Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of the Nonw...
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Even though it's hot... Central Texas is not being affected by the Heat Dome out east. Without an unbreakable stable layer of air, a few showers have bubbled up near Houston, Bryan, and upwards along I-45 today. The showers have gotten as far west as Limestone County, but are struggling to move a...
July 4th fireworks can be a spectacle worth documenting but getting a good photo of bright explosions in the dark sky is often an exercise in frustration.Photowalks' Jefferson Graham shares some tips for capturing good pictures of your local fireworks display, using nothing but your cell phone.O...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University has announced the highest fundraising year in its 181-year history. The university says the Baylor Family joined together to give a record-breaking $244.5 million during the 2026 fiscal year (FY26). Nearly 25,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends...
This Fourth of July weekend, two separate celebrations are marking the nation's 250th birthday and the differences between them have sparked confusion and frustration.America 250 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan commission created by Congress that has been in the works for 10 years. Its mission is to...
Bryan, TX (FOX 44) - A new donation is helping ensure sexual assault survivors in Brazos County receive comfort and dignity during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Project Beloved: The Molly Jane Mission to provide care bundle...
Texas A&M men's basketball will travel to the Bahamas in August to compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, bdG Sports announced Thursday.The five-day trip runs Aug. 2-6, with three exhibition games scheduled at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts and Entertainment Center at the Baha Mar resor...
Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of the Nonw...
R&B artist Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by a large security dog at his Los Angeles-area home in 2020, leaving her with permanent injuries.According to multiple outlets, a jury in Southern California decided Brown and his company...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who is believed to be with a 20-year-old woman. The two were last seen on the 7000 block of West Westmoor Road in Odessa, Texas on June 30 at 10:00 AM. 11-month-old Maverick Young h...
A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday in federal court on a felony charge, after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was indicted in U.S. Superior Court on one count of destruction of...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - A new Texas Comptroller report says Fort Hood had a $37.9 billion contribution to the Texas economy in 2025. As of 2025, Fort Hood is home to 53,767 direct employees, including 34,474 active-duty military personnel. This post also has 126,225 military retirees accessing th...
Less than 50 miles from Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, a Santa Fe nonprofit is serving as a haven for survivors of his alleged crimes a middle ground between their pain and the public.Solace Sexual Assault Services, nestled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is no stranger to Epstein's crimes. The organiz...
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health.At leas...
Grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as cattle supplies are at their lowest levels in 75 years.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday.Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable t...
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surprised the hockey world Thursday by announcing he will return for a 22nd NHL season, postponing retirement for at least one more year. The contract is worth $4.75 million.The Capitals said the NHLs all-time leading goal scorer signed a one-year contract t...
On June 27, the day after the 16 women started their paddle on the Colorado River, smoke filled the air and the wind picked up.
VENEZUELA / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco pastor is in Venezuela amid the wake of the recent earthquakes. Christ the King Church Pastor Ramiro Peña is alongside local leaders helping to organize humanitarian relief efforts while ministering to individuals and families in need. Pastor Peña has dev...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its recall of hundreds of thousands of bags of "Zapps" and "Dirty" potato chips.The chips have been upgraded to a Class I recall, which means there's a "reasonable" chance that consuming the product could cause illness or death.A voluntary recall...
Baylor Athletics announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class on Thursday, which includes men's basketball player Quincy Acy, football player Corey Coleman and broadcaster John Morris.
Irans joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a forceful response, ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, ...
Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a $3 billion fund…
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Numerous medical professionals and police departments are warning people against participating in the Benadryl Challenge.The challenge first surfaced on social media in 2020, but hospitals and first responders say they have recently seen a resurgence in cases. The challenge involves participants ...
Your daily cup of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease or liver cancer, a large new study has found even if you drink five or more cups a day.The findings are based on more than 354,000 participants whom researchers followed for more than a decade, according to the study published Wednes...
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Gatesville is the place to be for one of the most unique and fun events in Central Texas! The Gatesville Pickle Fest is taking place from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. The event brings together great food, entertainment, family fun, and most importantly…pickles! ...
Target is recalling a children's toy after reports that the plastic dome can detach, creating a choking hazard.The Gigglescape childrens popping toy contains small plastic balls that could be dangerous if the dome detaches.RELATED STORY | Plant-based products recalled over potential plastic conta...
DALLAS, Texas (FOX 44) - A distinguished entrepreneur and a business and community leader is now chair of the Baylor Scott & White Health Board of Trustees. Robert Garriott has led several committees ever since joining the not-for-profit system's board seven years ago. He most recently served as ...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - America is about to turn 250 years old, and there is no shortage of activities happening in Bryan! Here are select events happening this week, courtesy of Destination Bryan: The America 250 Block Party at the Carnegie History Center will be taking place from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m...
For more than three decades, users of Sonys PlayStation video game consoles have been able to buy physical discs for their systems.Starting in 2028, that will no longer be possible. Sony announced this week that it will stop producing physical discs as consumer habits shift toward digital media. ...
Rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble of a nine-story building in Venezuela in a miraculous operation eight days after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country.Hernn Alberto Gil Flores, 44, who was buried under 29-feet of wreckage from a collapsed shopping mall parking lot in La Gua...
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.What she didn't know when she entered the water on that day in 2024 was that another woman had been bitten by a shark 90 minutes earlier and just 3 mile...
More than 22,000 people were processed and staged for deportation since the site opened in July 2025, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Baylor University announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class Thursday, featuring longtime broadcaster John Morris alongside an elite group that includes Biletnikoff Award winner Corey Coleman and two-time NCAA track champion Trayvon Bromell.Morris, known as the "Voice of the Bears," joins hi...
Burgers and hot dogs may get the spotlight, but the side dishes make the picnic.Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica is serving up a colorful twist on classic potato salad, made with red and blue potatoes, crisp veggies and a tangy vinaigrette. It holds up outdoors, looks great on t...
Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) - A masked armed man fled with a large amount of cash but did not have time to spend it after a fried chicken restaurant was robbed Wednesday night in Lacy Lakeview. Lacy Lakeview Police Detective Tyler Ziegler said it was at 8:42 p.m. when a masked man wearing all black...
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