South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that he would appoint Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate.The appointment comes after Graham, the Republican Senator from the state, died over the weekend from he...
There is nothing like getting a break from all the heat here in Texas during the month of July. This week should bring below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. It may not rain at your house every day this week, but there should be some scattered activity around t...
Birdies are hard to come by, but what if I could create the perfect, 18-hole course for my own game? That idea begat the Waco Birdie Challenge.
DUBAI — President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will reinstate its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Organizers for the 2026 ATG Expo in Waco have made the difficult decision to postpone this year's event. The event will not be taking place on September 12–13. Event organizers say circumstances outside of their control resulted in the Expo being once again...
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Were going to miss this World Cup when its over next week.We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals over the weekend, which saw both England and Argentina advance to the last four at the expense of Norway and Switzerland.For England, it was all about one name: Jude Bellingha...
* Options under consideration include travel bans, visa revocations and increased sanctions, State Department official says * Rubio and other US officials are pressuring countries to diplomatically...
A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and prosecutors...
Twelve states have sued to block Paramounts takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, kicking off a high-stakes antitrust battle that could impede the media mega-merger.California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the antitrust lawsuit, filed Monday in the Northern District of California...
A federal judge has found that President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns was filed for an improper purpose.Judge Kathleen Williams found that President Trump effectively controlled the IRS and treasury as he...
Ukraine as well as 9 other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles.This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Paris to ask European leaders for help against Russia's missiles which have targeted his country for more...
Yes, the World Cup is rigged. Oh, calm down. It’s not what some of you think.
A pair of 2026 Baylor players were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, and they’re headed to a pair of iconic franchises and longtime rivals....
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Public Safety says Highway 6 drivers in College Station should expect overnight closures and new traffic patterns as work continues on the Big 6 project. Northbound Highway 6 will be fully closed between Barron Road and Ha...
President Donald Trump said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, as he ordered the U.S. military to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships and ports."We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Irans ships or customer...
Ryan Blaney won almost everything in a race that crossed into Monday, but he had to wait until nearly 2 a.m. to get it done at the end.
Dozens of people working at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses.The striking staff at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they ha...
The need to reform Social Security — to keep by far the most important government assistance program solvent — has long been obvious.
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died over the weekend from heart complications, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are returning to Capitol Hill Monday to mourn his passing and vow to pass legislation in his honor.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Lindsey Graham, influe...
The draft saw a historic lean toward hitters, with 15 of the first 16 picks being position players, and pitchers selected mostly later due to injury and performance concerns among top arms....
Getting a quote for a new driveway, roof repair, or a big move is easy. Knowing whether that quote is fair is a lot harder, but new tools are making it easier.Matt McCormack, founder of a free AI tool called QuoteScore, said hidden costs are often buried in the details."You might...
PHILADELPHIA — Ricky Bottalico often walks NBC Sports Philadelphia with a hockey stick, pacing the newsroom like a third-line enforcer before it’s his turn to dissect that night’s Phillies game. Bottalico battled that same restlessness during his 12-year major league…...
DALTON, Minn. – The legend of Ten Mile Lake Resort spans five generations and 120 years, and it starts like this: Anthony Prohosky, who’d emigrated from Bohemia in the late 1800s at age 14, owned a hotel and bar in…...
Whether you’re seeking sun, a sea breeze or a Ferris wheel, put a historic pier at the center of your family travel plan. Here are five to consider: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Calif. This Southern California landmark has been…...
For family travelers in the know, a new league of travel influencers is emerging—and not on social media. Rather, parents are following their children’s lead when it comes to choosing destinations and planning trips. It’s part of the larger “kid-fluenced”…...
Long before modern security details and official presidential retreats, America’s presidents traveled the country by rail, steamship and carriage, often taking up residence in the nation’s grandest hotels and resorts. Not only did these historic resorts offer a respite for…...
Scattered across the U.S., there are islands that sport crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty. From the tropical charm of the Florida Keys to the lush, verdant landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands, these island destinations embrace a more…...
It's time to pull out the umbrella. A summer storm is bringing widespread rain to Central Texas today and Tuesday.The front will be slow moving and has the potential for heavy rainfall. Those two ingredients are a cause of concern for flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center...
Six-Shooters help raise money for Friends for Life
Greg Hawthorne, a Baylor standout who was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 1 pick in the 1979 NFL draft, died Wednesday, his family announced. He was 69.
Five Texas A&M baseball players were selected on the final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.Catcher Bear Harrison headlined the group, going 160th overall to the New York Yankees in the fifth round. Harrison ...
