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The last thing any parent wants to worry about is whether a car seat will protect their kids in the event of a crash. When car seats are installed or used incorrectly, the chances of them protecting a child in the event of a crash are far less likely. For Passenger Safety Week th...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - As population grows in Bryan city officials are happy to report, crime continues to drop in the Central Texas city. In a press release issued by the city on Monday figures show the city experienced an all time high of 4,889 UCR part 1 crime offenses and th...
A man was shot and wounded by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, and protesters quickly gathered at the scene to speak out against ICE. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, is in stable condition, according to the Austin Police Department, which reite...
Grimes County, Tx (FOX44) - The Department of Public Safety reports two people killed and others injured in a two vehicle crash Monday morning. Helicopter medical units also responded to the crash at FM 2620 and Grimes County Road 229 after the crash was reported at 7:43 a.m. Thi...
MOFFAT, Texas (FOX 44)—The Bell County Sheriff's Office has confirmed one person has been found dead in a burning structure in a fire that off State Highway 36 near Moffatt. Multiple structures burning in the 11400 block of SH 36 resulted in the closure of the highway in both dir...
One person is dead after a fire broke out overnight along State Highway 36 near Moffat, according to Bell County Sheriff's Office. Officials say the fire broke out in the 11400 block of State Highway 36 on Sunday evening. During the firefight, one person was found dead in one of ...
MOFFAT, TX (FOX 44) -- The Bell County Sheriff's Office says on its Facebook page that State Highway 36 in the 11,400 block -- near Moffat -- is blocked in both directions because of a structure fire. The report added that several fire departments are on-scene battling multiple s...
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Mose were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country. The suspects will fa...
Crews continue to make good progress in the battle against the Hydra Fire in Bosque County, authorities said. As of the evening of Sept. 19, the fire has burned 933 acres and is 52% contained, according to the Bosque County Office of Emergency Management. Officials said the acrea...
BELL COUNTY, Texas A big rig carrying tens of thousands of pounds of tires caught fire on Interstate 35 near Troy early Sunday morning, forcing authorities to shut down part of the highway. According to the Bell County Sheriffs Office, emergency crews were dispatched around 4:40 ...
Nineteen Central Texas College students have completed the school's paramedic program and earned certifications to provide advanced emergency medical care. WATCH HERE: Central Texas College paramedic program graduates 19 students ready to serve community The graduating class incl...
NEAR MERIDIAN, TX (FOX 44) -- UPDATE: The Bosque County Office of Emergency Management's 6:00 p.m. Saturday (9/19/26) Facebook post says the Hydra Fire is now at 933 acres and 52% contained. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
SALADO (FOX 44) -- Imagine running a 5K race in full firefighting gear and air packs. It was a reality on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2026) morning for a few Salado Fire/Bell County ESD #1 Firefighters. They were among around 75 runners/walkers who converged upon Salado for the It Takes ...
KILLEEN (FOX 44) -- New paramedics are ready to go after completing the Paramedic Program Course Completion Ceremony at Central Texas College in Killeen. Their certifications will allow them to provide advanced emergency medical care in communities across Central Texas. Many of t...
Two men deported by the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arbitrarily arrested after police covered their heads with a bag, beat them and held them at gunpoint in a hotel-turned-detention center, their lawyers and rights groups said on Friday. Ahmed Soliman, an Egyptian nat...
It probably comes as little surprise that many Americans would struggle to pay for a sudden expense if one were to arise. According to a new survey from Credit Karma, 37% of Americans said they would be unable to cover a sudden expense. The percentage was highest among Generation...
Local firefighters have been battling the Hydra Fire all week in nearby Meridian. But the community is coming together to do all they can including one resident who said its the least she can do. When we can finally give something back, we jumped in. Our friends' ranch was one of...
When the Trump administration announced on Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency was rolling back Biden-era limits on climate pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants and proposing to eliminate nearly all remaining limits on greenhouse gas emissions from such faci...
The Hydra Fire burning in Bosque County is holding at 1,100 acres and 35% containment as of Friday, according to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said that throughout the day, residents may notice smoke billowing from the area, and that it's expected as portions of...
Bosque, County, Tx (FOX44) - The Bosque County Sheriff's Office reported Friday no significant change in size or containment of the large brush fire between Clifton and Meridian. The fire known as Hydra remained at about 1100 acres and 35% contained. Pockets of smoke were still v...
Another DC institution is fighting to stop President Donald Trump from permanently planting his name on the front of their building. The US Institute of Peace and its ousted board members on Thursday asked a federal appeals court for emergency relief to prevent the administration...
Troy, Tx (FOX44) - A 38-year-old suspect in a Troy homicide identified as 38-year-old Jonathan Allen Nance-Karl is in the Bell County Jail after a lengthy manhunt Thursday. Troy police say their officers were sent to the 700 block of Tower Street at 1:23 a.m. Thursday on a report...
Injury to child Waco Police arrested a woman Sunday after a child reported she choked him, then she held another child between herself and officers when she was being taken into custody, according to an arrest affidavit....
Waco Police arrested a woman Sunday after a child reported she choked him, then she held another child between herself and officers when she was being arrested, an affidavit says....
TROY, Texas (KXXV) A suspect has been caught after police found a woman dead on Thursday, according to the Troy Police Department. Police say that at around 1:23 a.m., Troy Police were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Tower Street after a report of a woman unable to breat...
An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public a...
TROY, Texas (FOX 44) — More information has been released about an overnight homicide in Troy that has led to a manhunt in Bell County today, Thursday, September 17, 2026. The Troy Police Department reports that officers were dispatched at approximately 1:23 a.m. on September 17,...
