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Lynch, Michael
Michael "Mike" Lynch, 72, of Mart, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Stringer, Mary
Mary Antoinette Freund Stringer, born on May 24, 1930, in Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Waco, Texas. She was the daughter of Warren Stone Freund and Julia M. Perry Freund and grew up on Shoal…...
Migrants say hunger, hostility drove them back from Ceuta
Many said difficulty finding food, exhaustion and residents’ hostility crushed their hopes of a new life in Europe.
Getting down and dirty: Kyler Jordan excited to shift to new position in final year at Baylor
Kyler Jordan has played outside linebacker since he got to Baylor. This season, his fifth with the Bears, he's shifting to defensive end, and he couldn't be more excited....
Americans' opinions about Supreme Court hit record low, Gallup poll shows
Just one in three Americans approve of how Supreme Court justices are doing their job, according to a new Gallup poll that shows Republicans are particularly dissatisfied with the court....
LeBron James took a massive pay cut. He still makes bank.
James signed a two-year deal that will pay him $3.9 million next season. It's below his rookie salary of around $4 million and the largest pay cut in NBA history....
Big Ten, SEC conferences endorse Senate college sports bill
Two major college sports conferences, the Big Ten and SEC, said they would support a bipartisan bill to regulate college sports, even though it’s unlikely the bill will move before the Senate leaves for August recess next week. The Protect…...
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all systems were operating "safely." Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks i...
Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat as abuse claims mount against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
Faced with a narrow path to winning control of the U.S. House, Democrats are seeing fresh opportunity in a northeast Ohio congressional seat where the Republican incumbent is facing mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out dispute with his ex-wi...
Summer cold front brings comfortable, low humidity weather
Saturday's summer cold front passage is welcomed for the area. The rain chances are hit-and-miss, and locations south of Highway-84 have a chance for rain or thunderstorms today through about 5pm. Should any stronger storms develop, we'll get a brief gust of wind. But as of 1:30p...
Russia pounds Kyiv, kills 10 as Ukraine appeals for Patriot interceptors
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine ran out of interceptor missiles for its U.S. Patriot air defense systems as Russia pounded Kyiv and the region in a heavy ballistic missile attack early Saturday, killing 10 people....
Senegal's 'Pink Lake' recovers its rosy hue, reviving salt trade
Pink Lake, officially known as Lake Retba, gets its color from microorganisms such as the Dunaliella salina algae that thrive in highly saline conditions....
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 33 civilians in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, authorities said. The strikes follow a major Russian attack two days earlier that killed at least 10...
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Israel carries out attacks in Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later on Saturday, Kuwait said it responded to a new round of drone attacks from Iran while a tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. Mea...
CTC proudly celebrates 30 new Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - At a time when there is an extreme nursing shortage nationwide, Central Texas College is proudly celebrating 30 graduates of its Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program at the Marble Falls site. The graduates earned industry certifications th...
Who has the best college football stadium? Our top 25 rankings starts with LSU
Few topics in college sports will divide respective fans more than discussing the merits of their football stadiums. Saturdays in the fall are full of things that supporters hold dear....
Waco-area news briefs: Central Texas Choral Society auditions set for Aug. 10
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Summer Mosquito Awareness: What You Need To Know
WACO (FOX 44) -- We may be in the "dog days of summer" but mosquitos remain active and can be a problem for many of us if we are not "summer mosquito aware." Steve Gray with ABC Home & Commercial Services dropped by the Fox 44 Studios for a conversation with our Vince Erickson ab...
Here's some tips on how to swim safely this summer
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!...
Coming Soon: "Sporting Clays For Scouting"
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Lots going on in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley right now, with even more on the horizon - including a unique event in September. Scouting America's Longhorn Council came by the Fox 44 studios for a conversation about its "Sporting Clays For Scouting" ...
Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
The Trump administration wants federal contractors off Chinese critical minerals by Jan. 1, but industry leaders say U.S. production isn't ready.
'The Value of Every Pound' theme for 2026 Beef Cattle Short Course
Three-day annual event offers producers more than 50 hours of training and 20 courses covering basic practices, new technologies and hot topics in beef cattle production....
US military bases delay cleanup of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
It's been almost five years since Brandi and Brad Hyatt found out the well at their home next to an Army base in Washington is contaminated with "forever chemicals."...
Architect suggests revamp over expansion for Texas Ranger Museum in Waco
With $9 million set aside by the state for the Texas Ranger Museum, an architect is suggesting officials pursue a revamp of the existing space rather than an expansion....
