5 places you don't want to be when it's really hot outside
It’s a good idea to be aware of places that can harbor heat hazards. Here are a few examples; some you’ll recognize, some you may not.
It’s a good idea to be aware of places that can harbor heat hazards. Here are a few examples; some you’ll recognize, some you may not.
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GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) — The Coryell County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division has executed an arrest warrant on 31-year-old Jesse Scott Gruber, of Gatesville, Texas. The department says Gruber was taken into custody on a warrant charging him with Indecency with a Child, a felo...
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) - A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 15-year-old girl becoming pregnant and having a child when she turned 16. Killeen police got the case in July 22024 when the incident was reported at the KPD information desk. KPD spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said th...
Former 2,000-yard rusher Chris Johnson discussed his ALS diagnosis on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday.
It’s a good idea to be aware of places that can harbor heat hazards. Here are a few examples; some you’ll recognize, some you may not.
First-year cornerback Stilton McKelvey has made plays at every level through his first three seasons and is ready to show that he can continue that trend at Baylor.
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A passenger vehicle and a truck tractor semi-trailer were involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 35 in Bell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the incident occurred on southbound Interstate 35 at Mile Marker #293B at approximately 11:54 p.m. Saturday...
LEON COUNTY, Texas (FOX44) - UPDATE: A multi-county pursuit that began near Huntsville ended Monday morning (June 29, 2026) with a state trooper’s vehicle being struck almost head-on, and the suspect shot along Interstate 45. Authorities said that an attempt-to-locate was issued for a red pickup...
The sun is out, the grill is fired up, a cold beverage is in your hand. But where are the tunes?
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. Main Event is also sponsoring a private VIP pre-tourna...
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 on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to [...]
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - One person has died and two more have been injured in a Harker Heights crash. Police Chief Sonja Clay says Emergency Services responded to the intersection of Frontier Trail and Beaver Trail at approximately 10:14 p.m. Saturday. This was in reference to a two-vehi...
Baylor finalized its 2026 football radio broadcast, adding former Bears Geff Gandy and Bryson Jackson to the team. Gandy will be the color analyst, while Jackson will roam the sideline.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets will be taking part in one of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebrations! Texas A&M says members of the Corps Color Guard, Ross Volunteer Company and the Fish Drill Team will participate in the National Inde...
In another landmark ruling, the court refused to let Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, standing firm to preserve the central bank's independence.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - It's time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the lives of others! The City of College Station will be hosting a community blood drive from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. The event will take place in the Bush 4141 Community Room at City Hall, ...
The court, in a 5-4 ruling, blocked Trump's bid to become the first president to remove a Fed official since Congress created the central bank in 1913.
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Morning traffic in Temple was snarled Monday when two 18-wheelers and a passenger car were involved in a collision near the 297 mile marker of I-35 northbound. Traffic was reduced to one lane on both sides of the interstate as first responders arrived and a large wrecker beg...
The Supreme Court said Mississippi can count late-arriving mail-in ballots, handing a defeat to President Donald Trump, who is trying to curtail voting by mail.
The Supreme Court won’t step in and stop Trump from having to pay $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for sexually abusing and defaming her.
Abdul El-Sayed has a curious interpretation of both free speech and how justice should be applied.
Jenny Fuller needed an assistant when she got her first head coaching job in 2016. Her husband, Brad, decided to fill in. Ten years later, they're still at it.
An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is set to be released on June 30, just days ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
A week after Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that price hikes for the company’s devices were “unavoidable” due to soaring costs in key components, consumers woke up to just how steep and immediate those increases would be.
The Strawberry Moon is going to illuminate the night sky, but don't let its name trick you.
Monday marks opinion day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where eight cases remain pending. Seven of them are considered major cases, making a significant decision all but guaranteed.The remaining cases fall into three main categories: elections, presidential power, and transgender rights.IN CASE YOU M...
Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing criticism f...
The Saharan dust plume has arrived in Central Texas. Most of us will not be affected but those with very sensitive allergies or who have respiratory issues may want to limit time outside.Here's a couple things to keep in mind with African dust. The dust can sometimes create stunning sunsets. It w...
More than 4.7 million people nationwide have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits since Trump’s signature tax and spending law took effect last July.
Drivers who file a car insurance claim after a collision may be shocked to find the check they receive is not enough to cover the full cost of repairs.Lawrence Bailey learned that lesson after hitting an embankment and damaging his Mercedes."It bent the tie rod ... there is some damage to my whee...
After decades of being lucky enough to travel the world, I’ve collected more than my fair share of souvenirs. My favorite is a small chunk of the Berlin Wall. I didn’t buy it in a museum gift shop or snag…
During my recent trip home to California from Japan, I had to make a connection in an airport I’d never been to before: Honolulu, Hawaii. As someone who travels for a living, passing through new airports is par for the…
Hantavirus? That was, like, weeks ago. Who’s ready to take an awesome cruise right now? Despite a deadly outbreak this May on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, and rising passenger fares in 2026, millions of Americans continue to…
LONDON — The most famous places in the world seem to be on everyone’s wish lists – and are often the first place people will travel to in a particular country before exploring anywhere else. From the crowded piazzas of…
A family vacation doesn’t have to be a budget buster. Here are five ideas to consider. Take a National Park value vacation If you have your heart set on a National Park holiday, it’s possible without breaking the bank! But…
The Waco Police Department will hold its Stuff the Cruiser school supply drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 and July 18 in the parking lot at Walmart, 600 Hewitt Drive, and Office Depot, 4627 Jack Kultgen Freeway.
DC's new universe of superhero movies has hit a snag.
Amelia Rodriguez, 8, works on her design that will join others in the America 250 Community Quilt. Guests at the Mayborn Museum on Saturday were asked to design a fabric square sharing what America means to them and highlighting their…
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. Tuesday at Bellmead City Hall, 3015 Bellmead Drive.
City of Waco offices will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day.
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