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New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it sad that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the polit
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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 ...
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...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - 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 Drive. Firefighters received the emergency call around 3:44 a.m. Tuesday and were assisted at the scene by the Temple [...
Under WNBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended for one game upon receiving their eighth technical foul during the regular season.
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...
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 ...
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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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 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...
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.
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...
"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...
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...
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.
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Copperas Cove Independent School District's Board of Trustees received an update on 3rd-8th grade STAAR performance, with the district showing improved results on twelve of 18 tests, including with high school end-of-course exams. On state-mandated exams, the d...
The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday's ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P...
On Tuesday, during the Hill County Commissioners Court, two emergency service district members resigned. Former President of the ESD Gregory Brown and former treasurer Chad Wilson presented their resignation to the commissioners board.Last Thursday, Vice President Jimmy Johnson also reigned durin...
Here are the grades for each party involved in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat.
New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it sad that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the politics of Israels war in Gaza.Speaking to CNNs Laura Coates on Monday, Goldman addressed his experie...
Federal officials say the threat tied to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship is over.The announcement comes after the last exposed American passengers from the M/V Hondius completed a 42-day monitoring period.No cases of hantavirus were reported in the U.S. as a result of the outbreak, whi...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway winning legacy is set to continue on the baseball diamond with longtime Panthers' assistant Ben Basden assuming the head coaching role following the departure of Eddie Cornblum, Midway ISD announced in a press release on Tuesday. Coach Basden served as Midway's ...
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The concept of the American dream was redefined and became less standardized among generations, according to a new study.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a federal law designed to protect the r...
Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund for dementia research. All three were headline-making in the...
Disney-owned ABC said Monday it will launch an on-air campaign encouraging viewers to show support for the network in its two ongoing battles with the U.S. government.
Temple Mall is temporarily closed after fire inspectors found multiple safety violations, including broken sprinkler systems, malfunctioning fire alarms, damaged exit components and electrical hazards.Watch Full Story Here: Temple Mall closes over fire and safety violationsThe Temple Fire Marshal...
The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, but the building had been vulnerable from the start, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday.The N...
This year's draft has a bevy of talented young stars, so much so that even experts are not sure who will be taken where.
Amazon's Prime Day is back and so is the temptation to overspend.Amazon's four-day shopping marathon, happening now through Friday, offers discounts in every major category from fashion and beauty to tech to kitchen appliances.But experts warn scrolling, adding to cart, and buying on repeat can ...
The U.S. Air Force turned to L3Harris, the Florida company with a massive presence in Waco, to convert a Boeing 747 into a temporary Air Force One for President Trump.
Data centers to power AI could use more power than all but five countries by 2030, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said.
The tranquility of a residential neighborhood in the Canadian city of Montreal home to diverse communities, including areas with deep Jewish roots was shattered Monday morning after a gunman opened fire, prompting a shootout with police that killed at least two people, sent families running for...
Temple police are searching for a suspect after an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday.According to the Temple Police Department, Officers responded around 12:40 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Marlandwood Road. Investigators said the suspect all...
TEMPLE (FOX 44) -- Temple Police continue to investigate an aggravated assault that left one person hurt. Temple police report officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Marlinwood Road around 12:40 Tuesday (June 23, 2026) morning for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with th...
TEMPLE (FOX 44) -- Temple Police continue to investigate an aggravated assault that left one person hurt. Temple police report officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Marlinwood Road around 12:40 Tuesday (June 23, 2026) morning for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with th...
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.Their interests are officially aligned and the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star from the Milwaukee...
Today will be another hot and humid day with air temperatures in the mid 90s and and dew points in the upper 70s. The humidity will bring the feels-like temperature to 105 degrees late this afternoon. The western counties of I-35 will have slightly lower humidity levels than the eastern side and ...
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