Texas Youth Classic Golf Tournament set to return in second yearWACO, 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...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Texas Youth Classic Tournament returning to WacoWACO, 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 [...]FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Gracie the Giraffe's Great AdventureTEXAS (FOX 44) - A giraffe by the name of Gracie has escaped from the Cedar Hollow Ranch and has taken the internet by storm. Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint has been tracking Gracie's movements across the state, and she's been spotted in plenty of places with a $5,000 reward for her capture. He...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
NATO's Rutte looks to soothe Trump's criticisms ahead of alliance summit next monthNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, pressing the case for a military alliance that the volatile U.S. leader has sharply criticized as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footprint in Europe.Trump has slammed NATO, arguing the U.S. carries...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
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Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPointHot and humid conditions will continue through the end of the week into the weekend, with afternoon highs in the 90s to just around 100 and heat index values near or above 100 degrees each day. Make sure to stay cool and hydrated!FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of CaracasCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquakes epicenter was west of the community of Moron, located along the countrys Caribbean coast, about 168 kil...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
White House requests $87 billion from Congress for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovationsThe White House has made a request to Congress for supplemental funding to support the war against Iran and other initiatives.The request is for $87.6 billion. The Office of Management and Budget says the money would pay for "urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in addition to other...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
Mandatory flu shots for all military recruits as outbreak sickens nearly 300The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April.The development, confirmed to The Associated Press by a Pentagon...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24parks
I-35 frontage road closures planned this week between New Road, Irving LeeThe closures are planned nightly from Thursday through Sunday morning.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
Trump administration asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran warIt also includes $500 million for Global Health Security to prevent, detect and respond to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
Woodway tax base expected to eclipse $2 billionWoodway is expecting a little more than $2 billion in taxable property value as it prepares next year's budget, a bump of about $106 million over last year.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midtermsTexas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the state’s voter registration and election management system would be fixed before the November midterm election.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24government
Bryan 18-wheeler rollover accident causing traffic delaysBRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - No major injuries have been reported in an 18-wheeler rollover accident in Bryan. The Police Department says the vehicle rolled over on the westside feeder road of Highway 21 at Highway 6. This crash is between the intersection and Old Kurten Road. Traffic delays are to be...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24safety
Amber Alert issued for Big Spring 14-year-oldNote: The video above shows the top local headlines for the morning of June 24, 2026. BIG SPRING, Texas -- As of Wednesday, June 24, an Amber Alert was issued for a missing 14-year-old white female, Audrey Rich, from Big Spring, Texas. According to the Amber Alert, the suspects (child was last s...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24safety
Former Baylor Bear returns to program to be assistant coachJonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua is back with the Baylor Bears.Instead of on the court, the former national champion has been named as an assistant coach for Baylor men's basketball.Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua reunites with head coach Scott Drew as Tchatchoua was a member of the Bears 2021 National Ch...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
Baylor hires Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua as assistant basketball coachFormer Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua has joined the men's basketball coaching staff. He spent the last two seasons working with the San Antonio Spurs.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
National Square Dance Convention Draws Global Crowd to WacoWaco, TX (FOX 44) - Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and traditions that keep the dance alive. It wasn't just Texans who came to do-si-do - square dance enthu...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall track after getting off Disneyland ride earlyA 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not have any serious...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24parks
US airfares are at their highest in years as the Iran war shocks oil and energy pricesU.S. domestic airfares climbed to an average of $428 in the last quarter, thanks in large part to fuel price disruptions caused by the war in Iran.Data released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on Wednesday shows in Q1 of 2026, airfare costs rose 4.7% from Q4 2025, and 7.7% from Q1 of 2...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
It's hot...it will stay hotIt's summertime in Central Texas! Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s through next week. It will feel like 100-105 each afternoon when you factor in the humidity. Rain chances will remain very low, but there could be a slight change to isolated activity as we get closer to the 4th of July.Sahar...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
Wanted: Missing giraffe on the loose in TexasPeople in Texas are being asked to be on the lookout for something unusual: a missing giraffe.Gracie escaped about two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, which is located in Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio.The Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter said Gracie was last seen on a game camera wes...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
Global confidence in Trump stands at 23%, Pew survey findsAccording to a new Pew Research Center survey, Trump’s approval ratings among adults around the globe are at an all-time low.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
NCAA approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasonsEager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enro...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warshipNorth Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyangs adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the countrys west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said the introduction re...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24government
New video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meetNewly released video from an officer's body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of mur...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24schools
Cove grad earns spot in HS volleyball record booksCOPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – A Copperas Cove Bulldawg has cemented herself in the national high school volleyball record books! The district says 2022 Copperas Cove High School graduate Kyra Gaston was recently awarded her place in the record books with the National Federation of State High Sc...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24schools
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s U.S.Duane Mitchell has big plans for America's 250th anniversary.Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country's milestone anniversary, he bought a de...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24business
'Believe Work Compete’: Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his mark on USMNTEasy as Pochettino and his staff are making it seem, the journey to the World Cup has been anything but.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in AmericaThe roar of an engine across the water is a familiar sound today but more than a century ago, it was something entirely new, and it was built in southeast Michigan.The sights and sounds of summer on Lake St. Clair are unmistakable, but long before recreational boating became a favorite pastime, ...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24parks
World's Largest Swimming Lesson to be held in BryanBRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - If you’ve ever wanted to be part of setting a world record, here’s your chance! The World’s Largest Swim Lesson will be taking place from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Bryan this Thursday, and tens of thousands of individuals worldwide are expected to unite and take part! This free, ...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Help clean up the Brazos River just in time for TriWaco eventWACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. This clean...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to voteA federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trumps administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by U.S. District Court Jud...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24government
United Way of Central Texas seeks fansTemple, Tx (FOX 44) - As summertime temperatures rise, United Way of Central Texas is hoping to help the elderly and those without air conditioning stay cool. They are teaming up with the public to conduct a fan drive to help them and others with medical conditions stay bit more comfortable durin...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOCIt's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to athletes through 2028 by creating a fund for $10,000 grants for which th...KXXV (ABC 25) NewsJun 24local
FOX 44 invites you to 'Love Thy Neighbor'CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - If you know someone in McLennan, Bell, Coryell, or Falls County who could use a helping hand with home improvements or repairs, you can nominate them for the Love Thy Neighbor home improvement giveaway program! Gage Construction is giving back, and nominees could be selec...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24local
Pick up a book or two and 'Unearth a Story'TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - School is out for summer, and the Temple Public Library is calling all bookworms to join in on an upcoming challenge! For more information about the Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program, you can watch our interview above.FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24schools
Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcastBuilding on his science-fiction legacy, Steven Spielberg returns this summer with "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if the existence of aliens were revealed to the world.Waco Tribune-HeraldJun 24local
Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament to impact trafficCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Dave Campbell's Texas Football will be hosting the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station, and traffic will be impacted. According to the City of College Station, this event will take place from June 25-27 at the Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, locate...FOX 44 News (KWKT)Jun 24parks