Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces. Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen So...
Two patients in Michigan have died in what health officials say are the only fatalities ever linked to cyclosporiasis in the United States, as a record cyclospora outbreak continues to spread across multiple states. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed t...
Texas country music legend Pat Green will headline Baylor University's inaugural Baylor Backyard Live concert series on Sept. 26, performing before the Bears' Big 12 opener against Colorado. The free concert will take place in the tailgate area at Touchdown Alley outside McLane S...
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas country music legend Pat Green will kick off Baylor University’s Big 12 opener vs. Colorado as the headliner of the Baylor Backyard Live game day concert series on Saturday, September 26. According to Baylor, Green defines the modern Texas sound with ...
Members of Congress for years have metaphorically run for the hills when confronted with the nation’s looming entitlement crisis, opting for inertia over reforms that might be politically risky. But with the Social Security trust fund now set to run…...
The problems facing football specifically, and college sports generally, aren’t player-related. They’re all at the feet of the adults in the room.
Michele Meyer-Shipp became executive director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance five months ago, aiming to improve minority hiring in top NFL coaching and executive roles amid ongoing diversity challenges in the league....
Why not just build them in space?
My recent column about stress-testing your retirement funds brought an interesting response from many of my readers. I learned something: While many are delighted to have large balances in their retirement accounts, they have no idea how to reduce their…...
Ahead of November’s midterms, the poll found 71% of Americans said he has not gone far enough in trying to lower the price of everyday goods.
MINNEAPOLIS — Mark Coyle knew he needed guidance. College sports were barreling toward a radically new existence, one in which universities would be allowed to pay athletes directly. Athletic departments would be required to manage a salary cap in distributing…...
For all its massive scale, the new Waco facility of the Central Texas Food Bank also aims to provide a dignified personal experience for those it seeks to help. The facility is 64,000 square feet and is intended to hold more than 700 tons of food and serve nine counties, while al...
GEOQUIZ: What is the only New York City borough that isn’t on an island? ANSWER: The Bronx ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC....
Thinking about Scotland conjures images of kilts, bagpipes and haggis. Peel back the curtain, and there’s so much more to explore, from dramatic landscapes to ancient castles and abundant wildlife. On a recent vacation, we explored the centuries-old sights in…...
Vintage motels have made quite a trendy comeback in the U.S. Their popularity stems from their historic character, unique atmosphere, quirkiness and a warm feeling of nostalgia and pleasant memories they evoke. From America’s East Coast to the West and…...
MUNICH, Germany — A ban on champagne showers is one of several new measures Munich has introduced ahead of this year's Oktoberfest, as organizers seek to improve safety and rein in unruly behavior. It is a beer festival, after all.…...
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Baylor Lifelong Learning will host a coffee event at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 at Central Christian Church, 4901 Lake Shore Drive.
LOS ANGELES — "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" brought in a blockbuster $927 million in worldwide ticket sales in its opening weekend, including $355 million in the United States and Canada that made it the No. 2 domestic opening of all…...
To many of us, pets are family — even if they’re covered in fur, feathers or scales. Animal companionship is a great stress reliever, and the95 millionhouseholds in the U.S. that own pets want to live in places where their…...
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most exciting milestones, but it’s also becoming more expensive. In 2025, inflation continues to drive up the cost of raising a family, and one of the biggest upfront expenses is childbirth. The…...
So July wasn't too bad after all. Two inches of rain spread across five days, and less than a handful of 100-degree high temperatures? I don't know about you, but I'll take it. For football players, the "wet bulb globe…...
Alabama is the second-worst state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
Nevada is the fifth-worst state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
Texas is the seventh-worst state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
Illinois is the 21st-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
Pennsylvania is the 18th-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
Washington is the ninth-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
Minnesota is the second-best state to have a baby in, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from hospital delivery charges and…...
FREESTONE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - One man is dead and a Freestone County Sheriff's Deputy sustained minor injuries after a high-speed pursuit Saturday evening, August 1, 2026, ended with an Officer Involved Shooting. At approximately 7:33 p.m. Saturday evening, a Freestone Count...
We're looking at above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall conditions to continue through the second week of August. Extended models are highlighting that we stay in this fairly dry weather pattern with only some occasional rounds of isolated to scattered rain/storms....
A Freestone County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a driver Saturday evening following a 26-minute high-speed chase that reached speeds exceeding 125 mph, authorities said. The deputy attempted a traffic stop at approximately 7:33 p.m. The driver led the pursuit before stopping on ...
It has been nearly a month since deadly floods swept through the Hill Country, and Texans on Mission is one of many organizations providing aid for cleanup and recovery in Kerrville. Roger and Cindee Molenda are no strangers to Kerrville, having made frequent trips there over the...
Vine-ripened tomatoes are making their much-anticipated appearance at farmers markets, ushering in what many consider the best summer food.
It's been a beautiful summer day! And you can thank the low humidity for just that. Temperatures still topped out in the upper 90s, but with dew points below 60, it feels a world different. The old saying "it's not the heat is humidity" rings so true! We're treated to one more lo...
Crazy to say it, but Matt Beaty and Michael Busch have ruined baseball. Who are they, you might ask? Just two players who helped the Dodgers score Tarik Skubal....
California faces worsening drought and water restrictions, pushing farmers to reduce irrigation and fallow land, prompting some to turn to solar energy as an alternative use for their fields....
Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-law, Republican Rep. Max Miller, should not serve in Congress because of abuse allegations levied by Morenos daughter against Miller. As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs serious psychological help, Moreno sai...
Nick Saban spoke, and everyone shook their heads. Or rolled their eyes. Or, they barked in laughter.
In attempting to rewrite the history of the US Covid-19 response, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday pinned the blame for pandemic lockdowns on Dr. Anthony Fauci, while simultaneously reviving a string of debunked assertions about vaccines, RSV and measles. Kennedys...
The 2026 Formula 1 season has reached its midway point. One driver has been dominating this year, and his name is not Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton....
It took two decades for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” to arrive, but a third film is likely sooner, according to director David Frankel, with talks already underway due to the sequel's strong global success of over $690 million....
LOS ANGELES — "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" brought in a blockbuster $927 million in worldwide ticket sales in its opening weekend, including $355 million in the United States and Canada that made it the No. 2 domestic opening of all…...
From the Iran war appearing to expand to a contentious Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic, here are topics that made headlines this past week.
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the 5-month old war. The emerging deal would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORM...
Public health improvements have stalled amid President Trump’s second-term crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) Israel has shared serious security concerns with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas , an Israeli official said as Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza. The re...
Frank Kuligowski and fellow Cru staff use the virtual reality platform VRChat to engage in digital evangelism, connecting with people worldwide through avatars in immersive 3-D spaces....
Don't look now, but Cody Bradford's big-league return is creeping closer by the day.
The Hats Off to Her lunch presented by Esther's Closet and the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce will start at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Hotel 1928, 701 Washington Ave....
Tarik Skubal, winner of the past two AL Cy Young Awards and one of the finest pitchers in the rich history of the Tigers, is being traded to the Dodgers....
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida shooting guard Denzel Aberdeen cleared a major hurdle in his bid for a fifth-year of eligibility, but he likely faces another before being permitted to take the court for the Gators this season. A Colorado court…...
‘We love you’: Family hopes for safe return of missing Central Texas man KWTX
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Michael "Mike" Lynch, 72, of Mart, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign to become Minnesota's next governor. James "Jim" Furlong, who serv…
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