Legislative supporters are working to build momentum for a college sports bill. The measure is expected to be considered soon. Current athletes and well-known coaches are part of the effort to gain support.
Further details about the bill and its proponents are available. A bipartisan group is behind the proposed legislation, which is aimed at overhauling college sports.
The bill's fate will be decided in the near future, with a vote expected this month.
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The national average for a gallon of diesel surged above $6.20 Monday, marking the highest price ever recorded. These prices are up more than $0.30 in just one week and about $2.50 higher than they were a year ago. The record cost could soon impact the price of almost everything ...
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McLennan volleyball bounced back from a conference loss Saturday by beating Vernon College, 3-1, on Monday night at the King Center.
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Construction of the U.S. border wall near a Texas wildlife refuge will stay paused for now. The Texas county that owns a canal near the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge filed a lawsuit after construction contractors entered its property without permission and dumped dirt into t...
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As Grimes County grows and new subdivisions emerge, questions are rising about whether there will be enough water available to fight fires in residential areas. The county has approved new regulations requiring fire water sources in new developments, but some residents worry the ...
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The Supreme Court declined Monday to let the U.S. Postal Service enforce a rule targeting mail-in ballots, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's effort to restrict voting by mail....
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BOSQUE COUNTY (KXXV) A large brush fire ignited in Bosque County Monday, according to the Clifton Texas Police. Fire crews from across the county are working on the fire near State Highway 6 and County Road 1035. The fire is estimated to be burning around 400 acres with 0% contai...
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump s mail ballot restrictions for now, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting in the midterm elections already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same proce...
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BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: An update from the Clifton VFD just before 8 p.m. says that crews are still fighting the Hydra Fire at this time. It is estimated at 400 acres with zero containment. Crews will be here throughout the night. Travelers are urged to avoid this...
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LIMESTONE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: As of 9 p.m. this evening, September 14, 2026, the Texas A&M Forest Service is reporting that the Elm Creek Fire has now burned 754 acres and is 50 percent contained. The Agencies are responding to the Elm Creek Fire in Limestone County....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Timbo in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Cent...
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In the three years since the state Legislature required public school districts to staff armed personnel on each campus, Waco Independent School District has asked for waivers from full implementation....
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New York City is suing the Trump administration over changes to a federal immigration test that city officials say could discourage legal immigrants from accessing basic public benefits. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that the city filed a lawsuit challenging revisions to ...
