What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations
The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.
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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...
Santas swap snow for sunshine at annual World Santa Congress
While Europe's still in the throes of summer heat, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Danish city of Aalborg.Dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves from around the world have descended on Denmark's fourth-largest city for the Nordic nation's annual World Santa Claus Congress, a ...
Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.Because an entire airport transformation doesnt happen overnight, youll notice a combi...
IRS rolls out new automatic penalty relief program for eligible taxpayers
The IRS has announced that starting this summer, eligible taxpayers will have certain penalties automatically waived.The new program, Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), replaces the first time abate process which typically requires taxpayers to request relief.RELATED STORY | Tax refunds are ...
Back-to-school sales are here: How to save money on supplies this July
Back-to-school sales are underway at retailers across the country, and shoppers who plan ahead could save big on everything from backpacks to laptops.Caroline Helgeson, a Phoenix, Arizona, student heading into high school, is already looking forward to the hunt."I'm starting high school next year...
Vehicle crashes into Waco Chinese restaurant
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Patrons of Waco's new China Star Chinese Buffet got quite the surprise during lunchtime on Thursday. Police tell FOX 44 News that the department received a call at approximately 10:30 a.m. regarding a vehicle running into the building. The nearby driver accidentally hit the...
Cuisinart gas grill recalled due to potential shattering glass during use
A recall has been issued by Conair for the Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill as the tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use.Consumers should stop using the recalled grill immediately and visit Conairs website to check if their grill is included in the recall.Th...
US says 170 Iran targets hit in retaliation for ship attacks
The U.S. has struck at least 170 Iranian military targets over the past two days in what officials say is retaliation for Iran's attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command, the latest round of strikes hit about 90 targets, including air defense sys...
What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations
The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.
Recall issued for certain infant walkers due to possible fall risk
A recall has been issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission WonderStone-branded Infant Walkers as they fail to meet the mandatory standard for infant walkers.The walkers are able to fit through a standard doorway and are unable to stop at the edge of a step, which can pose risks of se...
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Recall issued for certain MagSafe power banks due to fire and burn risks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for Flaunt MagSafe Battery Charger power banks due to risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.The recall involves power banks with the model number E33A. You cay also be able to see "Flaunt" engraved on the right s...
Who could replace Platner as Maine Democrats face ballot deadline?
Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a new candidate to challenge one of the nation's most durable Republican incumbents in one of the party's most important midterm races.The party's current nominee, Graham Platner, announced Wednesday night that he is suspending his campaign after...
Waco church event will see gas prices at 99 cents per gallon
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco church event will see gas prices at 99 cents per gallon at a local station for a limited time. Glory Bell Church says its annual Gas Buy Down Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. For two hours only, the church [...]
College Station reaches highest financial tier with Aaa Moody’s rating
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the City of College Station’s issuer and general obligation limited tax (GOLT) ratings from Aa1 to Aaa, placing it among an elite level of municipalities nationwide. According to the city, this upgrade indicates a resilient local econ...
Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life
There were more than 200 episodes of “Little House on the Prairie,” but there’s more story to tell, say producers of the new version on Netflix.
Taking the kids: The happiest hour
Have you taken your family to happy hour lately? Everyone is welcome – families, couples, groups of friends of all ages. It’s a good way to save on restaurant outings in today’s inflated economy.
Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
For anyone who has ever wondered whether they could handle life on another planet, NASA is offering a chance to find out well, sort of.The U.S. space agency is looking to recruit four participants for its Moon and Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA), a yearlong simulation program that is designed to ...
18-wheeler and train involved in Hearne crash
HEARNE, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A crash involving an 18-wheeler and a train has shut down the intersection of FM-485 and FM-1644 in Hearne. The Texas Department of Public Safety tells FOX 44 News a call was reported at approximately 7:34 am Thursday. A 2025 Freightliner was traveling eastbound o...
Justin Bieber, Madonna among those join World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus a choir of elementary school students...
Boil Water Notice for City of Rosebud rescinded
ROSEBUD, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Boil Water Notice for the City of Rosebud has been rescinded. The city says the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the City of Rosebud public water system, PWS 0730003, to issue the Boil Water Notice on Monday. This was done to inform c...
Doctor warns foodborne illness outbreak is ‘not the typical stomach bug’
More than 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness linked to contaminated food, have been reported across several states, with the largest outbreak centered in Michigan. Nearly 1,000 cases have been reported there alone about 20 times the state's typical annual total and more than thr...
Missing Coryell County juvenile found safe
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Coryell County Sheriff's Office says 12-year-old Jasper Thompson has been found and is in good health. This comes after the Sheriff's Office said a coordinated search for a runaway juvenile was underway on Thursday morning. The Sheriff's Office receive...
Karolina Muchova ends Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon to reach the final after dramatic tiebreaker
Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauffs run at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victory Thursday that ended with a drama-filled tiebreaker, to become the fourth Czech woman in the last six years to reach the final of the grass-court Grand Slam.It will be the ninth-ranked Muchovas second Grand Slam ...
Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead
When a police officer questioned the declaration, the doctor reportedly dismissed the concern.
US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks, a person familiar with the injury said Thursday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the diagnosis, first reported by ...
US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers.Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, the Nat...
Four-star guard Samari Holman commits to Baylor, joins nation's top class
Baylor picked up a commitment from four-star guard Samari Holmen, she announced on social media. Baylor currently has the top 2027 class in the nation, according to 247Sports.
The gig economy should help save Social Security | Kathryn Anne Edwards
The Social Security trust fund will run out of money by late 2032, according to an annual report last month. The specific date is new, but the overall trend is not: Social Security’s long-run imbalance was first projected in 1985.…
Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
A former U.S. Olympian pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge of destruction of property after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was released on his own recognizance after a brief hearing i...
College Football 27 is an elite game — with one concerning caveat
It’s not often you see uproar over an absolute success, but that is the case for EA Sports.
The Fed’s independence is unfinished business
The Supreme Court has recognized the Federal Reserve as a special case among the government’s numerous independent agencies — one that requires protection from White House interference.
Man gets life in 2024 China Spring murder
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -UPDATE; Richard Tanner Ozment has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 murder of Michaela Brooker in China Spring. The punishment phase will follow, according to McLennan County Criminal District Attorney Josh Tetens. This comes after jury selection...
Congress is moving toward making college more affordable | Dallas Morning News
As children make their way through school, they are often reminded college is the path toward a successful career and stability.
A new rescue center in McGregor is giving more than 80 endangered lemurs a second chance
More than 80 endangered lemurs have found a new home in McGregor, Texas, where the Ringtail Ranch Sanctuary is taking shape as both a rescue facility and an education center.Watch full Story Here: A new rescue center in McGregor is giving more than 80 endangered lemurs a second chanceThe lemurs ...
One dead, one hurt in Temple motorcycle crash
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - A motorcyclist is dead and the driver of another vehicle is in the hospital after a Wednesday night crash on HK Dodgen Loop in Temple. Temple police said it was reported at 8:02 p.m. on NE HK Dodgen in the area of Logistics Way. Upon arrival, officers learned a motorcycle and...
Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption
Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers.
She's a WNBA referee and a ballroom dancer. Angelica Suffren's remarkable double life
At work, Angelica Suffren prefers to avoid the spotlight. As a WNBA referee, her job is to be invisible.