Amber Alert issued for Big Spring 14-year-old
Note: The video above shows the top local headlines for the morning of June 24, 2026. BIG SPRING, Texas -- As of Wednesday, June 24, an Amber Alert was issued for a missing 14-year-old white female,
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Bryan 18-wheeler rollover accident causing traffic delays
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - No major injuries have been reported in an 18-wheeler rollover accident in Bryan. The Police Department says the vehicle rolled over on the westside feeder road of Highway 21 at Highway 6. This crash is between the intersection and Old Kurten Road. Traffic delays are to be...
Amber Alert issued for Big Spring 14-year-old
Note: The video above shows the top local headlines for the morning of June 24, 2026. BIG SPRING, Texas -- As of Wednesday, June 24, an Amber Alert was issued for a missing 14-year-old white female, Audrey Rich, from Big Spring, Texas. According to the Amber Alert, the suspects (child was last s...
Baylor hires Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua as assistant basketball coach
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National Square Dance Convention Draws Global Crowd to Waco
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Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament set to return in second year
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Cove grad earns spot in HS volleyball record books
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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
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FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'
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Pick up a book or two and 'Unearth a Story'
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Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament to impact traffic
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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after floods kill 28 people
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Killeen clinic caught up in federal fraud investigation
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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
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Data center survey gets few responses
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