Drought in US West pits farms against towns and industry
Decades of drought, compounded by this year's record-low winter snowpack and the hottest March on record, have deepened water shortages across the Colorado River basin.
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Card show
A Collect 'Em on the Brazos Card Show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.
Nolan's 'Odyssey' opens with $264M
LOS ANGELES — Director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" grossed $264.1 million in global ticket sales on its opening weekend, including $124.5 million in the U.S. and Canada, Universal Pictures said Sunday.
La Vega registration
La Vega Independent School District will hold its inaugural back-to-school bash and registration event from 4 to 7 pm. Tuesday at the La Vega Junior High School George Dixon Campus, 4400 Orchard Lane.
Car seat instruction
Waco Family Medicine, 1600 Providence Drive, will hold a free car seat instruction class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Robinson banquet
Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce annual banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive.
Nov. 3 election
The filing period for candidates in the Nov. 3 general election opens Saturday and will run through Aug. 17.
Focus on neighbors
The Community Race Relations Coalition will host "Neighbors Walking with Neighbors," an invitation to build relationships across lines that have often separated people, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church parish hall, 305 N. 30th…
Wild Wednesday hikes
City of Waco park rangers lead group hikes in Cameron Park at 5:45 p.m. each Wednesday, starting from Northern Gateway.
State of Hewitt
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon Thursdau at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
Christmas in July
Zion Lutheran Church, 503 W. Sixth St. in McGregor, will hold a Christmas in July fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Back to School Bash
The Waco Police Department Back to School Bash is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.
Chemistry Road Show
The Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show will present a family-friendly program from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Explorers Camp
Arboretum Explorers Camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3-7 at Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway
Family of Waco victim 'tired of being used' for politics
The family of the victim in a child sex abuse case prosecuted by the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is speaking out against the use of the case by politicians, saying they are "tired of being used."
Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
High pressure will build across the southern U.S. this week, resulting in intensifying heat across North and Central Texas. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s to 100s, with heat index values reaching upwards of 110 degrees for a few days. Overnight lows will only drop into the upper 70s t...
The Short List: July 20
We've been in the "dog days of summer" for a couple of weeks now. Officially, the dog days begin July 3 and end Aug. 11, a 40-day stretch that matches the star Sirius rising at the same time as the…
South Korean singles look for matches at Buddhist temple retreat
In South Korea, a Buddhist temple matchmaking retreat helps young singles connect amid the nation’s low birthrate crisis. Participants engage in trust-building activities like blindfold walks and group events, blending tradition with modern dating to foster meaningful relationships.
Burglar armed with axe steals Gatesville woman's family heirlooms
A Gatesville woman returned home to find a burglar had kicked down her door and stolen a safe containing irreplaceable family heirlooms.WATCH HERE: Burglar armed with axe steals Gatesville woman's family heirloomsDora Aponte said she came home last Tuesday to discover the break-in. Surveillance f...
Tropical Depression forms, to move towards Texas this week
The Texas heat remains the primary story for this following week, with forecast highs in the 100s for a few days. But the tropical system forming in the Gulf may give us a brief chance at some rain late week.Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf west of Florida. For now, bands of rain and st...
Road trip recipes: 3 delicious dishes that travel well
These recipes are easy to make in a short amount of time, with even limited culinary skills. And, most importantly, they travel well.
Spain battles past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored in extra time, and Span defeated Lionel Messi-led Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final 1-0 on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win 2026 World Cup
In spectacular fashion, Spain has defeated Argentina by a score of 1 to 0 to be crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions.In a match that was still tied 0-0 after regular time, Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute of extra time helped propel Spain to victory. It's the country's second World Cu...
Trump team scrutinized election agency before firings
President Donald Trump's administration spent more than a year scrutinizing the federal agency that oversees U.S. voting systems, questioning its handling of the 2020 presidential election and vetting potential new leaders before he fired its commissioners this month, according to…
What are the top Big 12 college football programs? Newcomers reign supreme
No Power Four college football conference has had its program hierarchy wildly change in the 21st century more than the Big 12.
US service member killed in Iraq during 'controlled detonation' of Iranian drone, military says
One U.S. service member was killed and another wounded Saturday in northern Iraq during a "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian attack drone, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday.The death came a day after two other U.S. service members were killed during ballistic missile and dr...
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
The U.S. said it completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.
Bench watch: Six NFL quarterbacks who could lose starting jobs in 2026
It's hard to get one of the 32 NFL starting quarterback jobs. The harder part is keeping it. Not every quarterback is in a Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen situation.
Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials
Federal lawmakers are turning up the pressure on UnitedHealthcare and two rival Medicare Advantage insurers over their use of artificial intelligence and their prior authorization rules for post-hospital rehab care.
Ryan Fox birdies 18th hole to cap comeback win at Open Championship
Ryan Fox emerged from the pack on the back nine at Royal Birkdale and sank an 11 1/2-foot birdie putt at No. 18 to win the 154th Open Championship.
Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his office is still looking into arresting Benjamin Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September.Speaking on The New York Times The Interview podcast, Mamdani said his administrations legal dep...
How Deion Sanders is putting together his best high school recruiting class at Colorado
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders once again is bucking old norms to put together a team in his own way.
The Waco Indie Film Festival: A Director's Cut
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you love movies that take chances, this is your weekend! The Waco Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 10th year, bringing filmmakers from across Texas and around the world to downtown Waco for four days of screenings of nearly 150 films. Brett Weiner, who's shor...
States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters
States are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger, fearing it will hurt struggling local theaters by raising ticket prices and reducing investments in theater upgrades.
Drought in US West pits farms against towns and industry
Decades of drought, compounded by this year's record-low winter snowpack and the hottest March on record, have deepened water shortages across the Colorado River basin.
Waco-area news briefs: Arboretum Explorers Camp set for Aug. 3-7
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on rape and trafficking charges
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them.Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and were brought after authorities rec...
Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news
Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire in the Middle East, killings by immigration agents drew scrutiny, Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat was filled after his sudden death, and more.
Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territory
The United States launched airstrikes in Iran on Sunday as Iranian missiles fired toward Jordan risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel.The U.S. military said the latest round of strikes targeted Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard to retaliate for the killing of American troops ...
Banks ramp up digital assistants in productivity race
Major banks are increasingly adopting agentic AI, digital assistants that perform tasks with minimal supervision, to boost productivity across wealth management, trading, client vetting, and treasury functions.