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How to Find Free Food in Waco: Pantries, SNAP & WIC
Need food this week in Waco? A practical guide to free pantries, SNAP and WIC, the 211 referral line, and Caritas of Waco — the warehouse that stocks McLennan County's pantry network. Sponsored by Feed America.
Global confidence in Trump stands at 23%, Pew survey finds
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, Trump’s approval ratings among adults around the globe are at an all-time low.
What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
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...
Cove grad earns spot in HS volleyball record books
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – A Copperas Cove Bulldawg has cemented herself in the national high school volleyball record books! The district says 2022 Copperas Cove High School graduate Kyra Gaston was recently awarded her place in the ecord books with the National Federation of State High Sch...
'Believe Work Compete’: Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his mark on USMNT
Easy as Pochettino and his staff are making it seem, the journey to the World Cup has been anything but.
World's Largest Swimming Lesson to be held in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - If you’ve ever wanted to be part of setting a world record, here’s your chance! The World’s Largest Swim Lesson will be taking place from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Bryan this Thursday, and tens of thousands of individuals worldwide are expected to unite and take part! This free, ...
Help clean up the Brazos River just in time for TriWaco event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. This clean...
United Way of Central Texas seeks fans
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - As summertime temperatures rise, United Way of Central Texas is hoping to help the elderly and those without air conditioning stay cool. They are teaming up with the public to conduct a fan drive to help them and others with medical conditions stay bit more comfortable during...
FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'
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...
Pick up a book or two and 'Unearth a Story'
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - School is out for summer, and the Temple Public Library is calling all bookworms to join in on an upcoming challenge! For more information about the Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program, you can watch our interview above.
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...
Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcast
Building on his science-fiction legacy, Steven Spielberg returns this summer with "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if the existence of aliens were revealed to the world.
Trump cancels housing bill signing, saying SAVE America Act must pass first
The housing bill, which passed the Senate and House of Representatives this week, was a significant — and rare — bipartisan victory on Capitol Hill.
Hill County declares local disaster due to New World screwworm threat
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Hill County has issued a Local Declaration of Disaster due to the growing threat of the New World Screwworm. The Declaration was issued on Tuesday by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and Hill County Commissioners Court, according to Hill County Emergency Management. ...
2026 NBA Draft winners, losers: Deep class, big swings after No. 4
Here are the winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft.
Court awards $640K to judge who refused to marry same-sex couples - ABA Journal
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Victims in Hill Co six-fatality crash identified
Hill County, Tx (FOX44) - The Department of Public Safety has released details and identities of the six people killed in a weekend crash on Highway 171 in Hill County. DPS Sgt Ryan Howard said the crash occurred on State Highway 171 near FM 3155 between Malone and Bynum just after 4:30 p.m. Satu...
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after floods kill 28 people
TEXAS (AP) - Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texas in...
Killeen clinic caught up in federal fraud investigation
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) - Trevor's Place, LLC, an applied behavioral analysis clinic located in Killeen has agreed to entry of a $430,280.79 a civil consent judgment with the U.S. government. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas said the payment is to resolve allegations the c...
61.4M expected to drive for July 4, despite costs. See the worst times
Despite rising travel costs, Americans still will pack their bags for July 4 getaways.
Don’t let America’s 250th anniversary pass you by | Vince Stango and Julie Silverbrook
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, an uneasy feeling hangs over many of the celebrations: that this moment feels smaller than it should. Less unified. Less transcendent. Less shared.
Waco shelter takes extra steps to protect pets from New World Screwworm - KXXV
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NYC mayor sweeps Democratic establishment: Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
In addition to New York, Maryland and Utah held primaries on Tuesday, and South Carolina held a gubernatorial runoff. Here’s what happened.
Speegleville fireworks
The Speegleville Volunteer Fire Department fireworks extravaganza will be held at 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Speegleville Saddle Club, 1195 Speegle Road.
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Bellmead blood drive
The city of Bellmead, in partnership with the Bellmead Chamber of Commerce and Baylor Scott & White Health, will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 30 at Bellmead City Hall, 3015 Bellmead Drive.
Sourdough Basics
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Sourdough Basics Baking class from 5 to 7:30 p.m. July 2 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
Watercolor workshop
Cultivate Waco will host a watercolor workshop at 11 a.m. Saturday at its new home, 924 Austin Ave., Suite 100.
Woodway farmers market
Woodway's next farmers market will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd.
Quinceañera expo
The Exchange Event Center, 300 S. Jefferson Ave. in McGregor, will host the Crown & Gown Quinceañera Expo from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
ABBA disco brunch
"Gimme Gimme Gimme," a disco brunch with Austin-based ABBA cover band DiscoTex, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St.
Data center survey gets few responses
Data centers need a lot of water and energy. State officials want to know how much, and they hoped a survey sent to data center companies would give them the answers.
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WISD aims to slow principal turnover
The upcoming school year will find new faces behind the principal's desk at seven of the 17 schools managed by Waco Independent School District.
Government is big factor in higher cost | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Concerns about “affordability” dominate the news cycle these days. Progressives typically see this as a reason for more public-sector meddling in the economy. But that ignores the oft-overlooked nexus between government and higher prices.
The 'laid-back' retirement era has ended. Just ask these busy grandparents
New data from an AARP survey found that among the 65 million grandparents in the United States, 15% care for their grandkids daily or almost daily.
KISD begins budget planning as district faces challenges
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) - Facing challenges including losses in some federal Impact Aid, rising operating cost and declining enrollment trends, KISD trustees have begun the budget process. Chief Financial Officer Kallen Vaden Tuesday night provided trustees with an overview of the budget development ...
Trump calls for probe into gasoline price 'gouging'
Trump's latest post comes as consumers raise concerns over high gasoline prices, just as the president and fellow Republicans are battling to hold narrow majorities in Congress in November's midterms.
UN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran sites. Tehran says only after a final deal
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final d...