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BREMOND, Texas (FOX 44) - Two people were injured when the SUV they were traveling in lost control on Highway 6 in front of the Hammond store in Bremond and became fully engulfed in flames. According to the Bremond Volunteer Fire Department who commanded the scene, one person was...
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CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Cameron Police Department has arrested three individuals believed to be connected to a record drug bust with a street value of over $200,000. The department says that in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Cameron Police Officer...
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Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to hit pause on the artificial intelligence race. The Vermont independent and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, unveiled legislation Wednesday that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, freeze development of the most advanced AI systems and create ...
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Baylor’s Big 12 opener ended with a gut punch. The No. 11 Bears now return to Betty Lou Mays Field looking for their first conference win against Oklahoma State....
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Texas A&M football is preparing for its first road game of the season, traveling to Baton Rouge to face LSU after suffering its first loss of the year against Kentucky. Texas A&M vs LSU Preview The Aggies managed just 21 points against the Wildcats despite gaining more than 400 y...
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Here’s a look at the top five games of the week in Central Texas entering Week Five, including Live Oak-First Baptist, Midway-Lake Belton, Clifton-Rio Vista, Bruceville-Eddy-Rosebud-Lott and Robinson-Glen Rose. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight...
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A Union Pacific train jumped the tracks Tuesday afternoon along Highway 6 in Marlin , derailing 22 cars and ripping up sections of track. Officials say 9 of the cars remain upright. WATCH HERE: New sheriff's drone aids response to Marlin 22-train-car derailment Drone footage capt...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — On Wednesday, Central Texas College welcomed the public into their new 'Cyber Range.' According to Computer Science Department Chair, Tracy Martin, the space allows students to get real-world experience in a safe, controlled environment. Something that i...
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Health authorities in Pennsylvania said Wednesday that an outbreak of measles has grown to 835 cases across 39 counties in the state. 43 new positive cases have been identified since Monday. Over the course of the outbreak, 164 people have been hospitalized and four people have d...
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As Baylor prepares to open the season against Colorado, head coach Dave Aranda is determined not to let the Bears overlook the way the Buffaloes have been trending....
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday with an urgent appeal to global leaders: choke off Moscows revenue streams and industrial base before the conflict expands further across Europe and onto automated battl...
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ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured, who is a person of interest in an active investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Perry at 254-662-0525....
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Watch the full story here: A man is dead and another faces murder charges after a shooting on Tuesday in Grimes County Vicente Yanez is dead after a shooting on County Road 174 in the Keith/Iola area of Grimes County. Richard Butterworth III faces a murder charge in connection wi...
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Wait, boys’ volleyball? In Texas? Is that really a thing? It is indeed — and the Texas Wind Skyhawks are happy to be Waco’s trailblazers.
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People reported that Bryan Seaver is accused of threatening to start a podcast intended to ruin Dolly Parton's brand partnerships unless he was paid.
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Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and continues through December 7. Everyone who has Medicare, in whatever form, should pay close attention to their coverage for the year ahead. You may be surprised at how much is about to change—…...
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DALLAS — President Donald Trump will attend the first regular season meet up between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday, the White House told multiple news outlets Wednesday. The game kicks off at noon ET at Neyland…...
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Bell County is in the middle of fire season and flood season is not far behind. The Killeen Ohsem Department is hosting an event and asking one simple question of every family in the community: Are you ready? Terrance Butler is a Killeen resident, not a first responder, not a cit...
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STORRS, Conn. — The Protect College Sports Act has drawn passionate support, and just as passionate opposition as it works its way through congress. The bipartisan bill is meant to create unified standards for college athletics and end the perceived…...
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Stressful or uncomfortable situations can hamper anyone, even at their best. But when people react negatively to difficult moments, they tend to send an unintended message to themselves: You can't handle this. That internal message can carry real consequences and prevent facing a...
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Killeen's only overnight shelter is set to close at the end of the year due to a lack of city funding, and a local nonprofit is stepping up to fill the gap if the city gives its approval. Armor of God, a nonprofit that provides resources for people experiencing homelessness, is p...
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The heat dome is right back over Central Texas, and it will likely stay here through early next week. That means any significant rain chances stay away, and highs will be hot in the upper 90s. That is about ten degrees above normal for this time of year. Lucky us! Today's model r...
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Waco Police found a 62-year-old man dead with gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon after responding to a call in the 1100 block of Dallas Street, according to a press release....
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A small town hall in Michigan found itself with inboxes full of vitriolic emails and voicemails from people all over the country this summer. Town leaders were told, in message after message, they were traitors, liars, and thieves who should rot in hell. Their family members were...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Police Department is currently searching for a suspectinvolved in a homicide investigation. According to the department, Waco Police Officers were called to the 1100 Block of Dallas Street at 2:11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. When officer...
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James "Poo" Welch, passed away at home on July 28, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on December 26, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Jinks H. Welch and Florence Shows Welch....
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Bell County, Tx (FOX44) - A Bell County Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging criminally negligent homicide against a woman who was baby sitting an infant who died in 2022. Charlotte Denise Washington had been baby sitting the infant in October of 2022. Officers with the...
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - A new officer is about to hit the streets of Aggie Land. The College Station Police Department is proud to introduce the newest member of their K-9 Unit, Draco. The department says that K-9 Draco is a multipurpose K-9 who will be patrolling the s...
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"From the moment that we became aware, our church leaders have taken every possible measure to cooperate with law enforcement. Wellspring absolutely condemns rape and abuse in any form."...
