Trump White House makeover extends to entrance columns
Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Donald Trump extends his makeover of the presidential residence to the columns outside the main entrance.
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Graham Platner submits withdrawal from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee
Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maines U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats pursuit of chamber control.Platners paperwork was received Friday by the Maine secretary of state's office.M...
Video shows ICE shot a Mexican man. He wasn't the person they were trying to find
52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by a federal officer Tuesday morning near Houston while driving in his van.But congresswoman Sylvia Garcia says the acting head of ICE told her Araujo was not the person agents were targeting.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the target of the operation, R...
Local Organizations Team Up to Build Beds for Texas Lions Camp Campers
Robinson, TX (FOX 44) - A good night's sleep is helping dreams take shape in Kerrville thanks to the efforts of two local organizations working together to ensure campers have a comfortable place to rest. Campers will rest a little easier thanks to the Robinson Area Lions Club and Sleep in Heaven...
Waco Independent Film Festival celebrating tenth year
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more information about the Wac...
West Nile virus detected in Bell County trap for first time this season
The first West Nile virus case of 2026 has been confirmed in Bell County after mosquito samples tested positive, health officials announced Thursday.The Bell County Public Health District received lab results Wednesday confirming the virus in mosquito traps collected in West Temple as part of rou...
Neil Sperry: Why are my gladiolus falling over?
Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
MLB Draft: MCC’s Bailey, Baylor’s Sanders lead Central Texas hopefuls
The top Central Texas talent to watch in this weekend’s MLB Draft includes MCC’s Carson Bailey and Baylor’s Travis Sanders. More Bears and Highlanders could hear their names called, too.
US-Canadian bridge set to open by late July after dispute between countries
A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to two people directly involved in the negotiations.The sources were not authorized to publicly...
Work permits expiring for thousands of immigrants in the US
When the clock struck midnight on July 10th, tens of thousands of immigrants who once legally worked in the United States were no longer able to do so. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration has authority to cancel the Temporary Protected Status program for people ...
Roger Goodell, Charles Barkley donate to NFL kicker’s Congress campaign
Financial backing for Feely’s campaign includes high-profile sports figures and executives, such as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Robert Kraft, and Charles Barkley, signaling strong sports world investment.
Our Town Waco: 35 Years of the Dr. Pepper Museum
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Dr. Pepper Museum is celebrating its 35th year with big renovations and an even bigger Dr. Pepper bottle. In 1991, the Dr. Pepper museum opened its doors to fans of the soft drink. Since then, the museum has amassed a collection of Dr. Pepper memorabilia dating all the ...
Brice Cherry: Verlander's departure signals the end of the innings-eating bulldog
The irony about the end of “JV Day” is that it’s really saying goodbye to the varsity.
Bill Tinsley: When we die
There’s a lot I don’t know about heaven. What kind of bodies will we have when we get there? Will our heavenly bodies resemble our earthly bodies?
King Charles hosts Prince Harry and his family as they try to repair rift
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.Harry, Meghan, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lili...
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Trump White House makeover extends to entrance columns
Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Donald Trump extends his makeover of the presidential residence to the columns outside the main entrance.
Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest
The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.
I-35 South shut down near Valley Mills Drive exit due to truck spill
Waco PD says Interstate 35 southbound is shut down near Valley Mills Drive due to a truck spill, forcing drivers to use alternate routes.No injuries were reported. Officials have not said when the highway will reopen.
Bomb threat brings evacuation of McLennan Co. Courthouse
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has provided the all clear after a bomb threat at the County Courthouse on Friday morning, according to the Waco Police Department. Waco PD says no threat has been found. All roads have been reopened. This comes after a reported bom...
Truck load spill in Waco shuts down SB I-35
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department said southbound Interstate 35, near the Valley Mills Drive exit, was shut down due to a truck load spill on Friday. Travelers were told to seek alternate routes. No injuries have been reported. The department issued an update early Friday afternoo...
MLB's best hitter? Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez is second to none right now
He leads the American League with 29 home runs and 55 RBIs; his .313 batting average swaps the first and second spot with Yandy Díaz.
