Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum
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Israel warns of Trump assassination plot as US-Iran ceasefire teeters
American forces struck 90 targets across Iran, and Tehran fired back at U.S. allies in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, pushing a fragile ceasefire to the brink of collapse. At least 14 people have been killed in Iran.President Donald Trump warned the situation will worsen if Iran continues attacking s...
Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum
Trump signed an executive order last year calling for the removal of "anti-American ideology" from the Smithsonian.
Kobalt yard tool batteries linked to smoking, sparking in a new recall
If you own a Kobalt yard tool, check the battery before doing yardwork this weekend.More than 500,000 Kobalt trimmers, blowers, mowers and chainsaws are being recalled because of a fire hazard. Officials say charging the lithium-ion batteries through the tools' USB-C port while the batteries are ...
Lawmakers demand WNBA accountability after ‘attacks’ on Caitlin Clark
Republican lawmakers have raised concerns over multiple physical confrontations targeting Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark.
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who finally reached space at 82, dies at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas, Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell said Thursday. O'Dell, who descr...
Travis Fields holds first-ever youth baseball camp for kids ages 7 to 13
Day two of the first-ever Travis Fields youth baseball camp brought together young players for a mix of skill-building and competition. Travis Field Youth Baseball CampKids ages 7 to 13 learned from coaches with college and MLB experience, including World Series champion Brian Little."Just like a...
Supreme Court's conservative majority weakens the rule of law | Devon Ombres
In its 2025-26 term, the U.S. Supreme Court continued to weaken the Constitution in its quest to aggrandize itself and the presidency while diminishing Congress.
Supreme Court favors a colorblind society, dings the deep state | Chris Talgo
The U.S. Supreme Court recently concluded its 236th annual term after hearing 74 cases and holding 58 oral arguments. In most cases, the nine justices did not reach unanimous agreement. Likewise, the public reaction to many of these rulings was…
Mark Story: Can Will Stein win in Year 1 at Kentucky? These three things could determine that.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The challenge awaiting Will Stein in his first season as Kentucky football coach is steeper than Jellico Mountain. Five Southeastern Conference football teams made the 2025 College Football Playoffs. UK will face three of them — Alabama,…
Storms return and cool us down next week
We close out this work week with the beginning of a decline in temperatures. After experiencing our first 100 degree high in Waco on Wednesday, and coming mighty close to a repeat on Thursday, the cool down will be welcome.Beginning Friday, we move closer to the average temperature of 96 degrees....
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Harris County prosecutor to probe ICE shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Thursday his office is committed to investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent but cautioned that local prosecutors face challenges accessing evidence.
Lunch and Learn
The Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce, 715 Elm Ave., will hold a free Lunch and Learn program from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Attracting hummingbirds
Master Gardener Juan Anaya will share tips on attracting hummingbirds, pollinators and other wildlife with native plants and water features during a Lunch with the Masters program from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the AgriLife Extension office, 4224 Cobbs…
Car seat instruction
Waco Family Medicine, 1600 Providence Drive, will hold a free car seat instruction class from 2 to 4 p.m. July 22.
Texas Ranger Talks
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, will continue its Texas Ranger Talks summer program with presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday by Texas Ranger Kenneth Shields, with Company F in Waco.
Property workshop
South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave., will host a free community educational seminar and property deed workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Spill the Tea
A Spill the Tea Luncheon benefiting the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children will be held Wednesday at Ridgewood Country Club, 7301 Fish Pond Road.
Colored pencils in calligraphy
Karon Wheeless will present a program on using colored pencils in calligraphy during the Waco Calligraphy Guild's meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Road.
School supplies needed
The Waco Police Department's Stuff the Cruiser school supply drive will continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and July 18 in the parking lot at Walmart, 600 Hewitt Drive.
Styrofoam collection
Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drive-thru Styrofoam recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot at the corner of Valley Mills and Waco drives, in front of Ocean Buffet.
Granny Basketball
The Waco Six Shooters' third annual Granny Basketball fundraiser game will start at 2:30 p.m. July 11 in The Highlands gym at McLennan Community College. Doors will open at 1:30.
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Tehran says it hit US targets
DUBAI — Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf States Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces.
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Motorcyclist killed in Temple crash identified
Investigators now say it was a Temple man who died in the collision of a motorcycle and another vehicle Wednesday night.According to police, shortly aft 8:00 p.m., 27 year old Kaden Miller of Temple was riding a motorcycle westbound at the intersection of Logistics way and HK Dodgen Loop when an ...
Trump removes remaining members of the federal Election Assistance Commission
All three remaining members of the federal body tasked with administering elections have been fired or resigned, Scripps News has learned.Scripps News confirmed on Thursday that Democratic commissioners Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland were fired, while Republican Christy McCormick resigned her ...
Temple Police Identify Deceased After July 8 Fatality Crash
TEMPLE (FOX 44) -- The Temple Police Department (TPD) has identified the deceased after investigating a fatality traffic crash that happened on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). Temple Police identified the deceased as 27-year-old Kaden Miller of Temple. TPD says officers were dispatched to the area of L...
Talarico says Paxton won’t release plea deal records in Waco child sex abuse case
James Talarico blasted Ken Paxton on Thursday after Paxton’s office declined to release records in a child sexual abuse case that’s become an issue in their U.S. Senate campaign.
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Slow retail, restaurant spending hold Waco sales tax revenue flat
Waco's sales tax rebates are flat as a pancake, and the city CFO's research suggests it's linked to a pullback on visits to retail stores and full-service and fast-casual restaurants.
El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.In its monthly update, NOAA said this year's El Nino, a natural warming of the equatorial P...
Waco Regional Airport Potentially Adding New Destination and Airline
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Waco Regional Airport has been working towards making itself the first choice for Wacoans, and one step they're taking is seeking a grant to grow the capabilities of the airport. As of the past few years, the Waco Regional Airport (ACT) only offers three commercial flig...
Midway ISD trims deficit and raises teacher pay despite lack of state funding
Midway ISD passed a new budget on June 16 that trims its deficit by nearly a million dollars while still increasing teacher pay by 2%.To make this happen the district made significant cuts, including reducing middle school class periods, eliminating the middle school AVID program and closing Spee...
One-on-One with Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway
I spoke with Baylor's new quarterback DJ Lagway during Big 12 Media Days.Watch the interview here: One-on-One with Baylor quarterback DJ LagwayWe talk about his excitement for the upcoming season, the Bears new moniker they have set and what his favorite Baylor uniform is.Baylor's season kicks of...
Waco ranks 14th in the nation as one of the best cities to start a business
A recent study analyzing costs, funding sources and barriers ranked Waco 14th on the list of best cities in the country for entrepreneurs to open a business. The study found the average commercial rent in Waco is $18.61 a square foot and the average SBA loan is more than $800,000, while a standar...
Granny Basketball for a good cause
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco organization Friends for Life is taking to the basketball court for its latest fundraiser! For more information on the third annual Granny Basketball Fundraiser, you can watch our interview above.