A new JG Wentworth survey has found that unexpected medical bills could cause serious financial hardship for many Americans. Researchers found that medical emergencies are pushing families beyond their financial limits, with $4,354 identified as the average financial breaking point. About 3.4% of...
safety
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...
safety
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...
business
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...
government
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - It's time to meet the finalists for Killeen's City Manager position. The Killeen City Council has selected four finalists to interview for the city manager position. The public is invited to meet the finalists from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 22...
News
Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast on Monday due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, halting operations at every major airport in the New York City area for several hours just as numerous foreign leaders were flying in for the ...
schools
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Designer Bag Bingo Friday afternoon, September 18, 2026, raising thousands of dollars in student scholarships. The annual event brought the community together for a sold-out fundraiser supporting CTC...
News
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), along with a contractor, will conduct aerial inspections of the BTU electrical system from Monday, September 21 through Tuesday, September 29, 2026. These routine inspections are part of BTU's efforts to enhance the reliability...
business
Christian McCaffrey put himself in some elite company with two short touchdown runs. McCaffrey's two 1-yard TDs in a 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday made him the fourth-fastest player in the Super Bowl era to reach 100 career touchdowns and the third player ever with ...
parks
Fat Bear Week , the wildly popular online competition celebrating natures biggest success stories, is back at Alaskas Katmai National Park, where hefty brown bears are packing on pounds and battling for internet glory in an annual salmon-fueled showdown. It's a single-elimination...
News
Chronic stress in everyday life could be leaving a lasting mark on your heart. That's according to a study led by researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London. Researchers found that chronic inflammation may contribute to harmful changes...
Local
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Christmas season will be here before you know it and the Salvation Army of Waco is already gearing up for the Angel Tree Program. The Salvation Army of Waco will serve 1,000 children this Christmas through the annual Angel Tree program, and the first st...
business
Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with a group of state attorneys general that had sued to challenge the companys buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, a person familiar with the matter told the AP. Th...
