Reports: Benson wins Democratic primary for Michigan governor
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic primary race for governor, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, according to multiple reports....
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Yakiri Walker joins Baylor coaching staff as offensive analyst
Offensive lineman Yakiri Walker, who had his request for an injunction denied last week, is joining the Baylor coaching staff as an offensive analyst.
Two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh urges Victor Wembanyama to stay disciplined about blood clots
Aug. 4—Dallas native, former Texas Mr. Basketball and two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh is offering advice to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as the young center continues his recovery from a blood clot diagnosis. Bosh's Hall of Fame career…...
Gov. Abbott wants to break up CPS Energy monopoly in San Antonio
Aug. 4—Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants to break up CPS Energy's monopoly in San Antonio and give customers a choice of electricity providers — a move that could potentially cut into the city-owned utility's revenue and hurt city finances.…...
Seven Spurs players join Victor Wembanyama for offseason workouts in France
Aug. 4—Seven of Victor Wembanyama's teammates, including recently signed free agent forward Tobias Harris, have joined the 22-year-old superstar for workouts this week in France. The Spurs on Tuesday posted a photo on their official X account of Wembanyama alongside…...
Professors sue Texas A&M System to block restrictions on race, gender teachings
A group of professors filed a federal lawsuit Monday to block the Texas A&M University System from implementing its policies that limit how faculty members can discuss race, gender and sexual orientation in the classroom....
Another 100° day Wednesday
We are looking at normal August weather around here, likely through next week. Tonight, lows will fall into the mid to upper 70s. A few areas of fog are possible in the Brazos Valley early Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoon should bring another day around 100 with breezy sout...
Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, US officials say
Senior U.S. officials struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, suggesting a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed there has been progress made in talks between Iran and Oman, but not finality yet. Treasury Secretary Scott...
Tuesday Night Forecast with Meteorologist Zavian Colòn
With the triple digit heat returning to the region, don't forget to recognize the heat related illness symptoms. Here are some of the signs you need to look for when spending a prolonged time outdoors without taking the necessary precautions. Stay cool!...
Developer says Hyatt Place in downtown Waco will get here
Plans were scaled back because of the pandemic, and progress since a 2023 groundbreaking has been uneven. But Hyatt Place remains bound for downtown Waco, slowly but surely....
Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender
Four professors and a national faculty group asked a federal judge Monday to block the Texas A&M University Systems restrictions on teaching about race, gender and sexuality and to reinstate courses canceled under the policy. The university system bars professors from advocating ...
Loser mentality takes center stage at MLB trade deadline | Opinion
The Major League Baseball trade deadline passed peacefully on Monday, and the time has come to anoint winners and losers.
Double elimination raises stakes on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’
Two dancers went home Monday on “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro,” but it wasn’t because they weren’t good.
College football rankings are out. What you need to know about every Top 25 team
The calendar has turned to August. That means summer is coming to an end and the college football season is approaching at resounding speed.
Dow, S&P 500 close at records on AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopes
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at record highs Tuesday, powered by the latest batch of earnings from artificial intelligence-related companies such as Caterpillar and Palantir that assuaged demand concerns, while crude prices and Treasury yields…...
Battle lines drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with Infantino
The crisis triggered by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup deepened on Tuesday.
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Named Among Best Hospitals in Texas for 2026-2027
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) -This year, U.S. News announced 505 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes. Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is ranked No. 2 in the Austin Metro area and No. 16 in Texas among U.S. News’ lat...
Formal charges referred against former Ft Hood doctor
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Army Office of the Special Trial Counsel has formally referred charges against 48-year-old former Ft Hood OBGYN Major Blaine McGraw. That brings him one step closer to standing trial. He is charged with a total of nine charges and 272 specifications th...
Texas Game Warden K9 credited with Erath County inmates capture
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A Texas Game Warden K9 and her handler are receiving huge pats on the back after the two located and captured the escaped Erath County inmate on Monday, August 3, 2026. Just before 11 a.m. on Monday, an inmate at the Erath County Jail, Treston Nolte...
Lindsay Clancy's diary chronicled desperation and 'brain fog' before she killed her 3 kids
After an opening week of wrenching testimony and a jury trip to the home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, her murder trial resumed Monday with diary entries from the months leading up to the killings in a coastal Massachusetts town in 2023. Clancy described feel...
Professors sue Texas A&M System over classroom ban on race, gender ideology
Aug. 4—A group of professors sued the Texas A&M University System regents this week to overturn limits on the teaching of race and gender ideology, alleging the ban amounts to censored "politically disfavored" views and led to the removal of…...
Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract
Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup. The 54-year-old Pochettino, who took over the national team in October 2024, led the U.S. to the round of 16 at this year's World C...
Consumer watchdog supervisor warned staff of 'unpleasant' fallout if they go too hard on firms
A top supervisor at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned staff they would face "most unpleasant" consequences if they were too aggressive in their oversight of financial firms....
Dallas Cowboys tight end tears ACL and won’t play this season
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant will miss the season after tearing his ACL, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday. Fant tore his ACL and partially tore his MCL and will have surgery in the coming weeks after taking a…...
Army doctor at Fort Hood faces court-martial on sexual assault charges
The U.S. Army has referred charges to court-martial against an obstetrician gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting and secretly recording patients at a Texas military hospital. Maj. Blaine D. McGraw, 48, faces nine charges encompassing 272 specifications related to alleged i...
Health officials issue dengue fever advisory after case confirmed in Florida
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming a case of locally-acquired dengue fever. Dengue fever presents as a flu-like illness with symptoms that can include high fever, severe muscle and joint pain, intens...
