Doug McNamee: College sports needs fans to be priority to ensure its future
I worry we may soon reach the point as an industry of failing the stress test of what our fans are willing to incur.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Finding good solitude on Great Blasket Island
Imagine blinking away the ocean spray as your inflatable dinghy bumps its way to a rocky pier — the only access point to an island that houses the eerie remains of a once-vibrant Irish culture. After disembarking, the captain says,…...
Go away with ... Ava Dash
For New York City-based activist and model Ava Dash, traveling is less about an itinerary than it is about embracing the moments she never planned for, like “watching the sun set over the ocean with close friends, discovering a tiny…...
LETTERS: Tariffs, hostility hurt Balcones in Canada; shelter needs extra foster help
Tariffs hurt Balcones
Dave Lieber: Fight over data centers is a once-in-a-generation grassroots movement
11 dogs found abandoned in Central Texas heat; rescuer rallies help to find them homes
11 dogs found abandoned in Central Texas heat; rescuer rallies help to find them homes KWTX
A full-circle moment as Bell County Sheriff swears in new PIO
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a full house and a full-circle moment at the Bell County Sheriff's Office Monday afternoon, July 20, 2026, as Sheriff Bill Cooke swore in his longtime friend and mentee, Cliff Coleman, as the new Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Bell County...
Waco resident wins year's supply of Dr Pepper from Dr Pepper Museum
Waco resident wins year's supply of Dr Pepper from Dr Pepper Museum KCENTV.com
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatening Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the northeastern Gulf and is expected to hit portions of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana, and possibly as far west as Texas. Heavy rain, coastal flooding and tropical storm-force winds are all possible through the week in its path. The sec...
Pet of the Week: Little Tom
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 Little Tom in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of...
Tropical depression spins across Gulf, expected to bring high winds, heavy rains
A tropical depression continued to spin along the Gulf Coast of Florida as of late afternoon Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Two More Protests Filed at Little League Softball Southwest Region Tournament
Two More Protests Filed at Little League Softball Southwest Region Tournament Sports Illustrated
US imposes new 50% tariffs on some Canadian products
TxDOT removing I-35 signs near Abbott, traffic to be diverted 2 nights this week
TxDOT will divert Interstate 35 traffic to frontage roads Tuesday and Wednesday nights near the Abbott rest area so work crews can safely remove electronic signs over the interstate....
City incentives fill gap for $23.5M Lofts at Waco High rehab
A $500,000 grant and a 50% property tax break from Waco are keeping a planned $23.5 million rehab of the Historic Lofts at Waco High financially on track....
Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood
KERR COUNTY — One year after catastrophic flooding killed more than 100 people along the Guadalupe River, another round of deadly July flooding swept across Central and South Texas, creating flash flood emergencies that forced evacuations and rescues along the…...
Summer electricity rates are hitting wallets hard — here's how to cut your bill
Texas summer heat has always come with a price tag, but locals say this season is hitting harder than usual and a new electricity delivery rate is partly to blame. WATCH HERE: Summer electricity rates are hitting wallets hard here's how to cut your bill A Hewitt resident, who ask...
Baylor, Texas set to square off in neutral-site matchup at Spurs NBA arena
A renewal of an old rivalry is on its way, as Baylor and Texas are planning to play on Nov. 15 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Trump orders 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in push to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered additional strikes on Iran, the military announced Monday, marking the 10th consecutive night of U.S. attacks in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz a critical waterway that typically sees about 20% of the world's oil pass through it."Today a...
Texas drivers may reshape US auto trends as state overtakes California as top market
As new vehicle purchases in California drop off, Texas is seeing a boost in sales that could give its preferences a bigger impact across the rest of the country....
Hot summer weather on the way
As of this past weekend, we have only hit 100 once this summer. That is about to change! Our summer heat dome will set up over Texas and grip the region into next week. We are also keeping an eye on the tropics. Bertha will likely be hatched in the Gulf over the next day or so. I...
5 dead after group enters Ohio river to help struggling swimmer
Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who had been with the group and was running on a nearby road, Dela...
BYU's 'Kalani Culture' leads to more buy-in, more success
When you talk to many of the Cougar players, they’ll tell you it’s not just the BYU culture that drew them to Provo. It’s the Kalani culture.
Gov. Abbott says rebuilding efforts begin for Central Texas counties affected by flooding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met with state and local officials in Kerrville, Texas, on Monday to discuss the state's ongoing response to flooding in Southern Texas and the Hill Country....
Trump’s new Air Force One from Qatar shelved again
Trump revealed the Qatari-donated Air Force One jet will soon undergo security upgrades amid concerns after he briefly switched to the older plane during tensions with Iran in July....
Darline Graham to run for late brother Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat
Sen. Darline Graham announced that she will run for her late brothers seat this November, after being appointed last week to serve out the rest of Lindsey Grahams term.Ive made a decision. Im in, she said in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.Graham acknowledged the treme...
'It's a collective' — Baylor football remains focused on building from the inside out
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is going to have a huge impact on how the Bears do this season. But not everything rests on his shoulders.
Rev. Al Sharpton offers $50K reward for new information into Nolan Wells death
Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation.The ceremony began...
Houthis impose Saudi naval blockade (Copy)
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran would "pay" for killing U.S. soldiers after multiple service members were killed over the weekend as part of the United States' war against Iran....
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour
The Womens Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene testing for all players effective from Tuesday a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The WTA updated its womens eligibility policy to include gender screening based on biological sex this wee...
