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Waco settles TCEQ violations at Central Wastewater Treatment Plant
Waco has paid a $15,600 penalty and agreed to document corrective actions at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Brazos River after pollutants exceeded permitted levels for several months....
Future unclear for Waco's AMC movie theater site after closure
The AMC Galaxy 16 dimmed the lights permanently this week, bowing either to vagaries in the movie industry or the arrival of Cinemark's 14-screen theater across town five years ago....
MCSO: Jack Harwell Detention inmate sexually assaulted
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - An inmate at the Jack Harwell Detention Center has been sexually assaulted. Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jake Burson tells FOX 44 News that the assault occurred on Sunday, October 4. An inmate made an outcry of the sexual assault on Wednesday, while incarc...
Harwell, Janie
Janie Marie Harwell went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2026, in Waco, Texas. She was born December 12, 1949, in Corsicana, Texas, to James Lester Harwell and Rose Marie Harwell, and was lovingly known as…...
Waco-area news briefs: Walking Tales returns to Oakwood Cemetery Oct. 17
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Belk to close in Waco, Hobby Lobby signs lease on its Central Texas Marketplace space
Hobby Lobby has signed a lease on the Central Texas Marketplace spot now occupied by Belk, which reportedly will close in January.
What to Do in Waco: Oct. 9-15
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Fall Break is here and if you here are too, consider attending some of these upcoming events as your reward for making it this far into the semester. Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo | Oct. 9-15 | Times vary | Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd...
What to know for ACL weekend 2
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The storms from last week rained on many a parade here in Waco, but they also rained on a certain festival in Austin. Fortunately, this weekend is forecasted to be completely dry. For those unfamiliar, Austin City Limits is a three-day festival...
Swatch Nines at Waco Surf offers public view of world-class athletes
Swatch Nines is back for its third run at Waco Surf this week, with a Public Day on Saturday added to this year's lineup.
Join FOX 44 at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo has returned to Waco, and we at FOX 44 News will be there! This annual event is held at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, located at 4601 Bosque Boulevard, and will take place from October 8th – 18th in 2026. The Fair [...]...
Waco man accused of hitting child with riding crop
A Waco man accused of hitting an 8-year-old with a riding crop, intended for use on horses, has been indicted on two counts of injury to a child.
Faulty Signals at Waco Intersection could cause slight delay
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Motorists can expect slight delays and probably some confusion at the intersections of Sun Valley Boulevard and Spring Valley Road and Sun Valley Boulevard and the I-35 frontage roads as they're experiencing issues with the traffic signals. TxDot says the t...
Tesla Roadster Unveil Set for October 15 in Waco, Texas - BASENOR
Tesla Roadster Unveil Set for October 15 in Waco, Texas BASENOR - Tesla Accessories
Waco adopts form-based code for downtown redevelopment areas
Downtown buildings that create comfortable spaces for pedestrians, streets planned for easy access, and seamless transitions from commercial areas into public spaces are among goals guiding the new zoning standards....
Paper airplanes to fly through McLane Stadium
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter Footballs often fly through the air at McLane Stadium, but Oct. 18 will bring a different airborne object. The Waco Buzz is bringing its first “ Paper Airplane Championship ” 4-6 p.m. that day to McLane Stadium, turning part of the stadium into an aren...
New curbside waste schedule in effect for Waco, yard-waste carts out
Green yard-waste carts in Waco are a thing of the past.
'Sironia' screening to benefit Mission Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Here's a chance to experience Waco on the big screen for a good cause. Mission Waco will host a special screening of Sironia with lead actor and musician Wes Cunningham and director Brandon Dickerson on Sunday, November 8, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. at the Jubilee...
Twelve Local Counties No Longer Under Outdoor Burn Bans
WACO (FOX 44) -- Cooler temperatures and last week's rains continue to impact Central Texas and the Brazos Valley when it comes to outdoor burn bans being lifted. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map, posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, shows that twelve loc...
Waco-area news briefs: Waco PD to take part in Faith and Blue Weekend
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Proper sleep and child development
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Proper sleep is essential to the development of a child, and one group in Central Texas is working to fix that. Sleep in Heavenly Peace ensures kids can have restful nights. You can watch our interview above....
CENTRAL TEXAS HONOR ROLL: WEEK 6
Nominate players by emailing top performances to the Trib by noon Sunday: mhaag@wacotrib.com. Voting closes at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Pet of the Week: Nimbus
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 Nimbus in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Cen...
Waco-area news briefs: Waco Rowing Regatta comes to town Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Waco Rowing Regatta
The Waco Rowing Center will host its fifth annual Waco Rowing Regatta at 8 a.m. Saturday, bringing rowers to town for a 5-kilometer competitive race on the Brazos River....
Music History Event Coming To Central Texas
WACO (FOX 44) -- If you love music and you love history, a special event is coming to Waco on October 17 -- and it's free of charge. The event is called "Meet The Masters" and will happen at the Texas Music Cafe in Waco on October 17 at 7 p.m. with the doors opening [...]...
Waco-area news briefs: Local Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Walk postponed Due to the threat of bad
Walk postponed Due to the threat of bad weather, the Waco Walks event scheduled for Saturday has been postponed to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10.
Erp, Trace
Trace Aaron Erp, 34, of Waco, Texas, passed away on September 12th, 2026, at his home in Lacy Lakeview, Texas. He was born at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco to his loving parents, Dora Maureen (nee McCracken) and Erwin…...
Texas U.S. Senate Candidate Visits Central Texas
WACO (FOX 44) -- Texas U.S. Senate GOP candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton paid a visit to Central Texas on Saturday (10/3/26) that drew hundreds to downtown Waco. Mr. Paxton's Texas Promise Tour called The Palladium in Waco home on late Saturday morning into early Sa...
Pequenos Gigantes Talent Festival Continues Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
WACO (FOX 44) -- It's an annual event that draws some of the most talented youth to help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Hispanic Leaders Network Pequenos Gigantes Little Giants Talent Show. People gathered at the Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco from 11:30 a.m. t...
PHOTOS: Texas Rescue Competition comes to Waco
Texas teams are putting their life-saving skills to the test with complex medical and rigging challenges during Texas Rescue Competition events in Waco....
Roof repair program
Grassroots Community Development is accepting applications for its roof repair program to help low-income families in Waco. The organization has enough funding to repair approximately 25 roofs....
Walk postponed
Due to the threat of bad weather, the Waco Walks event scheduled for Saturday has been postponed to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10.
Hello Bello laying off 67, ceasing production
Hello Bello soon will lay off 67 people as it turns its Waco diaper manufacturing facility into a distribution center.
Former U.S. Army soldier convicted on 9 of 10 child sex abuse counts in federal court
A former U.S. Army soldier has been convicted by federal jury in Waco in connection to child sex abuse. Jordan Anthony Pearce, 30, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was found guilty on 9 of 10 counts related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of two minor victims, U.S. Attorney Justin R....
Waco is getting wealthier — but housing is getting harder to afford
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer For many Waco residents, finding an affordable place to live is becoming increasingly difficult as housing prices rise faster than incomes and the supply of affordable homes remains limited. In an article published in June 2025, MeridianLink repo...
What to Do in Waco: Oct. 2-8
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Perhaps I should not have wished this change in weather upon us, but at least it’s cooler. If the weather feels too dreary, here are some fun indoor events to fill the next few days. Sense & Sensibility | Oct. 1-4 | Times vary | Mabee Theatre, ...