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Economic report cites 'stepped-up' inflation
WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation "stepped up further this spring" as the evolving impact of tariffs, a war-related rise in energy costs, and the booming artificial intelligence build out boosted price pressures last year, the Federal Reserve said Friday in a…...
Slow spending holds sales tax revenue flat in Waco area
Waco's sales tax rebates are flat as a pancake, and city Chief Financial Officer Blu Kostelich thinks he knows why. Locals are pulling back on visiting retail stores and full-service and fast-casual restaurants, his research shows....
Slow retail, restaurant spending hold Waco sales tax revenue flat
Waco's sales tax rebates are flat as a pancake, and the city CFO's research suggests it's linked to a pullback on visits to retail stores and full-service and fast-casual restaurants....
Waco ranks 14th in the nation as one of the best cities to start a business
A recent study analyzing costs, funding sources and barriers ranked Waco 14th on the list of best cities in the country for entrepreneurs to open a business. The study found the average commercial rent in Waco is $18.61 a square foot and the average SBA loan is more than $800,000...
Fort Hood is upgrading infrastructure to improve quality of life for soldiers
Fort Hood is undergoing a series of improvements aimed at upgrading the quality of life for soldiers, including the demolition of one of its oldest barracks to make way for a modernized replacement.Watch the store here: Fort Hood is upgrading infrastructure to improve quality of...
Your Home's Invisible Defense System: What Waco Professionals Check First
When most Waco homeowners think about maintaining their property, they focus on what's visible: fresh paint, landscaping, roof repairs. But some of the most critical systems in any home or business operate completely out of sight, working around the clock…...
Taking the kids: The happiest hour
Have you taken your family to happy hour lately? Everyone is welcome – families, couples, groups of friends of all ages. It’s a good way to save on restaurant outings in today’s inflated economy....
The Fed’s independence is unfinished business
The Supreme Court has recognized the Federal Reserve as a special case among the government’s numerous independent agencies — one that requires protection from White House interference....
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Planet in 'uncharted territory' for heat
LOS ANGELES — As extreme heat smothered the eastern United States over the July Fourth weekend and Europe struggled with its own deadly heat wave, experts warned that more record high temperatures could be in store for this year because…...
Canning workshop
The McLennan County Extension Service will offer a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
Blue Bell debuts Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
BRENHAM, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell says the perfect way to celebrate National Ice CreamMonth is with cake and ice cream in every scoop! The company has introduced Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream, arriving in stores beginning Thursday, July 9. This is a smooth, classic vanilla flav...
Marlin restaurant closed after hit-and-run damages building
For more than a month, 302 Thai Express in Marlin has been closed and it's all because of a hit-and-run.WATCH HERE: Marlin restaurant closed after hit-and-run damages buildingMarvin Weaver and his wife, Nithiya Chompoopuen, were returning from vacation at the end of May when the...
DHS buys two private detention centers previously under lease
The U.S. government has bought two large private immigration detention centers in California owned by the CoreCivic company.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security bought a 2,500-bed facility in California City for $732 million and the 2,000-bed Otay Mesa Detention Center in San...
Whizzbang's has found the recipe for lasting success
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco restaurant that's been serving up burgers for decades has found the recipe for lasting success! Whizzbang's big flavors, quality ingredients, and loyal customers keep people coming back for more. Finding a burger that truly stands out isn't always ea...
Her buzzy new novel is a millennial time capsule, dripping with American Apparel and AIM angst
If you've ever pirated music from LimeWire on your parent's desktop PC, bought an American Apparel LBD from a thrift store in a pinch or chatted with your crush on AOL Instant Messenger, Gabrielle Korn's "Long Island Girls" may be…...
Carter BloodCare Gets Sporty with Summer Donations
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Carter BloodCare set up a mobile blood drive at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame with some exciting incentives for donors! Tuesday morning saw Carter BloodCare set up shop in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and take blood donors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The list of...
George E. Johnson, Black hair products pioneer, dies at 99
The Chicago entrepreneur, whose eponymous company transformed Black haircare in the U.S., died Monday at age 99, news media reported.
Sony faces backlash over plan to end physical PlayStation discs
Thousands of Sony PlayStation users are urging the company to reconsider its decision to phase out physical game discs by 2028.Last week, Sony announced it would stop producing physical discs for its video game consoles and move future consoles to digital-only platforms. In the d...
Recall issued for frozen blueberries due to possible e. Coli contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries due to possible E. coli contamination.The product, GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgi...
Government funding restored for Planned Parenthood, but clinic losses remain
Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers are resuming billing Medicaid for services other than abortion after being cut off for most of a year.The defunding, which was mandated in President Donald Trump's big tax and policy law last year, has been blamed in ...
Not on Trump's list
In the early 1980s, New York builder Donald J. Trump took possession of the Bonwit Teller department store. After promising to give the Metropolitan Museum of Art the 15-foot sculptures decorating its façade, he ordered workers to demolish the sculptures…...
SpaceX president to donate stock for Trump Accounts
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said Monday she would donate a portion of her company stock to Trump Accounts for more than 2 million children in areas with lower average household income....
Waco company moving global headquarters downtown, plans to add 300 jobs by 2032
Cornerstone Caregiving is relocating its global headquarters to the historic Insurors of Texas Building in downtown Waco, bringing a $24 million investment and hundreds of jobs. Cornerstone Caregiving is relocating its global headquarters to the historic Insurors of Texas Buildin...
