NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
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Today was another hot one, with a high of 98. That means every day this week was between 98 and 100 degrees in Waco. A few scattered storms got to Snook and Grosebeck thanks to the Gulf's Sea Breeze. That should be active again Saturday and Sunday, meaning scattered or isolated thunderstorms for ...
NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have overwhelming evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant.Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the ...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has provided the all clear after a bomb threat at the County Courthouse on Friday morning, according to the Waco Police Department. Waco PD says no threat has been found. All roads have been reopened. This comes after a reported bom...
Summer heat will remain the main story on Saturday, with peak heat index values between 101 and 105 degrees. Most locations will stay dry, but isolated afternoon storms may develop across parts of Central Texas. Any storms that form could produce gusty winds and frequent lightning.
Friday has arrived and Weather Whys is joining us to talk about stationary fronts and dry lines. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
Some 1,300 amateur athletes vying for a spot at the Summer Games of Texas are expected for the two-day regional meet that started Friday in Waco.
A Central Texas couples request for public information from their city is being challenged and is now in the hands of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out to25Newsfor help and to shar...
Former Texas Tech football player Haydon Wiginton is returning to his family roots in Lampasas this weekend for the annual Spring Ho Festival and he's bringing his very first song with him.Watch the story here: Haydon Wiginton honors late grandfather through music at Lampasas Spring Ho FestivalT...
A bomb threat was called in to the McLennan County Sheriff's Office at 8 a.m. Friday, prompting the evacuation of the McLennan County Courthouse and nearby buildings in Waco. Deputies conducted a primary and secondary search of the courthouse, the district attorney's office, and the annex using a...
Baylor soccer coach Michelle Lenard still gets chills thinking about the USWNT winning the 1999 World Cup. She's hoping the 2026 World Cup can have a similar effect this year.
NASCAR announced a public celebration of life for late two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, set for Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, open to all fans following the Craftsman Truck Series race. Further details will be shared soon.
Towering wind turbines are falling near where Limestone and McLennan counties meet, about 40 so far with 60 more to go before Engie North America installs 63 new models with the same combined 300-megawatt capacity as the originals.
Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maines U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats pursuit of chamber control.Platners paperwork was received Friday by the Maine secretary of state's office.M...
52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot by a federal officer Tuesday morning near Houston while driving in his van.But congresswoman Sylvia Garcia says the acting head of ICE told her Araujo was not the person agents were targeting.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the target of the operation, R...
Robinson, TX (FOX 44) - A good night's sleep is helping dreams take shape in Kerrville thanks to the efforts of two local organizations working together to ensure campers have a comfortable place to rest. Campers will rest a little easier thanks to the Robinson Area Lions Club and Sleep in Heaven...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more information about the Wac...
Tyler Johnson has a new gig, working with his dad.
The first West Nile virus case of 2026 has been confirmed in Bell County after mosquito samples tested positive, health officials announced Thursday.The Bell County Public Health District received lab results Wednesday confirming the virus in mosquito traps collected in West Temple as part of rou...
Even with the blast-furnace heat of summertime, planning your trips to avoid the extreme heat will keep you swinging your clubs, casting your baits, pedaling your bikes, and so forth.
Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
The top Central Texas talent to watch in this weekend’s MLB Draft includes MCC’s Carson Bailey and Baylor’s Travis Sanders. More Bears and Highlanders could hear their names called, too.
A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to two people directly involved in the negotiations.The sources were not authorized to publicly...
Tens of thousands of immigrants who once legally worked in the United States will soon no longer able to do so, based on the latest policy changes from the Department of Homeland Security.This comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration has authority to cancel the Temporary ...
Financial backing for Feely’s campaign includes high-profile sports figures and executives, such as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Robert Kraft, and Charles Barkley, signaling strong sports world investment.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Dr. Pepper Museum is celebrating its 35th year with big renovations and an even bigger Dr. Pepper bottle. In 1991, the Dr. Pepper museum opened its doors to fans of the soft drink. Since then, the museum has amassed a collection of Dr. Pepper memorabilia dating all the ...
The irony about the end of “JV Day” is that it’s really saying goodbye to the varsity.
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?
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.Harry, Meghan, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lili...
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Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Donald Trump extends his makeover of the presidential residence to the columns outside the main entrance.
The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.
Waco PD says Interstate 35 southbound is shut down near Valley Mills Drive due to a truck spill, forcing drivers to use alternate routes.No injuries were reported. Officials have not said when the highway will reopen.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department said southbound Interstate 35, near the Valley Mills Drive exit, was shut down due to a truck load spill on Friday. Travelers were told to seek alternate routes. No injuries have been reported. The department issued an update early Friday afternoo...
He leads the American League with 29 home runs and 55 RBIs; his .313 batting average swaps the first and second spot with Yandy Díaz.
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event on Saturday night at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las…
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A mosquito trap collected in West Temple has tested positive for West Nile virus. This marks the first positive trap of the 2026 season in Bell County, according to the Public Health District (BCPHD). The positive test is part of the BCPHD's Vector program, and was i...
“The Minions have stolen the spotlight in every ‘Despicable Me’ film; Gru is nothing without them,” Bruce Miller writes in his review.
The Justice Department sent a letter to all state election officials warning that they could be criminally charged if they allow non-citizens to vote. The move is part of the Trump administration's push on election integrity ahead of the midterms. Critics call this federal overreach, saying exist...
After nearly a decade of being part of the Greater Waco community, the Waco Pride Network announced Friday it will "conclude its operations".Officials with the organization confirming to 25News, this effectively cancels Waco's signature LGBTQAI+ eventOut on the Brazos.Out on the Brazos is histori...
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