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From fireworks over the Brazos to concerts (including The Jacksons), patriotic parades and family festivals, several of our communities are celebrating Independence Day.Here's a look at some of the events in your neighborhood.Tips Before You Go: Most events are free unless otherwise noted. Bring ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium!...
An Arizona toddler was found breathing inside a hospital morgue after being declared dead hours earlier by a doctor, according to police records.A police report and body camera video reviewed by investigators with the Scripps News Group in Phoenix show that two Gilbert police officers saw signs o...
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is putting a festive spin on a classic dessert. This no-bake treat combines the flavors of tiramisu, cannoli and berry trifle into one easy-to-make dessert.Cannoli Cream Cookie Berry Trifle Whipped Cr...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Killeen community is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the Red, White & Blue Music Festival! The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. This year's celebration marks 250 years of America with an evening full of live entertainment, fo...
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...
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! ...
In legislative hearings after last years July 4 floods, the states emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether t...
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...
President Donald Trump is returning to Mount Rushmore today to mark Americas 250th birthday with a flyover, remarks and a fireworks show.His last visit, in 2020, came during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.The president has joked in the past that ...
The Social Security Administration announced that it will issue limited-edition commemorative Social Security cards to children born in the United States between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.The commemorative cards will function the same as stand...
New York City is at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration, with the iconic Times Square ball drop reactivated for the occasion a rare sight outside of New Year's Eve.The Times Square ball drop is being used to honor the Fourth of July for the first time outside of its traditional Ne...
While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.Of note in the latest report released ...
You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?
Martha Johnson
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police report automatic license plate reading cameras that have helped find missing persons and stolen vehicles were tampered with. Police did not specify how much damage had been done to them, but dd report a 22-year-old Belton man was arrested in connection with the...
Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
It’s a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. That doesn’t mean quality can’t slip through the cracks.
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will travel to South D...
Dear Eric: My spouse is unable to say "Oops, sorry." He automatically denies having done the thing or blames me or my son — even if he literally just did it in front of me/us.
TRAVEL
Dear Heloise: I love to cook, but my doctor warned me about using too much salt.
Despite juggling packed calendars and busy lives, folks still take pride in their homes. That means spring cleaning, of course, but also making sure to try new ways to keep things clean year-round. There's deep cleaning the house in one…
WASHINGTON LANDMARKS
WORLDVIEW | CLIMATE
Most people expect medicine to work because of what's behind a pill or recommended treatment plan, but sometimes people feel better even when a remedy contains no active ingredient at all. A sugar pill eases pain, a fake cream reduces…
PERSONAL FINANCE
The gender income gap remains alive and well. Just ask older women collecting Social Security.
GUN VIOLENCE
SPOTLIGHT| FOOD AID
OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA — The warning came booming over the airwaves, in a voice unmistakably from the American south: "Warship! Get out of our waters!"
AMERICA AT 250
NEW YORK — A Russian couple of daredevil artists climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's towering spire Wednesday in New York City to unfurl a large banner urging world peace in what appeared to be an elaborate…
ENTERTAINMENT
Ciarre Campbell faces murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of his mother, Nateal Campbell, according to Fulton County, Georgia, police records.
FOURTH OF JULY
Alex Ovechkin passed on retirement to return to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal.
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Jaylen Brown said goodbye to Boston on Thursday, admitting he was "still processing how this all went down," a day after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Matthew Brabham's racing career could have gone any number of ways.
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