. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I walk around here all the time, and its crazy seeing it like this...
Temple mom works to require higher deadbolts in new homes after 3-year-old son drowns in pool
A Temple mother is hoping to turn her loss into change after her 3-year-old son drowned in a backyard pool a year ago.Hannah Ochoa's firstborn, Keaton Smith, was a fighter from the beginning, having been born premature. As he grew, he could always be found with a toy animal in his hand while watc...
UIL approves shot clock pilot program for varsity basketball tournaments
The UIL enacts a pilot program for the use of a 35 second shot clock that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments.Watch the full story here: UIL approves shot clock pilot program for varsity basketball tournaments"For a while they've been talking about doing it and a lot of st...
Baylor professors win Hollywood award for technology that could change how the world sees color
Baylor University professor Corey Carbonara and his team at 6P Color Inc. developed a technology that can display 90% of the visible color spectrum, compared to the roughly 45% current screens show. The technology was inspired by a NASA problem astronauts returning from space could not find any ...
Trump alleges China committed interference in 2020 election
President Donald Trump declassified intelligence Thursday that he said showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security.
President Donald Trump claims new documents show widespread vulnerabilities in US election security
In a Thursday address, President Donald Trump announced he would declassify intelligence that purported to show "shocking" vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure.The documents, he said, would be published on the White House website.Scripps News is reviewing the documents as they are rele...
Waffle House making moves at 2 Waco sites
When it rains Waffle House restaurants, it pours.
Marlin's Brushy Creek water project hits setback after city council misses key deadline
The city council's failure to schedule a formal action meeting in time has caused the company behind Marlin's Brushy Creek project to pull out, dealing a significant blow to a development projected to bring $1.5 billion to the city over the next 10 years.WATCH HERE: Marlin's Brushy Creek project ...
Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother
Federal safety investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home say the driver had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle's self-driving software was not to blame.The driver had told police that he had the self-driving software turned on, but...
PHOTOS: TSTC machining students compete for scholarships
TSTC precision machining students in Waco showed off their skills for industry judges Thursday in the program's second Machine Shop Madness competition. The winning team walked away with $500 scholarships.
Who's going to MLB playoffs? Ranking tiers of postseason contenders
PHILADELPHIA — Within a 162-game campaign, there are multiple seasons within a season, each segment sowing hope or despair or perhaps just drudgery.
National Intelligence confirmation hearing highlights continued controversy around the 2020 election
If he's confirmed to be the next director of National Intelligence, one of Jay Clayton's roles will be to ensure that Americans are able to vote legally without roadblocks.But during his confirmation hearing, Clayton repeatedly hesitated to say that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 elect...
Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.Suspending a search is one of the hardest...
Illinois extends athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 after the university’s board of trustees approved a new deal Thursday. Under the new terms, Whitman will receive a base salary of $2.15 million in the upcoming school year…
Rain chances decreasing into the weekend
Our upper low that has provided the rain is shifting a little farther north and west tonight. This will bring a chance of heavy rain from San Saba and points to the west. Most of us will see any rain activity die down after sunset with lows in the mid 70s. We will be keeping an eye across our far...
Michigan regents don't address Warde Manuel's future or athletics probe
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the $12 million investigation into the culture of the scandal-ridden athletics department or the future of athletic director Warde Manuel. After the meeting, the…
Summer on Turner Plaza event canceled for weather
Baylor University and the city of Waco have canceled a Summer on Turner Plaza event scheduled for Thursday evening because of the potential for inclement weather.
'Forced to be with us': Blanche meets with Epstein survivors but women say he showed no sympathy
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday following pressure from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who said he would not vote for Blanche's confirmation as attorney general until he had met with the women.One survivor who was in the room told Scripps News the ...
Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
NEW YORK — Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower Thursday as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat U.S. economic data and a strong start to second-quarter earnings season.
Sheriff: One hospitalized, shooter cooperating after possible road rage incident outside Waco
A man remains hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a possible road-rage incident Wednesday outside Waco. The suspected shooter cooperated with investigators and has not been arrested as of Thursday afternoon.
2026 Guide: Waco Independent Film Festival
The 2026 Waco Independent Film Festival is finally here and 25 News is your one-stop-shop for coverage! It's a weekend of red carpet events, parties, and of course, great films!Waco Indie 2026 highlights ahead with Shardae LaRae and John Wildman Waco Indie 2026 highlights ahead with Shardae LaRae...
ACC college football program rankings start with Clemson, Florida State
Football might not be the first sport that comes to mind when the ACC is mentioned.
Zach Smith: The World Cup in North America has brought out the best in all of us
Sometimes it's good to remove whatever shade of tinted glasses you wear and see things from a different perspective. That's been one of the greatest gifts of the World Cup.
Trump's SAVE America Act faces steep odds in Congress as Republicans push election reform bill
Congressional Republicans are launching a new effort this week to pass the SAVE America Act, a comprehensive election reform bill that critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans ahead of the midterm elections.The bill would require Americans to show proof of citizenship when registeri...
Live updates: Two deaths confirmed as Flash Flood Emergency continues in Central Texas
The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.
Gas prices climb as crude oil approaches $80 per barrel
Central Texas (FOX44) - Local gas prices echo what is happening statewide as the price of crude oil begins climbing again as instability along the Strait of Hormuz puts pressure on prices. The statewide price average reached $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel according to the AAA Texas We...
Pursuit involving Deputy Constable ends in rollover accident, arrest of wanted teen
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A vehicle pursuit involving a Brazos County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable ended in a rollover accident and the arrest of a wanted teenager. According to Constable J.P. Ingram, the accident occurred on eastbound Highway 21 in Bryan at approximately 2:45 p.m. Wednesday...
Taking the kids: And getting down and dirty in the mud
Let’s get down and dirty in the mud. Not just any mud. This is special mud that is a combination of organic peat moss, volcanic ash and geothermal mineral water.
Argentina players wave banned political banner after World Cup win
Argentina players set off another controversy after the team's win over England in the World Cup semifinals by holding up a banner declaring "the Falklands are Argentine."
Tim Merlier completes hat trick with Stage 12 win at Tour de France
Belgium's Tim Merlier won a wild sprint to the finish to claim Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday during an attack-filled ride from Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone.
Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
Karoline Leavitt returns to White House briefing room after maternity leave
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 11, 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…
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 Hewitt Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hew...
Man charged with Murder in Copperas Cove shooting
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - A man has been charged with Murder in connection with an early Thursday morning shooting in Copperas Cove. Officers with the Copperas Cove Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Constitution Drive at approximately 12:28 a.m. Thursday in reference to ...
Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazardous air to the US Midwest
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shifting winds. The sk...
Is LeBron James close to choosing his next NBA team?
NBA icon and all-time leading scorer LeBron James is deliberating where he will play basketball next season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA world waits.
FBI suggests migrants’ van in fatal Houston shooting had meth. A lawyer says it was salt.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, whose office is running an investigation into the shooting, also expressed doubt that there were drugs in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van.
Sen. Mark Kelly wants more men in classrooms through new legislation
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
CTC hosts College for Kids Junior Fire Academy
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - From fire hoses to hands-on rescue drills, future first responders got a real taste of what it’s like to be a firefighter at Central Texas College's College for Kids Junior Fire Academy! The College says campers spent time learning valuable life-saving skills, including ...