World Cup: Turkey beats US in dead rubber in LA
Turkey beat the U.S. 3-2 with a last-gasp goal from Kaan Ayhan for their first win of the tournament, while the U.S. already won a place in the knockout round.
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World Cup: Turkey beats US in dead rubber in LA
Turkey beat the U.S. 3-2 with a last-gasp goal from Kaan Ayhan for their first win of the tournament, while the U.S. already won a place in the knockout round.
Turkey beats US with last-gasp goal; Americans still advance in World Cup
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute and Sebastian Berhalter got a tying goal early in the second half for the Americans, who had already won Group D with v...
Insurance increasingly dropping weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound
Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight l...
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Axtell flashes firepower on opening day of state 7-on-7
Axtell showed off its speed and firepower on the state stage, going 2-1 Thursday to position itself well for bracket play in its first-ever Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament appearance.
Johnson suggests 'productive' meeting with Trump will get housing bill back on track
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was at the White House Thursday, meeting with President Trump to try to break the congressional logjam over the SAVE America Act and a recently passed bipartisan housing bill.Johnson called Thursday's meeting "very productive."Were on exactly the same page, Johns...
Talarico seeks records from Paxton's office in Waco child sexual abuse case
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said Thursday he has requested records from Attorney General Ken Paxton's office related to the Adam Hoffman child sexual abuse case.
Talarico seeks records from Paxton's office in Waco child sexual abuse case
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said Thursday he has requested records from Attorney General Ken Paxton's office related to the Adam Hoffman child sexual abuse case.
Flood recovery continues for several Waco businesses, homeowners
A rapid downpour earlier this month left Alisha Laws' almost 100-year-old Waco home with damage she said her insurance won't cover, plus flooded several business around 25th Street and Washington.
Brazos Valley teams shine on day one of the 27th Dave Campbell 7 on 7 state tournament
More than 5,000 athletes traveled to Veterans Athletic Complex Thursday for day one of the 27th Dave Campbell 7 on 7 state tournament, with 128 teams competing to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season. Dave Campbell 7 on 7 State TournamentSeveral Brazos Valley teams were in action, with m...
Rashaun Agee signs with Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in NBA Draft
Former Texas A&M standout Rashuan Agee is getting his chance to make the NBA after signing an exhibition 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Agee went undrafted in the NBA Draft, which wrapped up Wednesday. The Exhibit 10 contract guarantees him an invitation to the Cavaliers' training camp ...
Burleson County sheriff gives tire dumper chances to come forward before issuing citation
A single illegally dumped tire turned into a lesson in community accountability after the Burleson County Sheriff's Office gave the person responsible multiple opportunities to make things right before pursuing formal action. Watch the full story here: Burleson County sheriff gives tire dumper ch...
City of Waco calls 34th and Bosque redevelopment project a 'Miracle on 34th Street'
A developer is planning a $4.5 million investment to transform the largely vacant Brookview Hills Shopping Center at 34th and Bosque in Waco into a family-friendly destination.Cameron Philgreen, who previously redeveloped a center at 37th and Bosque, is now turning his attention to the 34th and B...
College Station Grand Jury cleared a CSPD officer of criminal conduct in May shooting
A College Station Grand Jury cleared a College Station police officer of any criminal conduct on Thursday following an officer-involved shooting last month.Corporal Hunter Davis will now return to regular patrol duty.On May 16, 2026, officers with the College Station Police Department responded t...
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...
Texas Youth Classic Tournament returning to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register for the Texas [...]
Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament to impact traffic
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Dave Campbell's Texas Football will be hosting the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station, and traffic will be impacted. According to the City of College Station, this event will take place from June 25-27 at the Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, locate...
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Windy and seasonably hot weather conditions will prevail today and Friday, with south winds around 15-20 mph gusting to 25-30 mph at times. The heat index values will reach the upper 90s to nearly 105 each afternoon.
The heat dome remains across the area
A thin layer of Saharan dust will continue to move over Central Texas through the weekend. Highs will be in the mid 90s with lows in the 70s. It's not quite as humid, and there will be a breeze out of the south at 15-25mph. That makes it feel a little less hot across the area.A thinker dust plume...
