Does Joey Chestnut need a rival to elevate Nathan's Hot Dog Contest?
This year, oddsmakers give the 17-time champion about a 95% probability of winning the contest.
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Hot 4th of July, warm evening for fireworks
Happy 4th of July - and 250th birthday America!Forecast for Central Texas is hot as expected. Temps in the upper 90s, marking one of the hotter days we've had this summer. Mostly sunny and feeling like 100-105 during the day. The evening will have temperatures in the mid-80s an hour after sunset,...
Local Pastor Responds to Venezuela Earthquake with Relief Efforts and Prayer
Venezuela (FOX 44) - A local pastor answered the call to serve in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Pastor Ramiro Pena traveled thousands of miles with one goal in mind: to help families recovering from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Christ the King Baptist Church pasto...
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
With near 100° high temperatures expected this Independence Day across North and Central Texas, here is a look at the last 40 years to see how this year compares to what's "normal". Should the forecast hold, we'll be looking at a hotter than normal Fourth of July! Fortunately, rain chances remain...
Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
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Defending World Cup champion Argentina survives scare from underdog Cape Verde
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York City
The singer's publicist made the announcement Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother to serve as her man of honor and Kelce's brothe...
Belton's 4th of July Celebration promises patriotic fun for all!
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
Celebrate Independence Day at Waco's Fourth on the Brazos!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium!...
Who doesn't have AC? Maps show the places with the least
Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions. But not everyone has access to the cooling power of AC.
Weather Whys: UV Index with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
Friday is finally here and Weather Whys is here to join us and this week we are learning all about UV index. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
Friday Night Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Slightly above normal temperatures in the upper-90s and low-100s are expected next week across North and Central Texas. In addition to the heat, the week will start out with low chances (10-20%) of isolated thunderstorms. Exercise caution and heat safety when outdoors, as heat indices will be in ...
Texas Republicans once impeached Paxton. Now his Senate run splits them
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the relationship between Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Belton Fourth of July parade: A rich history of community and tradition
Belton will host thousands of visitors this Saturday for its annual Fourth of July parade and festival, a tradition more than a century in the making.Watch the story here: Belton Fourth of July parade: A Rich History of Community and TraditionBelinda Mancella, owner of Lindy Lu's, said the event ...
Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test to Wall Street
The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.
Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
'People just need opportunity.' How rural Central Texas neighbors came together to fight a 765kV power line
The flashpoint between Erath County residents and power officials is the latest example of how Texas' famously pro-growth policies are colliding with communities' desire to preserve local character and traditions.
Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday the federal government can’t hold undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without a bond hearing.
Baylor adds Southland Pitcher of the Year Hallie Burns from Southeastern Louisiana
Baylor softball continued to add to its pitching staff with the addition of Southland Pitcher of the Year Hallie Burns from Southeastern Louisiana on Friday.
The Egyptian King: Mohamed Salah cementing legendary status after historic World Cup run
Mohamed Salah developed into a legend at Liverpool, but he's even more comfortable with the Egyptian national team, which has had a historic World Cup run.
Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons
With the World Cup drawing global crowds, MLB has emerged as the only major U.S. league in season throughout the tournament, offering visitors a ready-made taste of local sports culture.
Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include everyone
For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
A&M Athletics Hall of Famer Keith Mitchell passes away
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer and former All-American linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at age 51. According to Texas A&M Athletics, Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive ...
Neil Sperry: Here's how to get a second bloom from your vitex plants
Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
Extreme heat disrupts some Fourth of July festivities
Cities and towns across the country are making adjustments to their Fourth of July celebrations as extreme heat grips much of the Northeast and Midwest.In Washington, organizers temporarily shut down the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Friday, saying conditions had become unsafe...
Does Joey Chestnut need a rival to elevate Nathan's Hot Dog Contest?
This year, oddsmakers give the 17-time champion about a 95% probability of winning the contest.
Texas A&M Hall of Famer Keith Mitchell passes away at 51
Keith Mitchell, a Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former All-American linebacker, has died.Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive units. He helped lead Texas A&M to the 1993 Southwest Conference Champions...
Gov. Wes Moore sidesteps 2028 talk while defining what patriotism means to him
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sidestepped speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run while outlining his views on patriotism ahead of the Fourth of July.In an interview with Scripps News, Moore reflected on what it means to be an American a day before the country celebrates its 250th birthday, ...
Bill Tinsley: Equality and freedom
Freedom comes when God sets us free from greed, corruption, lust and addiction. Real freedom is won when we seek the welfare and opportunity for others.
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Ice bucket challenge revived after Chris Johnson ALS diagnosis
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced Monday that he is battling ALS. Two days later, he requested that supporters revive a trend that has been on ice since 2014.
Independence, Texas style: Town of Independence has deep ties to the fight for freedom
Independence, Texas: Where the roots of Texas freedom run deep.Watch the full story here: Independence, Texas style: the small Texas town of Independence has deep ties to the fight for freedomThis Independence Day weekend, the small town of Independence, Texas, is a fitting place to reflect on 25...
Two people dead, three shot at a mall near Detroit
Two people have been killed and three others have been shot following an altercation at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn.The mall is located just outside the Detroit metro area.Witnesses told the Scripps News Group station in Detroit that the shooting happened on a lower level of the mall. One in...
Robinson's Braxton Ashcraft likes the heat wave as Pirates players are ‘just trying to survive’
PHILADELPHIA — Braxton Ashcraft leaned back against a chair in the visitors clubhouse thumbing through his phone.
One year after passage, Trump health care law remains politically divisive
President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill Act one year ago, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told Scripps News the law has helped lower Medicaid costs and reduce fraud.Oz claimed the Trump administration has prevented $42 billion in fr...
Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America
A new ranking of the nation's wealthiest suburbs, as measured by household income, finds much of America's wealth concentrated in a few metropolitan areas.
Review: The end is near for ‘Jackass’
"It was a good run, but as 'Best and Last' reminds us, all good things come to an end," Bruce Miller writes in his review.
West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend urging Americans to protect themselves against mosquito bites.Federal health officials say West Nile virus cases are at a two-decade high to start 2026, with 48 cases reported through the end of Ju...
Where to celebrate, watch fireworks this holiday weekend in Central Texas
From fireworks over the Brazos to concerts (including The Jacksons), patriotic parades and family festivals, several of our communities are celebrating Independence Day.Here's a look at some of the events in your neighborhood.Tips Before You Go: Most events are free unless otherwise noted. Bring ...