July traffic stop in Waco led to arrest this week in teen's 2025 shooting death
A traffic stop in July yielded the firearm Waco Police believe was used in a fatal shooting almost a year ago, and led to an arrest in the case Wednesday.
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Your First Look At LSU Transfer & Baylor Women's Basketball's Kate Koval
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Women's Basketball took to the Foster Pavilion hardwood on Monday (9/21/2026), where people who came to watch the team's open practice got to see one of the team's newest players that many are talking about. Head Coach Nikki Collen welcomed her roste...
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Isolated storms again Tuesday
Any storms out there will die off tonight with lows in the mid 70s. Tuesday, the heat dome will be situated farther west again, so we may see a few more isolated storms in the afternoon. Other than that, it will still be hot with highs in the mid to upper 90s. The faucet shuts of...
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Large Grass Fire Breaks out in Lorena
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE 4:40pm: Evacuations are in place on Spring Valley Road from Tower Road to FM107. A large grass fire has broken out in Lorena, according to the Lorena Fire Department. Many residents say the smoke can be seen for miles. The fire has been named the “...
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Bell County investigators dig into cause of deadly Moffat fire and I-35 tire fire
One person is dead after a fire destroyed a mobile home and several other structures in Moffat, while a separate commercial vehicle fire shut down Interstate 35 for seven hours earlier the same day. The cause of each has not been released. The Bell County Sheriff's Office held a ...
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Texas A&M volleyball coach reflects on non-conference growth ahead of final tune-up before SEC play
Texas A&M volleyball coach Jamie Morrison said he is proud of the growth his team has shown throughout the non-conference schedule and believes the program is well-positioned heading into conference play. "Overall just happy with the progress of our team, and I think just the way...
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Texas A&M women's basketball coach Joni Taylor previews the 2026-27 season
Texas A&M women's basketball coach Joni Taylor is entering the new season with an overhauled roster, adding 4 transfers and 2 freshmen while leaning on returning players to help lead a guard-heavy team with SEC experience and championship expectations. Taylor said the program use...
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Texas A&M falls to Kentucky 31-21 in SEC opener, plagued by five turnovers at Kyle Field
Texas A&M football dropped its first game of the season Saturday, falling to Kentucky 31-21 in its SEC opener at Kyle Field in College Station. Texas A&M vs Kentucky The Aggies turned the ball over 5 times and failed to capitalize on early scoring opportunities, allowing Kentucky...
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Advocacy Center raises over $60K with Designer Purse Bingo
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children marked another successful fundraiser Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2026. The Center raised $61,000 at their annual Designer Purse Bingo event. Funds raised will help the organization provide support and s...
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Experts share tips for making car seats safer for kids
The last thing any parent wants to worry about is whether a car seat will protect their kids in the event of a crash. When car seats are installed or used incorrectly, the chances of them protecting a child in the event of a crash are far less likely. For Passenger Safety Week th...
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As Bryan grows, Crime rate drops
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - As population grows in Bryan city officials are happy to report, crime continues to drop in the Central Texas city. In a press release issued by the city on Monday figures show the city experienced an all time high of 4,889 UCR part 1 crime offenses and th...
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Study: Housing aid costs more, but serves few additional families
A housing program in Hawaii is getting more expensive, but not necessarily helping more people. A new study from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization found that the program is facing growing financial pressure as rising rents make it increasingly expensive to h...