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Investigators say Florida jet began breaking apart before crash that killed 9
Parts of a business jet likely started to break off even before it slammed into the ground and erupted in a ball of flames in South Florida, killing all nine people on board, a federal investigator said Monday. Video recorded by passersby captured the Bahamas-bound Learjet's rapi...
Grimes Co. Sheriff reports major accident in Plantersville
PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Grimes County Sheriff's Office says a major accident has occurred at Highway 105 and FM-1774 in Plantersville. The Texas Department of Public Safety has responded to the scene and is using a drone as part of the response. Motorists have been as...
Man dies after being hit by vehicle, driver charged with DWI
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - A College Station man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while the driver has been charged with DWI. Police announced early Sunday morning that a fatal crash involving a pedestrian occurred at the intersection of Holleman Drive and Wellborn ...
Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire neared expiry -- two days after busloads of...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle and killed on College Station street; driver arrested
COLLEGE STATION, TX (KXXV) A man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in connection with a pedestrians death on a College Station roadway early Sunday morning. The fatal collision happened at Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive at around 4:45 a.m., according to the...
Shooting in Temple leaves one dead; suspect taken into custody
TEMPLE (KXXV) A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Temple that left a person dead early Sunday morning. At around 12:40 a.m., Temple police officers were called to the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail due to reports of a shooting with one victim. Officers ar...
Germany blames infiltrators as Gen Z protests turn violent
Cost-of-living protests in Germany turned violent on Saturday evening with police using water cannons to disperse crowds and masked rioters smashed shop windows, as officials warn the day of rallies organized by a youth-led movement was infiltrated by extremist factions. Saturday...
Temple Police Investigating Early Sunday Homicide
TEMPLE (FOX 44) -- The Temple Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one individual dead. Temple Police say officers were dispatched around 12:40 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 1, 2026) were dispatched to the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail for reports of an individual wh...
Local Police Engage In Armed Barricaded Person Encounter
TEAGUE (FOX 44) -- A reported mental health crisis had the Teague Police Department's attention on Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026). Teague Police responded to an apartment complex located at 835 Highway 84 West regarding a report of a male experiencing a mental health crisis who was rep...
Two Deceased, Child Injured In Saturday Local Fatality Crash
KILLEEN (FOX 44) -- Killeen Police continue to investigate a fatality crash on Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026) afternoon that left two people dead. Killeen Police report that at approximately 3:26 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a major crash at the intersection of N. Fort Hood ...
Two dead, child injured after motorcycle crashes into pickup in Killeen
Two people are dead after a crash in Killeen on Saturday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m., the Killeen Police Department responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of North Fort Hood Road and Adams Avenue. Police say the motorcyclist was pronoun...
French protesters defy heavy police presence in new demonstrations
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to ...
Deer crashes through North Carolina laundromat window, startling customers
A North Carolina laundromat captured security camera footage of a deer sprinting through its parking lot and crashing through a window, giving customers a scare. The Wishy Wishy Laundry in Winston-Salem said a deer crashed through its laundromat earlier this week. Before smashing...
Waco PD: No injuries reported after shot fired on Bosque Blvd.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - No injuries have been reported after a shot was fired on Bosque Boulevard, according to the Waco Police Department. Officers were called to the 5100 block of Bosque Boulevard at approximately 7:06 p.m. Friday regarding a call of shots fired. When they arriv...
Man charged following solicitation of prostitution investigation
The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged man with solicitation of prostitution following an eight-week investigation. Henry Bettis was arrested as he was leaving a local hotel. The investigation began after an investigator received a complaint from a parole s...
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision, fourth in Waco area this month
With multiple fatal auto-pedestrian crashes in Waco this month and Halloween arriving Saturday, police are reminding trick-or-treaters and drivers to use caution....
Traffic Alert: Milam County crash closes part of US77
MILAM COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Milam County Sheriff's Office reported just before 4 p.m. this afternoon that all lanes of US77 in Milam County are now open. The Milam County Sheriff's Office is currently working a collision at the intersection of US77 and FM487 that h...
Man hit by two vehicles on Waco's Robinson Dr. identified
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The victim in the fatal crash on Robinson Drive in Waco has been identified. The Waco Police Department says 42-year-old Marcus Shelton has been identified as thevictim in Thursday evening's crash. He was hit by two separate vehicles while walking in t...
