FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says
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FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says
A second law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed the FBI assessment of the ransom notes.
Temperatures on the rise heading into the weekend
The departure of Saharan dust plume will remove most of the hazy conditions we saw Monday and Tuesday. Some dust remains but it is significantly less. This afternoon will bring a mixture of blue skies and cumulus clouds. High temperatures will hit the mid 90s with a heat index just over 100 degre...
Compromise was key to American independence -- and still is today | Ned Seaton
It's worth pondering, as we approach July 4, exactly what happened 250 years ago.
Mark Story: Want to dream big? How about 8 teams from Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In what Eastern Kentucky University athletics director Kyle Moats describes as a “football move,” EKU will officially switch conferences July 1. On Wednesday, Eastern formally leaves the ASUN to join an all-sports version of the United Athletic…
Jones, Mary
Mary Jones
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Fourth on the Brazos
The city of Waco's annual Fourth on the Brazos fireworks show will begin at dusk July 4 at Touchdown Alley outside McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
'Viking Row' inventor excited to see creation fuel Norway
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ole Frøystad knew he had something special.
School supplies
The Waco Police Department will hold its Stuff the Cruiser school supply drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 and July 18 in the parking lot at Walmart, 600 Hewitt Drive, and Office Depot, 4627 Jack Kultgen Freeway.
Patriotic parades
Several patriotic parades are scheduled around the area on the Fourth of July.
Gatesville Pickle Fest
Gatesville Civic Center & Freedom Park, 301 Veterans Memorial Loop, will host the inaugural Gatesville Pickle Fest from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Succulent Society
The Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Nell Pape Event Center, 1705 N. Fifth St., in the adjacent Johnson-Taylor House.
New Road to close at I-35 for 1 night
The Texas Department of Transportation will close New Road at Interstate 35 one night this week to accommodate work on the continuing highway project.
GOP luncheon Sunday
McLennan County Republican Women will host an America 250 luncheon honoring veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave., Suite A.
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Court supports birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States — a right long woven into the fabric of American society — scuttling one of his top priorities in his…
Review: Charming trip to France + drama = ‘The Gulf of Lions’
“You’re a mess,” a girl named Sophie tells her mom in “The Gulf of Lions.” She’s not wrong. Her mom, Alice, is recovering from breast cancer. She’s also reeling from her husband Pete’s revelation that he’s been unfaithful (repeatedly —…
Marla Ramirez’s ‘Banished Citizens’ explores historic expulsion of Mexican Americans. Will it happen again?
LOS ANGELES — With her fingers, Guadalupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a slanted monument wedged alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes. The memorial was installed in 2012 as a way to acknowledge…
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Democratic socialist ousts longtime Colorado congresswoman in primary upset
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado House primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent.Kiros, a former corporate attorney, is the latest democratic socialist or progressive candidate to boot a Democrati...
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor of the state Tuesday, beating out the U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a race partly centered around which candidate was better at challenging President Donald Trump.Weiser became attorney general in 2019, after serving i...
Campbell, Kenneth
Kenneth Howard Campbell, age 93, of Waco passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.
Equality and Freedom on America's 250th | Opinion
This week we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Only a little more than three of my lifetimes have passed since the signing! Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration.
Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future
If you have a child born between Jan 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, you are eligible for a special $1,000 bonus from the government. The child will need his or her own Social Security number to qualify. Smart money…
A new round of US-Iran meetings begins in Qatar — but the envoys won't be talking face to face
Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trumps special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of cro...
Temps keep inching towards 100 for the 4th of July
Hazy skies due to the Saharan Dust remain overhead today. The rest of the week that haze will thin and diffuse resulting in even clearer skies and probably hotter temperatures. It honestly looked like the Saharan Dust trimmed off a couple degrees to our heat (aka 97 instead of 99, etc.). So witho...
Federal Action Expected to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Central Texas Farmers
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Farmers across Central Texas, including those in the Waco area, could soon catch a break as a new federal action aims to lower fertilizer costs, one of the biggest expenses many producers face. For producers across McLennan County and nearby agricultural communities, the annou...
Youth Golf Tournament Bringing Tourism Boost to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Youth Classic (TYC) is bringing over 150 golfers and their families, to the streets, restaurants, and hotels of Waco this week. This is the second annual Texas Youth Classic Open Tournament, a large youth golf tournament with a focus on giving a professional exper...
Waco community reacts after Supreme Court votes 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 vote Tuesday, confirming children born on U.S. soil will continue to be considered U.S. citizens. The ruling comes after President Trump issued an executive order challenging the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons...
Beyond the Pain: How to prevent migraines and headaches
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect about 40 percent of the population - which is equivalent to 3.1 billion people. We speak with Baylor Scott & White about migraine awareness in our interview above.
Local powerlifter wins Strongman National Title
If you hear the sounds of weights slamming on the ground, it's probably because of Jade Dickens.Watch the full story here: Local powerlifter wins Strongman National TitleJade has been a powerlifter for 25 years and it all started not in the weight room, but by watching T.V."Back in the early 2000...
Gatesville passes ordinance adding new rules for vape and CBD shops
Gatesville city leaders unanimously passed an ordinance last week placing stricter rules on vape and CBD shops, including new proximity requirements, background checks for owners, and expanded buffer zones around sensitive areas.Watch the story here: Gatesville passes ordinance adding new rules f...
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
The overall weather pattern won’t change much through midweek. Expect another couple of hot summer afternoons with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values generally between 100 and 105 degrees. Breezy south winds will continue today before becoming lighter later in the week.
Here is a list of 4th of July events in Central Texas
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Caddies and Cubs: Father and son carry Gomez name into Texas Youth Classic
MCGREGOR, Texas (FOX 44) -- For Nico and Gilbert Gomez II, playing in big-time golf tournaments together isn't anything different. "He's always my caddie," eight-year-old Nico Gomez said. "When he's not here and not able to make it, my grandfather caddies for me." Playing in the Texas Youth Class...
Report: Newcomers to Waco have more money to spend; 25% of new arrivals from West Coast
The Waco area enjoys steady population growth, including 25% of new arrivals from the West Coast, and a recent report tracks shifts in retail traffic, tourism, population and consumer behavior.
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...
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 [...]