Festival of Faiths
The Greater Waco Interfaith Conference will host its annual Festival of Faiths from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Providence Pavilion, 6901 Medical Parkway.
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Woodway's approved budget pays for new dog park, sports fields and rec upgrades
Woodway is getting a new dog park, upgraded sports fields and a new recreational facility, thanks to projects funded in the city's newly approved 2027 budget. WATCH HERE: Woodway's approved budget pays for new dog park, sports fields and rec upgrades City leaders approved a 2.78-...
Survey: Why 1,000 moms feel they need permission to rest
Naturepedic reports that a survey of 1,000 U.S. moms reveals a "sleep permission gap," where many feel guilty about prioritizing rest, leading to insufficient sleep....
Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California, closed Monday for utility upgrades. Reopening is scheduled for March 2027. The closure covers cars, cyclists and walkers. The…...
Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: Nearly 900 mentions and counting
While presidents often blame their predecessors — as Biden did Trump — Trump's focus on Biden 20 months into his second term stands out for both its persistence and volume....
Ditch the paper trail
Every time you send a paper check in the mail, consumer advocates say, you're putting your bank account at risk.
WNBA legend Leslie honored with statue
LOS ANGELES — Lisa Leslie has always been a trailblazer. The first woman to dunk in a WNBA game, the first WNBA player to sign with a modeling agency, and now the first Los Angeles Sparks player to be immortalized…...
Out of the Darkness
The 2026 Out of the Darkness Waco Community Walk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Brazos Park East, 3516 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
River cleanup Sunday
Volunteers are invited to participate in a Brazos River cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks Drive.
Fat Bear Week returns, pitting Alaska’s biggest brown bears against each other
Fat Bear Week , the wildly popular online competition celebrating natures biggest success stories, is back at Alaskas Katmai National Park, where hefty brown bears are packing on pounds and battling for internet glory in an annual salmon-fueled showdown. It's a single-elimination...
Lingering feuds threaten Democrats' bid to reclaim US Congress
Influential party figures withheld endorsements or so far declined to campaign with nominees.
Edward Keegan: Chicagoland gets its first architecturally distinguished stadium in over a century
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University touts its new Ryan Field as “by far the nicest stadium or arena ever built in the Chicago area.” Zachary Taylor Davis, architect of Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park, would like a word. Hype is…...
Christmas at Legoland: Lego Santa drone show, Rap Battle, Reindeer Refuel
Legoland Florida has announced new activities coming to its Christmas Bricktacular celebrations, including Santa Claus in the skies and “the resort’s first-ever rap battle show.” The Winter Haven theme park will roll out the festivities on select dates between Nov.…...
Barron's Branch ceremony
The city of Waco will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Barron's Branch project at 10 a.m. Thursday at the corner of University Parks Drive and Jefferson Avenue, marking the start of construction on the first phase of the city's…...
A Rolex, a private jet and a mid-camp raise: Inside college football's portal nightmares
Several general managers, FBS head coaches and agents told USA Today Sports that requests often begin before a player officially enters the NCAA transfer portal....
MLB hopes to attract new fans with pop culture theme days at ballparks
Promotional theme days are not new to sports, but leagues like MLB are leaning into pop culture franchises to fill the seats.
Bear at Grand Teton National Park euthanized because of 'poor decisions' by park visitors
Grand Teton National Park officials said they had to euthanize a black bear last week because of "poor decisions made by park visitors." Park officials said they had received reports earlier this year about a black bear approaching visitors near the Delta Lake area of the park. T...
Mike Bianchi: It’s shameful if FSU’s administration is already quitting on this football season
ORLANDO, Fla. — The ridiculousness continues in Tallahassee. Earlier this week, somebody posted a video online of a box truck parked outside Mike Norvell’s house. Soon it was circulating on social media with the breathless caption: “Moving trucks have been…...
How novelist Emily St. John Mandel built ‘Exit Party’ out of a battered LA
Emily St. John Mandel’s brilliant new novel “Exit Party” begins five years in the future at a party in L.A.’s Echo Park neighborhood where a series of mysterious, hard-to-explain events set the story in motion. But before we begin to…...
