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Flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continue to be felt Friday.
Flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continue to be felt Friday.
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Flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continue to be felt Friday.
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - Research consistently highlights the importance of safe firearm storage to prevent unintentional shooting deaths. Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Bryan Washko dropped by our studio to share some tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe. You can watch ou...
MARLIN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department promises "some mouthwatering grub" as they gear up for their big BBQ Sandwich fundraiser this Saturday, July 18, 2026. The fundraiser will kick off at 11 a.m. at the Marlin VFD firehouse, located at 3172 State Highway 6 in Marlin. Enjo...
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C., on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific Northwest overnight, with 68 large blazes burning in…
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Recently, cadets in the CTC Police Academy sharpened their firearms proficiency during a shotgun training exercise designed to prepare them for the realities of law enforcement. The live-fire exercise allowed cadets to build confidence and develop the skills necessary to...
Record heat is exposing weaknesses in Europe's transport networks as airports, railways and roads battle to adapt.
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - A McLennan County grand jury has returned felony indictments against three men arrested in April accused of putting card skimmers on gas pumps in Hewitt. Yardanys Castillo, Sarria Gutierrez Jeiler, and Lazono Raul Pinera Rodriguez were all indicted on charges of engaging in org...
There’s a lot I don’t know about heaven. What kind of bodies will we have when we get there? Will our heavenly bodies resemble our earthly bodies?
WASHINGTON — SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief setback that nevertheless wiped roughly $100 billion from the newly public company's market value.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out and the kids at home, it's important that they spend time doing something positive. Many churches throughout the area are hosting Vacation Bible School programs this summer. Pastor Ramiro Peña from Christ the King Church paid a visit to our studio to share m...
The question of where LeBron James will play next has lingered for about three weeks after he told the Lakers he'd opt for a new team.
After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, more than 350,000 are expected to lose their legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. on July 24, leaving them…
Talarico has been attacking Paxton on the campaign trail over his office’s handling of a case where a Waco man was charged with sexually abusing a young boy.
Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast President Donald Trump's primetime address Thursday on their primary platforms, drawing a rebuke from Trump.
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hewitt has sat far below local, state, and national crime rates for years - and at the center of this safety is the Hewitt Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hew...
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players’ Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer agree that if sports gambling is legal, they most certainly should get a piece of it.
Marvel Comics is moving its publishing division from New York City to Burbank, California, ending nearly 90 years in the Big Apple. The shift aims to bring the comics team closer to Marvel Studios and Disney’s entertainment hub, aligning creative…
Belton, Tx (FOX44) - Dimani Philip Gaddis has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in his 264th District Court trial for the shooting death of 68-year-old Vivian Delois McClain. The charge became capital murder when it was determined that the shooting occurred during the commission of ...
Before “The Big Bang Theory” ended, creator Chuck Lorre envisioned a sequel featuring a portal to other universes in the comic bookstore, aiming to explore a bigger genre with special effects and computer graphics.
The Baylor men’s tennis program has added to its coaching staff, bringing in Jordan Gobatie as an assistant coach, Baylor announced on Friday.
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: An accident on southbound Interstate 35 in Lorena shut down multiple lanes on Friday morning. Old Lorena Road in the 6000 block was closed, according to the Lorena Police Department. The Texas Department of Public Safety, the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, and ...
The legislation is being revised by its co-sponsors with the possibility of a floor vote before the full Senate in the working session that extends through Aug. 7.
Some spots of the Guadalupe River rose by more than 30 feet.
ROCKDALE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Rockdale Police Department is seeking those responsible for property damage at Moultry Park. The department says this park is enjoyed by many citizens and is home to the city's only splash pad. Police say this destructive behavior is "disrespectful to all of our cit...
Who are the best coaches in college football? It's always a difficult question to answer.
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell Creameries has been making the best ice cream in the country for more than 100 years! We learn more about the company's Texas roots, and its newest flavor, in the video above!
Republican Sen. Susan Collins received a political gift with the withdrawal of her opponent Graham Platner. Then ICE shot and killed a man at a traffic stop.
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said.But all that frothy foam obscures a...
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now those images of the long...
Trump said new declassified documents will show China tried to undermine the 2020 election. Yet most of the documents released did not support his assertions about "shocking vulnerabilities."
Across the U.S., the CDC is also investigating other outbreaks and illnesses linked to the stomach-churning parasitic infection that causes diarrhea and nausea, unrelated to this five-state outbreak.
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air q...
On Wednesday officials at Fort Hood announced that the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) is now accessible to the community, soldiers and their families following the addition of gate guards and updated visitor access procedures.The recreation area had been under limited access since Ma...
Inflation “cooled” in June, thanks in part to falling gas prices. However, the 3.5% annual inflation rate for June was higher than any month of 2025.
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday.Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging across the US, w...
Rain chances hang this morning for our western counties. San Saba remains under a flood watch through Friday evening where two to five inches of rain is possible.The low pressure system that has been slowly churning to our southwest is finally moving a bit north and west. This provides our wester...
A new federal law is now in effect aimed at making homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers in Central Texas.Watch Full Story Here: New federal housing law aims to make homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers in WacoThe 21st Century Road to Housing Act became law this week,...
With joyful hearts, Madelynne and Edward Getterman celebrate their first wedding anniversary-the traditional paper anniversary. The couple was married on July 10, 2025, at Twin Bridges Cross-Fit in Waco, Texas, surrounded by family and close friends.
Waco Family Medicine, 1600 Providence Drive, will hold a free car seat instruction class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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