CSPD: No criminal conduct found in connection with officer-involved shooting
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - No criminal conduct has been found in connection with an officer-involved shooting in College Station last month. College Station Police officers originally responded to the Ivy Apartments in the 1300 block of Harvey Road on May 16. This was due to a report of a ...
Catch World Cup games for free at CTC Planetarium
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - You can experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the big screen at Central Texas College! The College says it is inviting the community to the Mayborn Science Theater Planetarium this Friday night and Saturday night for a high‑energy World Cup Watch Party,...
Blue Impact Grants Strengthen Support for Waco Families
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - As housing costs continue to rise, two Waco-area nonprofits are receiving funding to help local families remain safe and securely housed. Among the local organizations receiving funding is Waco Family Medicine, which will use its grant to expand its clinic-based food market, p...
Gatesville neighborhood evacuated due to gas line cut
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Residences on Baldridge Drive in Gatesville, between N Levita Road and Avenue C, have been evacuated due to a contractor cutting a natural gas line. This area is currently closed, according to the Gatesville Fire Department. Texas-New Mexico Power has also disconnecte...
Rescue teams race to find survivors after severe earthquakes devastate Venezuela
The death toll continues to rise as crews search for survivors after Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes.The quakes that struck the country overnight were the most powerful in more than a century.Right now, at least 188 people are dead and thousands have been injured. Both tolls are exp...
Epstein probe in New Mexico could expose high-profile names
Jeffrey Epsteins power extended far beyond his crimes.For years, he cultivated relationships with politicians, prosecutors, business leaders and other influential figures, building a network that opened doors and now raises questions about who knew what and when.Now, Justice Department records, c...
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Syrians and Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration Thursday in two immigration-related cases.
Man accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a 35-year-old man accused of grooming, then sexually abusing a very young girl over a period of time. A man identified as Sergio Ernesto Gutierrez-Luna in court papers was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Thursday morning. An ar...
Aggies have America's most powerful academic supercomputer
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M supercomputer known as "Vision" is ranked as America's most powerful computer ahead of devices used by corporate giants. Vision was ranked the 66th most powerful in the world ahead of supercomputers owned and used by such companies as Samsung, Dell, Mi...
TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet
Passing through airport security checkpoints is about to get easier for Android phone owners.The TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet. Touchless ID eliminates the need to present physical documents and helps reduce wait times.Our collaboration with Google helps our ...
Review: ‘The Bear’ roars in its final season
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Baylor softball adds Houston's Mitchael, SE Louisiana's Crawford from transfer portal
The Baylor softball roster continues to take shape with the addition of infielder Madox Mitchael from Houston and pitcher Haley Crawford from Southeastern Louisiana this week.
Baylor men's golf hires Clayton Brady as assistant coach
Baylor men’s golf filled out its coaching staff with the addition of Clayton Brady as an assistant coach. He spent the last three seasons as an assistant at Texas.
DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for mail voting in Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail.DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.The Republican governor...
Man charged in Temple inattentive driving fatal crash
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A suspect in connection with a fatal accident involving a vehicle and two bicycles in Temple has surrendered himself to authorities. The Temple Police Department issued a warrant for 22-year-old Peyton Hoyt following an investigation by the Traffic Reconstruction Unit. Ho...
Two major crashes on I-35 cause traffic delays
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two traffic crashes snarled northbound Interstate 35 in Bell County, just north of Shanklin Road Thursday morning. The Bell County Sheriff's Office says traffic was diverted to the service road at the Shanklin exit. The Sheriff’s Office assisted the Texas Hig...
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-sales open after 13-year wait ahead of November release
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New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
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Taylor man gets 30 years in meth, fentanyl case
MILAM COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A 49-year-old Taylor man has been sentenced to 30 years confinement in connection with a methamphetamine and fentanyl case. According to the Milam County District Attorney's Office, Charles Ray Wright was sentenced to 30 years confinement in the Texas Department of ...
US draws line against Iran-backed tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is once again showing signs of strain.The U.K. is reporting that a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, said he was informed of an attac...