After short-handed victory over Bosnia, US turns focus to Belgium
With Wednesday's victory, the United States will now face Belgium on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals.
With Wednesday's victory, the United States will now face Belgium on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals.
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With Wednesday's victory, the United States will now face Belgium on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals.
Summer heat continues today with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and peak heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees. Isolated sea breeze thunderstorms (less than 10% chance) may also impact portions of eastern Central Texas late this afternoon into the early evening, but these areas may sta...
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.Balogun dominated t...
Texas A&M returning senior safety Marcus Ratcliffe has received another preseason All-America recognition.The Walter Camp Football Foundation named Ratcliffe to their Preseason FBS All-America Second Team on Tuesday. He was the only Aggie named to one of the foundation's two preseason All-America...
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announces Nicole Dalby as the new lead for its beach volleyball program.Watch the full story here: "It's kind of full circle": UMHB alum returns to coach Beach VolleyballDalby arrives after spending 11 seasons with Concordia University Texas. She graduated fro...
A Harker Heights High School senior is making history as the first Killeen ISD student selected for a NASA SEES internship and she is already using the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.Watch the story here: Harker Heights senior becomes KISD first to intern ...
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice bus carrying 26 inmates and 3 staff members overturned Wednesday morning on State Highway 164 in Limestone County.WATCH HERE PRISON BUS TURNS OVER IN LIMESTONE COUNTY CAUSING INJURIESThe bus was transporting the inmates from local county jails to the Gurney ...
Waco Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley is speaking publicly for the first time since a legal battle over her refusal to officiate same-sex marriages began seven years ago a fight that ended with a Supreme Court issuing a final judgement in her favor. Waco Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley st...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Bear Ridge and Cottonwood Creek was the place to be the past two days as the second-annual Texas Youth Classic capped off two days of stellar golf in Central Texas! Below is the full list of winners: Congratulations to all 158 golfers that participated on helping to make f...
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Like those of so many travelers, my images of Germany — cute villages, dirndls and lederhosen, and fairy-tale castles — are from southern Bavaria, in the foothills of the Alps. You could easily spend a week here, soaking up culture…
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Artificial turf heats up more than natural grass during the summer months because its plastic and rubber materials trap heat. "It's just going to hold the sunlight, unlike regular dirt and grass, which condenses and kind of cycles through the water cycle," Director of Strength...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - For over 50 years, Mike Lee has been a fixture in television news. He has been a chief photographer, director, sales manager, mentor and friend to countless people along the way. We at FOX 44 have been so lucky to have him as our general manager for the last six [...]
Seasonably hot weather will continue through the July 4th holiday weekend, with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees. While most locations will remain dry, isolated afternoon and early evening thunderstorms are possible each day through Saturda...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A golfer in the Texas Youth Classic almost had to participate without a caddie - until an overqualified caddie volunteered. Jessica Pratt planned to have her grandfather caddie for her, but he said he couldn't keep up with her. He is a disabled veteran and didn't think he c...
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Baylor is weathering its transfer portal losses, with Travis Sanders serving as the biggest departure. The Bears have reloaded by adding eight pitchers to bolster their rotation and bullpen.
World Cup watch parties have been a smashing success for bars and restaurants in Waco, like Southern Roots Brewing Company and J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House.
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out its plan for President Donald Trumps mail ballot executive order, finding that the proposal violated a settlement in a 2020 lawsuit against the agency.Trump had directed USPS to only transmit ballots for states that submit to the a...
HEARNE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hearne Independent School District has announced the appointment of Travis Weatherspoon as Interim Superintendent. The district says Weatherspoon brings more than four decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, district operations, and sc...
As Venezuelans in La Guaira continued to pick through the rubble of downed buildings yesterday, a government excavator stood immobile next to a pile of concrete and bent rebar.There is plenty of work to do nearly a week after two massive earthquakes destroyed much of this coastal city. Heavy mach...
As the November midterms inch closer, new polling in the U.S. Senate race in Texas shows Democrats and Republicans in a dead tie.
Another subtle shift in the forecast means that it's been a wee bit hotter, with a few very spotty showers nearby. Primarily, the heat dome over the eastern U.S. keeps sliding eastward and Central Texas is definitely outside of the heat dome. This is important to recognize because we are not seei...
As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, many people are looking beyond a traditional Fourth of July vacation in favor of experiences that connect them with the nation's history.While popular destinations like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston remain top places, travel expert...
Baylor linebacker Travion Barnes was primed for a big season last year, but a severe injury cut things short. This year, he's ready to bounce back in a big way.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Taylor Sheridan met his latest collaborator at the gym. The Fort Worth-raised creative opened up about his new book, “How to Not Die in Prison,” on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” The book…
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, there is no better way to honor this historic semiquincentennial milestone than by escaping to the great outdoors to experience the very landscapes that shape the nation. While…
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is a great need for resources for families in Central Texas’s and the Brazos Valley’s rural counties. There is help through a program available in four of our counties through the Presbyterian Children's Home & Services. The program is called "Growing Together" a...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College’s Child Development Center celebrated America’s 250th birthday with its annual Patriotic Parade! This event brought together children, families, staff and education students in a festive display of red, white and blue. Young learners marched through...
Airline pilots and flight attendants are among American workers most exposed to radiation, according to a government-backed report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.The study, ordered by Congress, found naturally occurring cosmic radiation should be considered an o...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Due to Friday July 3 being considered a holiday, emergency siren tests normally held on mornings on the first Friday of the month will come on Thursday this month. The Waco McLennan County Office of Emergency Management usually tests the sirens at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of...
If you have federal student loans— or plan to take them out — the rules have just changed. As of July 1, borrowers now have fewer choices for repayment plans, higher interest rates, and tighter borrowing limits.
Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free public presentation on...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - In a strange turn of events where police found the suspect before the offense was reported, a 21 year old man has been charged with assaulting his grandmother. Bellmead police say it happened Monday evening in the Concord Road area in the east part of their city. Police Chi...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - An 80-year-old man reported missing from Henderson County is now safe and with his family thanks to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said it received multiple reports on Wednesday morning regarding the man walking along Highway 30, near Will...
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