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Bell County sees surge in new voters ahead of midterm elections this fall
Bell County added 15,684 new voters since March 2022, bringing its total registered voter count to 234,576, according to the Texas Secretary of State. With the midterms seven weeks away, residents are making sure they are on the voter rolls or registering for the first time. For ...
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lin...
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Two arrested in connection to deadly crash that killed Faith Sidman on Interstate 14
KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) Two people were arrested in connection to the fatal crash that killed 25-year-old Faith Sidman in July. Police say that Sidman who was visiting from Eugene, Oregon was a back-seat passenger in a gray 2019 GMC pickup being driven by 22-year-old Elwood Dentler...
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Meridian Residents Back Home After Mandatory Fire Evacuation
MERIDIAN, Texas (FOX 44) — As the Hydra Fire in Bosque County jumped over its containment line, the City of Meridian was forced to evacuate its residents. The fire has been burning since Monday, and the countless agencies working on it seemed to be making progress. That changed o...
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Fine-Forgiveness Program can help library patrons get a fresh start
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is National Library Card Signup Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is wiping the slate clean. All month long, they have been pairing their Registration Drive with a Fine-Forgiveness Program to welcome past patrons back. To find out how yo...
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Congress pushes 'Protect College Sports Act' to regulate pay-to-play era of college athletics
The Senate has cleared a major procedural hurdle on the bipartisan "Protect College Sports Act," a measure supporters say would create guardrails for the new era of pay-to-play college athletics. The legislation comes as fans, athletes, and institutions have grown increasingly fr...
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Coryell County judge resigns amid budget controversy
Roger Miller officially stepped down as Coryell County judge Monday following mounting criticism tied to delays and controversy surrounding the county budget process. WATCH the full story here: Coryell County judge resigns amid budget controversy Despite his resignation taking ef...
safety
Two arrested in Killeen fatal I-14 crash
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Two arrests have been made in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14. The Killeen Police Department says its Traffic Unit has made two arrests in connection with the fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14 on Wednesday, July ...
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Courtroom icon Judge Judy retires after 30 years on television
Judge Judy is hanging up her robe after a 30-year television career. A representative for Judith Sheindlin announced that the spinoff series "Judy Justice" on Prime Video will stop releasing new episodes in late October. Her iconic 1990s courtroom show, "Judge Judy," ended its ru...
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Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees
Online behemoth Amazon said it's increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time core operations employees to $20 ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. With the $1-per-hour increase across the board for these workers who do jobs like pack and ship order...
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Survey: Americans fear federal debt could impact healthcare costs
Black Book Research has released a study examining how Americans understand and perceive the healthcare consequences of sustained federal fiscal pressure. The $40 Trillion Healthcare Question survey found that 31% of respondents initially expressed concern about how the federal g...
business
Americans are spending nearly $94 billion on fitness and weight loss
Americans are spending big on fitness and weight loss. A business journal estimates the sports nutrition and weight management industry will reach nearly $94 billion this year. Researchers say sports hydration and energy drinks are driving much of that growth. Those beverages acc...