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Texans are having more babies than the rest of the United States as the nations fertility rate declines, Census data released Thursday show. But the states fertility rate is falling, too.Texas had the
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Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight l...
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Axtell showed off its speed and firepower on the state stage, going 2-1 Thursday to position itself well for bracket play in its first-ever Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament appearance.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was at the White House Thursday, meeting with President Trump to try to break the congressional logjam over the SAVE America Act and a recently passed bipartisan housing bill.Johnson called Thursday's meeting "very productive."Were on exactly the same page, Johns...
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said Thursday he has requested records from Attorney General Ken Paxton's office related to the Adam Hoffman child sexual abuse case.
A rapid downpour earlier this month left Alisha Laws' almost 100-year-old Waco home with damage she said her insurance won't cover, plus flooded several business around 25th Street and Washington.
More than 5,000 athletes traveled to Veterans Athletic Complex Thursday for day one of the 27th Dave Campbell 7 on 7 state tournament, with 128 teams competing to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season. Dave Campbell 7 on 7 State TournamentSeveral Brazos Valley teams were in action, with m...
Former Texas A&M standout Rashuan Agee is getting his chance to make the NBA after signing an exhibition 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Agee went undrafted in the NBA Draft, which wrapped up Wednesday. The Exhibit 10 contract guarantees him an invitation to the Cavaliers' training camp ...
A single illegally dumped tire turned into a lesson in community accountability after the Burleson County Sheriff's Office gave the person responsible multiple opportunities to make things right before pursuing formal action. Watch the full story here: Burleson County sheriff gives tire dumper ch...
A developer is planning a $4.5 million investment to transform the largely vacant Brookview Hills Shopping Center at 34th and Bosque in Waco into a family-friendly destination.Cameron Philgreen, who previously redeveloped a center at 37th and Bosque, is now turning his attention to the 34th and B...
A College Station Grand Jury cleared a College Station police officer of any criminal conduct on Thursday following an officer-involved shooting last month.Corporal Hunter Davis will now return to regular patrol duty.On May 16, 2026, officers with the College Station Police Department responded t...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning 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, with registration open until this Thursday! If you wou...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register for the Texas [...]
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Dave Campbell's Texas Football will be hosting the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station, and traffic will be impacted. According to the City of College Station, this event will take place from June 25-27 at the Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, locate...
Windy and seasonably hot weather conditions will prevail today and Friday, with south winds around 15-20 mph gusting to 25-30 mph at times. The heat index values will reach the upper 90s to nearly 105 each afternoon.
A thin layer of Saharan dust will continue to move over Central Texas through the weekend. Highs will be in the mid 90s with lows in the 70s. It's not quite as humid, and there will be a breeze out of the south at 15-25mph. That makes it feel a little less hot across the area.A thinker dust plume...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - No criminal conduct has been found in connection with an officer-involved shooting in College Station last month. College Station Police officers originally responded to the Ivy Apartments in the 1300 block of Harvey Road on May 16. This was due to a report of a ...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - You can experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the big screen at Central Texas College! The College says it is inviting the community to the Mayborn Science Theater Planetarium this Friday night and Saturday night for a high‑energy World Cup Watch Party,...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - As housing costs continue to rise, two Waco-area nonprofits are receiving funding to help local families remain safe and securely housed. Among the local organizations receiving funding is Waco Family Medicine, which will use its grant to expand its clinic-based food market, p...
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Residences on Baldridge Drive in Gatesville, between N Levita Road and Avenue C, have been evacuated due to a contractor cutting a natural gas line. This area is currently closed, according to the Gatesville Fire Department. Texas-New Mexico Power has also disconnecte...
The death toll continues to rise as crews search for survivors after Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes.The quakes that struck the country overnight were the most powerful in more than a century.Right now, at least 188 people are dead and thousands have been injured. Both tolls are exp...
Jeffrey Epsteins power extended far beyond his crimes.For years, he cultivated relationships with politicians, prosecutors, business leaders and other influential figures, building a network that opened doors and now raises questions about who knew what and when.Now, Justice Department records, c...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration Thursday in two immigration-related cases.
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a 35-year-old man accused of grooming, then sexually abusing a very young girl over a period of time. A man identified as Sergio Ernesto Gutierrez-Luna in court papers was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Thursday morning. An ar...
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M supercomputer known as "Vision" is ranked as America's most powerful computer ahead of devices used by corporate giants. Vision was ranked the 66th most powerful in the world ahead of supercomputers owned and used by such companies as Samsung, Dell, Mi...
Passing through airport security checkpoints is about to get easier for Android phone owners.The TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet. Touchless ID eliminates the need to present physical documents and helps reduce wait times.Our collaboration with Google helps our ...
Storm clouds hover over the fifth — and final — season of “The Bear,” but they’re not what you think.
The Baylor softball roster continues to take shape with the addition of infielder Madox Mitchael from Houston and pitcher Haley Crawford from Southeastern Louisiana this week.
Baylor men’s golf filled out its coaching staff with the addition of Clayton Brady as an assistant coach. He spent the last three seasons as an assistant at Texas.
Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail.DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.The Republican governor...
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A suspect in connection with a fatal accident involving a vehicle and two bicycles in Temple has surrendered himself to authorities. The Temple Police Department issued a warrant for 22-year-old Peyton Hoyt following an investigation by the Traffic Reconstruction Unit. Ho...
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two traffic crashes snarled northbound Interstate 35 in Bell County, just north of Shanklin Road Thursday morning. The Bell County Sheriff's Office says traffic was diverted to the service road at the Shanklin exit. The Sheriff’s Office assisted the Texas Hig...
After a 13-year wait, pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto 6 opened Thursday, giving gaming fans their first chance to secure a copy of one of the most anticipated video game releases in history.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Why Video Games Are Looking More Like MoviesThe basic version of Rockstar Games' GTA 6 i...
New Mexico's governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-traff...
Netflix this week announced more content for kids is coming to the streamer, with a new baking and crafting competition series inspired by popular show "Gabby's Dollhouse."
MILAM COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A 49-year-old Taylor man has been sentenced to 30 years confinement in connection with a methamphetamine and fentanyl case. According to the Milam County District Attorney's Office, Charles Ray Wright was sentenced to 30 years confinement in the Texas Department of ...
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is once again showing signs of strain.The U.K. is reporting that a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, said he was informed of an attac...
Even though it’s only the second installment in James Gunn’s DC Universe reboot (which kicked off with last summer’s “Superman”), “Supergirl” feels retro for recent history.
Well, that was fast. Major League Baseball has reached the halfway point of its season – actual, not symbolic, with the All-Star Game not tipping off until July 14 in Philadelphia.
The Panthers wasted no time hiring their next head baseball coach.
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