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We're intentionally breaking our promise
We asked Afghans to translate for our patrols, guard our bases and stand beside our troops under fire. In return, we made them a promise, in writing: Serve with us, and we will not leave you to be hunted....
Shawn VanDiver: We made a promise to the Afghan people, and we’re breaking it on purpose
Afghans translated for our patrols, guarded our bases and stood beside our troops under fire. In return, we promised that we would not leave them to be hunted....
Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Late-summer heat continues this week for North and Central Texas, where heat index values will reach 100-105 each afternoon. East Texas has a 10% chance of isolated storms today and Thursday, but most will remain dry. Meanwhile, areas west of I-35 have a low-end fire threat throu...
Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
Firefighters have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state's second-largest city, but hotter, drier and breezier days lie ahead. Officials reported Wednesday that firefighters ...
Senate confirms Trump pick for CDC director
Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last year fired Susan Monarez over a clash on vaccines.
Waco woman accused of trying to hit mother, child with car outside Lacy Lakeview apartments
The woman told an officer West almost hit her car, then returned and swerved toward her and her child, according to an arrest affidavit filed by Lacy Lakeview Police....
Copperas Cove Rotary Club to provide fans
Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX 44) - As the summer heat continues, the Copperas Cove Rotary Club and United Way have obtained fans that will be distributed by the fire department to help beat the heat. The giveaway will be held Thursday, August 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at 1206 W. Avenu...
Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Guatemala remains on alert after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central Americas most active. About 1,700 people remained in shelters with the evacuations to stay in place until conditions improve, according to the countrys disaster agency CON...
Man held on charges of having sex with teen girl
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - Bond has been set at $80,000 for a 27-year-old man accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl in 2025. Miguel Angel Diaz was found during a traffic stop and arrested on the warrant that came out of an investigation that had begun a year...
Arrest made in Hillsboro vehicle burglaries, firearm thefts
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) - An arrest has been made in connection with a recent series of vehicle burglaries and firearm thefts in Hillsboro. The Hillsboro Police Department says officers executed arrest and search warrants in the 700 block of East Elm Street at approximately 11:...
SpaceX rocket debris believed to have crashed into the moon
NASA scientists believe remnants of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slammed into the moon overnight, resulting in a massive explosion and debris field. The high-speed crash has not been officially confirmed, but experts say it was inevitable that the leftover rocket segment plowed into ...
Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course ahead of president’s visit
An armed man was arrested Sunday outside Trump National Golf Club in Southern California after federal agents reported a suspicious person walking the property, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said in a Tuesday statement. The Secret Service is investigating whether the...
Amarillo semi driver killed in crash near Navasota
Navasota, Tx (FOX 44) - Update: The driver of a semi found dead in a Wednesday morning Grimes County crash has been identified as 33-year-old Isack Aguilera of Amarillo. Troopers say the crash actually occurred several hours before it was discovered and reported. Department of Pu...
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police
Police responded Tuesday night to the Florida home of Perez Hilton after receiving reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream. In response to a question about Hiltons livestream, the Miami-Dade Sheriffs Office said they had received...
Bring your school supplies to 'Fill the Truck Drive'
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson community is needed to help fill up a fire truck with school supplies! The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department says its Fill the Truck Drive will take place from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday at Peplow Park, located at 201 Peplow Drive. You can b...
‘The Idea of You’ author Robinne Lee returns with ‘Crash Into Me’
“Crash into Me” is the novel that actress and author Robinne Lee says she always wanted to write. That’s not to say she isn’t proud of the mega success of her super sexy debut novel, “The Idea of You,” the…...
Governor Abbott activates added wildfire response resources
Governor Greg Abbott directs TDEM to activate additional state wildfire resources as Texas faces elevated fire danger, especially in the Panhandle and North Texas....
Local County Commission Orders 60 Day Outdoor Burn Ban
HILLSBORO (FOX 44) -- Hill County Commissioners ordered at 60 day burn ban at its meeting on Tuesday (August 4, 2026). The order prohibits outdoor activities that produce flames or sparks that could start a fire, including the reckless disposal of burning materials. Violations ar...
Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit
Federal agents said they observed the man taking photographs and appearing to monitor security-planning activities at the Trump National Golf Club.
