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George Thomas Young
Jun 18, 1953 -Jun 19, 2026
Barbara Lewandowski
Jan 9, 1948 -Jun 28, 2026
Funeral begins for slain Iran supreme leader
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Styrofoam recycling
Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drivethrough Styrofoam recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11.
Lawn equipment needed
Mission Waco is collecting new and gently used lawn equipment to support Creekside Community Village and Mission Waco's Street Sweep program, which aims to provide "meaningful work and dignified income."
Spill the Tea Luncheon
Spill the Tea Luncheon, a fundraiser benefiting the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, will be held at 11:40 a.m. July 15 at Ridgewood Country Club, 7301 Fish Pond Road.
Hangar dedication
Wings for Christ International and Wings of Blessing will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Keith & Barbara Hull Memorial Hangar at 5 p.m. July 13 at the Wings for Christ airstrip, 222 S. League Ranch Road east of…
State of Hewitt
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
Canning workshop
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
No fireworks in town
Fireworks for personal use are illegal within Waco city limits, except for sparklers.
GOP luncheon Sunday
McLennan County Republican Women will host an America 250 luncheon honoring veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave., Suite A.
Succulent Society
The Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Nell Pape Event Center, 1705 N. Fifth St., in the The meeting will be in the adjacent Johnson-Taylor House.
PINT-SIZED PATRIOTS
Court: Immigrants deserve hearing before deportation
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled the federal government can't hold undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without a bond hearing, rejecting a Trump administration policy that requires immigration agents to hold immigrants until they are…
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Hot 4th of July, warm evening for fireworks
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Local Pastor Responds to Venezuela Earthquake with Relief Efforts and Prayer
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Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
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Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
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Defending World Cup champion Argentina survives scare from underdog Cape Verde
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York City
The singer's publicist made the announcement Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony
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Belton's 4th of July Celebration promises patriotic fun for all!
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
Celebrate Independence Day at Waco's Fourth on the Brazos!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium!...
Who doesn't have AC? Maps show the places with the least
Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions. But not everyone has access to the cooling power of AC.
Weather Whys: UV Index with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
Friday is finally here and Weather Whys is here to join us and this week we are learning all about UV index. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
Friday Night Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Slightly above normal temperatures in the upper-90s and low-100s are expected next week across North and Central Texas. In addition to the heat, the week will start out with low chances (10-20%) of isolated thunderstorms. Exercise caution and heat safety when outdoors, as heat indices will be in ...
Texas Republicans once impeached Paxton. Now his Senate run splits them
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Belton Fourth of July parade: A rich history of community and tradition
Belton will host thousands of visitors this Saturday for its annual Fourth of July parade and festival, a tradition more than a century in the making.Watch the story here: Belton Fourth of July parade: A Rich History of Community and TraditionBelinda Mancella, owner of Lindy Lu's, said the event ...
Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test to Wall Street
The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.
Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
'People just need opportunity.' How rural Central Texas neighbors came together to fight a 765kV power line
The flashpoint between Erath County residents and power officials is the latest example of how Texas' famously pro-growth policies are colliding with communities' desire to preserve local character and traditions.
Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday the federal government can’t hold undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without a bond hearing.
Baylor adds Southland Pitcher of the Year Hallie Burns from Southeastern Louisiana
Baylor softball continued to add to its pitching staff with the addition of Southland Pitcher of the Year Hallie Burns from Southeastern Louisiana on Friday.
The Egyptian King: Mohamed Salah cementing legendary status after historic World Cup run
Mohamed Salah developed into a legend at Liverpool, but he's even more comfortable with the Egyptian national team, which has had a historic World Cup run.
Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons
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Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include everyone
For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
A&M Athletics Hall of Famer Keith Mitchell passes away
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