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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.
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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 [...]
Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas this September
(AP) - President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dallas o...
San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow.San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 on June 16 to define data centers and make them ineligible fo...
Palmer Williams named preseason All-American by Walter Camp Football Foundation
Baylor punter Palmer Williams was named a First-Team Preseason All-America selection by the Walter Camp Football Foundation on Tuesday.
Baylor linebackers coach Jamar Chaney named to DCTF's 40 under 40 list
Baylor assistant Jamar Chaney has been named to DCTF's 40-under-40 list as one of the best up-and-coming coaches in the state.
Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon
Serena Williams showed plenty of what made her a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in her first professional singles match in nearly four years on Tuesday.The 44-year-old Williams wasn't quite able to dominate like she used to, though, and was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by an opponent less than ha...
Campbell, Kenneth
Kenneth Howard Campbell, age 93, of Waco passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.
'Lion Cubs': How two armies are using children to fight a brutal war
A video posted to Telegram in June 2026 appears to show a Rapid Support Forces commander in Sudan welcoming new recruits, some of whom appear to be children.The video highlights a grim reality of Sudans civil war, now in its fourth year.Both sides are recruiting children, posting the evidence the...
Looking back at highs, lows of Ja Morant's 7-year Grizzlies career
That's the cruel thing about sports — you never know when you're actually already at the peak of something.
Plane passenger tries to hide smoke grenade in peanut butter jar at Indianapolis airport, TSA says
Peanut butter and grenade sandwich, anyone? A passenger at Indianapolis International Airport tried to smuggle live smoke grenades through security hidden inside a jar of peanut butter, the Transportation Security Administration said.A checked bag was flagged for additional screening. When a TSA ...
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...
How one superfan's 'Viking Row' helped Norway advance to the Round of 16
Ole Frøystad, the originator of the 'Viking Row' chant, said it's incredible to see how it has engulfed the World Cup and helped Norway advance to the Round of 16.
San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow.
US return to World Cup evokes memories of Texas native Clint Dempsey's rise to soccer stardom
WACO — Due to time constraints on this speech-filled night, the induction of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame's nine-member class of 2026, Clint Dempsey's turn at the lectern was condensed to 146 seconds.
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 741,000 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 ...