Styrofoam recycling
Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drive-thru Styrofoam Recycling Collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 in the parking lot at the corner of Valley Mills and Waco drives, in front of Ocean Buffet....
Trail camera captures promising signs of an expanding Florida panther population
New footage of rare Florida panthers is a promising sign that the endangered species might be getting more of a foothold. The video, captured by a trail camera, shows a mother and three young cubs at a nature reserve in Fort Myers. That's further north of where the endangered cat...
City of Killeen readies for Friday's 'Fall Skate Bash'
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Grab your roller skates, some friends, and maybe some wrist guards because safety is paramount, and head down to Killeen's Fall Skate Bash this Friday! The City of Killeen Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite the community to its free Fall ...
Post Oak Ridge State Park opening for day use
Lampasas County, Tx (FOX44) - Post Oak Ridge State Park near Lampasas is preparing to open for day use September 24 with reservations for day use in advance being accepted now. After opening visitors will be able to explore the park at their own pace. Hours of operation for the p...
Capri Sun unveils oversized version of popular drink pouch
A childhood favorite is getting a major upgrade as Capri Sun is supersizing its signature juice pouch. The company is testing its Big Pouch version that holds three times more juice than the original. The original holds six ounces and contains 60 calories. Capri Sun says fans hav...
Retailers put new purchase limits on motor oil as supply crunch continues
A new shortage of synthetic motor oil has retailers imposing new limits on purchasing. Costco this week raised the prices of its store brand synthetic oil and placed maximum limits on synthetic oil purchases. A two-pack of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil 5-quart bottl...
Google Local Services ads transition to Performance Max: What to save before your account migrates
WebFX reports detail Google's transition of Local Services Ads to Performance Max, impacting campaign management, bidding, and historical data.
The next wave of Yosemite overcrowding
RE:PUBLIC reports on a proposed land swap for a new resort near Yosemite, sparking concerns about overcrowding and environmental impact in the park.
Attempted Trump assassin ordered packages using Bob Dole's name, new records show
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the FBI discovered new information regarding the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024....
Karaoke kickoff
United Way of Waco-McLennan County will launch its Workplace Campaign with Rhythm & Brews, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill, 511 S. Eighth St....
The postpartum sundown scaries: Why nighttime anxiety hits new moms so hard
Naturepedic reports that new moms often experience "sundown scaries," a wave of anxiety and dread that intensifies at night due to disrupted sleep and hormonal changes....
Women's athletes react to Sydney Sweeney ad
Female athletes have reacted with anger and incredulity to a "hypersexualized" advertising campaign featuring a nude or minimally clad Sydney Sweeney posing with sports equipment....
America 250 program
The Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 S. University Parks Drive, will host a Lifelong Learning Coffee and Lecture program Friday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the lecture beginning at 10 a.m....
11 facts Americans might not know about Australia's capital
VisitCanberra reports that Canberra, Australia's capital, surprises many with its rich history, unique design, abundant nature, and cultural offerings....
Brazos Valley ranks among top 8% worldwide in 2026 City Nature Challenge
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Brazos Valley made a big impact during last spring's City Nature Challenge! According to the City of College Station, residents and nature enthusiasts across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Madison and Robertson Counties documented plants, ani...
NEXT STOP: NOTRE DAME?
Midway running back Lathan Whisenton shows off his power, running over would-be tacklers on his way to a 46-yard touchdown Friday against Cedar park at panther Stadium. Whisenton had 21 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns in the panthers'…...
River cleanup
Volunteers are invited to participate in a Brazos River cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks Drive.
Another side of South Carolina: The coast is a popular playground, but nature and nurture await inland, too
The buzz of cicadas and a hefty dose of South Carolina humidity filled the air as I paddled a kayak through Congaree National Park. Towering bald cypresses and tupelos flanked my route along serene Cedar Creek, where a football-sized turtle…...
Explore the Basque art garden where nature meets outsize sculpture
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — His sculptures adorn public spaces around the world from the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to the German Chancellor's Office in Berlin, Plaça del Rei in Barcelona and the World Bank in Washington, D.C. But for the…...