5 more Waco businesses get beautification grants for exterior updates
Five more Waco businesses will get exterior updates soon with support from a city grant program in its second year.
Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
Health insurance costs on businesses have gotten so high that leadership in both chambers of the Texas Legislature have charged lawmakers with offering solutions, with bipartisan support to drop costs....
Supreme Court lets Texas enforce app download age verification law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.Justice Samuel Alito, in a pair of one-sent...
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in 'reset' of gaming division
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business.The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to "reset" Xbox as it faces heightene...
Want added protein? Be prepared to pay extra for that boost
In just about every aisle of the grocery store, you can't miss the "P-word."Protein is everywhere in pasta, bagels, chips and even Pop-Tarts.While protein is important for your health, not all added protein products are worth it for your body or your wallet, according to registe...
Healthcare costs strain Waco and Texas businesses as lawmakers seek solutions - The Waco Bridge
Healthcare costs strain Waco and Texas busines...
Attractions draw grown-up audiences with youthful pursuits
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attractions industry and its fans are growing up, but the old “kid at heart” adage is creating tourism business opportunities seeped with nostalgia. Grown-ups are embracing events once geared toward younger audiences. Central Florida attractions are…...
'Y'all Street' opening for business
The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades....
Most & Least Stressed Cities in America (2026)
Stress is inevitable. Everyone experiences some degree of it normally, but the past few years have elevated Americans’ stress levels with everything from economic uncertainty toinflationand ongoing public safety concerns. For example, more than 500mass shootingswere reported in 2...
Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Donald Trump on a July 4 call lasting nearly 90 minutes in which the U.S. leader again offered to help end the Ukraine war, according to Russias foreign ministry.The call came ahead of a critical NATO summit in Turkey starting Tuesday t...
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Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has ...
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July 4 closures start Friday for some offices and services
With July 4 falling on a Saturday this year, some organizations and businesses are closing Friday, one day ahead of Independence Day.Most nonessential federal offices, including the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will be closed Friday...
Despite rise in online shopping, Waco residents still prefer the in-store experience
Waco residents are still heading to brick-and-mortar stores even as online shopping continues to grow, with many citing reasons that a website simply cannot replicate.Watch Full Story Here: Despite rise in online shopping, Waco residents still prefer the in-store experienceCapita...
Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the popes consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they...
Killeen's Red White and Blue Festival expected to draw up to 15,000 as downtown businesses feel the boost
Downtown Killeen is gearing up for the Red White and Blue Festival this weekend, one of six festivals in 2026 and local business owners say the impact on their bottom line is hard to overstate.Watch the story here: Killeen's Red White and Blue Festival expected to draw up to 15...
Founder of Waco's Hobbs Bonded Fibers honored
Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the Associ...
Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper who was attacked by his dog, jury rules
R&B artist Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by a large security dog at his Los Angeles-area home in 2020, leaving her with permanent injuries.According to multiple outlets, a jury in Southern California decided Brow...
Democrats in Congress demand answers over Trump's $1.2 billion crypto earnings disclosure
President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from royalty agreements and payouts tied to crypto funds championed by his family and businesses, according to his latest financial disclosure. The White House says Trump has done nothing improper and has argued he has taken a financi...
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Waco businesses seeing boosts from hosting World Cup watch parties
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....
Target to replace Ulta Beauty shops with new in-store beauty concept
In the coming weeks, Target stores will begin removing Ulta Beauty products after the companies announced last year they would end their partnership.The companies chose not to renew their contract beyond summer 2026.Were proud of our shared success with Ulta Beauty and the experi...
Trump earned millions from Bibles, watches and sneakers alongside crypto boom
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in re...
Youth Golf Tournament Bringing Tourism Boost to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Youth Classic (TYC) is bringing over 150 golfers and their families, to the streets, restaurants, and hotels of Waco this week. This is the second annual Texas Youth Classic Open Tournament, a large youth golf tournament with a focus on giving a p...
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May
U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exact...
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users wh...
Blue Bell recreates the Land of Milk and Honey
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell Creameries has been making the best ice cream in the country for more than 100 years! We learn more about the company's Texas roots, and its newest flavor, in the video above!...
Price hikes pushing consumers to abandon their favorite brands
From toothpaste to cereal, big brands count on consumers buying the same products every time they shop. But lately, that loyalty is starting to weaken, especially at the grocery store.Prices for staples like coffee and beef aren't just creeping up they're way higher than headlin...
Sticker shock comes quick to Apple store
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The Kid Whisperer: How to deal with clashing parenting styles in shared custody
Dear Kid Whisperer, I came to see a parent workshop you did, and I used the strategies that you taught. It has changed my life and my relationship with my daughter. The problem is, I am divorced from her father,…...
Waco furniture store collecting donations for families affected by Venezuela earthquakes - KCENTV.com
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How Jiffy Mix grew from a Depression-era recipe to national staple
A Michigan company whose top-selling product was born out of the Great Depression has been a staple on kitchen tables ever since.When you think of the most recognizable American food brands, Jiffy Mix is right up there. It's sold around the world, and it's made in a mill about 15...
Aggie cadets to participate in National Independence Day Parade
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 ...
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