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TROY, Texas (FOX 44) - Stalls inside of the Trojan Park bathrooms in Troy have been vandalized. The City of Troy says someone felt it was necessary to kick their way into, or out of, the stall in the men’s restroom at Trojan Park. This occurred between the hours of 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. [...]
Advocacy Center preparing for Spill the Tea Luncheon
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Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
The forecast remains largely unchanged through Friday, with hot afternoons and triple-digit heat index values. Looking ahead, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return late this weekend and early next week, resulting in slightly cooler temperatures for many areas.
Mbappé gets a goal and assist as France beats Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fight
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provid...
Gatesville passes ordinance regulating game rooms
Gatesville is cracking down on gambling machines commonly known as eight-liners after residents raised multiple complaints about the machines operating within city limits.Watch Full Story Here: Gatesville regulates eight-liner gambling machinesThe City Council recently passed a new ordinance targ...
Fort Hood is upgrading infrastructure to improve quality of life for soldiers
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Rain next week to break the Summer heat
Today: sunny and hot. Temperatures are pushing 100 again for the second straight day. As of 4pm, it's been at least 99 in Waco and I wouldn't be surprised if we officially hit 100 before the day is through.Friday to Sunday, spotty summer thunderstorms will start to appear back into the forecast. ...
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. commonly known as John Deere that requires the company ...
'Simply wasn't good enough': Pulisic reflects on USMNT World Cup loss
Christian Pulisic posted on Instagram on Wednesday to comment on the team's round of 16 exit via a 4-1 beatdown by Belgium.
Your Wellness, Your Way: Inside Waco's Personalized Care Revolution
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Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries
The Nasdaq ended sharply higher Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks might prolong the Middle East conflict and fuel inflation.
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Waco Indie Film Festival announces 2026 lineup, schedule
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Independent Film Festival (Waco Indie) has announced the film lineup and events schedule for this year's event! The Festival was recently was named as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”. Waco Indie’s in-theater screenings will take...
The Great American State Fair has been evacuated due to severe weather
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Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says she believes accusers
An ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner is speaking out after women accused the Maine Democrat of misconduct, saying she believes the accusers.Emily Suttle-Braun, a Democratic strategist and CEO of Doodle Mom Strategies, told Scripps News that her own positive experience with Platner does not negate w...
NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more
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Tadej Pogacar dominates Stage 6 to regain lead at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia reinforced his superstar credentials, dominating Stage 6 at the Tour de France over the famed Col du Tourmalet climb on Thursday to retake the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Waco PD raising awareness of misleading AI crime reports
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is raising awareness about misleading AI crime reports. The department is asking the public to be mindful when choosing to sign up for third-party crime-related alerts which are not fact-checked before being released. Waco PD says a third party re...
Former Cowboy standout Randy White speaking at Kickoff Luncheon
Dallas Cowboys legend Randy White will be the featured speaker at the 2026 Greater Waco Chamber Kickoff Luncheon.
Harris County prosecutor will investigate ICE shooting but cautions that feds control access to evidence
District Attorney Sean Teare said he is in contact with prosecutors in Minnesota who are investigating the January shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.
36 injured in Wednesday's 12-vehicle crash in Maryland; bus driver in critical condition
We're learning more about a devastating crash involving an MTA bus that injured dozens in Pikesville, Maryland, on Wednesday.According to Baltimore County police, at 6 p.m., the bus was traveling southbound in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road when it struck several vehicles before losing contr...
Man accused of shooting two DC National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in prison
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members, killing one, in Washington, DC, in 2025 has been admitted to a city hospital after he refused to eat and sometimes drink in prison as he awaits trial.During an emergency hearing Thursday, DC federal Judge Amit Mehta said Rahmanullah Lakanwal...
Waco Regional Airport Potentially Adding New Destination and Airline
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Santas swap snow for sunshine at annual World Santa Congress
While Europe's still in the throes of summer heat, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Danish city of Aalborg.Dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves from around the world have descended on Denmark's fourth-largest city for the Nordic nation's annual World Santa Claus Congress, a ...
Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.Because an entire airport transformation doesnt happen overnight, youll notice a combi...
Your Home's Invisible Defense System: What Waco Professionals Check First
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Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
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We knew this day was eventually coming, but man, it still hurts. We wanted him to pitch forever. We wanted him to join that illustrious 300-victory club.
IRS rolls out new automatic penalty relief program for eligible taxpayers
The IRS has announced that starting this summer, eligible taxpayers will have certain penalties automatically waived.The new program, Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), replaces the first time abate process which typically requires taxpayers to request relief.RELATED STORY | Tax refunds are ...
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Vehicle crashes into Waco Chinese restaurant
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Patrons of Waco's new China Star Chinese Buffet got quite the surprise during lunchtime on Thursday. Police tell FOX 44 News that the department received a call at approximately 10:30 a.m. regarding a vehicle running into the building. The nearby driver accidentally hit the...
Cuisinart gas grill recalled due to potential shattering glass during use
A recall has been issued by Conair for the Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill as the tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use.Consumers should stop using the recalled grill immediately and visit Conairs website to check if their grill is included in the recall.Th...
US says 170 Iran targets hit in retaliation for ship attacks
The U.S. has struck at least 170 Iranian military targets over the past two days in what officials say is retaliation for Iran's attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command, the latest round of strikes hit about 90 targets, including air defense sys...
What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations
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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 4, 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, July 4, 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…