Bounce-back Riesel finds a spark against Frost, 34-10
The Indians bounced back from two lopsided losses to open the season, running past Frost, 34-10 to give first-year coach Weston Bond his first career victory....
CENTEX ROUNDUP
CEDAR PARK 39, MIDWAY 34
5 thoughts from SMU's rout of UC Davis: Mustangs make short work of Aggies
UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Despite a short week and over 100-degree feels-like temperatures at kickoff, SMU cruised to its second win of the season and first at Ford Stadium. No. 17 SMU (2-0, 1-0) defeated UC Davis 56-10 Saturday in…...
Teen survives 2 days on overturned skiff in Alaska’s Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy survived on top of an overturned skiff in Alaskas frigid Bering Sea for roughly two days, losing his older brother and then his cousin to the ocean after the boat capsized while they were out fishing. The teen, identified by a relative as Derek Parker Aghnaanga,...
FROM SNUBS TO FUTURE LOCKS
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class of leg-ends and change makers on Aug. 15, headlined by Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Doc Rivers, Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Mark Few, Joey Crawford and the 1996…...
Free pet vaccinations
Pet owners can take advantage of free microchips and vaccinations from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Knox Hall at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 101 Texas Ranger Trail....
Game of the Week Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan: Cedar Park vs. Midway
While isolated showers will litter the DMA area this afternoon, Sean Ryan tells us that the Game of the Week should be relatively clear all game.
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office
Way.com reports that the surge in commuting expenses, driven by rising fuel, maintenance, and parking costs, significantly impacts workers' budgets as in-office mandates increase....
Union Grove Campground at Stillhouse reopens
Bell County, Tx (FOX44) - After major construction improvements, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce the reopening of Union Grove campground at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Campsites 1-12 are now available for public use. As part of the recent upgrades, campground site numbers h...
Riesel Car Show
Riesel Car Show The Riesel Lions Club Auto Classic Car & Truck Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lions Park, 1270 E. Frederick St. in Riesel....
‘A smoother ride’: TxDOT plans major BU 77 redesign for I-35, University Parks
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer The Texas Department of Transportation plans to transform part of BU 77 from a freeway into an urban boulevard, a change officials say will better reflect how people use the road today. TxDOT presented the proposed changes Thursday at a public meet...
Your pups can cool off at the Bow Wow Luau!
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - If your four-legged bestie has been feeling the Texas heat, we have some doggone good news! The City of Killeen is opening up the pool just for the pups this weekend for the annual Bow Wow Luau! For more information, you can watch our interview above....
Week 3 preview: Cedar Park (2-0) at Midway (2-0)
Despite that big Aledo win, the Midway Panthers won’t be able to stroll into their home opener feeling invincible. #txhsfb
Fight between LSU and the SEC might be over as LSU sets roster for the season
The fight between LSU and the Southeastern Conference might be over for now. This comes after the LSU football team filled out its roster for the season. This ends any possibility of adding players who played for the NFL or went to NFL training camps this summer. RELATED STORY | ...
Taking the kids: To Rocky Mountain National Park and beyond in fall
Have you followed the rule of thumb when viewing wildlife?
Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue
Recent comments reflect an effort to make Muslims and Islam part of the debate ahead of Nov. 3 midterms that will determine control of Congress.
Doris Miller Pool hours
Doris Miller Community Pool, 1020 Elm Ave., has transitioned to its fall operating schedule.
Community Serve Day
Mission Waco will host Community Serve Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Creekside Community Village, 3810 S. University Parks Drive.
Christianity along the campaign trail: Paxton vs. Talarico
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer As James Talarico and Ken Paxton campaign for the U.S. Senate, both candidates have made Christianity a prominent part of their political identities. But the two candidates draw very different conclusions about how their faith should shape governme...
Mariners beat Rangers as Seahawks fever takes over T-Mobile Park
SEATTLE — The familiar chants of SEA … HAWKS!!! could first be heard in the third inning and randomly appeared over the course of Wednesday afternoon’s Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. It wasn’t surprising considering the crowd of 21,565 featured…...