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Fashion style show

Mission Waco's Fashion With a Passion Style Show will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hotel 1928, 701 Washington Ave.

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 23, 2026

DJ belongs to KC as well as Waco

You don't have to be from a place to call it home. Truthfully, you can have more than one home. You don't even have to be a wealthy celebrity to count yourself in that group. For Derrick Johnson,...

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 22, 2026

Romantic flavors kick off WSO season

The Waco Symphony Orchestra's season opener Thursday off ers listeners diff erent flavors of Romanticism, which is what one might expect when Romanticism and Impressionism overlap....

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 22, 2026

Pet of the Week: Blaze

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Meet our Pet of the Week, Blaze. The Humane Society of Central Texas says that Blaze is approximately a 4-month-old Labrador-mix that loves to cuddle just as much as he loves to play. For more information on how you can adopt Blaze, watch the video above....

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 21, 2026

The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Letters available today

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Christmas season will be here before you know it and the Salvation Army of Waco is already gearing up for the Angel Tree Program. The Salvation Army of Waco will serve 1,000 children this Christmas through the annual Angel Tree program, and the first st...

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 21, 2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Local Conversation

WACO (FOX 44) -- National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off on September 15th and runs through October 15th -- and many local organizations are celebrating with events. The Hispanic Leaders Network (HLN), based in Waco, wants you to know about its annual Pequenos Gigantes Little...

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 20, 2026

Greer, Lois

Lois Boemer Greer, 89, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2026, at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco....

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 20, 2026

Shorter day to make it harder to hit 100 degrees

It's felt like a mini-miracle, but we DIDN'T hit 100 degrees the last two days in a row! High temperature in Waco Friday was 95 and Saturday was 97. That's only the 4th non-100 degree day since August 3! The good news is that hitting triple digits from here feels like it'll be mo...

KXXV (ABC 25) NewsSep 19, 2026

What to Do in Waco: Sept. 18-24

By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Family Weekend is upon us. Whether you have relatives coming to Waco or not, there are many events across Waco this weekend, including live music, live theater and art vendors. Old Dominion | Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Foster Pavilion | $50.42-199....

Baylor LariatSep 18, 2026

Records hit as September 100 degree stretch continues

Waco hits 100 degrees today, which tied the record high for September 17th. Furthermore, this marks the 15th day at 100 and above this month alone, which blows away the previous record of 11 days, set in 2011. The bad news... the forecast keeps at 100 degrees through at least Sun...

KXXV (ABC 25) NewsSep 17, 2026

Art Center Waco exhibit a pet project for local community

“Hounds in the Hulse” represents a community-driven Art Center Waco show from dozens of locals reflecting their shared affinity for pets: “It’s just a way to come together.”...

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 17, 2026

Art Center exhibit a pet project

Art Center Waco's Bradley Hulse Gallery resembles a portrait gallery, with one major distinction: The portraits are of German shepherds, corgis, American Shorthair cats, hounds, cockapoos, dobermans, poodles and more....

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 17, 2026

Constitution Day event

Greater Waco Legal Services will host Justice for a More Perfect Union, a free Constitution Day celebration, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 1201 Austin Ave. in downtown Waco....

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 17, 2026

'9 to 5' discussion

The Waco Movie Club will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St., for a discussion of the 1980 comedy "9 to 5."

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 17, 2026

No room left: Waco shelter seeks help for homeless pets

By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Dogs and cats all around the world are struggling to find their forever homes and often end up in the shelter. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’s 2025 animal shelter statistics , about 5.8 million dogs and cats...

Baylor LariatSep 17, 2026

Car Seat Safety Front & Center At Local Child Passenger Safety Event

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Child car seat safety was front and center, with TxDOT and its partners coming together for a special event on Wednesday. The Child Passenger Safety event took place at the Church of the Open Door from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. TxDOT Waco, its partners and their exp...

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 16, 2026

Turn up the volume for 'Rhythm & Brews'

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The United Way of Waco-McLennan County will turn community spirit into a show-stopping night of music and impact! The "Rhythm & Brews" event returns this Thursday. This "United We Rock" karaoke showdown brings local leaders and community favorites into the ...

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 16, 2026

Political forum series

The McLennan County Democratic Party's candidate forum series will resume at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin Ave.

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 16, 2026

Waco Coin Club show

The Waco Coin Club will host its annual Fall Coin Show from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Bellmead Civic Center, 3900 Parrish St....

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 16, 2026

Art Center social

Art Center Waco will hold its monthly Saturday Sip & Social from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 701 S. Eighth St.

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 16, 2026

Pet Circle Animal Center's adoptions drop and donation bin runs dry

Pet Circle Regional Animal Center in Waco is overcapacity, with adoption rates falling dramatically and a donation-based food pantry stretched to its limits. WATCH HERE: Pet Circle Animal Center's adoptions drop and donation bin runs dry Windy Leal, a senior public information an...

KXXV (ABC 25) NewsSep 15, 2026

What Waco Homeowners Don't Know About the Air They're Breathing

Most people notice their air conditioning when it stops working. Few think about what's traveling through the ductwork every time it runs. Dulock Ducts wants Waco residents to start paying attention before problems show up on an energy bill or…...

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 15, 2026

Are your little ones at risk on the road?

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Buckle up, parents. A staggering number of children are riding in improperly installed car seats, and it could be putting your little ones at risk on the road. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service paid a visit to our studio to tell us more about a valua...

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 15, 2026

CENTRAL TEXAS HONOR ROLL: WEEK 3

Nominate players by emailing top performances to the Trib by noon Sunday: mhaag@wacotrib.com. Voting closes at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 15, 2026

LEGAL BRIEFS

EOL WSC Subdivision Policy in McLennan County

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 15, 2026

Providence gets 'High Performing' rating

Seven Ascension-operated hospitals in Texas, including Ascension Providence in Waco, recently were designated as "High Performing" hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 "Best Hospitals" list....

Waco Tribune-HeraldSep 15, 2026

Pet of the Week: Timbo the Bulldog Mix

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Timbo in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Cent...

FOX 44 News (KWKT)Sep 14, 2026