‘Game of Thrones’ author George R.R. Martin struggling with depression
“House of the Dragon” creator George R.R. Martin has been struggling with depression. The fantasy writer whose “A Song of Fire and Ice” series inspired HBO’s “Game of Thrones” saga told fans that while his blog has been updated recently,…...
Temple PD investigates a traffic accident, 1 suspect in custody
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Temple Police Department has made an arrest and is investigating a traffic accident that occurred Friday afternoon. At around 4:00 p.m., on Friday, January 30, officers located a traffic accident near S 1st and Avenue M. Upon arrival, officers learned...
Killeen Fire Dept. Earns A "First" For Central Texas
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Call it a "first" for a Central Texas fire department, and that "first" surrounds carrying whole blood for an emergency response. The Killeen Fire Department launched its Whole Blood Program on Thursday, July 30, becoming the first agency in the Central ...
One Juvenile Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle
MARLIN (FOX 44) - One juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday (August 4,2026). The Marlin Police Department reported at approximately 9:54 a.m. on Tuesday, its officers and personnel from the Marlin Fire Department responded to Walker Street and Agnes...
Todd Blanche clears key Senate hurdle in bid to be next attorney general
Todd Blanche moved one step closer to becoming the nation's next attorney general Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination. Blanche, who is serving as acting attorney general, was nominated by President Donald Trump after he f...
Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows
A new study examining pollution levels across a 16 years found that while general pollution levels have significantly declined, recent increases in wildfire smoke air pollution have offset those gains....
Immigrant held at NJ detention center dies after undisclosed medical emergency
New Jersey's governor is demanding answers after learning a man died while being held at an immigration detention center in Newark. This tragedy is another painful reminder of why Delaney Hall should be closed, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said in a statement. U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Bryan PD reports an increase in E-Bike and E-Scooter thefts
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - E-Bikes and E-Scooters seem to be making a lot of headlines lately. This time it's because they're starting to disappear at alarming rates. The Bryan Police Department is reporting an increase in reported E-Bike / E-Scooter thefts, particularly in the 3000...
Several tractor trailers involved in Golinda fire
GOLINDA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Multiple units responded to a fire in Golinda on Monday afternoon. FOX 44 News has learned that the fire ignited on Highway 77, about 1,000 feet on the Falls County side of the Falls/McLennan County Line. The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department ur...
Waco Police identify drowning victim
Waco Police have identified a drowning victim found in Lake Waco last week as a 19-year-old man.
CTC's Police Academy Alpha Class completes realistic low-light shooting exercise
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Central Texas College Police Academy Cadets are trained in challenging scenarios to prepare future peace officers to remain focused, make sound decisions and perform safely under pressure in real-world conditions. Most recently, the CTC Police Academ...
Belton welcomes interim fire chief
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton community would like to say "welcome" to its interim fire chief! The Fire Department says its looks forward to the experience and leadership Rhea Cooper will bring to the organization. Chief Cooper began his fire service career with the Lubbock...
Your fourth-grader shouldn’t be worried about AI | Allison Schrager:
When I was in fourth grade, everyone in my class had grand ideas about what they wanted to be when they grew up: a professional basketball player, a firefighter, a professor (I grew up in a college town), a farmer…...
More than 70 evacuated in Killeen hotel fire
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Many people were evacuated from Killeen's Holiday Inn Express during an overnight fire. According to the City of Killeen, the Fire Department responded to 2603 Gateway Drive after receiving an alarm shortly before midnight on Sunday. The initial dispatch...
Three Robinson police officers earn commendation medals for flood rescues during June storm
Three Robinson police officers received Police Commendation Medals for their actions during a June 14 storm that flooded roads, stranded drivers and threatened residents of a nearby RV park. WATCH HERE: Three Robinson police officers earn commendation medals for flood rescues dur...
Harker Heights PD's 'Cuts with Cops' returns for its 4th year
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - Students all over central Texas are preparing to head back to school this week, and many in Harker Heights will be returning with fresh haircuts thanks to the Harker Heights Police Department. The 4th-annual Harker Heights Police Department "Cuts ...
Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
About 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state, authorities said. The fires burned more than 8.2 square miles (about 21 square kilometers) arou...
Killeen police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Killeen, according to police. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at approximately 5:28 a.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle-pedest...