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Tigers scratch Mize from start
The Detroit Tigers scratched right-hander Casey Mize with a non-injury designation ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif....
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Hopkins joining Georgia Tech coaching staff
Former Houston Texans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has found himself a new home before the start of the 2026 NFL season.
State of New York suing Kalshi on gambling claims
NEW YORK — New York's attorney general sued Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its prediction market platform violates state laws against illegal gambling....
Centex teams feeling the heat
If anyone is wondering how the late, great Kent Bachtel would have reacted to the University Interscholastic League's new mandatory heat protocols for outdoor athletic activities, just head to Fairfield and catch up with his son....
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Kudos to SpaceX for 'Lucky 13' test flight
After a last-second automatic abort July 16 and a weather delay July 23, SpaceX was able to launch its Starship/Super Heavy vehicle successfully on July 24. This was Flight 13, called by some "Lucky 13," the second flight for the…...
Study shows promise for military vets with PTSD
Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who got no relief from conventional treatments went into remission following treatment with the psychedelic drug psilocybin in a small U.S. pilot study, researchers say....
Set aside time for devotion
For many years, I have made it a practice of having time for devotion early in the morning. I like to spend this time outside, preferably at sunrise. There have been gaps when I missed it. I have discovered that…...
Study shows drop in world's languages
WASHINGTON — People use about 7,500 languages globally, with English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic and French the most common, counting native and nonnative speakers....
Doctors concerned about Medicaid work rule
Alice Thornton has spent more than two decades treating people living with HIV in Lexington, Kentucky.
Spain says 50,000 migrants returning
CEUTA, Spain — Spain said Friday it reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily....
ACLU alleges detention neglect, mistreatment
A 55-year-old legal permanent resident from Trinidad and Tobago who was deported last year is seeking $10 million from the Trump administration, claiming that he experienced medical neglect and mistreatment while he was detained at a South Texas immigration detention…...
Texas lawmakers want to halt high-voltage lines
ODESSA — A growing chorus of Texas lawmakers is calling on the state's electric grid managers and utility regulators to halt an expansive and increasingly controversial project to build transmission lines that would cut through several thousand acres of private…...
Iran claims it stopped ships in Hormuz Strait
CAIRO, Egypt — Oil prices rose Friday after Iran said it stopped two vessels seeking to exit the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring concerns over global energy supplies following a drone attack on ships in a Mediterranean Egyptian port this week....
Hamas, Israeli officials skeptical
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Three Federal Reserve dissenters voice worries
Three Federal Reserve officials who dissented at this week's policy meeting in favor of an interest rate hike expressed concern Friday that without an immediate increase in shortterm borrowing costs inflation will stay stuck above the Fed's 2% target, where…...
Noel Blake LeCrone "Blakie"
June 30, 1942 - July 25, 2026
Mary Antoinette Stringer
May 24, 1930 - July 17, 2026
Donald D. Davenport
Mar 25, 1936 - Jul 26, 2026
Michael Lynch
November 11, 1953 - July 13, 2026
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Cyclospora boosts fears of more foodborne outbreaks
The next foodborne illness outbreak could be much worse.
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Gary W. Johnson: Kudos to SpaceX for 'Lucky 13' test flight
A birthday party fit for a Queen
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a birthday party fit for a queen with balloons and two beautifully decorated cakes. That's just as it should be for Carrie "Louise" Murphy, the unofficial "Queen of Mart," who is celebrating her 102nd birthday today at St. Anthony's Care Center. Affe...
Games of Texas opening ceremonies kick off at Legends Event Center in Bryan
The Games of Texas are officially underway at Legends Event Center in Bryan. Games of Texas Opening Ceremony Opening ceremonies celebrated the journey athletes made to compete, with doors opening at 6 p.m. to the sounds of arcade games and excitement before festivities moved to c...
Bell County Comic Con returns for its 10th year, biggest event yet
The Bell County Comic Con is back in Central Texas this weekend, and organizers say the 10th annual event could be the biggest one yet, with between 35,000 and 40,000 people expected to pack the Bell County Expo Center. WATCH the full story here: Bell County Comic Con returns for...
Weather Whys: Heat Exhaustion VS Heat Stroke with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
Friday has returned and not alone. Weather Whys is coming along for the ride and this week we are talking about the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details....
Grimes Health Resource Center serves Navasota as growth pushes demand for services higher
Grimes Health Resource Center serves as safety net as Navasota growth strains community needs Watch the full story here: Grimes Health Resource Center serves Navasota as growth pushes demand for services higher Navasota is booming but with growth comes an urgent struggle. At the ...
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