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Waco J.P. prevails in lawsuit to decline performing same-sex marriages
TEXAS (FOX 44) - A Travis County judge has sided with a McLennan County Justice of the Peace who refused to marry gay couples and sued the State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) for disciplining her for her choice. The state’s judicial oversight agency must pay $640,000 to a Waco judge who w...
8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison
Eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa were sentenced Tuesday to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer and prosecutors called an act of terrorism.One of the defendants, a former U.S...
Shots fired at Brazos County deputies during College Station pursuit: Southbound traffic diverted on Highway 6
Two people are in custody after a pursuit in which Brazos County Sheriff's Office deputies were fired upon.The incident began when a deputy initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and during the ensuing pursuit, deputies were fired upon from the suspect's vehicle. No deputies have been injure...
Two in custody after College Station pursuit
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people have been taken into custody after Brazos County Sheriff's deputies were fired at from a vehicle during a pursuit. The Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday afternoon that deputies are on scene of the northbound feeder road on Highway 6 in College Stat...
Mixed messages: US and Iran still disagree over nuclear inspections and shipping through Hormuz
The White House and Iran were sending conflicting messages Tuesday, highlighting points of disagreement as negotiators seek a longer-lived peace agreement.Nuclear inspectionsWhile President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors from the International At...
Bell Co. Sheriff seeks indecent exposure suspect
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - The Bell County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is asking for help in identifying a suspect in an indecent exposure case reported in the Temple area. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, a victim reported that while walking in her neighborhood near West Adams Avenue...
Strawberry Moon will soon sweeten up June's night sky
June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will soon rise and sweeten up the night sky.The Strawberry Moon, the first full moon of the summer, will peak on Monday, June 29.Although the name implies the moon may have a pink or reddish hue, it actually got its name from the berries that ripen ...
Senate passes war powers resolution, rebuking Trump's intervention in Iran
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution passed earlier by the House, marking the first time that Congress has unified to rebuke President Donald Trump over the war against Iran.The vote passed 50-48. Republican Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa M...
AI could breach government and business defenses in months, not years
AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks that could overwhelm the defenses of governments and businesses are months not years away, an international alliance of intelligence agencies warned in a joint statement.The Five Eyes grouping, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canad...
The heat is on for the rest of June
The weather should stay hot for the foreseeable future across Central Texas. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s with lows in the mid to upper 70s through next week.An area of Saharan dust is moving into Texas tonight. This will likely cause a dusty appearance to the sky Wednesday through Frida...
Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisis
Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the citys projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the regions reservoirs.The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency the point when water demand is projected to be six months from exceeding...
Environmentalists call for investigation after birds found dead near reflecting pool
A national environmental advocacy group is calling for an investigation into the deaths of birds at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.The Center for Biological Diversity said it is aware of three birds, including a duckling, that have died in and around the pool, which recently underwent a $15...
Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses
Meta on Tuesday announced a new line of AI glasses designed in-house, signaling a deeper push into the wearable technology thats become a new front in the artificial intelligence race.And the biggest change consumers will notice? A cheaper price tag.The new Meta Glasses will start at $299, making...
Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports
Savannah Guthrie shared new comments on the case of her missing mother on the NBC morning show Tuesday after reports emerged that a ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.
Small Utah town bans fireworks before Fourth of July as state battles wildfires
A small Utah town has completely banned fireworks as the state battles a string of massive wildfires a week before the Fourth of July holiday.Stockton, a town in Tooele County with less than 700 residents as of 2020, announced Monday that all fireworks are banned within city limits. The order wen...
Cove ISD student scores improve, students ready for college or military
Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX 44) - Copperas Cove ISD trustees got some good news when they received an update on STAAR test results in their Monday meeting. The report on 3rd-8th grade performance showed improvement on 12 of 18 tests. There was also improvement on high school end-of-course exams. Trust...
Plant-based products recalled over potential plastic contamination
Two plant-based food products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with plastic pieces.MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled 10.5-ounce packages of Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and 8-ounce packages of Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties.RELATED STORY | Nationwide recall issued for saline nasa...
91-year-old mom assaulted, sent to hospital, son arrested
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - Bond has been set at $100,000 for the son of a woman sent to an emergency room after being hit in the head and thrown to the floor. Killeen Assistant Police Chief Alex Gearhart said it happened in the 1200 block of Alta Vista during what was described as a [...]
Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say
The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter.The Washington Post confirmed that one of its reporters received a subpoena fro...
Five displaced, two pets dead in Belton house fire
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Five people have been displaced and two pets are dead after a house fire in Belton. The city says the fire ignited at a home in the 1000 block of Sharon Road. Firefighters received the emergency call around 3:44 a.m. Tuesday and were assisted at the scene by the [...
Iran's World Cup team now allowed to travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department spokesperson sai...
White House renovations continue: What’s the latest work being done?
President Donald Trump already orchestrated makeovers of several iconic parts of the White House, and now renovations are underway on the building's iconic columns at its front entrance.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal's match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when Joo Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot to make it 1...
Construction company owner charged with theft over uncompleted work
Bruceville-Eddy, Tx (FOX 44) - A 47-year-old construction company owner has been charged with theft over work not completed at a Bruceville Eddy RV park. Loyed Clayton Yost was arrested by Bruceville Eddy police and booked into the McLennan County Jail Monday night. A complaint and arrest affidav...
Five escape Belton house fire, home declared total loss
The Belton Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire that destroyed a home in the 1000 block of Sharon Drive. Five residents escaped the blaze uninjured, but two pets died as the home was declared a total loss.Firefighters received the emergency call at about 3:44 ...
Summer learning gap can grow as families face cost, transportation barriers
For many students, summer break can mean falling behind academically and missing out on other opportunities that help build confidence and social skills.Aron Boxer, founder and CEO of Diversified Education Services, said transportation and cost are among the biggest barriers keeping families from...
Fever's Caitlin Clark nearing one-game suspension after fifth technical foul
Under WNBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended for one game upon receiving their eighth technical foul during the regular season.
A fake mountain and real magic transform Paris' oldest bridge
PARIS — There's a present-day answer to the question that was posed in verse by the French medieval poet and street brawler François Villon: "Where are the snows of yesteryear?" They're right here, in high summer, on Paris' oldest bridge,…
Kenya's health minister orders suspension of construction on a US-backed Ebola facility
Kenya's health minister on Tuesday ordered the suspension of the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for Americans, a day after he was held in contempt by a court that had halted the project.Trump administration officials had said that the United States was planning to send Americans who a...
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan face $1.4M claim over Nashville steakhouse closure
Country music stars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are now being pulled into a lawsuit over the closed Nashville restaurant E3 Chophouse, which they co-owned with former MLB player Adam LaRoche.The move comes after the restaurants operating company, Outlaws, LLC, was hit with a default judgment for ...
Groundbreaking 'SportsCenter' anchor Linda Cohn retiring after 34 years
Linda Cohn, who has hosted more episodes of "SportsCenter" than anyone, is retiring after 34 years at ESPN.The prolific anchor announced Monday that June 30 will be her last day after she covers the NHL draft with fellow longtime co-host John Buccigross.Cohn has hosted more than 5,500 editions of...
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How one city became the heart of U.S. Coast Guard culture over 150 years
When you think of Grand Haven, Michigan, there are probably three things that come to mind the beach, the lighthouse and the Coast Guard.The service members protecting West Michigan's waters have been celebrated in Grand Haven every summer for more than 100 years. It's why the city is known as C...
Midway Athletics names Ben Basden as new head baseball coach
Midway ISD announces Ben Basden as the new head baseball coach.Basden has been the pitching coach and assistant baseball coach at Midway for the past 11 seasons.In 2025, Basden was named the assistant coach of the year in 2025 by the National High School Baseball Coaches Associaton."We are excite...
How Trump’s immigration policies hurt legal immigration, data reveals
As Trump’s administration is cracking down on people entering the country illegally, new data shows legal pathways for immigration have also taken a dramatic hit.
Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament set to return in second year
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...
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help amid reports ransom note said mother is dead
"Today" host Savannah Guthrie teared up Tuesday as she pleaded for the publics help amid reports that a ransom note suggested her mother may have died months ago.I dont have any comment on this story, and Im not involved in our coverage, but I cant pretend that Im not here, and so since I am, I w...
FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls County who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighbor home improvement giveaway program! Gage Construction is giving back, and nominees could be selec...
Catch some baseball with the Waco Woolly Wranglers!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We're headed into the dog days of summer, which means very warm temps - but it's also the quintessential time to enjoy some baseball! For more information on what to expect with the Waco Woolly Wranglers, you can watch our interview above.