The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julin Quiones and Ral Jimnez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador ...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A golfer in the Texas Youth Classic almost had to participate without a caddie - until an overqualified caddie volunteered. Jessica Pratt planned to have her grandfather caddie for her, but he said he couldn't keep up with her. He is a disabled veteran and didn't think he c...
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out its plan for President Donald Trumps mail ballot executive order, finding that the proposal violated a settlement in a 2020 lawsuit against the agency.Trump had directed USPS to only transmit ballots for states that submit to the a...
HEARNE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hearne Independent School District has announced the appointment of Travis Weatherspoon as Interim Superintendent. The district says Weatherspoon brings more than four decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, district operations, and sc...
As Venezuelans in La Guaira continued to pick through the rubble of downed buildings yesterday, a government excavator stood immobile next to a pile of concrete and bent rebar.There is plenty of work to do nearly a week after two massive earthquakes destroyed much of this coastal city. Heavy mach...
Another subtle shift in the forecast means that it's been a wee bit hotter, with a few very spotty showers nearby. Primarily, the heat dome over the eastern U.S. keeps sliding eastward and Central Texas is definitely outside of the heat dome. This is important to recognize because we are not seei...
As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, many people are looking beyond a traditional Fourth of July vacation in favor of experiences that connect them with the nation's history.While popular destinations like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston remain top places, travel expert...
HILLSBORO, Texas (FOX 44) - There is a great need for resources for families in Central Texas’s and the Brazos Valley’s rural counties. There is help through a program available in four of our counties through the Presbyterian Children's Home & Services. The program is called "Growing Together" a...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College’s Child Development Center celebrated America’s 250th birthday with its annual Patriotic Parade! This event brought together children, families, staff and education students in a festive display of red, white and blue. Young learners marched through...
Airline pilots and flight attendants are among American workers most exposed to radiation, according to a government-backed report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.The study, ordered by Congress, found naturally occurring cosmic radiation should be considered an o...
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Due to Friday July 3 being considered a holiday, emergency siren tests normally held on mornings on the first Friday of the month will come on Thursday this month. The Waco McLennan County Office of Emergency Management usually tests the sirens at 10 a.m. on the first Friday of...
Brazos Valley groundwater district holds free 'Aquifers 101' presentation for residentsWatch the full story here: Class is in: Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District puts on an Aquifer 101 presentationThe Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District held a free public presentation on...
Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - In a strange turn of events where police found the suspect before the offense was reported, a 21 year old man has been charged with assaulting his grandmother. Bellmead police say it happened Monday evening in the Concord Road area in the east part of their city. Police Chi...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - An 80-year-old man reported missing from Henderson County is now safe and with his family thanks to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said it received multiple reports on Wednesday morning regarding the man walking along Highway 30, near Will...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Proper sleep is essential to the development of a child, and one group in Central Texas is working to fix that. Sleep in Heavenly Peace ensures kids can have restful nights. You can watch our interview above.
The North American regional trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term comes up for renewal Wednesday, and the administration has already said it's not planning to automatically approve a continuation.During initial meetings Wednesday the U.S. objected t...
For more than a decade, teams with the Library of Congress and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have been planning and preparing to bury a time capsule outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.The America 250 time capsule is a ...
Michigan health officials have issued a warning after more than 150 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a microscopic parasite, were reported in the state since June 22.The parasitic infection spreads when people eat food or drink water that was contaminated with feces, acc...
GROESBECK, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A prison bus was involved in a major traffic crash on State Highway 164 just east of FM-3371 near Groesbeck Wednesday morning. Groesbeck Police Chief Chris Henson says first responders went to the scene at Highway 164 East. Westbound and eastbound lanes were bo...
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...
A diary written by a young Connecticut soldier 250 years ago offers a rare, firsthand account of what it was like to fight in the American Revolution and to learn, days late, that a new nation had just been born.The diary belongs to Joab Daggett, a soldier stationed in the New York City area in ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlantic! For more information about the "Sea Monsters Unearthed" exhibit, you can watch our interview ...
Millions of Medicare Part D recipients could soon gain access to GLP-1 medications commonly used for weight loss through a pilot program that could save some seniors thousands of dollars per year.According to KFF, about 4 million Americans now meet the criteria for Wegovy, Zepbound and Found. The...
The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve allegations that the companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including when the cost soared to record highs last year.The states and federal government accus...
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about the power of love at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks but not tethers, it appeared the two balance...
The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce played out in public, but the pop icon and NFL star so far succeeded in keeping plans for the wedding under wraps.
Dozens of wildfires are raging across the western United States, burning homes and national forest lands and forcing the evacuations of entire towns.Low humidity, dry vegetation and strong winds are driving the rapid growth of already established fires and sparking new blazes throughout the centr...
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Temple. TX (FOX44) - The Temple ISD Board of Trustees Tuesday night adopted a balanced budget for the coming year though the necessary tax rate will not be brought to the board until September. This comes after the district experienced its first deficit budget in the 2023-2024 school year. A stat...
As one of Village People's seven original members, Willis co-wrote some of the group's most successful songs, including "Y.M.C.A.," "In The Navy" and "Macho Man."
An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth.The episode occurred during a visit to a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024, according to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday.Woken by the shock, the boy, who wa...
The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check.Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbells throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession of a knife. Officers found her unresp...
In the coming weeks, Target stores will begin removing Ulta Beauty products after the companies announced last year they would end their partnership.The companies chose not to renew their contract beyond summer 2026.Were proud of our shared success with Ulta Beauty and the experience weve deliver...
UPDATE, 2:15 p.m. - A total of seven inmates were taken to area hospitals, said Sgt. Ryan Howard with the Texas Department of Public Safety.Investigators also said the crash happened when the bus, headed eastbound on Highway 164, hit a guardrail and overturned.===========UPDATE, 11:27 a.m. - Five...
Serena Williams tweaked her right knee at Wimbledon during her first singles match in nearly four years but still hopes to play doubles with sister Venus, her agent said Wednesday.The 44-year-old Williams did not ask for medical treatment during a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss to 20-year-old Maya Joint ...
President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has triggered sweeping changes to federal student loans, affecting both current borrowers and future students.The United States has nearly 43 million people who owe a combined $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. New rules now in effect could change h...
If youre looking for a festive Fourth of July treat, these homemade marshmallows add a patriotic twist to a summer classic.Scripps News health and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise makes them with bright flavors and natural colors, avoiding artificial dyes. They are perfect to enjoy by the han...
Anti-establishment progressives racked up more wins in Democratic primary contests Tuesday. Here are four takeaways.
A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, in another setback for the Trump administrations efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon.U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Wa...
Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the "Lethal Weapon" franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, told "Today" and People magazine that he was diagnosed with the progressive,...
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