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Going the distance: ‘Fixer Upper’ carpenter Clint Harp rallies for immigrant rights
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Best known as a fan-favorite carpenter on Chip and Joanna Gaines’ long-running series “Fixer Upper,” Waco resident Clint Harp is trading his toolbox for a pair of running shoes. On Nov. 1, Harp will run and bike 100 miles from Waco to Austin to raise...
CENTRAL TEXAS HONOR ROLL: WEEK 5
Nominate players by emailing top performances to the Trib by noon Sunday: mhaag@wacotrib.com. Voting closes at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Waco quinceañera boutique feels the weight of rising costs and deportations on Hispanic traditions
At Vanessa's Boutique in Waco, picking out a quinceaera dress is a milestone years in the making. But rising costs and immigration enforcement are putting pressure on a cherished cultural tradition. In Hispanic culture, a quinceaera marks a girl's 15th birthday and is traditional...
Ellis County prosecutor named to Waco's 10th Court of Appeals
Westerfeld will be the first woman to serve as a justice for the Waco-based 10th Court of Appeals in its 103-year history.
Biker Church Waco opens its doors to the motorcycle community
A new church in Central Texas is trading traditional pews for motorcycles. Biker Church Waco held its official grand opening Sunday, drawing more than 100 people to its first service. The ministry is modeled after the popular Cowboy Church movement but is geared specifically towa...
Pet of the Week: Flora the Pitbull 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 Flora in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Cent...
PHOTOS: 20th annual pumpkin patch at Central Christian Waco
Central Christian Church's annual pumpkin patch along Lake Shore Drive is back for its 20th year.
Magnolia set to sell famous Waco castle
The castle, with an asking price of $2.7 million, is one of three Magnolia properties that went on the market this summer.
Date night grilling
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County will host a Date Night Fiesta Grill class for couples from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the McLennan County AgriLife Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive in Waco....
FNFF Player You Can Count On: Sloan Blackwell
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Midway senior tight end Sloan Blackwell made the most of his opportunities Friday night, finding the end zone twice to earn this week’s Friday Night Football Fever Player You Can Count On. Blackwell hauled in a pair of touchdown receptions against Lake Belt...
Waco-area news briefs: Hewitt hosts popular Dog Days event Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Western Belle Farm brings fall fun to McLennan County despite brutal summer heat
Western Belle Farm in McLennan County is welcoming families this fall season after a devastating summer nearly derailed its annual harvest festivities. The extreme heat this summer killed the farm's entire pumpkin crop, forcing the farm to ship pumpkins in from other Texas farms....
Ponder at Waco Connally
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Ponder spoiled Waco Connally's homecoming Friday night, handing the Cadets a 51-26 loss at Mac Peoples Stadium. The Lions entered the night at 2-2 and coming off a dominant 58-0 win over Bridgeport. They carried that momentum into Waco, putting up 51 points...
Ponder at Waco Connally - KWKT
Ponder at Waco Connally KWKT - FOX 44
Waco-area news briefs: Brazos Forum presents 'Cultural Curiosities' Oct. 9
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Working out for wedding season
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Wedding season is upon us! We at FOX 44 News were joined in our studio by Planet Fitness for some moves to help you get fit before walking down the aisle and strutting your stuff on the dance floor! You can watch our interview above....
Waco breaks ground on downtown redevelopment project
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Residents and city leaders gathered at an empty lot on the northwest corner of downtown Waco Thursday morning to celebrate the beginning of some major changes coming to the city center. Speakers struck a celebratory tone as years of planning and v...
What to Do in Waco: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor In a reverse Groundhog Day situation, I’ve walked outside, checked the weather app in disbelief and declared another week of summer weather. As you dream of fall vibes, here are a few activities in Waco, taking place both indoors and outdoors. ...
Week 5 preview: No. 2 La Vega (4-0) at Waco High (1-3)
La Vega's Craig Bradley and Benjamin Thompson are having breakout years. Waco High has taken a couple of steps back since its win Sept. 4, with costly mistakes multiplying....
This year's extreme weather impacts on Central Texas farms
Extreme weather is creating a challenging growing season in McLennan County, with some local farmers reporting significant crop losses as record heat and a dramatic swing from flooding rains to prolonged drought take hold across Central Texas. WATCH HERE: This year's extreme weat...
Waco's Randy Reid hoists his way to second world weightlifting gold
How many people can say they’re the best in the world at what they do? Randy Reid has a pretty convincing argument.
Waco Holds Ceremony for First Phase of Downtown Development Project
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Ground was broken on the Barron's Branch District in Downtown Waco on Thursday morning. The Barron's Branch district will be a multi-use public space that will be built between Jefferson and Washington Avenue along University Drive. The space is centered ar...
Waco Holds Ceremony for First Phase of Downtown Development Project - KWKT
Waco Holds Ceremony for First Phase of Downtown Development Project KWKT - FOX 44
Life without possibility of parole in child sex abuse trial
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A 54-year-old Waco man will spend the rest of his life in prison with no chance of parole following guilty verdicts in his child sex assault trial. Rolando Olvera Jr. had been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child and sexual assault of a child. ...
Waco-area news briefs: Waco Coin Club show running Friday, Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Singer-songwriter JD Hinton shares craft at Texas Music Cafe in return to Waco
“I’ve got so many songs in me I need to get out,” J.D. Hinton said during a recent interview in advance of his first concert in Waco in nearly 20 years....
DPC already in Waco
I read Aaron Brown's recent piece on subscription-based healthcare, also known as direct primary care. It's a model that deserves more attention here in Waco, too....
Waco PD investigating its 5th homicide of 2026 - KWKT
Waco PD investigating its 5th homicide of 2026 KWKT - FOX 44
Movies playing this week in Waco: Sept. 24-30, 2026
Movies playing this week in Waco at Cinemark and AMC Galaxy: Sept. 24-30, 2026
Waco-area news briefs: Out of the Darkness Community Walk coming up Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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.
COFFEE DRIVE-THRU, LAUNDROMAT INBOUND
1700 W. WACO DRIVE
Coffee drive-thru, laundromat bound for 17th Street and Waco Drive
The decades-old building on a busy Waco corner will welcome Scooter's Coffee on one end and SpinXpress Laundry on the other, with 5,000 square feet still available in between....
Waco's Out of the Darkness Walk returns for 13th year to honor lives lost to suicide
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and hundreds of Waco community members are marking it by walking out of the darkness together. The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk brings together 800 neighbors for a time of healing, grief, and community connection. The event features g...
Mike Copeland: New food hall eyes Waco; Balcones founder hosts tasting; 84 site near McGregor airport
For sale: an 88-acre tract adjacent to McGregor Executive Airport on Highway 84, a food hall brand eyes Waco, Balcones co-founder Chip Tate returns for an invitation-only event, and more....
Waco Symphony Orchestra opens season with pianist, Romantic style
The Waco Symphony Orchestra’s season opener Thursday offers listeners different flavors of Romanticism, which is what one might expect when Romanticism and Impressionism overlap....
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,...