Conor McGregor makes long-awaited return vs. Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event on Saturday night at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las…
Bell Co. mosquito samples test positive for West Nile
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A mosquito trap collected in West Temple has tested positive for West Nile virus. This marks the first positive trap of the 2026 season in Bell County, according to the Public Health District (BCPHD). The positive test is part of the BCPHD's Vector program, and was i...
Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film
“The Minions have stolen the spotlight in every ‘Despicable Me’ film; Gru is nothing without them,” Bruce Miller writes in his review.
Trump administration election letter draws criticism over federal overreach concerns
The Justice Department sent a letter to all state election officials warning that they could be criminally charged if they allow non-citizens to vote. The move is part of the Trump administration's push on election integrity ahead of the midterms. Critics call this federal overreach, saying exist...
Waco Pride Network ending after nearly 10 years, Out on the Brazos events canceled
After nearly a decade of being part of the Greater Waco community, the Waco Pride Network announced Friday it will "conclude its operations".Officials with the organization confirming to 25News, this effectively cancels Waco's signature LGBTQAI+ eventOut on the Brazos.Out on the Brazos is histori...
US gas prices jump 9 cents in two days amid Middle East tensions
U.S. gas prices are up 9 cents in just two days. AAA says regular gas is averaging about $3.88 a gallon nationwide.Diesel prices are also higher than they were before President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over.RELATED STORY | Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Stra...
Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks
A passenger on a Ryanair flight was sucked halfway out of the plane after the window he was sitting next to became dislodged in midair.The budget airline flight to Memmingen in Germany was forced to return to Thessaloniki in Greece, from where it departed on Friday morning, after a window broke s...
NBA free agency winners and losers from wild offseason shake-up
The NBA offseason and free agency cycle have brought about massive changes in player movement and power dynamics, though the one notable exception remains.
Sen. McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to new video
Emergency responders took Sen. Mitch McConnell to an ambulance on a stretcher after being called to his home last month for a report of an unconscious person, according to new video of the incident and an eyewitness account.A neighbor of McConnell told CNN that they opened their door to find comm...
B-52's to drop bombs on Ft Hood range again Monday
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX 44) - Increased aircraft sound along with the sounds of detonations will return next week as B-52's again will drop bombs on the Fort Hood impact area. B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 20th Bomb Squadron out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, will conduct training ope...
Deadly blaze sweeps through Southern Spain as Europe endures a heat wave
A wildfire roared through a remote expat community in southern Spain overnight, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities said Friday. Eight people were injured and 23 missing, Andalusias regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno said.The blaze, one ...
New recall for Kia Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, owners urged to park outside
Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs.The recall, announced this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of McLennan County Courthouse, surrounding schools, businesses
The McLennan County Courthouse is evacuated and closed for the day after officials received a reported bomb threat.The Waco Police Department said it is assisting the McLennan County Sheriff's Office with the investigation into the reported threat. Sheriff Parnell McNamara has confirmed with 25 N...
Suspicious package at McGregor PD revealed to be pressure cooker
McGREGOR, Texas (FOX 44) - A suspicious package placed outside of the McGregor Police Department was revealed to have a pressure cooker inside. The McGregor Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the McGregor Police Department at approximately 6:58 a.m. Friday in reference to a suspicious pa...
Help Waco PD 'Stuff the Cruiser' with school supplies!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's the summertime, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Gatesville FD gets thousands in new equipment
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Gatesville Fire Department has received a nice gift from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation! The department says it is grateful to have received a $27,470 grant to support its emergency response efforts. The funding was used to purchase 25 MSA self-contai...
Bomb squad responds to pressure cooker found outside McGregor PD
Authorities responded Friday morning to a report of a suspicious package outside the McGregor Police Department, prompting a temporary closure of the surrounding area while a bomb squad investigated.The McGregor Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 6:58 a.m. to assist after a pressure cook...
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...
At least 1 million women have lost access to aid after funding cuts, UN says
At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian and other critical support as a result of budget cuts over the last 18 months, the U.N. agency focusing on women said Friday.UN Women says 84% of women's organizations surveyed had reported increased needs since January 2025, when the Trum...