FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) — Fort Hood held a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Friday to welcome in a new Garrison Command Sergeant Major. After two years in the position, Garrison Command Sergeant Major Loyd A. Rhoades is moving on, and welcoming in new Garrison Command Sergeant Major Kristop...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a reminder that early detection can save lives. But with different screening recommendations, risk factors, and new advances in breast imaging - knowing when, and how, to get screened can get confusing. We ...
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Bring on the Fall weather! This is a much-welcomed change of pace for Central Texas, with temperatures in the 60s on Friday. While the winds gusted up to 45mph, Wind Advisories will expire at 7 pm for Central Texas and 1 am for the Brazos Valley. Wind speeds will diminish into th...
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University High School in Waco is competing in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest, where the Trojans have already scored $25,000 and now they need Central Texas neighbors to help them bring home a $1 million grand prize. WATCH HERE: University High School vies for $1 milli...
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Local fights over AI data centers are turning dangerous with bullets fired into one councilman's home and death threats sent to small-town officials. Scripps News Senior National Investigative Correspondent Lori Jane Gliha has been tracking the threats, and Jon asks her who's beh...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - October is Fire Prevention Month, which is a time to remind families that a few simple steps can make all the difference in an emergency. The Waco Fire Department tells us what we can do to prevent a disaster and keep our families safe in our interview abov...
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After yesterday's cold front, this weekend will feature high temperatures in the low 60s to low 70s. Clouds cleared out this morning, with a windy rest of the day expected. Saturday and Sunday will be pleasant, with winds of 5 to 10 mph and sunny skies. Overnight, lows will drop ...
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A federal judge has put a stop for now to the Trump administrations efforts to collect massive fines from more than 100,000 immigrants accused of remaining in the U.S. without authorization. The plaintiffs here face assessment and possible collection of enormous fines well beyond...
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After bidding to host Banana Ball a year ago, McLane Stadium was selected as a stop on the 2027 World Tour. Baylor officials are excited to see the stadium transform....
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Hall of Fame coaches Jody Conradt and Gary Blair brought decades of basketball stories, championship memories and plenty of laughs to the Greater Waco Tipoff Luncheon....
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - U.S. Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in Killeen this Saturday as part of his Come and Take It Tour with AG Ken Paxton. The event will be held at the Southern Roots Brewing Company, located at 324 N Gray Street. Doors open a...
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A Salado mother is protesting at Seton Hospital, fighting for new legislation to improve care for sickle cell patients after her daughter's death. Cassandra Lewis lost her daughter Kyla to complications from sickle cell disease about 3 months ago. Lewis said those who knew Kyla w...
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Banana Ball is coming to Baylor in May 2027! See more details announced on Friday: WACO, IT'S TIME TO TAILGATE! The 2027 Banana Ball World Tour is bringing the Texas Tailgaters and Party Animals to McLane Stadium at Baylor University on May 78, 2027, turning one of college footba...
