Analysis: Trump's cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
Trump's cancellation of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp program lead to a rise in U.S. hunger.
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Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate and November election. Here’s what comes next
The sudden death of influential Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham will have implications for legislative business in the Senate and the November election. Heres what we know about what comes next.How will Grahams seat get filled?Under state law, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint a tempo...
One Deceased in Grimes County Shooting
GRIMES COUNTY, TX (FOX 44) -- One person is deceased and another has been detained in connection with a Saturday (July 11, 2026) shooting in Bedias. The Grimes County Sheriff's office says it received a 9-1-1 call shortly after 5:10 p.m. reporting a shooting on Independence Drive in Bedias. Upon ...
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman ...
Analysis: Trump's cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
Trump's cancellation of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp program lead to a rise in U.S. hunger.
Workers keep leaving the US labor force. Experts can't agree why
Whether it was caregiving responsibilities, feeling discouraged after a long stretch of unemployment or the realization they’re sitting on a pile of money, many Americans have left the workforce.
Myanmar bets on ancient temples, Buddhist pilgrimage sites to boost tourism
Myanmar’s ancient temples, luxury hotels and Buddhist pilgrimage sites are stirring back to life as the country’s military-backed government bets tourism will become one of the first visible signs of an economic recovery after this year’s election. Authorities want to…
Mark Story: Why corporate logos on Kentucky Wildcats jerseys shouldn’t bother you
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mark Pope likes to refer to the Kentucky Wildcats jersey as “a sacred piece of cloth.” Starting with the 2026-27 school year, that UK sports vestment could, hypothetically, have an ad for Big Ass Fans on it.…
All-Star Game will feature Centex flavor
If you're a baseball fan from Central Texas and you're not tuning in to Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game, what are you even doing?
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.
Summer cooking classes
Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., will host summer cooking classes July 29, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17.
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 Service office, 4224…
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.
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.
99-CENT GAS DRAWS HUNDREDS OF MOTORISTS
Lindsey Graham, influential GOP senator and Trump confidant, dies at age 71
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress and a longtime advocate of direct confrontation with Iran, died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.The office did not provide any additional det...
Hundreds show up for local church's Gas Buy Down Day
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Let's face it, these days, anything under $3 per gallon is a score, but one local church takes it a step further every year. Hundreds, literally over 200 vehicles, showed up this morning (July 11, 2026) for Glory Bell Church's annual 'Gas Buy Down Day.' For two hours only t...
Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue into next week, with the highest coverage expected Tuesday, especially across Central Texas. Locally heavy rainfall may lead to isolated flooding, with a secondary threat for strong storms containing small hail and gusty winds. Forecast details will con...
PHOTOS: 99-cent gas draws hundreds of drivers in Waco
Freeman, Lois
Lois Marie Kelley Freeman was welcomed into her eternal home on July 4, 2026.
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Billy Joe Johnson
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Waco 6-Shooters Raise Funds for Friends for Life at Annual Granny Basketball Game
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) --The third annual Famous Friends vs. Waco 6-Shooters Granny Basketball Fundraiser returned to Waco. The event tipped off at the Highlands Gym at MCC, bringing together local leaders, community supporters and familiar faces to raise money for Friends for Life, a Waco nonprofi...
Pro Baseball Notebook: Trio of All-Stars feature Baylor, Central Texas ties
If you’re a baseball fan from Central Texas and you’re not tuning in to Tuesday’s Major League All-Star Game, what are you even doing?
US says it launched fresh strikes against Iran
The Revolutionary Guard said a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck and the strait was closed until further notice.
Local residents question city of Whitney annual pet registration fee
For the last two years, the city of Whitney has been collecting fees from our neighbors to register their pets. Now, some residents want to know where the money is going. One city official said that within the past two years, a little over $500 sat in a general fund, and the money was dispersed t...
Experienced lineman Devonte Tezino ready to contribute on new-look Baylor defensive line
Defensive lineman Devonte Tezino is ready to make his fifth year at Baylor his best.
Twenty-eighth annual Aggieland Lamb and Goat Camp teaches families to care for and show animals
The 3-day camp at the Brazos County Expo Center draws first-time campers from across Texas and provides a boost to the local economy. Aggieland Lamb and Goat CampThe 28th annual Aggieland Lamb and Goat Camp is underway at the Brazos County Expo Center, helping teach families how to take care of a...
Vikings, memes and flowing blond hair: Haaland is a cultural phenom at World Cup
No matter who lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy next weekend, the undisputed winner of this tournament is Erling Haaland.
Emily Ratajkowski's viral essay on sex life as a single mom scores her a 7-figure book deal
LOS ANGELES — Emily Ratajkowski's viral essay detailing her sex life as a single mom just landed her a seven-figure book deal. According to Page Six, the model's essay in the Cut had publishers champing at the bit in a…
Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi
A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son whose body was found on an island off the coast of Mississippi.
Aggie baseball players poised to hear their names called at the 2026 MLB Draft
Aggie baseball players poised to hear their names called at the 2026 MLB DraftMultiple Texas A&M baseball players are projected to be selected when the 2026 MLB Draft begins Saturday. Aggies MLB Draft PreviewAfter a strong 2026 season, several Aggie Baseball players are waiting to hear their name...
CTC's Eagle Experience Day is coming!
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Prospective Central Texas College students have a great opportunity to prepare for the fall semester! CTC's Eagle Experience Day is an annual open house. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Anderson Campus Center. The College says attendees c...
How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world since his appointment as supreme leader at the end of February.
Backpacks! Pencils! Paper! Oh my! Waco PD hosts Stuff the Cruiser event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (July 11, 2026), at Walmart on Hewit...
Student pilot safely lands plane after instructor jumps to his death
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.Flight instructor Leandro Andrs Bertazzo, 42, was found dead following the incident, which took place in Toledo, central Argentina, on Saturday, according to a...
Chicago White Sox select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky at No. 1 in MLB Draft
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft in Philadelphia.
US aid worker in Congo infected with Ebola during record outbreak
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.The CDC said it was working with the persons emplo...
Linda Noskova regroups to capture first Wimbledon title
It was the first final between two players of the same nationality at the All England Club since Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus in 2009.
Linda Noskova recovers after blown match points to win Wimbledon
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam trophy.Noskova became...
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...