KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Are you prepared for a major emergency or disaster? The City of Killeen would like to help. The City of Killeen's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) will host a Community Preparedness Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2026, at Fi...
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MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) Crews are responding after a freight train derailed in Marlin Tuesday, according to the Falls County Sheriff's Department. Authorities says the derailment happened shortly after 4 p.m., just off of State Highway 6 and County Road 112. Multiple cars have gone ...
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Pedro Lopez made history as the first Latino and Hispanic police chief in Killeen, and he says the responsibility that comes with that milestone drives him to open doors for others. "I have great responsibility being the first, and I want to make sure I pass it on and give that o...
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FALLS COUNTY, Texas (FOX44) - Railroad authorities from Union Pacific say there are no injuries reported in the large train derailment near Highway 6 and County Road 113 just south of Perry in Falls County. A large number of cars can be seen derailed off the tracks and on their s...
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Temperatures will remain above average as we head into astronomical fall, with high temperatures in the mid-90s falling into the low-to-mid 70s overnight. A few locations will see lows in the 60s later this week!...
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Peloton is launching its cheapest treadmill yet, in the hope that runnings surging popularity will spur sales. The fitness equipment maker announced Tuesday it will soon release a $2,195 treadmill called the Tread Flex. Thats about $1,000 cheaper than its current lineup, and also...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is National Library Card Signup Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is wiping the slate clean. All month long, they have been pairing their Registration Drive with a Fine-Forgiveness Program to welcome past patrons back. To find out how yo...
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The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating 10 years of history, and one of its original board members is reflecting on the journey that brought it to life. Louis Garcia was part of the group that first conceived the museum as an idea in 2012. By 2016, its doors were open. The missio...
parks
Woodway is getting a new dog park, upgraded sports fields and a new recreational facility, thanks to projects funded in the city's newly approved 2027 budget. WATCH HERE: Woodway's approved budget pays for new dog park, sports fields and rec upgrades City leaders approved a 2.78-...
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Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a halt to all data center-related permits until an audit of their impact on the Texas power grid. Last month, mothers electric bill was $424," said resident Linda Pauley. Linda Pauley's 91-year-old mother lives in Hill County. She said her electri...
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September is Suicide Awareness Month, and hundreds of Waco community members are marking it by walking out of the darkness together. The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk brings together 800 neighbors for a time of healing, grief, and community connection. The event features g...
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McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - A 33-year-man was taken into custody in McLennan County Monday after a DPS trooper made a traffic stop and discovered 57 pounds of marijuana in a car. An arrest affidavit stated that Monday the trooper was conducting routine patrol on I-35 and observ...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Congratulations are in order for the newest graduates of the Central Texas College Paramedic Program! Nineteen dedicated students completed the program and are now prepared to answer the call when their communities need them most. Paramedic Class of Fall...