Local organizations and the Feed the Need initiative are bridging the gap in Central Texas
Food insecurity continues to impact thousands of people across Central Texas, where the region's food insecurity rate stands at 19% higher than the national average, according to the Central Texas Food Bank.Watch Full Story Here: Food insecurity in Central Texas: How local orga...
Spain and UNICEF stole the show: Winners, losers of World Cup final
La Roja won the tournament by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. This is their first title since 2010....
Judge temporarily blocks Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.U.S. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun granted a 14-day temporary restraining order, which stops the companies from immediately closing the $110 billion deal.The lawsuit, brou...
Rolling Stones match Beatles with 15th UK No. 1 album
Their latest album "Foreign Tongues" secured the top spot on the UK Official Albums Chart, making it the Rolling Stones’ 15th No. 1 and tying The Beatles' record. The album, featuring notable guest artists and a posthumous appearance by Charlie…...
FBI says person in custody after setting off 'incendiary device' outside New York federal building
An incendiary device was deployed Monday morning outside a New York federal building and officials have taken a person into custody, the FBI said.The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the deployment that happened outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI said i...
Rep. Sessions will help Wacoans 'Beat the Heat'
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Congressman Pete Sessions will be participating in a free fan distribution event at The Salvation Army of Waco. Citizens can "Beat the Heat" on Friday, July 31 at 4721 West Waco Drive. The distribution of fans is set to begin at 9 a.m., while supplies last....
Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out,’ appearing to confirm security issues
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that has served as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades, appearing to acknowledge the plane is not as thoroughly outfitted as older aircraft.Stepping off the plane on his return from the FIFA World Cup final i...
State lawmakers look to codify abortion shield rules
Legislation in California is the latest chapter in a tit for tat that’s been happening between conservative and liberal states since 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade....
Waco-area news briefs: Hawaiian Falls to hold annual ice dump Wednesday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
TxDOT sign removal to close I-35 in Hill County
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will remove Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) over Interstate 35 starting Tuesday night. This will be south of the TxDOT Abbott rest areas. TxDOT says crews will close all I-35 southbound mainlanes just past E...
Predicting 4 NFL teams that could emerge as dark horse contenders in 2026
Every year, NFL teams emerge seemingly out of nowhere to become legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Need proof?
NASCAR North Wilkesboro winners, losers as Joey Logano makes Chase statement
Joey Logano dominated the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 laps to secure victory and boost his NASCAR Chase prospects, moving up to 15th in the standings....
FDA says Cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce was false positive
Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms that initially tested positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The agency said laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample because of the complexity of detecting Cyclospora and determined the result...
World Cup review: American makeover leaves soccer facing a battle for its soul
The World Cup may be remembered less for its winner than for the question it left hanging over the game: how much of soccer’s American makeover will survive?...
MLB power rankings: Red Sox win streak hits 13 as worst-to-first quest continues
The Red Sox's winning streak, beginning July 3, has energized their playoff hopes and stabilized their roster heading into the August trade deadline as they prepare for key divisional matchups....
The Pentagon wants to withhold more information | Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer....
Houses are no longer the best place for your money | Allison Schrager
The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more…...
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.Born Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4.Vance announced...
They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk....
Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks.According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.The price is a national average, ...
US soldiers killed in Iranian attacks were from Hawaii and Texas
The U.S. has identified the soldiers killed in Iranian attacks on an American base in Jordan as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.In a statement Monday, the Defense Department said Feehan was assigned to the...
The Culture Edit: July 27
If you were a child in the 1960s you knew how game-changing “Batman,” the TV series, was.
Andy Burnham officially takes over as Britain's prime minister
The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come.After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.He succeeded Keir Starmer, on a day when Britains political turbulence gave way, at least ...
High temps and humidity trigger heat advisory
Monday will give Central Texans a good idea of what to expect all week. We are kicking off the workweek with a heat advisory from noon through 8 p.m. for McLennan, Bell, Falls, Limestone, Hill, Bosque, Navarro, Freestone, Leon, Robertson and Milam counties.High air temperatures s...
Family of victim in Waco plea deal 'tired of being used' for politics amid Talarico attacks
The case involved a 49-year-old lawyer, Adam Dean Hoffman, who was accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy for years.
Texas’ bite of the microchip industry is growing thanks to public grants, incentives
California might have the Silicon Valley, but Texas is the silicon state.Texas leads the nation in exports of semiconductor chips, the small pieces that form the building blocks of all modern electronics, and the industry is currently experiencing a boom.It seems unprecedented re...
Family travel 5: Golf trips
Family golf: pair the history of the game with world-class play. Here are five places where you and your clan can tee it up together. St. Andrews, Scotland For the ultimate family golf adventure head to St. Andrews, in Scotland,…...
This wellness trend is all about connection
Somewhere between careers, kids, moving, and the never-ending adult responsibilities, friendships start to take a back seat. Not dramatically, but more of a slow drift that you only notice in retrospect, when you realize it's been eight months since you've…...
Why Melbourne's global food scene feels like home
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals. Combined, their flavor was syrupy-tart. They had a bursting, late summer density. Potent garnishes intensified every bite:…...
Mexico's palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565
COLIMA, Mexico -- On a sidewalk in a middle-class neighborhood of Colima city, the Bejarano family is selling tuba, a refreshing fermented drink made from the fresh, sweet sap of the coconut palm tree. It is a bright morning, the…...
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