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Companies race to dominate drone delivery service in US

Engineer Beth Flippo uprooted her family in 2021, trading New Jersey for the rambling fields of Ohio, where she had been tapped to run a pilot program delivering groceries via drone for Kroger....

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5 students get Kiwanis Club scholarships

Retired teachers group awards scholarships

The Waco-McLennan County Retired Teachers Association awarded $1,500 scholarships this spring to five outstanding seniors.

Capital Farm Credit

Capital Farm Credit has awarded about 100 scholarships of $1,000 each to students statewide as part of its investment in "the next generation of agricultural leaders," according to a recent press release....

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Report: LIV Golf sued for $1.13M by technology company

Mobii Systems Group Ltd., which provided the "Any Shot, Any Time" live features during LIV Golf's broadcasts, sued the golf league for $1.13 million last week, referencing unpaid invoices and lost revenue, ESPN reported....

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Lakers add free agent Thybulle

Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed on a one-year, $3.3 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Twins get Buxton off IL

Ahead of their most important series of the season thus far, the Twins got back arguably their most important player of the season.

Ex-Steeler RB Bell arrested

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was arrested on Sunday on a child support warrant in Stark County, Ohio. According to the Canton Repository, Bell was arrested after he finished an autograph signing at Belden Village Mall in the…...

Bears, Longhorns plan San Antonio game

A renewal of an old rivalry is on its way.

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Single-family home builds fall again

WASHINGTON — U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and a glut of unsold new homes on…...

Election agency scrutinized before firings

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration spent more than a year scrutinizing the federal agency that oversees U.S. voting systems, questioning its handling of the 2020 presidential election and vetting potential new leaders before he fired its commissioners this month...

Shelter needs help

It's kittens, it's construction, it's fireworks, it's growth — the animal shelter needs our help. Pet Circle is stuffed to the brim with animals. We need to step up our community efforts....

US death toll hits 17 in Iran

President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran would "pay" for killing U.S. soldiers after multiple service members were killed over the weekend as part of the United States' war against Iran....

Tariffs hurt Balcones

The article published Saturday in the Waco Trib regarding the tenuous economic position of our local whiskey distillery, Balcones, should be of interest to our community. The factors mentioned that threaten Balcones, and indeed the entire U.S. distilling industry, included…...

Texas' once-in-a-generation grassroots movement

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Asking more, delivering less

At the end of 2025, I returned to college athletics after a seven-year absence from the industry when my alma mater, Baylor University, provided the greatest honor by hiring me as vice president and director of athletics....

New Air Force One from Qatar shelved again

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — President Donald Trump said Sunday the Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will soon be sent away for upgrades after questions about the plane's security features....

Mexican drug kingpin gets life in US prison

NEW YORK — Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced Monday to life in prison in the U.S. after a plea deal last year in which he admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine over decades as…...

New prime minister takes over

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US court orders pause to Warner acquisition

Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through Aug. 3, a federal judge ruled Monday after a California-led coalition of states argued the merger would irreparably harm competition....

FDA defends its analysis

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Federal officer arrests 'anti-ICE rioter' in NYC

NEW YORK — Authorities said a man protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement was taken into custody Monday after he ignited fireworks and a fire on the steps of the building that houses the agency's office in lower Manhattan....

Graham's sister says she'll run for his seat

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Darline Graham said she plans to run for a full term to replace her brother, Lindsey, who recently died after serving two decades in the U.S. Senate....

Texas moves closer to permanent DST

Since last June, a bill signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott making daylight saving time permanent has been in line to go into effect should the federal government enable states to do so....

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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Sadness is different from depression

When you are in the middle of a very sad time in your life, you may worry that your feelings are a sign of depression. Sadness can be a symptom of depression, but what a lot of people forget is…...

Ex-etiquette: Suspicious bruises?

Q. My child’s mother recently moved in with her boyfriend, who has full custody of his three boys. Last time I picked up our son from his mother’s, I noticed suspicious bruises on his thighs and back. This is new.…...

The Kid Whisperer: How to handle a kid who wants to control everything

Dear Kid Whisperer, How do you handle an almost 4-year-old who wants to control everything? He had a friend over and I was outside with the friend’s parents. It started to rain, so we said we were going inside, and…...