One man is dead and another is detained following a Saturday evening shooting in Grimes County.The Grimes County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 5:12 p.m. Saturday reporting a shooting on Independence Drive in Bedias. Deputies arriving at the scene found one adult mal...
The New York Yankees selected Dallas Baptist two-way player Luke Pettitte, the son of franchise legend Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick as the MLB Draft concluded Sunday in Philadelphia....
Two more lazy weeks
Melanoma cases are on the rise in many parts of the U.S., including Colorado, according to recent data.This comes as many Americans are spending more time outdoors during periods of intense summer heat and high UV exposure.For some, like Becky Pfeifer, the risk of skin cancer is ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he also suffered a case o...
It’s time for the ladies to take over the basketball spotlight in primetime.
After a quick guilty verdict, a local jury began weighing the sentence for Richard Ozment who was found guilty Wednesday in the death of Michaela Brooker in 2024. Ozment killed Brooker with a concrete brick, and in addition, he used a machete during the brutal death Ozment stru...
Glory Bell Church in Waco raised over $5,000 in donations to help bring down the price of gas for residents. The event was held at Buzzy Gas Station from 9 am to 11 am Dozens of residents attended the eventBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I barely got paid today," said resident Pablo Carrer...
Texas A&M baseball heard 4 names drafted on the first day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.Second baseman Chris Hacopian led the way, selected 11th overall by the Washington Nationals. Outfielder Caden Sorrell ...
The top two seeds battled it out during the Wimbledon men's final Sunday, as Jannik Sinner took on Alexander Zverev.
Gone are the days of munching on popcorn from a basic paper tub.
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults Sunday, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz....
Jannik Sinner is starting to make a habit of responding to adversity in Paris with Wimbledon titles.The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered b...
FAA proposed rules would let drones fly beyond visual line of sight without waivers.
A recently published study adds more scientific weight to a claim the Trump administration is trying to discredit: The Rice’s whale is a species of its own....
"Jeopardy!" is searching for a new writer to join its Emmy award-winning team, giving one trivia expert the chance to create clues for one of television’s most recognizable game shows....
If you’d placed a meaty wager on Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza to win the Heisman Trophy this time last summer, you’d be sipping Tiki drinks in Exuma right now....
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Trump Accounts went live on the Fourth of July, with the families of 6 million children claiming accounts. Among those are 1.4 million newborns who get $1,000 in seed money....
Few issues have been more politically explosive in recent years than healthcare, pitting Democrats and Republicans in bitter debates, but Trinity Moravian Church in N.C. is different....
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71....
GRIMES COUNTY, TX (FOX 44) -- One person is deceased and another has been detained in connection with a Saturday (July 11, 2026) shooting in Bedias. The Grimes County Sheriff's office says it received a 9-1-1 call shortly after 5:10 p.m. reporting a shooting on Independence Drive...
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuw...
Trump's cancellation of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp program lead to a rise in U.S. hunger....
Whether it was caregiving responsibilities, feeling discouraged after a long stretch of unemployment or the realization they’re sitting on a pile of money, many Americans have left the workforce....
If you're a baseball fan from Central Texas and you're not tuning in to Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game, what are you even doing?
Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., will host summer cooking classes July 29, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17.
Master Gardener Juan Anaya will share tips on attracting hummingbirds, pollinators and other wildlife with native plants and water features during a Lunch with the Masters program from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the AgriLife Extension Service office, 4224…...
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In an attempt to make a statement about the rise of AI's prevalence, search engine DuckDuckGo has released "the world's most innovative anti…
Cameron Park Zoo in Waco welcomed two black-footed cat kittens last month, growing its population of the rare species to nine. Only 31 black…
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Waco City Manager Ryan Holt's proposed city budget will see some increases in monthly service fees with the current tax r…
Employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, a figure far below analysts' expectations.
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The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, painting a bleaker economic picture as inflation remains elevated. The latest employment report r…
Kevin Costner’s involvement in the event in Dyersville, Iowa, remains unconfirmed but is expected in some form.
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly…
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Friday that she will oppose confirming President Donald Trumps attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, raising…
Navasota Independent School District officials announced this week that concrete repairs are underway at Rattler Stadium's home bleachers fo…
The number of new investigations has declined to a 20-year low even as misconduct complaints soar, a review found.
Central Texans are heading into a hot and mostly dry weekend. Temperatures will remain just under 100 degrees, but the heat index will fluct…
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