Mexican Independence Day
The Waco Hispanic Museum will celebrate its 10th anniversary and Mexican Independence Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave.
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Baylor AD addresses Aranda firing, plans for the future
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University Athletics Director Doug McNamee is addressing the firing of Dave Aranda, as well as the future of the Baylor Football program. McNamee issued a statement to the Baylor Family early Monday afternoon, taking the time to share the path forwar...
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Narcotics seized in Madison Co. traffic stop, two arrested
MADISON COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Madison County traffic stop led to the seizure of approximately 37 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl, along with two arrests. Madison County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 45 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Saturday regarding ...
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Gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden
On the campaign trail in 2024, President Donald Trump promised to make gas dirt-cheap again and blamed record-high gas prices on the Biden-Harris war on energy. But then an actual war got in the way: Trumps deeply unpopular conflict with Iran. Nearly eight months into a war that ...
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Waco PD, McLellan County Sheriff's Office warning about phone scam asking you to pay up
The Waco Police Department, along with the McLennan County Sheriffs Office, is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam. Waco police say both departments are receiving reports that residents are receiving calls from scammers claiming to be with law enforcement and asking for...
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Traffic crash leads to fatal shooting of driver
Montgomery County, Tx (FOX44) - A Sunday traffic crash on a state highway in Montgomery County led to the driver of one of the vehicles being shot. Investigators said it happened about 12:30 a.m. on SH 99 near Rayford Road. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said preliminary ...
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Horror movie onslaught: A super-fan's guide to obscure and disturbing finds
With Halloween approaching, there's no better excuse to gather some friends, dim the lights and dive into a horror movie marathon. Here are some recommendations....
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Phone scammers posing as Waco PD, Sheriff's Office
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you receive a phone call from the Waco Police Department or the McLennan County Sheriff's Office asking for money, it is likely a scam. Waco Police have been made aware of possible scams where individuals are asking the victim to pay for outstanding traf...
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Judge rules Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, was unlawfully fired by Trump administration
Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year, a federal judge ruled Monday. Judge Jesse M. Furman said that Comey, who was an assistant U.S. attorney for a decade, was illegally fir...
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UMHB announces $2 million challenge grant for science lab facility
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) has announced that a generous donor who wants to remain anonymous has offered a $2 million challenge grant to support the construction of the new science lab facility. The university says the challenge requires ...
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Are you ‘maxxing’? Dictionary.com names its 2026 Word of the Year
It's that time of year again: the moment when Dictionary.com shares the word it believes has captured trends, language and culture over the past year. This year, the Dictionary.com 2026 Word of the Year is...maxxing. You may have seen this word used in a variety of ways: looksmax...
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Killeen completes first phase of Stagecoach Road improvements, second phase plans already underway
The City of Killeen marked the completion of the first phase of Stagecoach Road improvements on Friday, finishing improvements between East Trimmier Road and W.S. Young Drive. Crews did "full-depth roadway reconstruction, replacing deteriorated pavement with a rebuilt roadway." T...