Dallas Mavericks guard responds to slight from Kevin Durant on Instagram
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson responded after Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant had harsh words for his former teammate when comparing the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to their Golden State Warriors team. That team, led by Stephen Curry, included Thompson, Durant…...
Trial of man charged in his mother's death begins
Cameron, Texas (FOX44) - Testimony began Tuesday in the Milam County trial of a 30-year-old man for the murder of his mother, whose body was found in a river. The first prosecution witness in the trial of Colton Coufal was called in 20th District Court Tuesday morning after the j...
What is the WNBA Cleveland team name? Franchise unveils quirky choice
The unveiling comes after Cleveland was announced as one of three expansion franchises that will enter the WNBA over the next four years.
Brazos County Sheriff's Office Recognizes Staff Leadership Grads
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) — Two Brazos County Sheriff's Office staff members earned a big congratulations on graduating from a prestigious leadership program. Sgt. Brittany Re and Lt. Steven White graduated from the prestigious Leadership Command College Class 105 at the Bill...
Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says
Bank accounts held by President Donald Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a court filing over the weekend. The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One...
FBI agent accused of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency
An FBI agent stole more than $900,000 in cryptocurrency from accounts the agency was monitoring after he said he became frustrated by what he saw as government inaction over the misuse of crypto accounts, according to court records made public on Monday. The agent, Patrick Steven...
Corpus Christi drought restrictions downgraded from Stage 3 to Stage 2
Corpus Christi residents can again water their lawns after nearly 18 months of a total ban prompted by the city’s critically low water supply — a turnaround precipitated by water flows from Texas...
Isolated African country gains notice in Texas after oil discoveries
The semisub Deepsea Mira in Walvis Bay, Namibia. (Photo Courtesy of Odfjell Drilling) There is a lot of excitement these days about off-shore oil discoveries at Namibia where a few companies gambled on luck and are cashing in. Waco economist…...
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead project to save most threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas. DiCaprio's Re:wild and the Bezos Ear...
Iran war could unleash a marine 'super-spreader event'
Scientists warn that the idling vessels near the Strait of Hormuz could unleash an invasive marine "super-spreader event" when trade resumes.
Waco-area news briefs: TRo & Johnnie Music Revue set for Saturday at Lee Lockwood
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
White House to meet with top AI companies ahead of first big regulation push
The White House will meet with representatives from several top AI companies on Tuesday to discuss a new framework for the government to review frontier AI models before they launch, multiple sources familiar with the invitation told CNN. The meeting is a critical step toward bro...
Don't expect Utah's culture to change much under Scalley
As Morgan Scalley takes over as Utah’s head coach this season, much may look familiar. After all, the 46-year-old Scalley has coached at Utah in some capacity since 2007....
Texans officially announce signing of Pro Bowl DE Jadeveon Clowney
Jadeveon Clowney is back where it all began. The Houston Texans announced Tuesday morning that they have signed the 2014 No. 1 overall pick to a one-year deal....
MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies all in
It was a dizzying day of activity, and when the smoke cleared after the trade deadline, we learned who’s actually serious about challenging the Dodgers, and which teams are pretenders....
Texas A&M, Buc-ee's launch co-Branded merchandise line
Texas A&M University and Buc-ee's have launched their first co-branded merchandise collection, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the university and the iconic Texas travel center chain founded by an Aggie alumnus. The initial product, a co-branded T-shirt, became ...
Serve up Summer Fun for National Pickleball Day
Whether you are fine-tuning your game or picking up a racket for the first time, National Pickleball Day on August 8 is the perfect opportunity to hit the court. Combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, the sport continues…...
US farm agency staff warn trade, research, aid programs at risk
The Trump administration's plan to relocate thousands of Department of Agriculture employees from the U.S. capital could risk research, trade and aid programs as staff decline to relocate....
Morning Fog in the Brazos, Back to triple digits in Central Texas
Early morning fog is gracing the Brazos Valley today and will likely creep back in Wednesday morning. It should clear out by 8 a.m. The rest of Central Texas has remained clear. The bigger story is the return of humidity. Dew points are on the climb. Tuesday afternoon will see a ...
Waco volunteers travel to Uvalde County, serve thousands of meals after flooding
Monica Dawdy had never deployed with the Salvation Army before. When flooding hit Uvalde County, the Waco resident got the call, climbed into a mobile feeding truck and headed south to help fellow Texans recover. Watch Full Story Here: Waco volunteers travel to Uvalde County, ser...
Putting 'Fan First' into practice: Baylor AD Doug McNamee working to improve game-day experience
In the nine months since Doug McNamee became the Baylor athletic director, he's made ‘Fan First’ a primary focus. He's slowly been putting some of his ideas into practice....
You can find North America's largest sea snail in Texas coastal waters
One of the highlights of this week's beachcombing adventure wasn't something washed ashore at all; it was very much alive.
Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Red flags of high-tech dating
When it comes to dating, and online dating in particular, there are things you need to look out for. I’ve been turned down more times than a nerd at the prom, so I know rejection, and I also know it…...
AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, but Not Without Concerns
Ahead of Medicaid work requirements, a health plan in California hopes to stanch the number of people losing coverage by using an AI program to schedule appointments and remind enrollees to fill out paperwork. The plan says it can do…...
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What is tinga? Also known as tinga de pollo, chicken tinga is a classic Mexican meal that originates from the state of Puebla. The dish consists of shredded meat (usually chicken) that's simmered in a savory sauce of chipotle chiles…...
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