Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began
Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Suspect in 2025 Killeen robbery and shooting found
Killeen, TX (FOX44) - Killeen police found a suspect in a year old robbery and shooting already in custody, held by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department on another charge. Donald Charles Kessee Junior is now in the Bell County Jail on aggravated robbery charges. Killeen Police Department spokesp...
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May
U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exactly booming. Layof...
'Full suppression': As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives policy to stomp out all fires quickly
The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administrations creation of a new federal fire service and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly.One of the killed firefighters worked for the U...
Ft Hood's Darnall Medical Center seeking to fill 100 slots
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is seeking to fill more than 100 critical clinical and non-clinical positions. The hospital will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room on the fir...
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is...
Ford recalling more than 741,00 vehicles because of park system issue
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report that the recall includes certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Fo...
Missing Waco child has been found
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE: A missing Waco child has been found safe. Original Story: Waco police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing child. Adrian Musgrove is 12-years old. He was last seen in the 1700 block of Lake Air Drive heading toward Bosque Boulevard. He was last seen we...
Leroy Burrell named 20th head track and field coach at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has named Leroy Burrell as the 20th head coach of its track and field program, Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced at an introductory press conference.Alberts cited Burrell's integrity, understanding of the expectations at Texas A&M, and credibility as the primary reason...
Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives.Both are Black.For Esters, the flag represents the opportunities that al...
Former Clinton aide appears before House panel in Epstein investigation
A former aide to former President Bill Clinton is facing House lawmakers as part of their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Doug Band appeared before the House Oversight Committee, where lawmakers were expected to ask about his relationship with Epstein and his associate G...
NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington
The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.
LeBron James leaving Lakers, to play with another team
Given James' career earnings and a net worth estimated by Forbes at $1.4 billion, he reportedly is putting happiness over money this time around.
'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players
Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup as the knockout rounds progress.
Belton lieutenant lands Starbase police chief role
Lieutenant Glenn Bennett with the Belton Police Department accepts the position of Director of Public Safety and future Chief of Police for the City of Starbase, Texas.In his resignation letter to the department and city officials submitted on Sunday, Lt. Bennett said the decision came after "muc...
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere, AP source says
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because James had not revealed that decision public...
Michigan parents charged in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds (116 kilograms) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said."Clearly the parents were feeding the child improperly, to say the least," Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Monday. "He ...
Campbell, Kenneth
Kenneth Howard Campbell, age 93, of Waco passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.
Belton PD Lt. resigns to take Starbase PD chief position
BELTON/STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral/FOX 44) - UPDATE: Belton Police Department Lieutenant Glenn Bennett has issued his letter of resignation as he prepares for a new chapter in Starbase. Lt. Bennett will be resigning from Belton PD effective July 12, 2026. "After much thought and reflection, I ...
Celebrate America 250 with George Washington’s hoecakes
Long before pancakes became an American breakfast staple, George Washington started many mornings with hoecakes.The simple cornmeal cakes have roots in Indigenous cooking traditions and were later adopted by European settlers, becoming a common breakfast throughout the colonies. Washington was kn...
Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning...
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to.It was discovered in 1985 during an expedit...
‘Raising Kanan’ promises plenty for its fifth and final season
When Sascha Penn created “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” he was determined to end it after five seasons.
Peptides are everywhere in health and beauty, but does the science actually back up the claims?
Have you heard of peptides? They're the newest buzzword in health and beauty, promising to fix everything from wrinkles to torn ligaments. But does the science back them up?Most of the compounds are sold in vials labeled "for research only" meaning they're not approved for use in people yet. Now...
Charlie Kirk's parents and widow to attend key hearing for the man accused of his killing
Charlie Kirk's parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his murder case next week in Utah, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.Prosecutors will aim to show during the weeklo...
Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament returns for second year
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, has returned 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. Main Event also sponsored a private VIP pre-tournament...
GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. was treated for depression during four month absence
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday that he spent months away from Congress being treated for depression."It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be," he said on the House floor.K...
Texas Youth Classic Tournament returns to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region are calling Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. You can also view our [...]
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administrations effort to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, including those born to undocumented migrants.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rule...
US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, in several rulings since 2010 has chipped away at campaign finance laws.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD Vance, the court's...
Johnson says housing bill will become law, with or without Trump
Johnson said he again pushed the president during a two-hour Oval Office meeting on Monday to sign the legislation that aims to make housing more affordable.
US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes.
Two shot in College Station
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) - College Station police report two people sent to the hospital following a shooting at the Southgate Village Apartments. Officers had been sent to the complex at 134 Luther Street on a report of a shooting. Officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. ...
CTC to host Patriotic Parade, Police Academy Graduation
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - It's looking like an exciting week at Central Texas College! CTC says its Child Development Center Patriotic Parade will be taking place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1. The parade will start behind the CTC Science Building and will end at the CTC fountain which marks ...
States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court upheld laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on womens and girls sports teams in schools.The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal l...
Blue Bell recreates the Land of Milk and Honey
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell Creameries has been making the best ice cream in the country for more than 100 years! We learn more about the company's Texas roots, and its newest flavor, in the video above!
Aggie cadets to participate in National Independence Day Parade
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets will be taking part in one of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebrations! Texas A&M says members of the Corps Color Guard, Ross Volunteer Company and the Fish Drill Team will participate in the National Inde...
Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began
Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
New Road in Waco to close Wednesday for bridge work
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A major intersection of Waco's New Road will close Wednesday night to allow bridge work on I-35. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to install deck panels and overhangs for for the new northbound I-35 bridge over New Road as part of the ongoing My35 Waco Sout...