New mnemonic
Using the acronym HOMES, millions of American schoolchildren have learned how to remember the Great Lakes. With Trump's latest tantrum, all this is forced into disarray.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tours for Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed in close Senate race
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hit the campaign trail in Michigan this week on behalf of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. She ventured all the way up to northern Michigan, a very rural area that President Donald Trump won 64 to 34. She spoke about affordability issue...
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Brenham PD fires officer, ask Texas Rangers to investigate after license plate reader misuse audit
The Brenham Police Department has fired an officer and asked the Texas Rangers to open a criminal investigation after a routine audit flagged the misuse of automated license plate reader technology. Chief of Police Gary Boshears determined that the officer, Gabriel Duran, committ...
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Killeen PD Domestic Violence Awareness Walk steps off Saturday afternoon
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - After being rescheduled a couple of weeks ago due to forecasted severe weather, the Killeen Police Department's annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk will take place tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Lions Club Park in Killee...
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Brenham police officer fired over license reader use
Brenham, Tx (FOX44) - After an audit of license plate reader use turned up unusual search activity, a Brenham police officer was terminated and Texas Rangers called in. Brenham Chief of Police Gary Boshears said “This incident underscores why meaningful oversight matters. Our aud...
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Early voting starts Monday
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Saying he expects to see a large voter turnout for the November 3 election, McLennan County Election Administrator Jared Goldsmith urges voters to vote early. " I am encouraging all registered voter to take advantage of Early Voting," Goldsmith said. "There is...
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Brazos County addresses ballot by mail delivery
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Brazos County voters who requested a ballot by mail and want to be certain it reaches Elections Administration have an extra option available to them. Elections Administrator Trudy Hancock says the main Bryan Post Office, located at 2121 E. William...
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Luby’s Cafeteria Mass Shooting: 35 Years Later
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – October 16, 2026 marks the 35-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen. George Hennard, of Belton, drove his truck into the glass windows of the restaurant on October 16, 1991. He exited his vehicle and began firing upon patro...
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Temple begins "Drone as First Responder" program
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - Even during the first month of testing and evaluation, Temple PD drones used as first responders have reduced response time, at times arriving before patrol officers. In responding to 61 calls, the average response time for the drones parked on strategic roof...
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Dementia cases to double by 2050. Here's why
The number of people developing dementia each year worldwide is expected to more than double by 2050, with women and people in lower-income countries facing higher rates....
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Leon County residents organize to fight commercial chicken house project coming to their neighborhood
Leon County residents organize to fight commercial chicken house project coming to their neighborhood Watch the full story here: Leon County residents organize to fight commercial chicken house project coming to their neighborhood Residents in eastern Leon County are organizing t...
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White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says
Katie Zacharia started the job on Monday and held her debut White House briefing on Tuesday.
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Guam faces third powerful typhoon in months as Champi approaches
A typhoon warning is in effect for the U.S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Tropical Storm Champi bears down on the Pacific islands. As of late Friday, Guam time, Tropical Storm Champi had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Forecasters said the storm was e...