HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hewitt has sat far below local, state, and national crime rates for years - and at the center of this safety is the Hewitt Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hew...
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The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.
Central Texas (FOX44) - Local gas prices echo what is happening statewide as the price of crude oil begins climbing again as instability along the Strait of Hormuz puts pressure on prices. The statewide price average reached $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel according to the AAA Texas We...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A vehicle pursuit involving a Brazos County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable ended in a rollover accident and the arrest of a wanted teenager. According to Constable J.P. Ingram, the accident occurred on eastbound Highway 21 in Bryan at approximately 2:45 p.m. Wednesday...
Argentina players set off another controversy after the team's win over England in the World Cup semifinals by holding up a banner declaring "the Falklands are Argentine."
Belgium's Tim Merlier won a wild sprint to the finish to claim Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday during an attack-filled ride from Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone.
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hewitt has sat far below local, state, and national crime rates for years - and at the center of this safety is the Hewitt Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hew...
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - A man has been charged with Murder in connection with an early Thursday morning shooting in Copperas Cove. Officers with the Copperas Cove Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Constitution Drive at approximately 12:28 a.m. Thursday in reference to ...
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 11, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shifting winds. The sk...
NBA icon and all-time leading scorer LeBron James is deliberating where he will play basketball next season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA world waits.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, whose office is running an investigation into the shooting, also expressed doubt that there were drugs in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van.
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - From fire hoses to hands-on rescue drills, future first responders got a real taste of what it’s like to be a firefighter at Central Texas College's College for Kids Junior Fire Academy! The College says campers spent time learning valuable life-saving skills, including ...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area has a new gate and access procedure open to all again. For a time after a fatal shooting incident, access had been limited to those with a military ID. Now the Army wants all to know that the area that has for decades been [...]
FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) - Looking for a job? Fort Hood's Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) can help! According to the Fort Hood Media Center, CRDAMC will host a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Texas A&M University-Central Texas' Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room on the fir...
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as "public charge," appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on ...
Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act. Like the Sunsh...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect about 40 percent of the population - which is equivalent to 3.1 billion people. We speak with Baylor Scott & White about migraine awareness in our interview above.
If dating in America slows significantly, blame “Obsession.”
Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show on the White House lawn pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy charges.Clothed in jail garb and shackled, Tycen Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio, and Chandler Scaggs...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Humane Society of Central Texas (HSCTX) is inviting you to a silent disco for a good cause! HSCTX says its Puppies! At The Disco event will take place from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday at TrueLove Waco, located at 414 Franklin Avenue. There will be lots of furry [...]
It's the midpoint of the year, and financial experts say now is a good time to reassess your finances and make adjustments before 2026 ends.A recent Bankrate survey found nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings at all, but experts say a few small changes now can help you finish the year...
Some concerts entertain. Others remind you why you fell in love with music in the first place.
Two more of Brad Pitts children have applied to legally drop his surname.The stars daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited personal reasons for requesting the change.This is the l...
The U.S. Mint will begin producing $1 coins with President Donald Trump's face on the front as part of its commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Central Texas (FOX44) - Firefighters from McLennan County have been called up to assist communities impacted by flooding in the San Antonio area. Robinson firefighters have deployed as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System. Robinson Fire Chief Sullivan and Firefighter Hudson will se...
Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian attacks on vessels sparked safety concerns, seven maritime security and shipping industry sources said.
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For some reason, many Americans seem convinced they have to tour Europe this summer -- despite the heat, oppressive crowds and high prices all descending on the continent. And if anyone needs a fourth reason, it's to recognize the growing…
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks or even months to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about...
A groundbreaking mission that explored Pluto and distant solar system objects in unprecedented detail has awakened from its longest sleep ever and its 5.9 billion miles (9.5 billion kilometers) from Earth.NASAs New Horizons spacecraft went into a planned hibernation mode on August 7, 2025, and w...
The threat of financial penalties has states scrambling to clean up their food stamp programs. For this, the White House deserves applause.
By combining former Apple engineers with legendary designers — and pairing that expertise with the industry’s leading artificial intelligence technology — OpenAI positioned itself to potentially become Apple’s most formidable hardware competitor in years. That prospect comes as Apple struggles…
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight pitting press freedom against the the government's ability to f...
Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of pounding rain, sending emergency crews scrambling to rescue people from the rising waters before sunrise Thursday and setting off urgent warnings from forecasters: Move to higher ground now!The National Weather Service in San Antonio said ...
Ask Claude to make a pamphlet critical of President Donald Trump or Britain's King Charles III, and Anthropic's chatbot would oblige.Prompted to do the same for Thailand's king, Saudi Arabia's crown prince or China's leader, and the artificial intelligence model declined.It is a key finding from ...
It was 20 years ago this month when we started writing about how the toxic fallout from the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida terrorists was sickening and killing people. Then the politicians were…
The 10th annual Waco Independent Film Festival is underway this weekend at the Hippodrome, bringing together filmmakers and film lovers for dozens of screenings, panels and networking events open to the public.Watch Full Story Here: 10th annual Waco Indie Film Festival kicks off this weekend at t...
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