If you have federal student loans— or plan to take them out — the rules have just changed. As of July 1, borrowers now have fewer choices for repayment plans, higher interest rates, and tighter borrowing limits.
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Like those of so many travelers, my images of Germany — cute villages, dirndls and lederhosen, and fairy-tale castles — are from southern Bavaria, in the foothills of the Alps. You could easily spend a week here, soaking up culture…
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Artificial turf heats up more than natural grass during the summer months because its plastic and rubber materials trap heat. "It's just going to hold the sunlight, unlike regular dirt and grass, which condenses and kind of cycles through the water cycle," Director of Strength...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - For over 50 years, Mike Lee has been a fixture in television news. He has been a chief photographer, director, sales manager, mentor and friend to countless people along the way. We at FOX 44 have been so lucky to have him as our general manager for the last six [...]
Seasonably hot weather will continue through the July 4th holiday weekend, with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees. While most locations will remain dry, isolated afternoon and early evening thunderstorms are possible each day through Saturda...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A golfer in the Texas Youth Classic almost had to participate without a caddie - until an overqualified caddie volunteered. Jessica Pratt planned to have her grandfather caddie for her, but he said he couldn't keep up with her. He is a disabled veteran and didn't think he c...
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Baylor is weathering its transfer portal losses, with Travis Sanders serving as the biggest departure. The Bears have reloaded by adding eight pitchers to bolster their rotation and bullpen.
World Cup watch parties have been a smashing success for bars and restaurants in Waco, like Southern Roots Brewing Company and J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House.
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out its plan for President Donald Trumps mail ballot executive order, finding that the proposal violated a settlement in a 2020 lawsuit against the agency.Trump had directed USPS to only transmit ballots for states that submit to the a...
HEARNE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hearne Independent School District has announced the appointment of Travis Weatherspoon as Interim Superintendent. The district says Weatherspoon brings more than four decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, district operations, and sc...
As Venezuelans in La Guaira continued to pick through the rubble of downed buildings yesterday, a government excavator stood immobile next to a pile of concrete and bent rebar.There is plenty of work to do nearly a week after two massive earthquakes destroyed much of this coastal city. Heavy mach...
As the November midterms inch closer, new polling in the U.S. Senate race in Texas shows Democrats and Republicans in a dead tie.
Another subtle shift in the forecast means that it's been a wee bit hotter, with a few very spotty showers nearby. Primarily, the heat dome over the eastern U.S. keeps sliding eastward and Central Texas is definitely outside of the heat dome. This is important to recognize because we are not seei...
As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, many people are looking beyond a traditional Fourth of July vacation in favor of experiences that connect them with the nation's history.While popular destinations like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston remain top places, travel expert...
Baylor linebacker Travion Barnes was primed for a big season last year, but a severe injury cut things short. This year, he's ready to bounce back in a big way.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Taylor Sheridan met his latest collaborator at the gym. The Fort Worth-raised creative opened up about his new book, “How to Not Die in Prison,” on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” The book…
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, there is no better way to honor this historic semiquincentennial milestone than by escaping to the great outdoors to experience the very landscapes that shape the nation. While…
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is a great need for resources for families in Central Texas’s and the Brazos Valley’s rural counties. There is help through a program available in four of our counties through the Presbyterian Children's Home & Services. The program is called "Growing Together" a...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College’s Child Development Center celebrated America’s 250th birthday with its annual Patriotic Parade! This event brought together children, families, staff and education students in a festive display of red, white and blue. Young learners marched through...
Airline pilots and flight attendants are among American workers most exposed to radiation, according to a government-backed report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.The study, ordered by Congress, found naturally occurring cosmic radiation should be considered an o...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Due to Friday July 3 being considered a holiday, emergency siren tests normally held on mornings on the first Friday of the month will come on Thursday this month. The Waco McLennan County Office of Emergency Management usually tests the sirens at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of...
If you have federal student loans— or plan to take them out — the rules have just changed. As of July 1, borrowers now have fewer choices for repayment plans, higher interest rates, and tighter borrowing limits.
Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free public presentation on...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - In a strange turn of events where police found the suspect before the offense was reported, a 21 year old man has been charged with assaulting his grandmother. Bellmead police say it happened Monday evening in the Concord Road area in the east part of their city. Police Chi...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - An 80-year-old man reported missing from Henderson County is now safe and with his family thanks to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said it received multiple reports on Wednesday morning regarding the man walking along Highway 30, near Will...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke ...
A prison bus carrying 26 inmates to a prison unit in Palestine crashed Wednesday morning outside Groesbeck, an official said.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Proper sleep is essential to the development of a child, and one group in Central Texas is working to fix that. Sleep in Heavenly Peace ensures kids can have restful nights. You can watch our interview above.
The North American regional trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term comes up for renewal Wednesday, and the administration has already said it's not planning to automatically approve a continuation.During initial meetings Wednesday the U.S. objected t...
For more than a decade, teams with the Library of Congress and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have been planning and preparing to bury a time capsule outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.The America 250 time capsule is a ...
Two Russian daredevil artists climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's towering spire Wednesday in New York City in an apparent proposal stunt.
Michigan health officials have issued a warning after more than 150 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a microscopic parasite, were reported in the state since June 22.The parasitic infection spreads when people eat food or drink water that was contaminated with feces, acc...
GROESBECK, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A prison bus was involved in a major traffic crash on State Highway 164 just east of FM-3371 near Groesbeck Wednesday morning. Groesbeck Police Chief Chris Henson says first responders went to the scene at Highway 164 East. Westbound and eastbound lanes were bo...
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...
A diary written by a young Connecticut soldier 250 years ago offers a rare, firsthand account of what it was like to fight in the American Revolution and to learn, days late, that a new nation had just been born.The diary belongs to Joab Daggett, a soldier stationed in the New York City area in ...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlantic! For more information about the "Sea Monsters Unearthed" exhibit, you can watch our interview ...
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