Rising boxer killed in alleged Texas road rage incident while cycling

A 26-year-old up-and-coming professional boxer who challenged for a world title just last month was killed after authorities say a driver intentionally reversed into her while she was riding her bicycle in Texas....

Rep. Sessions will help Wacoans 'Beat the Heat'

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Congressman Pete Sessions will be participating in a free fan distribution event at The Salvation Army of Waco. Citizens can "Beat the Heat" on Friday, July 31 at 4721 West Waco Drive. The distribution of fans is set to begin at 9 a.m., while supplies last....

Tropical Storm Bertha forms in Gulf, forecasts warn of flooding

Tropical Storm Bertha was "stationary" on the night of July 20 as federal forecasters warned it could bring tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to parts of the northern Gulf Coast in the coming days....

TxDOT sign removal to close I-35 in Hill County

HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will remove Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) over Interstate 35 starting Tuesday night. This will be south of the TxDOT Abbott rest areas. TxDOT says crews will close all I-35 southbound mainlanes just past E...

Doug McNamee: College sports needs fans to be priority to ensure its future

I worry we may soon reach the point as an industry of failing the stress test of what our fans are willing to incur.

Dave Lieber: Fight over data centers is a once-in-a-generation grassroots movement

Rick Steves’ Europe: Finding good solitude on Great Blasket Island

Imagine blinking away the ocean spray as your inflatable dinghy bumps its way to a rocky pier — the only access point to an island that houses the eerie remains of a once-vibrant Irish culture. After disembarking, the captain says,…...

Go away with ... Ava Dash

For New York City-based activist and model Ava Dash, traveling is less about an itinerary than it is about embracing the moments she never planned for, like “watching the sun set over the ocean with close friends, discovering a tiny…...

Waco-McLennan County retired teachers group awards scholarships

LETTERS: Tariffs, hostility hurt Balcones in Canada; shelter needs extra foster help

Tariffs hurt Balcones

Communities in Schools awards 20 scholarships to Waco-area seniors

This spring, Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas awarded Stephana High-Mitchell and Robin McKee Scholarships totaling $10,000 to 20 local high school graduates....

11 dogs found abandoned in Central Texas heat; rescuer rallies help to find them homes

11 dogs found abandoned in Central Texas heat; rescuer rallies help to find them homes KWTX

Our Town: The Historic Heart of Copperas Cove

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44)— Copperas Cove residents and businesses are ready to revive their historic downtown district. Downtown Copperas Cove has gone through a lot over the decades. Eras of development followed by eras of disrepair have left the downtown district without a ...

A full-circle moment as Bell County Sheriff swears in new PIO

BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a full house and a full-circle moment at the Bell County Sheriff's Office Monday afternoon, July 20, 2026, as Sheriff Bill Cooke swore in his longtime friend and mentee, Cliff Coleman, as the new Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Bell County...

Waco resident wins year's supply of Dr Pepper from Dr Pepper Museum

Waco resident wins year's supply of Dr Pepper from Dr Pepper Museum KCENTV.com

‘Enduring Spirit’: Acclaimed Waco artist Kermit Oliver reflects on his legacy ahead of new book about his life

‘Enduring Spirit’: Acclaimed Waco artist Kermit Oliver reflects on his legacy ahead of new book about his life KWTX

Tropical Storm Bertha nears Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts

Tropical Storm Bertha is gaining strength in the north Gulf and is expected to hit portions of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana, and possibly as far west as Texas. Heavy rain, coastal flooding and tropical storm-force winds are all possible through the week in its path. T...

Congress races against August recess deadline as Trump pushes SAVE America Act vote

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have just a handful of legislative days left before their August recess to advance spending bills, nominations, or any other political priorities. President Donald Trump on Monday again pushed lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, which would reform U....

Pet of the Week: Little Tom

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Little Tom in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of...

Texas DPS has arrested more than 7,200 undocumented immigrants since partnering with ICE

The Texas Department of Public Safety has arrested more than 7,200 undocumented immigrants with active felony warrants since signing an agreement to work with ICE in October 2025. Texas DPS signed an agreement to work with ICE in October 2025 and has since arrested more than 7,20...