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No. 17 Baylor volleyball suffers second straight Big 12 defeat
That tough opening road trip for the 17th-ranked Baylor volleyball team grew a little tougher Sunday.
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No. 17 Baylor volleyball starts strong, falls to Utah in 4 sets
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Big 12 volleyball is not easy. The conference is home to six teams in the top 25. No. 17 Baylor volleyball witnessed that firsthand in its first Big 12 road trip in Utah. Service errors and general inconsistency left Baylor with back-to-back loss...
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Diesel Price Spikes Impacting Local Volunteer Fire Department
WACO (FOX 44) -- Diesel fuel price spikes continue to impact the national, state and local economies -- including one of Central Texas's volunteer fire departments. Fox 44 caught up with the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department during its annual Fall Barbecue Fundraiser on Satu...
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Local Volunteer Fire Departments Team Up To Battle Sunday Wildfire
BREMOND (FOX 44) -- Bremond and Franklin Volunteer Fire Departments teamed up to battle a wildfire that threatened several homes. According to the Bremond Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, "Today, Bremond responded swiftly to assist Franklin with a 7-10 acre wildfire threa...
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Omholt’s 5th goal of season pushes No. 11 Baylor soccer over Cincinnati
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Senior forward Lauren Omholt has been a consistent goal scorer for the Bears. Her speed on the wing and her shooting have been on full display all season, and it didn’t stop on Sunday against Cincinnati. “I’m receiving great balls from my teammate...
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Heavy rain and cooler temps top Central Texas weather headlines
As we get closer to October, we get one day closer to what should be a massive change in the weather pattern for Central Texas. Heavy rain with an incoming west coast storms will also drop temperatures into the 80s at least! For now, temperatures remain in the mid-90s to start th...
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Sather’s tricky finish, Omholt’s moving strike lift Baylor past Cincinnati, 2-1
Noelle Sather’s knack for scoring from tough angles showed up again, while Lauren Omholt added a second-half strike as the 11th-ranked Bears held off Cincinnati, 2-1....
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FNFF Hit of the Week:
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Some plays make the highlight reel because of where the football ends up. This one makes it because of where the helmet ends up. Abbott’s Lane Hejl delivered the inaugural D&D Body Shop Hit of the Week with a crushing tackle against Calvert. The play develo...
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FNFF Player You Can Count On: Sloan Blackwell
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Midway senior tight end Sloan Blackwell made the most of his opportunities Friday night, finding the end zone twice to earn this week’s Friday Night Football Fever Player You Can Count On. Blackwell hauled in a pair of touchdown receptions against Lake Belt...
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Axtell stays unbeaten with 38-13 win over Mildred
CORSICANA, Texas (FOX 44) - The teams are equal on paper, but football is played on grass. And after four long quarters, the Axtell Longhorns show they are the team to worry about. Axtell goes on the road and takes down Mildred 38-13, remaining unbeaten with another dominant perf...
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What to cook: Tex-Mex cheese enchiladas with chili sauce offer an irresistible and filling option
Stuffed with cheese and slathered with a homemade beef chili con carne gravy, this dish delivers big time. It's also easy on the chef.
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Mexia residents asked what they want as city works to attract new businesses and growth
Mexia residents have the opportunity to tell the city what they want as local leaders work to attract new businesses and spur economic growth. A recent community survey has already generated 250 responses. Residents are asking for more housing, restaurants, and youth activities. ...