ICE arrests keep soaring. Here’s why they are not leading to more deportations.
The nationwide crackdown in recent months was not as high-profile as past operations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis, but it was more widespread.
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Mail-in Ballot Return Raises Questions of System's Integrity
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — A man in Killeen had a mail-in ballot returned for an unknown reason, and he wouldn't have known if he didn't go out of his way to add his return address to the envelope. Robert Anderson and his wife have voted by mail for years now, since they reached t...
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Weather Whys: What is a Cap?
As we have a cold front approaching, meteorologist Sean Ryan explains how storm development can be halted from two air layers being different temperatures, and how a front can cause a cap to break....
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Friday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Additional light to moderate rain will spread northeast across the region on and off through Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms are possible, but no severe weather expected. Expect highs to be mainly in the 70s today and tomorrow....
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Waco ISD highlights reach, calls for support in first State of the District presentation
Waco ISD officials highlighted the district’s varied offerings, shared budgetary pressures and called for community support in their first State of the District presentation Friday at the Waco Convention Center....
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‘Point up, not out’ — After miraculous recovery, Whitney’s Dempsey Bonner has clear message for community
After a near-fatal heart attack, Dempsey Bonner is back home and preparing for Whitney’s homecoming. Through it all, his message has remained the same — Give God the glory....
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Waco utility work planned for Steinbeck Bend Drive widening
Waco will tackle an estimated $1.4 million in utility work to prepare for TxDOT's planned widening of Steinbeck Bend Drive.
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Bill Korman: Complaining about the clock is wasting your time
The clock doesn't decide whether your day is productive, meaningful or well-spent. You do. And no matter what time it says, that responsibility remains the same....
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WNBA's original dynasty rebuilt: Houston Comets face 'mad sprint' to 2027 return
The WNBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to a company led by Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta in May.
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Time to kick it into high gear: Baylor runners see finish line in sight
It’s time for the Baylor runners to start their finishing kick. The postseason has arrived in earnest.
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New pre-professional soccer team is coming to Waco — and the community gets to choose its name
A new pre-professional soccer team is coming to Waco and neighbors get to decide what it will be called. Waco USL2 is part of the United Soccer League, a pathway for athletes who have the goal of becoming professional soccer players. WATCH HERE: New pre-professional soccer team i...
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Halloween spooktacular or scary Saturday?
Happy Halloween Weekend! We are expecting some wet weather across the area tonight into Saturday morning. Lows tonight will fall into the low to mid 60s. Saturday, showers will start off the day, but as of now, it appears we should see decreasing rain chances Saturday evening jus...
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Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contamination
A recall has been issued for Ashwagandha capsules sold at Whole Foods stores across the country due to potential salmonella contamination. Vitality Works Inc. is recalling lot number 2025-26227 of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, 120...