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CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - A Milam County Grand Jury has returned a "no bill" in the criminal investigation into animal cruelty allegations at Dogtown Ranch and Sanctuary, finding insufficient evidence to support criminal charges. The Milam County Sheriff's Office presented all ev...
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Bosque County, Tx (FOX44) - Hydra fire in Bosque County has been reported as reaching 1100 acres and 35% contained. Crews continue to make progress on the fire. More than 200 responders remain actively engaged in the response, working to strengthen containment lines, monitor hot ...
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Current reports that money significantly impacts relationships, especially among Gen Z, with 78% believing salary influences love prospects.
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SmartAsset reports that U.S. population growth has slowed, with some states like Vermont and California experiencing declines, while Texas and the Carolinas see increases....
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President Donald Trump is threatening heavy tariffs on Europe if the European Union moves forward with a proposal to make Canada its first-ever associate member, calling the potential partnership a hostile act. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the associate membe...
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Falls County, Tx (FOX44) - One person is in the hospital, one in custody after a lengthy stand off following a Wednesday night shooting off FM 147 in Falls County. Falls County Sheriff Jason Campbell said it started about 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night in the 300 block of FM 147. When...
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PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 4. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight #TribThursdayNight
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LISTEN: We've got low-key great rivalry games this week, impressive Centex players' stat lines through 3 games, plus we talk La Vega-University, China Spring greats and more. #txhsfb...
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The federal indictment marked the first Justice Department prosecution of a federal law enforcement officer accused of wrongdoing arising from the massive Minneapolis ICE deployment dubbed Operation Metro Surge....
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OpenAI has disclosed six reports of unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances of ...
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The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern...
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If Democrats win control of the Senate during the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Trump's ability to confirm additional nominees could evaporate once new lawmakers take office next year....
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Triple digits remain in the forecast through the weekend. We are expecting to hit the 100 degree mark through Sunday. Today the humidity will push up the feels-like temperature to 104 but relief is around the corner. A plume of drier air moves into Central Texas and the Brazos Va...
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Something changed this summer that gave home buyers more negotiating power. As of August, sellers outnumbered buyers by 58% the biggest gap in more than a decade, according to Redfin. That doesn't mean home prices are about to crash, but after years of soaring prices, buyers may ...
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“Sironia” is in the spotlight with a Historic Waco lecture telling all about the sprawling 1,731-page novel, a new podcast and a live murder mystery set at the Cooper House....
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Texas transportation planners have McLennan County slated for $350 million in state highway projects over the next decade, even as work unfolds on the two biggest corridors serving the county....
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“Hounds in the Hulse” represents a community-driven Art Center Waco show from dozens of locals reflecting their shared affinity for pets: “It’s just a way to come together.”...
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Dear Eric: My husband and I have had many wonderful trips with my parents over the years. We have always invited them on our family vacations with the kids and had a, generally, wonderful time....
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Most first-time homebuyers spend months saving for a down payment, researching neighborhoods and comparing listings. Far fewer spend that same time understanding the loan that will fund the purchase....
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Immigration arrests in the U.S. have soared in recent months, aided by more local law enforcement cooperation with ICE, increased use of technology to track and process people, as well as enhanced data sharing between federal agencies....
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Nashville country band Old Dominion, a seven-time winner of the Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year honors, comes to Waco on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. concert at Baylor University's Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive....
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Art Center Waco's Bradley Hulse Gallery resembles a portrait gallery, with one major distinction: The portraits are of German shepherds, corgis, American Shorthair cats, hounds, cockapoos, dobermans, poodles and more....
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UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders Wednesday that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses risks that cannot be ignored, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump, who argued existing safeguards are sufficient....
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation Wednesday to ban government officials from pressuring private companies to censor speech, citing threats from the Trump administration against late-night talk shows as evidence of efforts to stifle free expressi...
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Two Oklahoma women filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming they were forced to travel to other states to have abortions after learning their babies would not survive pregnancy. Joined by two doctors and an abortion rights group, they claim forcing women…...
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WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August as households boosted purchases of a range of goods while spending more at restaurants and bars, reinforcing the economy's resilience even as consumers grow more anxious about high inflation....
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This is a generalization, I know. As Mark Twain is said to have said, "All generalizations are false, including this one."
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One of the challenges with writing about the war in — and on — Ukraine is that so little changes.
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State agencies want to improve access to early childhood settings for children with disabilities and developmental delays. Experts say a strategic plan to do so needs to be backed by funding and resources to achieve that goal....
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The New World screwworm has been detected in a new species as the flesh-eating parasite continues to threaten livestock and wildlife in Texas.
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Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and other structures at U.S. bases across eight countries in the Middle East, according to a new report on the Iran war from the Pentagon's official watchdog....
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State leaders are breathing a sigh of relief that the Trump administration's threats to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency have subsided....
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This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Water Development Board, the state agency tasked with overseeing the state's water planning process, to penalize data centers that do not report their water usage....
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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump returned to the White House promising to get the United States' financial house in order by slashing the scope of the federal government, ending costly "forever wars" and spurring economic growth to tame spiraling deficits....
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Greater Waco Legal Services will host Justice for a More Perfect Union, a free Constitution Day celebration, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 1201 Austin Ave. in downtown Waco....
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The Waco Movie Club will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Segovia Wine Bar, 300 S. Sixth St., for a discussion of the 1980 comedy "9 to 5."
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh joining a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration's inability so far to control…...
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The annual Heart O' Texas Fair and Rodeo returns to the Extraco Events Center grounds in about two weeks with bull riding and agricultural robotics new touches to the fair's time-honored package of carnival rides, rodeo, live performances, livestock shows…...
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By Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Reporter The idea of pineapple as a pizza topping is a long-standing and controversial debate that we may never come to a general consensus on. However, I’ll try to clear the air and declare once and for all that pineapple does indeed belong on pizza...
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor, Owen Carson | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Red “Make America Affordable Again” campaign signs waved throughout a packed Mark & Paula Hurd Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico took the stage at Baylor. LTVN’s Ow...
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It can’t be ignored that La Vega has outscored its first 3 opponents 139-30. That's an extremely tough test for University, stumbling off a 24-point road loss to Stony Point....
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Kobe Haynes has been sharp, but Whitney hasn’t played to its full potential yet. The Hornets will have to deal with him after gaining some confidence with back-to-back narrow wins....
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Lathan Whisenton is averaging almost 8 yards per carry, but Midway’s defense will be tested by another quality offense in Belton. It's the first Panthers-Tigers matchup since district in 2019....
