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“Glee” series gets reboot
LOS ANGELES — Calling all Gleeks and Cheerios — a new "Glee" series is officially on the way.
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LDS Church rolls in with a divine gift for Central Texas Food Bank
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A huge donation rolled into the Central Texas Food Bank in Waco this morning as a semi-trick loaded with over 40,000 pounds of food backed up to the loading dock. The America Gives initiative is a nationwide collaboration between the Church of Jesus Christ ...
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MCC workshops can assist with federal student aid
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Higher education and student aid - federal student aid. It can be tricky navigating and completing all the necessary paperwork. This is why McLennan Community College in Waco is offering help and transparency when it comes to this process. For more informat...
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TribFridayNight Top Five: Troy faces must-win test against Lorena, Midway-Cove carries playoff stakes
Here’s a look at the top five games of the week in Central Texas entering Week 9, including Lorena-Troy, Midway-Copperas Cove, Coolidge-Aquilla, Salado-La Vega and Axtell-Bosqueville. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight...
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FEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied a request for federal aid to individuals needing help after the July 2026 floods in Texas, which swamped homes in Uvalde and damaged properties across Kerr County — in some cases for a…...
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Mark Story: Kentucky football’s Will Stein supports a 24-team CFP. Here’s why he’s right.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Will Stein does not want to hear that the impending expansion of the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams is going to diminish the regular season. “I think that's a really lame take, to be…...
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Baylor looks to bounce back against Kansas after rough loss to rival TCU
The Baylor Bears are coming off a disappointing 17-6 loss to rival TCU after entering the game riding a dominant offensive showing against Arizona State. WATCH the full story here: Baylor looks to bounce back against Kansas after rough loss to rival TCU Now, with a road trip to K...
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Wednesday Evening's Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Cool mornings and warm afternoons with little to no chance of rain are in the forecast through Saturday. Low rain chances along with near seasonal temperatures return to the forecast early next week....
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Ex-volunteer firefighter accused of setting multiple Washington County fires indicted
(KXXV) A former volunteer firefighter has been indicted by a grand jury on a second-degree felony arson charge in Washington County. Investigators said Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, is suspected of setting numerous wildland fires in the area between 2020 and 2026. Perry is being ...
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250 trucks, 10 million pounds: America 250 food drive delivers to the Central Texas Food Bank in Waco
A major food donation is helping stock food pantries across Central Texas, where I spoke with the donors who say there's a great need for food in the region. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated the food to the Central Texas Food Bank in celebration of America'...
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95-year-old Waco resident crowned Diamond Divas winner
WACO, Texas (KXXV) At 95 years old, Evelyn Stephenson is adding a new title to her rsum: pageant winner. The Waco resident was crowned the Diamond Divas Pageant winner in her age group, beating out fellow Asher Point Independent Living resident Linda Schrieber for the title. Step...
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Bears' Haggard pockets second straight Setter of Week award
Baylor setter Isabela Haggard was named the Big 12 Volleyball Setter of the Week for the second consecutive week.