Senator Cruz, coaches weigh in on Protect College Sports Act
The legislation is being revised by its co-sponsors with the possibility of a floor vote before the full Senate in the working session that extends through Aug. 7.
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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...
MLB players deal with unhinged bettors as league and union secure the gambling bag
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players’ Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer agree that if sports gambling is legal, they most certainly should get a piece of it.
Man gets life without parole in death of 68 year old woman
Belton, Tx (FOX44) - Dimani Philip Gaddis has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in his 264th District Court trial for the shooting death of 68-year-old Vivian Delois McClain. The charge became capital murder when it was determined that the shooting occurred during the commission of ...
Chuck Lorre's ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ brings back familiar faces
Before “The Big Bang Theory” ended, creator Chuck Lorre envisioned a sequel featuring a portal to other universes in the comic bookstore, aiming to explore a bigger genre with special effects and computer graphics.
Baylor men's tennis adds assistant coach Jordan Gobatie
The Baylor men’s tennis program has added to its coaching staff, bringing in Jordan Gobatie as an assistant coach, Baylor announced on Friday.
Accident in Lorena shuts down southbound I-35
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: An accident on southbound Interstate 35 in Lorena shut down multiple lanes on Friday morning. Old Lorena Road in the 6000 block was closed, according to the Lorena Police Department. The Texas Department of Public Safety, the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, and ...
Senator Cruz, coaches weigh in on Protect College Sports Act
The legislation is being revised by its co-sponsors with the possibility of a floor vote before the full Senate in the working session that extends through Aug. 7.
Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
Some spots of the Guadalupe River rose by more than 30 feet.
Suspects sought after property damage at Rockdale park
ROCKDALE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Rockdale Police Department is seeking those responsible for property damage at Moultry Park. The department says this park is enjoyed by many citizens and is home to the city's only splash pad. Police say this destructive behavior is "disrespectful to all of our cit...
Who are the top 25 college football coaches? Curt Cignetti passes Kirby Smart at No. 1
Who are the best coaches in college football? It's always a difficult question to answer.
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!
Maine ICE shooting puts Republican Sen. Collins in political bind
Republican Sen. Susan Collins received a political gift with the withdrawal of her opponent Graham Platner. Then ICE shot and killed a man at a traffic stop.
World Cup beer sales are hopping and brewers hope the stout demand continues
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said.But all that frothy foam obscures a...
Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off in a World Cup Final
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now those images of the long...
Trump speech overstates election weaknesses: 5 takeaways
Trump said new declassified documents will show China tried to undermine the 2020 election. Yet most of the documents released did not support his assertions about "shocking vulnerabilities."
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell's lettuce to five-state cyclospora outbreak
Across the U.S., the CDC is also investigating other outbreaks and illnesses linked to the stomach-churning parasitic infection that causes diarrhea and nausea, unrelated to this five-state outbreak.
Air quality crisis deepens as wildfire smoke covers Great Lakes, East Coast
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air q...
Fort Hood updates visitor procedures, public access to BLORA following fatal shooting
On Wednesday officials at Fort Hood announced that the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) is now accessible to the community, soldiers and their families following the addition of gate guards and updated visitor access procedures.The recreation area had been under limited access since Ma...
If inflation is 'cooling,' why are prices still so high?
Inflation “cooled” in June, thanks in part to falling gas prices. However, the 3.5% annual inflation rate for June was higher than any month of 2025.
Taco Bell lettuce supplier under investigation in cyclospora illness outbreak
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday.Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging across the US, w...
Rain chances diminish and the dry out begins
Rain chances hang this morning for our western counties. San Saba remains under a flood watch through Friday evening where two to five inches of rain is possible.The low pressure system that has been slowly churning to our southwest is finally moving a bit north and west. This provides our wester...
New federal housing law could make homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers across Central Texas
A new federal law is now in effect aimed at making homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers in Central Texas.Watch Full Story Here: New federal housing law aims to make homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers in WacoThe 21st Century Road to Housing Act became law this week,...
Celebrating One Wonderful Year
With joyful hearts, Madelynne and Edward Getterman celebrate their first wedding anniversary-the traditional paper anniversary. The couple was married on July 10, 2025, at Twin Bridges Cross-Fit in Waco, Texas, surrounded by family and close friends.
Car seat instruction
Waco Family Medicine, 1600 Providence Drive, will hold a free car seat instruction class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Card show
A Collect 'Em on the Brazos Card Show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.
Focus on neighbors
The Community Race Relations Coalition will host "Neighbors Walking with Neighbors," an invitation to build relationships across lines that have often separated people, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 23 at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church parish hall, 305 N.…
Nov. 3 election
The filing period for candidates in the Nov. 3 general election opens Saturday and will run through Aug. 17.
Little League softball
The Southwest Region Little League Softball Tournament will take place Friday through Wednesday at Marvin Norcross Stadium, 3700 S. University Parks Drive.
Chemistry Road Show
The Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show will present a family-friendly program from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Wild Wednesday hikes
City of Waco park rangers lead group hikes in Cameron Park at 5:45 p.m. each Wednesday, starting from Northern Gateway.
Food manager certification
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Professional Food Manager Certification Training course Aug. 17 and Aug. 24. Each session in the two-day program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McLennan County Extension office,…
STEMfest Saturday
STEMfest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.
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Strikes strengthen options, officials say
WASHINGTON — Recent waves of U.S. strikes on Iran aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are also targeting Iranian military capabilities the U.S. would want to destroy before executing more complex operations against Iran, three U.S. officials said.
The Rewind: July 17
A sweet decade of success: Growing Waco Indie Film Festival promotes city, filmmaking
Gary Varvel for Jul 17, 2026
SpaceX scrubs Starship launch attempt right as engines begin to light
SpaceX tried to get its 13th suborbital test flight of its Starship and Super Heavy rocket off the ground from Texas on Thursday, but its engines had an automatic shutdown just as they were beginning to fire with the countdown…
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...