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Harker Heights PD: medical emergency may have caused vehicle vs. home crash
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - A medical emergency could be the root cause of how a vehicle ended up inside a Harker Heights home Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026. Investigators with the Harker Heights Police Department Traffic Division are investigating a vehicle crash that...
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American Red Cross to 'Sound the Alarm' in Waco on Saturday
Waco, Texas (FOX 44) - Home fires take seven lives each day in the U.S., most often in homes without working smoke alarms. That's why the American Red Cross is returning to Waco on Saturday, October 3, 2026. American Red Cross volunteers and community partners will be offering fr...
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Temple pursuit leads to collision with Constable’s vehicle
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A pursuit in Temple resulted in the suspect vehicle colliding with a Bell County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office vehicle. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says it attempted to stop a silver 2011 Chevrolet Cruze near North Kegley Road and West Adams Avenue i...
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Leon County SO raising awareness of jury summons scams
LEON COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Leon County Sheriff’s Office has recently received multiple reports from citizens regarding jury summons scams. According to Sheriff Kevin Ellis, these scams involve callers impersonating representatives from the Sheriff’s Office or the courts, d...
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Temple ISD Wildcat Mentors Kickoff Event to be held October 1st
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Temple Independent School District's Wildcat Mentor program pairs students with volunteers from the community and school district to provide companionship, support, and positive role models. The annual kick-off event where mentees will meet their ment...
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As prices rise, TSTC offers fuel saving advice
Waco, TX (FOX44) - With gas and diesel prices high, TSTC instructors have come up with ways drivers can save fuel and thus save money. Automotive instructor Ty Liedtke said drivers looking to stretch their fuel dollars can boost efficiency through simple habits and routine mainte...
parks
City of Killeen readies for annual Veterans Day Parade
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – It's time to dust off those camp chairs because as the weather begins to cool, and the holidays start lining back up, so does parade season. The annual Central Texas Veterans Day Parade returns to historic downtown Killeen on Wednesday, November 11, 2026...
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Guilty verdict in robbery trial connected to death
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A 54th District Court jury has returned a guilty verdict in the robbery trial of Brendon Le Osha Riggs in a crime that resulted in a death. Though the incident was fatal for the victim, a grand jury had indicted Riggs only for robbery in the September 25, 2020 ...
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City of Temple hosts annual Hispanic Heritage Month Ceremony
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Temple held its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Ceremony on Wednesday. The event took place at 3 p.m. at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, located at 3303 N 3rd Street. The ceremony acknowledged and explored how Hispanic c...
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Bryan city hall closed due to plumbing problem
Bryan, Tx (FOX44) - Bryan city hall has been closed for the remainder of the day Wednesday because of a plumbing issue. Repair work was underway late Wednesday morning to correct the problem. A city spokesman said essential city operations were unaffected and all other city build...