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With annual inflation at a three-year high (4.2 percent), housing costs elevated, and student loan debt crushing millions of borrowers, it's no surprise that many young adults are leaning on their par
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The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final d...
Technical talks between the United States and Iran are continuing this week in Switzerland as the two countries work toward a final nuclear deal. A central priority for the White House is ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.A new memorandum of understanding commits Iran to not producing...
The Calvert Police Department is asking for the public's help after someone slashed tires on several patrol vehicles early Saturday morning. Watch the full story here: Calvert police ask for public's help after patrol vehicles vandalized overnightPolice Chief Cedric Watson said 3 patrol units wer...
On Tuesday, Hill County officials declared a local disaster because of the growing threat of the New World screwworm following confirmed cases in other parts of the state. No confirmed or suspected cases have been reported in Hill County.The declaration, issued by County Judge Shane Brassell and ...
Central Texans will experience a slightly less humid day on Wednesday. Thanks to a dip in dew points, the feels like temperature will be closer to 103 degrees today, compared to yesterday's sweltering 106 degree heat index.Dew points remain in the low 70s to upper 60s through Friday, giving Centr...
The judge found the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and another government arm "arbitrary and capricious."
Booking a hotel months in advance may not be the money-saving strategy travelers think it is.A new report found last-minute bookings are now one of the best ways to save on summer hotel stays."Hotels do not want those rooms to go unfilled, so prices do tend to drop closer to the stay," said Melan...
Americans are becoming increasingly cautious about where and how they travel as geopolitical tensions around the globe, along with the risks associated with extreme weather, continue to be a major factor. While seven in 10 Americans (70%) plan to travel…
With annual inflation at a three-year high (4.2 percent), housing costs elevated, and student loan debt crushing millions of borrowers, it's no surprise that many young adults are leaning on their parents for financial help.
WASHINGTON — Stern-faced curmudgeons who think children should be seen and not heard, take note: Chuckling children are not to be scolded or told to keep quiet, but instead encouraged to laugh, as new research shows it helps them build…
When the book “The Perfect Tuba” landed on my desk, I thought, “I’ll have to ask Robert Carpenter about this.” Every Central Florida music fan knows he’s the go-to guy for all things tuba. Turns out “Perfect Tuba” author Sam…
While you consider that July 4th picnic, you might want to make plans to enjoy the special programming networks have slated.
Cameron Carr is headed to LA. The Lakers selected the Baylor guard with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after his breakout sophomore season with the Bears.
Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player in program histor...
The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12 people on the fire depa...
Baylor baseball will play in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers.The other teams that join the tournament alongside Baylor are Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Oregon and Oregon State.This will be the third appearance in the series for Bay...
It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-...
Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman in their Democratic primary.Lander, who had the endorsement of both Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, beat the two-term incumbent on Tuesday. Goldman has represent...
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The McGregor City Council voted Monday to sell almost 500 acres in the city's industrial park to Galaxy, a data center developer, for more than $7 million.
A new bill aimed at increasing housing affordability now has the support of Democrats and Republicans and could go to President Trump's desk as soon as this week. Its supporters have hailed it as the most significant bipartisan housing reform effort in decades.The 21st century Road to Housing Act...
Central Texas residents joined others from across the state at the capitol to testify about water usage by data centers, as state agencies acknowledged they have limited information on the issue.Watch the story here: Central Texas residents testify at state capitol on data center waterMore than ...
The Washington Wizards selected BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping to pair the nation's leading scorer with two veterans.
Seven Waco ISD schools will start next school year with a different principal than they had a year earlier.
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, more than a year in the making, encouraged a national discussion of why housing is so unaffordable.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people have been taken into custody after Brazos County Sheriff's deputies were fired at from a vehicle during a pursuit. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office says deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Highway 6 between OSR and FM-...
Hot and humid weather continues on Wednesday with a few storms possible along the Red River and the northeastern counties. Outside of any rain/storm, expect hot temperatures in the 90s and heat index values near 100-105 degrees.
Baylor baseball is headed back to Globe Life Field in 2027, joining a loaded early-season field with potential opponents such as Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Oregon and Oregon State.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's mid-June, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Bryan, TX (FOX 44) - A powerful story of justice, resilience, and collaboration in the fight against human trafficking took center stage during the "Choosing Justice: Overcoming Trauma Bonds and Finding Independence" event. The presentation highlights multidisciplinary collaboration to combat hum...
Two businesses on Waco's 25th Street The Carpenters Daughters and Project Lifeforce were hit hard by last Sunday's heavy rain, with floodwaters strong enough to rip a bolted gate from a wall and wash away a picnic table. Justine Lisa, owner of The Carpenters Daughters, found 3 inches of water i...
A new study shows lots of couples are keeping financial secrets from each other.The survey from Fidelity found that nearly half of all couples avoid talking about money to prevent arguments."Money's emotional," said Fidelity's Chandler Riggs. "It's tied to how people are raised, how they think ab...
TEXAS (FOX 44) - A Travis County judge has sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) for disciplining her for her choice. The state’s judicial oversight agency must pay $640,000 to a Waco judge who w...
The 128-year-old congregation plans to build a new sanctuary with proceeds from the recent sale of about half its land to a student-housing developer.
Eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa were sentenced Tuesday to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer and prosecutors called an act of terrorism.One of the defendants, a former U.S...
UPDATE 8:05 P.M.The Brazos County Sheriff's Office has identified both suspects in custody. 43-year-old Jason Aitken is in custody on charges of aggravated assault against a public servant, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and evading arrest/detention with a vehicle. The passenger, 40...
The president said Iran agreed to nuclear inspections into 'infinity,' a claim that Tehran denied.
The White House and Iran were sending conflicting messages Tuesday, highlighting points of disagreement as negotiators seek a longer-lived peace agreement.Nuclear inspectionsWhile President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors from the International At...
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - The Bell County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is asking for help in identifying a suspect in an indecent exposure case reported in the Temple area. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, a victim reported that while walking in her neighborhood near West Adams Avenue...
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