Even in blue states, hospitals have continued to drop gender-affirming care for youths
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Charlie Kirk's parents and widow to attend key hearing for the man accused of his killing
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Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament returns for second year
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GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. was treated for depression during four month absence
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Texas Youth Classic Tournament returns to Waco
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
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US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending
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Johnson says housing bill will become law, with or without Trump
Johnson said he again pushed the president during a two-hour Oval Office meeting on Monday to sign the legislation that aims to make housing more affordable.
US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes.
Two shot in College Station
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States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rules
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Blue Bell recreates the Land of Milk and Honey
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New Road in Waco to close Wednesday for bridge work
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Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant
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Campbell, Kenneth
Kenneth Howard Campbell, age 93, of Waco passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.
Saharan dust moves into Central Texas, raising concerns for people with respiratory conditions
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Price hikes pushing consumers to abandon their favorite brands
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Supreme Court set to hand down final rulings of this term
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Police: Two people shot at Southgate Village Apartments in College Station
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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history
The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people dont forfeit expectations of privacy...
Even in blue states, hospitals have continued to drop gender-affirming care for youths
A Massachusetts mother didn't realize that access to gender-affirming treatment could disappear even when the state's laws and leaders supported it.
Saharan dust decreases by afternoon, temps rise into weekend
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Cultivate Waco to celebrate grand opening of new downtown gallery
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cultivate Waco is marking a new beginning with the opening of its new downtown gallery and debut of its inaugural exhibition. The free opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at 924 Austin Avenue, Suite #100. The "Cultivated Identity" exhibition will featu...
Connally ISD superintendent talks strategy, preps for 1st state-managed school year
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Mike Copeland: Castle back on the market; mulling that Dillard's space; Encompass expansion; Cordova Springs gets Southern Living nod
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FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'
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Woodway considers $5.2 million in budget requests for Old McGregor Road, parks, more
Officials requested $5.2 million in capital projects and some new spending during a budget workshop that included Old McGregor Road, the city dog park, Woodway Family Center restrooms and more.
Robinson residents to see garbage fees rise 4.9%
Robinson residents will see part of their utility bills increase 4.9% beginning Wednesday after the city council approved a solid waste collection rate hike earlier this month.
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