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PHOTOS: Finishing touches for Baylor homecoming floats
Baylor students put the finishing touches on their homecoming floats early Friday before official judging. The parade from downtown onto campus will start at 7 a.m. Saturday....
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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from hospital after a stroke and goes to rehab facility
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss several weeks of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doct...
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Suspect sought in Plantersville shooting
PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A suspect in connection with a shooting in Plantersville is being sought by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office tells FOX 44 News that one person was shot in the Pinebrook area on Friday. The suspect has been identified...
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Lorena Cross County Boys and Girls both headed to state
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lorena Leopards are making history! The entire school came together on Friday to send off both cross country teams as they head to Round Rock for the state championships. And this year's trip is extra special! For the first time, both the Lorena Boys ...
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Cheering for a cause close to home
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Local cheerleaders are coming together to do more than show off their skills - they are cheering for a cause close to home. Heart of Texas Cheer is hosting its annual Burning Bright Showcase to help raise money for a great cause. For information about how y...
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A Thank You From the Community: Killeen Veteran's Day Parade
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The 'Veterans Day Parade' is more than just a celebration. It's a chance for the Killeen community to come together and show appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. Torrie Bethany and Ron Cowan join us to...
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Weather Whys with Meteorologist Sean Ryan: Rainbows
Sean goes over the physics of why rainbows work, but also the different kinds of rainbows that can form as well.
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Lampasas sees charity scams rise during the holiday giving season
The holiday season is a time when many people are looking to give back but it can also create an opportunity for scammers. WATCH the full story here: Lampasas sees charity scams rise during the holiday giving season As the holidays get closer, First Texas Bank Executive Vice Pres...
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Friday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Our next storm system will bring clouds, near to slightly below normal temps, and scattered rain showers across portions of Central Texas. This disturbance should move east by the start of next week allowing increasing sunshine and temps to work their way into the region. By mid-...
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CFP rankings are out. Now comes the weekend that could destroy them
Now that we’ve gotten that Tuesday nonsense out of the way, we can get down to serious business. No, not that, the other Tuesday nonsense.
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As Mississippi’s vote count drags on, voters say they were marked inactive in error
Votes are still being counted in Mississippi, in the tight senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Part of the delay in counting is because thousands of voters cast their ballots by affidavit rather than a traditional ballot. Many voter...
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Centex girls basketball preview: Lady Falcons hunting third straight state title in new TAPPS 4A airspace
Back-to-back state titles have intensified the target on Live Oak’s back. The Lady Falcons aren’t shying away from it as they move up to TAPPS 4A.