BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - Hats off to the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce for another amazing 4th of July Celebration! The Belton 4th of July Celebration is 100 years in the making and kicked off at 8 a.m. this morning with a Patriotic Program, followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30...
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WACO (FOX 44) - Hundreds gathered at what the Austin Avenue Neighborhood Association calls "the circle" (the intersection of Château Avenue, Central Place and Carondelet Boulevard) for the annual Castle Heights Parade, where there was a lot to see and experience on Saturday (July 4, 2026) morning...
Rachel Clark still walks past her husband's warrior citizen flag, a photo of him on deployment and a wall of memories on her refrigerator every day."Mike is everywhere, Clark told Scripps News.Clark is the widow of Sgt. 1st Class Michael Clark, a 41-year-old Army reservist and combat medic who pe...
As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new Scripps News Group special is looking at the people and stories that continue to shape the country."250: Celebrating America" is hosted by Alisyn Camerota from inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - Hats off to the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce for another amazing 4th of July Celebration! The Belton 4th of July Celebration is 100 years in the making and kicked off at 8 a.m. this morning with a Patriotic Program, followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30...
Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labor costs.
Joey Chestnut delivered yet again, winning his 18th Mustard Belt at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday.
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - America's 250th birthday is just around the corner, and we want to tell you about a festive event to help you celebrate the stars and stripes in style! For more information about the City of Killeen's Red, White & Blue Music Festival, you can watch our interview above.
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BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
Runners gathered at Century Square in College Station on Saturday morning for the annual Firecracker 5K, a Fourth of July tradition that draws participants and sponsors from across the Brazos Valley community. Firecracker 5k 2026The event is organized by Brazos Running Company. The course takes r...
A man who was found bleeding from the head on a downtown sidewalk died Friday, and Waco Police have opened a homicide investigation.
Serena Williams withdrew from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon on Saturday due to a right knee injury.The 44-year-old Serena was injured during her singles return earlier in the week in a three-set loss.Im heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again...
At their golden jubilee, the mules got an original song in their honor and a horseshoe-shaped cake of apples, oats, carrots and flaxseed.
The Bryan Yard Dogs walked off with a 6-5 victory over the Nacogdoches Niners in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night at Travis Field, securing their 7th consecutive win while kicking off Independence Weekend with fireworks on the field and in the skies. Bryan Yard Dogs Fireworks GameSatur...
The Big 12 is taking over the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys for conference media days.This is the first official look we get at the Baylor bears for the upcoming season.The Bears have announced which players will be attending media days. A list that includes:QB DJ LagwayDE Kyler JordanDB Mic...
A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Programming Note: You can watch live coverage of July 4 events on Scripps News starting at 5 p.m.The Freedom 250 event will in...
Venezuela (FOX 44) - A local pastor answered the call to serve in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Pastor Ramiro Pena traveled thousands of miles with one goal in mind: to help families recovering from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Christ the King Baptist Church pasto...
WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after avictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault causing serious bodil...
WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after thevictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault causing serious bod...
While laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Researchers now have compared laughter in humans to laughter in the various great apes — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium!...
Rock Prairie Road East set to get major upgrades as part of city capital improvement plan.Watch the full story here: Concrete and connectivity: City of College Station preparing to upgrade Rock Prairie Road EastRock Prairie Road East is set for major upgrades as part of the city's capital improve...
Legal experts said the ruling, represented another setback for transgender people fighting a growing array of state and federal restrictions targeting them — and for gay rights more generally.
President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the countrys ugliest chapters.Communis...
America has caught World Cup fever, and it is showing up in an unlikely place: trade data.
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Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drivethrough Styrofoam recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11.
Mission Waco is collecting new and gently used lawn equipment to support Creekside Community Village and Mission Waco's Street Sweep program, which aims to provide "meaningful work and dignified income."
Spill the Tea Luncheon, a fundraiser benefiting the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, will be held at 11:40 a.m. July 15 at Ridgewood Country Club, 7301 Fish Pond Road.
Wings for Christ International and Wings of Blessing will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Keith & Barbara Hull Memorial Hangar at 5 p.m. July 13 at the Wings for Christ airstrip, 222 S. League Ranch Road east of…
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
Fireworks for personal use are illegal within Waco city limits, except for sparklers.
McLennan County Republican Women will host an America 250 luncheon honoring veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave., Suite A.
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