Long before pancakes became an American breakfast staple, George Washington started many mornings with hoecakes.The simple cornmeal cakes have roots in Indigenous cooking traditions and were later adopted by European settlers, becoming a common breakfast throughout the colonies. Washington was kn...
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Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives.Both are Black.For Esters, the flag represents the opportunities that al...
A former aide to former President Bill Clinton is facing House lawmakers as part of their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Doug Band appeared before the House Oversight Committee, where lawmakers were expected to ask about his relationship with Epstein and his associate G...
The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.
Given James' career earnings and a net worth estimated by Forbes at $1.4 billion, he reportedly is putting happiness over money this time around.
Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup as the knockout rounds progress.
Lieutenant Glenn Bennett with the Belton Police Department accepts the position of Director of Public Safety and future Chief of Police for the City of Starbase, Texas.In his resignation letter to the department and city officials submitted on Sunday, Lt. Bennett said the decision came after "muc...
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because James had not revealed that decision public...
The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds (116 kilograms) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said."Clearly the parents were feeding the child improperly, to say the least," Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Monday. "He ...
Kenneth Howard Campbell, age 93, of Waco passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.
BELTON/STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral/FOX 44) - UPDATE: Belton Police Department Lieutenant Glenn Bennett has issued his letter of resignation as he prepares for a new chapter in Starbase. Lt. Bennett will be resigning from Belton PD effective July 12, 2026. "After much thought and reflection, I ...
Long before pancakes became an American breakfast staple, George Washington started many mornings with hoecakes.The simple cornmeal cakes have roots in Indigenous cooking traditions and were later adopted by European settlers, becoming a common breakfast throughout the colonies. Washington was kn...
President Donald Trump said Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to be the secretary of labor, elevating him from the agency's acting director two months after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning...
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to.It was discovered in 1985 during an expedit...
When Sascha Penn created “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” he was determined to end it after five seasons.
Have you heard of peptides? They're the newest buzzword in health and beauty, promising to fix everything from wrinkles to torn ligaments. But does the science back them up?Most of the compounds are sold in vials labeled "for research only" meaning they're not approved for use in people yet. Now...
Charlie Kirk's parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his murder case next week in Utah, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.Prosecutors will aim to show during the weeklo...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, has returned for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st. Main Event also sponsored a private VIP pre-tournament...
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday that he spent months away from Congress being treated for depression."It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be," he said on the House floor.K...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region are calling Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. You can also view our [...]
Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administrations effort to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, including those born to undocumented migrants.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | States can ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, Supreme Court rule...
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, in several rulings since 2010 has chipped away at campaign finance laws.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD Vance, the court's...
Johnson said he again pushed the president during a two-hour Oval Office meeting on Monday to sign the legislation that aims to make housing more affordable.
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes.
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) - College Station police report two people sent to the hospital following a shooting at the Southgate Village Apartments. Officers had been sent to the complex at 134 Luther Street on a report of a shooting. Officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. ...
The Supreme Court upheld laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on womens and girls sports teams in schools.The court's conservative majority decided that state bans, passed in Idaho in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021, do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a federal l...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell Creameries has been making the best ice cream in the country for more than 100 years! We learn more about the company's Texas roots, and its newest flavor, in the video above!
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets will be taking part in one of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebrations! Texas A&M says members of the Corps Color Guard, Ross Volunteer Company and the Fish Drill Team will participate in the National Inde...
Muslims were woven into both America’s founding population and its labor force, writes a scholar of Islam on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - A major intersection of Waco's New Road will close Wednesday night to allow bridge work on I-35. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to install deck panels and overhangs for for the new northbound I-35 bridge over New Road as part of the ongoing My35 Waco Sout...
If any company stood to gain from Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.
Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic and into Central Texas, and while most people will notice little more than hazy skies and colorful sunsets, doctors say those with underlying respiratory conditions should take precaution.Watch Full Story Here: Saharan dust moves into Central Tex...
Since opening June 25, the fair has drawn sparse crowds in its first days, though it remains unclear what the July 4th holiday weekend will bring.
From toothpaste to cereal, big brands count on consumers buying the same products every time they shop. But lately, that loyalty is starting to weaken, especially at the grocery store.Prices for staples like coffee and beef aren't just creeping up they're way higher than headline inflation."And ...
The Supreme Court is set to hand down the final rulings of its term Tuesday, with four major cases on the docket including a challenge to President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.The court begins releasing opinions at 10 a.m. Eastern.Birthright citizenshipThe bi...
Two people were injured in a shooting at the Southgate Village Apartments on Wednesday, according to police.In a Facebook post, the College Station Police Department said officers responded to the apartment complex located at 134 Luther Street after receiving reports of a shooting. When police ar...
The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people dont forfeit expectations of privacy...
A Massachusetts mother didn't realize that access to gender-affirming treatment could disappear even when the state's laws and leaders supported it.
Saharan dust remains in the atmosphere making for a hazy afternoon. It will begin to lessen and clear out later in the day, making Wednesday much clearer. Meanwhile, temperatures are set to land just above normal today with a high of 96 and a feels like temperature of 101 degrees. Dew points are ...
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