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The World Cup Final is Sunday, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal set to face off for the trophy. Millions of Americans have been watching the sport all month but most of them have been calling it something different than the rest of the world.So why do Americans say "soccer" while nearly everyo...
A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber.We probably have 60 votes, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors meeting.Schmitt called the...
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Some years it comes, and some years it does not. But, drifting up and across the Strait of Malacca, it can hang in the air for weeks on end over cities such as Singapore and Kuala…
HAMBURG Germany — Eva Decker can tell you everything you can imagine when it comes to Hamburg's storied red-light district — even though she is not a native. Decker has made it her life's work to introduce people to the…
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Robert S. Howden as the 116th Texas secretary of state, citing his extensive legislative and public service experience in state government.
Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Hasan "Mack" Mack and Deborah "Debbie" Gray Marino to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for terms ending November 15, 2031.
Texas set a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June, adding 43,400 jobs over the month and 177,900 year over year, while outpacing U.S. job growth.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Jana Hall to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation for a term ending February 1, 2031, overseeing regulated Texas industries.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Andrea Tirey to the Texas State Cemetery Committee, highlighting her Texas Tech leadership and extensive civic involvement in Lubbock.
Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration after severe weather and flooding in Texas and visited Uvalde County to review response efforts.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Cassidy Estes and Kathy Ward to the State Board for Educator Certification, outlining their education, experience, and volunteer service.
Communism, socialism and fascism are terms heard more increasingly as election day nears. Most who use these terms are as ignorant of the actual definitions as those who hear them.
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Latinos I know are moving away from woke, away from soft socialism, away from cultural chaos, and toward candidates who at least respect their values and their way of life.
Waffle House is planning two new locations in Waco as development continues along the Interstate 35 corridor, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald.With one restaurant being planned for 722 S. Seventh St. near Baylor University, and a second location at 2301 S. New Road.According to the Waco Tribu...
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hewitt has sat far below local, state, and national crime rates for years - and at the center of this safety is the Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hewitt, cr...
Baseball’s trade deadline doesn’t arrive for another 2½ weeks, but here we are as the second half of the regular season begins, and we can already tell you the winners.
Gatesville's inaugural Pickle Fest exceeded expectations over the Fourth of July weekend, drawing an estimated 6,000 visitors throughout the day and delivering a major boost to the local economy.WATCH the full story here: Gatesville's inaugural Pickle Fest draws thousands of visitorsThe event bro...
Friday has returned, and so has Weather Whys. This week, we are going to talk about hydroplaning, and Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
The city of Temple purchased Santa Fe Trailer Park in January for just over $1.4 million, planning to use the property to expand the adjacent animal shelter. The purchase stems from a lawsuit filed by the park's original owner after the city denied a request to expand the park; the owner offered ...
Seasonably hot and rain-free weather will resume this weekend into next week. Temperatures will return to near or above normal during this time period, with heat index values in the triple-digits through most of next week.
Waco whiskey maker Balcones Distilling's stills remain cold as its parent company, Diageo, mulls a corporate makeover and job cuts amid sluggish spirits sales in North America and beyond.
More than 300 teams from across the country are competing in the NXTPRO Puma Pro 16 National Finals at Legends Event Center in Bryan, now in its second year at the facility. The tournament features players ages 15 to 17 competing for exposure in front of college coaches and scouts. NTXPRO Puma Na...
President Trump used his prime-time address Thursday to cast doubt on the security of U.S. elections ahead of the midterms.He made a series of claims during his remarks alleging that China compromised election data by obtaining voter files, that the intelligence community downplayed information a...
With less than a month away, the time has come for teams to decide whether they will buyers or sellers.
Flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continued to be felt on Friday.
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) - As this week's edition of Our Town reaches a close, our coverage of Hewitt caps off by answering a simple question: How was Hewitt founded? The town is located eight miles southwest of Waco and was established in 1882 when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad built a s...
Owners of the 19th century Geyser Ice Co. building downtown, the subject of at least four redevelopment proposals in the past decade, now face a $14,400 penalty for code violations.
Chilifest embezzlement lawsuit could shake donor trust in local nonprofitsWatch the full story here: Chilifest embezzlement lawsuit could shake donor trust in local nonprofitsChilifest is suing its former president, Dalton Stripling, accusing him of embezzling nearly $900,000 over a two-year peri...
On Thursday, MLB announced a start next season with an Opening Night game on March 24, followed by a slate of 14 games the following day, marking the earliest traditional Opening Day in league history.
Midway Little League competed in the Texas West State Championships in Abilene last week.Watch the full story here: Three Midway Little League teams bring home a State TitleThe result was of the five teams, three of them 10U softball, 10U and 11U baseball beat the competition to win the champion...
The summer heat is coming back this weekend into next week. Tonight looks decent, but there could be an isolated storm or two this evening with lows in the mid 70s. Saturday will be hot under partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 90s. More mid 90s are likely Sunday as we dry out across the ar...
New Baylor defensive lineman Jamaal Whyce says he's an old-school football player, but he also knows when to keep things light, like when he does up-downs in Spanish.
NEW YORK — Wall Street extended its decline Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the artificial intelligence boom, which drove many of the gains so far this year, morphed into a larger risk-off sentiment.
We're learning more details about steps the administration plans to take before and after the upcoming midterm elections.This comes a day after President Trump addressed the nation and claimed, without evidence, that previously classified documents showed earlier elections had been influenced by ...
The question: Which program is the best in the Big Ten? It’s not a hard one to answer.
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - Research consistently highlights the importance of safe firearm storage to prevent unintentional shooting deaths. Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Bryan Washko dropped by our studio to share some tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe. You can watch ou...
MARLIN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department promises "some mouthwatering grub" as they gear up for their big BBQ Sandwich fundraiser this Saturday, July 18, 2026. The fundraiser will kick off at 11 a.m. at the Marlin VFD firehouse, located at 3172 State Highway 6 in Marlin. Enjo...
Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
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