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ENNIS, Texas (FOX 44) - A former Fairfield Police Officer has surrendered himself to the Ennis Police Department following a warrant issued for animal cruelty charges. Joseph Silas, a two-year member of the Fairfield Police Department, turned himself in to the Ennis Police Department following a ...
Looking ahead into the 4th of July Holiday, hot and humid conditions will persist with highs ranging from the mid 90s to near 101 degrees and heat index values around 100-108. While dry weather should prevail at this time, continue to check back for forecast updates. Make sure to prepare for the ...
An informal Waco network created to advocate for immigrant rights is pivoting to help families with their immediate needs amid a swelling number of arrests in McLennan County.
Shot clock momentum is building in Texas high school basketball, and Central Texas coaches are on board — but questions about cost, logistics and classification gaps still loom.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick of the NHL draft on Friday in Buffalo, N.Y.
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - The suspects and victim in a fatal Harker Heights shooting have been identified. One of them is an 18-year-old woman who has been charged with Murder. Detectives with the Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division obtained and served arrest warrants for ...
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, with registration open until this Thursday! If you wou...
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 next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register for the Texas [...]
The first triathlon in Texas was held in Waco in the 1980s. The tradition will continue when TriWaco snakes its way around the Brazos River on Sunday morning.
Hot, humid, and windy conditions will continue through this weekend and into early next week with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values approaching 102-108 degrees each day. Southerly wind gusts up to 35 mph will also be possible through the weekend into early next week. S...
Weather Whys is back, and Friday is here to tag along. Do you ever wonder why it is so much cooler along the coast than in more inland places? Well, that is due to a sea breeze, and Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Texas 7-on-7State Championships continued Friday in College Station, with two Central Texas teams making impressive runs in the Division III championship bracket. Goldthwaite opened the day with dominant victories over Seymour, 34-8, Rio Vista, 27-7, and Tio...
COLLEGE STATION — The same ‘Horns who had a statement opening day Thursday continued to look impressive in bracket play Friday.
In the summer, decks and porches quickly become some of the most-used spaces around the home. Here's how to make the most of them.
AUSTIN / BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A Killeen Police Department officer and a retired Temple Police lieutenant have received the Award of Valor for their heroic actions during the 2024 incident at the Killeen Mall. The Killeen Police Department says Officer Patrick Blair was honored du...
The Waco City Council last week turned down a zoning change for a small neighborhood grocery store looking to reopen and expand its operations.
Would you rather have a steaming, greasy plate of enchiladas from your favorite Mexican restaurant, or a tray of anemic frozen enchiladas from a convenience store cooler?
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The National Square Dance Convention is bringing more than music and tradition to Waco; it's also generating a major economic boost for the city. As thousands of attendees traveled from across the United States and beyond, the co-chairman of registration, Fisher Reynolds, s...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The National Square Dance Convention is bringing more than music and tradition to Waco; it's also generating a major economic boost for the city. As thousands of attendees traveled from across the United States and beyond, the co-chairman of registration, Fisher Reynolds, s...
Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Killeen police now say two shooting victims found in different locations Friday morning were actually shot in the same incident. Police were sent to the 1900 block of Herndon Drive near Huntsman Circle at 8:42 p.m. Thursday after multiple 9-1-1 calls came about a sh...
AUSTIN / McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Some Central Texas law enforcement personnel have received a prestigious award in the Capitol. The Sheriff's Office says the 2026 State of Texas Achievement Awards took place on Friday morning. They sent out a congratulations to Sergeant Joseph Ballew of...
Elsewhere there were signs of progress, as Israel and Lebanon signed a deal to end the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Plantersville, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE: The Department of Public Safety reports 32-year-old Javier Morales-Perez of Navasota died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 105 east of Plantersville Friday morning. DPS Sgt Justin Ruiz said it happened about 6:30 Friday morning as Morales-Perez was heading e...
FAIRFIELD, Texas (FOX 44) - It is with great sadness that the Fairfield Texas Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Officer Farock. K9 Officer Farock, a German Shepherd, joined the Fairfield PD in August 2025 as one of the department's first K9 Officers, and served the community brave...
Tempting as it is to revert back to the usual doom and gloom there is about the U.S. men's national team, the loss to Turkey comes with an asterisk.
With a renewed focus in the gym and an expanded leadership role, Baylor punter Palmer Williams, a Ray Guy finalist last season, feels he can be even better next season.
Viewing “devices” as the enemy, the toys must figure out how to reconnect with the girl who tossed them aside for a “Lilypad,” an adolescent-friendly screen.
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bosque County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a familiar landmark which has been stolen. The antique gas pump pictured below was stolen from a property located a few miles south of Clifton, along Highway 6, sometime between June 4 and June 18. This gas...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - A Bryan man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The Brazos County District Attorney's Office says 38-year-old Jason Davis was sentenced as part of a plea agreement. He also pled guilty to five counts of Po...
TEXAS (FOX 44) - From hospital rooms to zip lines, Camp Dreamcatcher gives medically fragile kids a chance to have fun in the sun. Baylor Scott & White Health says that childhood often means hospital stays, treatments, and limitations for kids living with chronic and complex medical conditions. ...
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - The family of retired Copperas Cove Deputy Chief Michael "Mike" Fleming, along with members of the Copperas Cove Fire Department, escorted him through the city one final time on Friday morning. According to the city, Deputy Chief Fleming dedicated 34 years of faith...
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Alex Freeman just might be the U.S. men’s national team’s most impactful player and a long-awaited unicorn.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!
Gracie the Giraffe was found Friday morning after being missing for several days in the Hill Country.
What is truly important is our soul, the essence of who we are. Our souls can continue to grow in grace as we experience God’s love while loving others.
The stepped-up security measures follow a $14.7 million refurbishment of the Reflecting Pool. Trump has blamed dark-of-night saboteurs for the issues with the project.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World has announced dates and some details about two Christmastime events, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Very Merry dates for 2026 are…
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