Waco Police arrested a man Sunday after he hit an officer in the face, leaving the officer bleeding, according to an arrest affidavit.
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor University Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred early Thursday morning on campus in the 100 block of Bagby Avenue, according to a Baylor Timely Warning sent to the university community Thursday. This locati...
Meridian’s varsity football game has been moved to Hico “in the best interest” of the students due to poor air quality caused by a wildfire in Bosque County....
An ICE agent accused of shooting a man during an immigration crackdown was arrested Thursday in Minnesota, where he made his first appearance in court on charges of felony assault. Christian Castro is charged with the shooting of 24-year-old Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis ...
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.s top human rights body say they have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. They also accuse Irans theocratic government ...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The soldier who died Monday in a rollover crash on Fort Hood has been identified as Private First Class Ethan Brewer of Apex, North Carolina. He died following the rollover involving a HMMWV Front Line Ambulance during training at Fort Hood. PFC Brewer had...
Wisconsin Republican Congressman and gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany is recalling the moments the plane he was on crashed into Lake Wausau . Tiffany said he braced for impact just seconds before the plane hit the water. "I yanked that seatbelt tight, and I would guess it was no...
Tempted by promises of efficiency, a small but growing number of Michigan police departments have turned to artificial intelligence to help officers write police reports. The new technology, pitched as a time-saving tool for strapped departments, is being embraced by a handful of...
Modern Flames reports September is ideal for upgrading fireplaces as cool evenings approach, allowing homeowners to modernize their spaces for comfort and style....
A children's toy sold at Target stores nationwide and online is being recalled due to a potential choking hazard. The Melissa & Doug "Lights and Sound Fire Truck" is a compact fire engine toy with spinning wheels and busy-board activities that activate lights and sounds. The toy ...
A recall has been issued for heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon that could overheat, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall was issued due to faulty internal wire heating elements...
Bosque County, Tx (FOX44) - Hydra fire in Bosque County has been reported as reaching 1100 acres and 35% contained. Crews continue to make progress on the fire. More than 200 responders remain actively engaged in the response, working to strengthen containment lines, monitor hot ...
Falls County, Tx (FOX44) - One person is in the hospital, one in custody after a lengthy stand off following a Wednesday night shooting off FM 147 in Falls County. Falls County Sheriff Jason Campbell said it started about 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night in the 300 block of FM 147. When...
Something changed this summer that gave home buyers more negotiating power. As of August, sellers outnumbered buyers by 58% the biggest gap in more than a decade, according to Redfin. That doesn't mean home prices are about to crash, but after years of soaring prices, buyers may ...
Immigration arrests in the U.S. have soared in recent months, aided by more local law enforcement cooperation with ICE, increased use of technology to track and process people, as well as enhanced data sharing between federal agencies....
State leaders are breathing a sigh of relief that the Trump administration's threats to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency have subsided....
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church is a total loss after a fire broke out from a neighboring lot, but the pastor and congregation say the church's legacy will continue. Just one day after watching their building go up in flames, community members and leaders returned to the s...
As the Hydra Fire continues to burn, Clifton is feeling the impact. Last night, many Meridian residents were evacuated to the Clifton Civic Center. Two of those evacuees, who said the American Red Cross provided cots and everything they needed to get through the night. "Somewhat ...
KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) Two people were arrested in connection to the fatal crash that killed 25-year-old Faith Sidman in July. Police say that Sidman who was visiting from Eugene, Oregon was a back-seat passenger in a gray 2019 GMC pickup being driven by 22-year-old Elwood Dentler...
MERIDIAN, Texas (FOX 44) — As the Hydra Fire in Bosque County jumped over its containment line, the City of Meridian was forced to evacuate its residents. The fire has been burning since Monday, and the countless agencies working on it seemed to be making progress. That changed o...
Deputies arrested a Waco man Friday in Elm Mott after they believe he hit a family member with the blunt end of a hatchet, according to an arrest affidavit....
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Two arrests have been made in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14. The Killeen Police Department says its Traffic Unit has made two arrests in connection with the fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14 on Wednesday, July ...
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave their first briefing Wednesday following the fatal Tuesday evening crash of a news helicopter in Southern California. The NTSB and FAA had begun an investigation of the crash on Wednesday and were interviewing witnesses...
AUSTIN/BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Hydra Fire in Bosque County. This fire has threatened...
Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that FEMA has approved a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Hydra fire burning in Bosque County. Texas will provide all necessary resources to protect Texans from the Hydra Fire, Governor Abbott said. The grant allows T...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A group of vehicles and trailers reported stolen from West was found in Bellmead. The West Police Department says it continued its investigation into the theft of property from a residence in the 700 block of North Marable Street. Officers determ...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A Waco police officer who approached a homeless man about using water from a business ended up overpowered, on his back, with his face bleeding. Forty-eight-year-old Aaron Lee Crane, Jr remained in the McLennan County Jail Wednesday following he Sunday afternoo...
CLIFTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Clifton has asked all residents and businesses to immediately stop all outdoor watering. The city says it is under Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions, as it sent as much water as possible to assist the City of Meridian with the ongoing fire...
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - A 28-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after the father of a boy and girl told McGregor police he found him naked in a bedroom with his daughter and son. David Refugio Lopez was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Tuesday morning after M...
Central Texas (FOX44) - Seven area small fire departments are receiving their part of nearly $5,000,000 in grants from the Texas A&M Forest Service for firefighting equipment and emergency response needs. The money will help departments purchase firefighting apparatus, fire and r...
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: As of Wednesday morning, the Hydra Fire in Bosque County is at 1,100 acres and is 25 percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The City of Meridian issued a mandatory evacuation on Tuesday evening which was later lifted ...