As national death rate dips, some states did better than others
The nation’s death rate reached a historic low last year due to declines in drug overdoses, gun homicides and traffic accidents, though progress varied by state....
Killeen Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a fatal hit-and-run auto-pedestrian crash that occurred early Sunday morning in the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 2410). At approximately 5:28 a.m. Sunda...
Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency
The Office of Refugee Resettlement shared more than 460,000 leads with ICE since January 2025, internal data showed.
Battle of the Badges
A Battle of the Badges Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare will let donors who give at designated sites vote for their favorite agency among the McLennan County Sheriff's Office, Waco Police Department and Waco Fire Department....
Buckholts Police Department loses authority; Milam County Sheriff's Office to assume duties
The Buckholts Police Department has lost its authority after the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement revoked the department's authority to make appointments, Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore announced. This forces the complete separation of all active licenses from the Buckholts P...
Waco Police identify drowning victim and two individuals seen with victim
Waco Police identify drowning victim and two individuals seen with victim kcentv.com
TCOLE has revoked Buckholts Police Department's authority to make appointments
CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Milam County Sheriff's Office was informed yesterday, July 31, 2026, that the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has revoked the Buckholts Police Department authority to make appointments. This means that the law enforcement agency has lost ...
Victim and Persons of interest identified in Waco drowning
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: (August 1, 2026) The Waco Police Department has identified the victim in the drowning investigation as 19-year-old Vicente Eliseo Tzap Quiche. Next of kin has been notified. The two other individuals last seen with Tzap Quiche have also been identif...
TikToker's chilling video sparks important conversation after her death
Police allege Duffey killed Gilson and then turned the gun on himself. Her death comes after Gilson filed for an emergency protective order against Duffey on June 10....
Romo placed on leave by CBS
CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence, the network announced Friday....
DHS: 905 arrested, 180 saved during World Cup
From federal and multiagency actions to state initiatives and safe house networks, anti-human trafficking efforts are ongoing nationwide.
Waco PD seeking help to locate the parents of a found child
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The child has been safely reunited with her parents. The Waco Police Department is seeking help from the community to find the parents of a young child that was was located alone in the 9800 Block of Chapel. The department has been unable to identif...
Police release copies of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Friday released copies of two ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case.
Man accused of vandalizing Hewitt license plate reader
A Waco man was arrested Thursday after police believe he vandalized a license plate reader camera in Hewitt earlier this month.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down part of IH-35 south, four people taken to hospital
Four people were hospitalized Friday morning after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 near Waco. The crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. at mile marker 330B when a Honda making a lane change struck a Toyota, causing the Honda to spin into an oncoming semi and overturn...
DPS: Four hospitalized in southbound I-35 crash
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Four people are in the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 late Friday morning. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:50 a.m. The crash occurred near Mile Marker #...
Two displaced in Waco fire, dog thought dead survives
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people have been displaced in a Wednesday morning Waco house fire. A family dog thought to have been dead has been confirmed alive by the Waco Fire Department. The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that the call for the fire came in at 6 a....
Man allegedly damages license plate reader in Hewitt, faces felony charge
A 20-year-old Waco man was arrested after police say he intentionally damaged a license plate reader camera in Hewitt on July 19. Ryne Tanner was taken into custody July 30 by Lacy Lakeview officers at his workplace and booked into McLennan County Jail on charges of electronic ac...
Traffic Alert: Crash on I-35 freezes traffic
Traffic Alert: Crash on I-35 freezes traffic kcentv.com
Man gets max prison sentence for shooting Bryan PD officer
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - A Bryan teenager has received the maximum prison sentence for shooting a Bryan Police Department officer in 2025. According to the Brazos County District Attorney's Office, Judge David Hilburn imposed the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on 19-year-o...
Inert hand grenade discovered at Teague intersection
TEAGUE, Texas (FOX 44) - An inert hand grenade was discovered at an intersection in Teague on Friday morning. The Teague Police Department was notified of a suspicious object near the intersection of 12th Street and China Street at approximately 9:18 a.m. Responding officers sear...
Donate now to help a Baylor PD sergeant and his family
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texans are being asked to help a police sergeant and his family during their time of need. Sergeant Jose "Joe" Gongora has spent many years serving and protecting his community as a dedicated police officer. He currently works for the Baylor Univers...
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