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Fall is officially here, and it's one of the best times of year to plan a getaway. Travel expert Tomeka Jones says travelers are feeling the pinch of higher travel costs, but fall provides an opportunity to find destinations that offer better value for their money. "Fall travel i...
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Grimes County, Tx (FOX44) - Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell has identified the man killed in a Tuesday afternoon shooting as Vicente Yanez, with one man now held in his death. Initial reports had been of a shooting in the Grimes County Road 173 area about 5 pm Tuesday. Deputies ...
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BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - It's a Central Texas tradition almost eight decades strong, and it's centered around the Norwegian capital of our state in Bosque County. For more information about the the 77th anniversary of the Norwegian Smorgasbord, you can watch our interview ...
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Life Line Screening reports indicate that U.S. adults prioritize brain health but are often unaware of how to maintain it.
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The Bell County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into the deadly mobile home fire in Moffat on Sunday. Authorities said they found no evidence indicating the use of an accelerant or other circumstances suggesting the fire was set intentionally. "Additionally, the ...
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CMK Construction reports that as homes age, unseen infrastructure like plumbing and electrical systems may lag behind modern standards, prompting necessary upgrades....
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Americans are increasingly asking AI what to snack on, according to Conagra Brands, a shift the Slim Jim meat stick-maker says is helping fuel demand for higher-protein foods, bold flavors and products tailored to specific health goals....
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This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.
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MOFFAT, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, working in conjunction with the Temple Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office, has concluded its investigation into the fatal fire that claimed the life of Kendra Frances Schmidt, 55, on Su...
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Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, his lawyer said Wednesday. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the deal final. He could face up to 30 years in prison if con...
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Velotrade reports that automation in trading is rising, leading to potential mismatches with existing prop firm rules.
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Nearly half a million people across the world could lose their lives by February due to El Nio-driven extreme heat, according to a sobering new report. El Nio, a natural climate pattern which typically ramps up global temperature, has now crossed into super-sized territory and is...
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LISTEN: Looking for some under-the-radar dark-horse teams so far on the Super Centex Podcast, handicapping over/unders on wins for Midway/La Vega/Whitney, plus Centex volleyball talk and more. #txhsfb #txhsvb...
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Want to build wealth? It may come down to some surprisingly simple habits. According to The National Study of Millionaires from Ramsey Solutions, many people build their wealth through long-term investing, careful spending and avoiding debt rather than receiving large inheritance...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Second only to lung cancer. As we head into October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, many will remember their own fight, or the fight of s...
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With the midterm elections just 41 days away, a wave of polling released this week suggests Democrats may have an advantage in several key races. In Texas, where a Democrat has not won a statewide election since 1994, James Talarico is leading current state Attorney General Ken P...
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The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment that charges a Postal Service employee in Utah with allegedly disposing of hundreds of mail-in ballots. Damon Matai Seei was arrested Tuesday and indicted a day later after officials said he "did unlawfully secrete, destroy, a...
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Talking about money with your aging parents may be uncomfortable, but experts say waiting can make things harder. A new report from The Wall Street Journal says families should discuss finances before a medical emergency or cognitive decline creates bigger challenges. According t...
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EA Sports College Football 27 launched in July, but two months later, the work on the game is far from finished.
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A new report found that businesses are racing to roll out AI-powered shopping tools, but many consumers aren't fully on board yet. Researchers surveyed 28,000 consumers across 17 countries and examined how shoppers are balancing AI, online shopping and in-store retail experiences...
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A man found dead from cyanide poisoning inside a Boise, Idaho, church in 1982 has finally been identified, resolving a decades-old mystery that investigators had examined for possible connections to other poisoning deaths, including the Chicago Tylenol murders. Ada County officia...
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More than 100 people say they suffered brain injuries from a Six Flags roller coaster in the last two years alone, following a CNN investigation last month that linked the world-famous ride to life-altering injuries and deaths. Six Flags has been willingly gambling with peoples l...
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Bruceville-Eddy, Tx (FOX 44) - A 41-year-old man is accused of drilling holes in McLennan County precinct diesel tanks and draining large amounts of diesel fuel to put in his truck. Bruceville-Eddy police were called to the county yard and found that one of their diesel water tru...
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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said during a visit to New Hampshire on Tuesday that he's eyeing another run for president. The two-time former candidate revealed his interest in the 2028 race during an event at Southern New Hampshire University, but he said he wants to see...
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Shows and movies that touch on religious themes can have an enthusiastic and built-in audience, so it’s no wonder that filmmakers are eager to produce them when the opportunity arises....
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Costco announced plans to open 10 new U.S. locations this fall, including five set to open next month. Costco currently operates 690 U.S. locations across 47 states. The company will open stores in October in Lee's Summit, Missouri; The Colony, Texas; Amherst, New York; Lawrence,...
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A recent study from the University of Georgia found that flatworms may hold clues to repairing the human brain. Flatworms can use stem cells to replace neurons after injury. While humans also have stem cells, they cannot effectively transform into new neurons to repair damaged br...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect about 40 percent of the population - which is equivalent to 3.1 billion people. We speak with Dr. Gregory Parks, neurologist at Baylor Scott White Hillcrest, about migraine awareness in o...
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Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning. Weinsteins sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than s...
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An American scholar wrongfully detained in China since June is drawing growing attention in Washington ahead of talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The State Department recently designated Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and prominent Myanmar scholar, a...