DHS: Nearly 4,200 arrested during 10-Day Texas immigration operation
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said authorities arrested nearly 4,200 immigrants living in the country illegally during a 10-day operation in Texas. Speaking at a news conference Thursday, Mullin said more than 60% of those arrested had criminal histories. RELATED S...
Baylor poises for upset-minded UCF in short week
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor and UCF were polar opposites last weekend. The Bears lost to Kansas for the first time since 2007 and fired head coach Dave Aranda in his seventh year. On the other hand, the Knights upset then-No. 2 BYU in overtime, leading the fans to flo...
‘Naturally Texas’: Mayborn Museum receives $300,000 grant for new exhibit
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer The Mayborn Museum received a $300,000 grant to advance plans for a new exhibit exploring Central Texas ecology, featuring a bat simulation, an interactive prairie fire exhibit and virtual fireflies. Construction on this 5,000-square-foot exhibit w...
Injuries reported in four-vehicle College Station crash
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - College Station Police have reported multiple injuries in a four-vehicle crash. The department says the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of Harvey Road on Monday evening, across from Post Oak Mall. Traffic has been diverted into the mall. Mo...
Trump asks Supreme Court to let it enforce new restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it enforce restrictions on gender-affirming care in federal prisons. The emergency appeal comes after lower courts blocked officials from carrying out new policy put in place with an executive order from Trump. That poli...
Temple Fire Department upgrades stations as population expected to grow by almost 28,000 next decade
The Temple Fire Department is planning multiple upgrades across its stations as the city prepares for significant population growth over the next decade. Fire Station 2 is currently under construction, with Station 4 construction scheduled to begin in November and last for one ye...
Robinson Fire Department adds new vehicles, equipment to combat rising call volume
Robinson Fire Department has added new vehicles and essential safety equipment to its fleet, as the department works to keep pace with a significant rise in emergency calls. WATCH HERE: Robinson Fire Department adds new vehicles, equipment to combat rising call volume Fire Chief ...
Three arrested after 7 kids found in deplorable conditions
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Two women and a man remained in jail Monday after police earlier found seven children in a urine soaked, roach infested home with no electricity. All three adults were charged with endangering a child, criminal negligence after police found the children ages th...
Russian jet drones set Kyiv's Academy of Sciences ablaze in daylight strike
Russian drones struck downtown Kyiv in the middle of the workday Monday, setting fire to the historic headquarters of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences and trapping office workers inside burning buildings. Some staff escaped by climbing out of the academy's windows and down ...
How to build an emergency fund while you’re paying down debt
Freedom Debt Relief reports tips for building an emergency fund while paying down debt, like starting small, automating savings, using high-yield accounts, and celebrating milestones....
Fallen Cove officer among those honored in Texas Brotherhood Ride
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - A fallen Copperas Cove Police Department officer is one of many across the state being honored during the Texas Brotherhood Ride. The Ride is a seven-day, 600-mile journey which started in Lake Jackson on Sunday and will end in Fort Worth later thi...
Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune
Shortly after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on a slew of Canadian imports, aiming to cripple its economy unless it bends to his will, Canada took more careful aim when returning fire this month....
Lorena firefighter dies after pancreatic cancer battle
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - A Lorena firefighter has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Fire Department says Mark Hogan started his career with them on March 1, 2022, after working with the Fremont Fire Department in California. He chose to keep serving after 35 ...
Diesel Price Spikes Impacting Local Volunteer Fire Department
WACO (FOX 44) -- Diesel fuel price spikes continue to impact the national, state and local economies -- including one of Central Texas's volunteer fire departments. Fox 44 caught up with the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department during its annual Fall Barbecue Fundraiser on Satu...
Local Volunteer Fire Departments Team Up To Battle Sunday Wildfire
BREMOND (FOX 44) -- Bremond and Franklin Volunteer Fire Departments teamed up to battle a wildfire that threatened several homes. According to the Bremond Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, "Today, Bremond responded swiftly to assist Franklin with a 7-10 acre wildfire threa...
Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by US were looking to do 'big damage'
* Police receive early-morning tip-off * Five men arrested for suspected explosives offenses * US base has been used to strike Iran * Trump says the arrests were fantastic (Updates with comments from...
3 dead, 4 others injured after shooting at after-hours spot in Detroit, police say
Three people have died and four others were injured Sunday morning after a shooting at an after-hours spot in Detroit, police say. The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. in the area of Eaton Avenue and Prest Street, which is near Greenfield Road and Grand River Avenue. Detroit Po...
5 men arrested near a US-run air base in England will be released on bail, UK police say
Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail on Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating multiple lines of inquiry, including whether there is a link to Iran. The men...
Temple Fatality Crash: Deceased Identified
TEMPLE (FOX 44) -- The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased person involved in a vehice crash on Friday (September 25, 2026). Temple Police have identified the deceased as 26-year old Joshua Tillman from Killeen, TX. The crash involving Mr. Tillman happened on Fri...
Bears follow Freeman to much-needed fire
Needing a lift, Gavin Freeman shouted, "I got you, bro!"Leave it to the smallest, pluckiest guy on the field. That's a guy you want in your foxhole. Dude has as much swagger as a young Deion Sanders....
Brice Cherry: Following Freeman's example, Baylor discovered much-needed fire
Gavin Freeman’s wild hurdle into a herd of Buffaloes in the fourth quarter was reckless. It was courageous. It was beautiful. It was everything that Baylor desperately needed....
Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn on trial in wife’s killing
Caleb Flynns murder trial has it all: testimony about a secret affair between church members, thousands of deleted texts, lies to the FBI and curiously silent pet dogs. What the trial doesnt have is the murder weapon. The absence of the firearm used to fatally shoot Ashley Flynn ...
Waco Fire to evaluate new thermal imaging technology in $400K pilot
Waco firefighters soon will implement a new thermal imaging augmented reality system not yet available to the general public.
WNBA's Sparks fire head coach
The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach Lynne Roberts, the team announced on Friday.
Hydra Fire 100% Contained
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hydra Fire is now 100% contained, according to the Bosque County Office of Emergency Management. "It is important to understand that 100% containment does not mean the fire is completely over or that crews simply walk away. Containment means fi...
26-year-old man killed, 1 person injured in Temple crash involving box truck
A 26-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Temple on Friday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m., Temple police officers responded to the area of NW HK Dodgen Loop and Industrial Boulevard for a crash involving a box truck. When officers arr...
One dead, one injured in Temple crash
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - One person is dead and one person is injured after a crash Friday, September 25, 2026, near NW HK Dodgen Loop in Temple. According to the Temple Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of NW HK Dodgen Loop and Industrial Boulevard just bef...
Police: Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' after her death in a drug dispute
Investigators believe Tasia Fortune was already dead before the Black woman's body was hanged from a tree behind an abandoned home in the Mississippi capital this summer, a detective testified Friday. The hanging of Tasia Fortune's body, which was found on Aug. 3, was "staged," J...
Traffic Advisory: Crash causing delays near NW HK Dodgen Loop
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A crash in the area of NW HK Dodgen Loop is currently causing traffic delays in Temple. The Temple Police Department reports that they are currently assisting with a crash in the area of NW HK Dodgen Loop and Industrial Boulevard. While crews work the cra...
Bryan police warn of tire and rim thefts
Bryan, Tx (FOX44) - Bryan police are warning residents to be aware someone is going through the area targeting vehicles with nice wheels and rims. Over the past week, police have responded to multiple reports of tire and rim threats and a couple of attempts. Vehicles targeted hav...
Supreme Court lets Trump admin use revamped federal voter eligibility database
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before Novembers elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Depar...
Truck rollover brings night of work for Bremond volunteers
Robertson County, Tx (FOX44) - The rollover of an 18-wheeler in Robertson County was cleared only after eight hours of work by volunteer firefighters and the help of some big equipment. The crash between the big rig and another vehicle that resulted in the rollover occurred about...
College Station ISD conducts digital review after employee arrest
College Station, Tx (FOX44) - After the arrest of an evening custodian for possession of child porn, College Station ISD announced conducting an internal review of his digital records. They also were conducting a security sweep of Greens Prairie Elementary where he had worked. A ...