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Downtown Anderson's Juneteenth celebration marks 86 years of community traditionWatch the full story here: A Texas tradition: Anderson holds 64th annual Juneteenth celebrationDowntown Anderson has hos
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Half of millennials and one-third of Gen Xers are still financially dependent on their parents, according to a new survey.
Like many Americans, I have found it harder and harder to make ends meet over the past year amid skyrocketing inflation. My grocery and energy bills have more than doubled. Amid this reality, personal travels have largely been put on…
Vincent van Gogh painted one of his masterpieces, “Starry Night Over the Rhone,” on the banks of this mighty river. Not far from where van Gogh set up his easel in the late 1800s, the new Lumiere riverboat docked during…
The latest travel trends can provide inspiration for your next family getaway. Here are five to consider. Sight-doing If you’d prefer to “do” something rather than just “see” something, this trend may speak to you. It’s about diving a little…
GEOQUIZ: The Mississippi River passes along or through how many U.S. states? ANSWER: 10 (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana) ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Nearly 15 years ago, I went on a solo trip to Peru, hiking through the Andes to Machu Picchu. Much to my surprise, many of the other travelers I met along the way were shocked that I was making the…
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One of the features of the opening 10 days of the World Cup has been a surge in unfortunate own goals with the United States benefiting twice and the tournament total of seven already the second highest in the history…
Let's hear it for the toys! Woody, Buzz and the gang are sending the summer box office to infinity and beyond.
BOSTON — The U.S. electric grid's mounting reliability problems have contributed to higher power bills for millions of homes and businesses. Fixing it could offer a massive payout opportunity for the executives charged with that task.
A Temple truck driver died Thursday after losing control of his vehicle while avoiding a detached tire on State Highway 36, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.Jonathan Aaron Thomas, 42, was driving a 2013 Mack truck southeast on SH 36 when he swerved to avoid a tire that had come lo...
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday morning, June 19, 2026, on State Highway 36 near the northwest Bell County line. According to preliminary information, a 2013 Mack truck operated by ...
Summer-like heat and humidity will continue through much of the week, with afternoon highs in the 90s and heat index values near or above 100 degrees each day. Keep in mind that areas affected by thunderstorms, lingering cloud cover, or outflow boundaries may end up a few degrees cooler than fore...
A Temple family says a city development plan could disrupt the rural property their family has called home for 30 years but the city says the plans are still just a draft.Watch the story here: Temple family fears city development plan could cut through long-time homesteadThe McBride family's lan...
WACO (FOX 44) - Thousands of square dancers from around the nation will converge upon Waco this week — for the Diamond Jubilee — the 75th National Square Dance Convention — this coming Wednesday through Saturday (June 24–27) at the Waco Convention Center. Claudia and Gary Lester, the chair of the...
Feeling patriotic yet? From ranch dressing and "football" to fireworks and flash flooding, it's been quite a summer so far.
It's back to hot, hazy, and humid weather for Central Texas. High temperatures were low- to mid-90s everywhere which is right on average for the first day of Summer. There's almost no change to this forecast day-after-day. My 10-day forecast for Waco has the high temperatures between 95-97 degree...
WACO (FOX 44) - There is a great need — the need for foster families in our nation, in our state, in our local communities. Here for a conversation about that need, how to fill that need, and what you can do to help — is Alexandra Villarreal, Director of Foster Care Homes with St. [...]
Wyndham Clark refused to stop thinking he could win the U.S. Open on Sunday in Southampton, N.Y.
A detailed look at the religious excerpts, part of about 200 passages that could become required reading in kindergarten through high school, shows a reliance on Christian perspectives.
A detailed look at the religious excerpts, part of about 200 passages that could become required reading in kindergarten through high school, shows a reliance on Christian perspectives.
GATESVILLE (FOX 44) - While the recovery continues in Gatesville from a fire that destroyed a block of businesses in March 2026, one of those businesses — whose office was destroyed in that fire — engaged the community on Saturday (June 20, 2026) with a ribbon cutting at its new offices — as part...
Much like fireworks and hot dog-eating contests are synonymous with the Fourth of July, barbecue is synonymous with summer. Here are some recipes to try.
Nolan Cain is returning to Texas A&M baseball as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, leaving Texas after two seasons with the Longhorns.D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers reported Friday that the Aggies are bringing back Cain, who will be one of the highest-paid assistants in college baseba...
Every year, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosts their celebrity golf tournament.Watch the full story here: Texas Sports Hall of Fame hosts Celebrity golf tournamentThe Hall invites teams, fans and sponsors to show support for the organization and play with legendary Central Texas athletes.For a t...
Seven-time Wimbledon singles champion Serena Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation and will compete at the All England Club in singles and doubles, the tournament announced on Sunday.
A deadly shooting in Harker Heights claimed one life Sunday morning after a victim arrived at Seton Hospital around 3:28 a.m.Police believe the shooting occurred in the 700 block of Edwards Drive, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation.Despite life-saving efforts by medical sta...
WHITNEY, Texas (FOX 44) - Multiple Fire Departments responded to a Structure Fire in the 100 block of Choctaw Trail in Whitney on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026. The Hill County Communications office received a 911 call shortly after 10:30 AM on Sunday reporting smoke inside a residence. Lakeview ...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened, and traffic is moving normally on Highway 6. If you're traveling Highway 6 through Brazos County today, June 21, 2026, expect traffic delays as Brazos County Deputies and the Texas Department of Public Safety are currently resp...
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland — President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to restart the war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, overshadowed by Tehran's announcement it had again closed…
The FDA announced June 9 that it approved bemotrizinol, an ingredient already popular in other countries, for use in American sunscreens.
For the first time in nearly four years, tennis star Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon later this month. This is not a drill.@serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies' singles at #Wimbledon as a wild card. pic.twitter.com/1vHnDEQ4xm Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 20...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - For many families, particularly those connected to the military, it is tough to spend quality time together with deployments and training, often creating extended separations. This year, to honor Father's Day, Central Texas College’s Child Development Center hosted 'Donu...
A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position, New York City Po...
History tells us a lot about the Founding Fathers of the U.S., but it's also worth recognizing some of the women who had a huge contribution to our nation.
BELL COUNTY (FOX 44) -- An update to a story we first brought you on Friday: A charge has now been filed following an officer-involved shooting in Bell County. Brian Keith Fikac, 53, of Holland, is facing a charge of aggravated assault against a public servant. The shooting happened just before 1...
U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he will resign, amid widespread speculation the U.K. leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday.Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Ki...
RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Future engineers were hard at work at Central Texas College's College for Kids! CTC says students in its Engineering Battle Bots class put their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to the test as they designed, built, and programmed robots using LEGO Mindst...
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